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Mitchell Canyon Medicinal Herb Walk

Mount Diablo State Park 96 Mitchell Canyon Road Clayton, CA

Join this meander ( 2 miles hike) around the base of Mount Diablo to explore the medicinal plants growing along the trails at Mitchell Canyon. You will talk about the modern-day uses of the plants you see and discover some … Read more

Free

Bird Walk – Wildflowers and Birds

Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve 1895 Geary Road, Sunol, CA

The Bay Area bursts with bird life! New and experienced birders alike join to discover patterns of behavior, migration, and habitat. This month, the focus is on the relationship between birds and the pollination of wildflowers. Space will be limited: … Read more

Free

Mitchell Canyon Wildflower Hike

Mount Diablo State Park 96 Mitchell Canyon Road Clayton, CA

Enjoy a leisurely loop as you hike (2 miles) up Mitchell Canyon to Black Point Trail. Excite your eyes with vivid colors of wildflowers as you gradually climb to vista points within the state park. This route follows Mitchell Creek, … Read more

Event Series Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill, Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco, CA Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco

(desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español) Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill’s native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by installing native plants and removing invasive … Read more

Event Series Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill, Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco, CA Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco

(desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español) Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill’s native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by installing native plants and removing invasive … Read more

Canine Capers – Sniff the Flowers

Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve 1895 Geary Road, Sunol, CA

The restorative effect of spending time outdoors with a friend, furry or otherwise, is well-known! Join this monthly adventure to nurture the inner and outer selves by exploring and learning about the natural world around you and in April, you'll search … Read more

Event Series Bay Area Locations to Botanize

Bay Area Locations to Botanize

Regional Parks Botanic Garden Wildcat Canyon Road at South Park Drive, Berkeley, CA

The class "Bay Area Locations to Botanize" will cover different locations in the greater Bay Area where you can experience California native plants in their natural habitats. You will learn which plants to expect and the optimal times to visit … Read more

$90

Edible and Medicinal Plants of Santa Clara

Central Park Library 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA

Learn about the edible and medicinal plants available in Santa Clara’s own Ulistac Natural Area. Jeanne Salander from the Ulistac Natural Area Restoration and Education Project will present a variety of local plants and provide recipes. There will also be … Read more

Japanese Garden Tour, Cherry Blossoms and Picnic

Japanese Friendship Garden 1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA

Spend your morning on a 90-minute expert-led tour (1.5 miles, easy) of the Japanese Friendship Garden that was built as a symbol of everlasting friendship between the City of San Jose and its Sister City of Okayama in Japan. This … Read more

Free – $20

Woodland Canyon Creek Restoration

UCSF Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve SF, CA

Come join Sutro Stewards, UCSF, and SF Recreation and Parks Department for a morning of habitat restoration activities, such as invasive species removal, and help restore Woodland Canyon Creek on Mount Sutro! Woodland Canyon Creek begins at the Summit of … Read more

Free

Wildflower Hike

Vargas Plateau Regional Park 2536 Morrison Canyon Rd, Fremont, CA

What wildflowers are to find atop the Fremont Hills on Vargas Plateau? You will explore multiple habitats on a 4-mile hike to look for a variety of native and non-native flowers and plants. You’ll also keep an eye on the … Read more

Event Series Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill, Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco, CA Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco

(desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español) Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill’s native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by installing native plants and removing invasive … Read more

Wildflowers of Mary’s Trail

Lower Summit Parking Lot, Mount Diablo State Park CA

Join Save Mount Diablo on the Mary Bowerman Fire Interpretive Trail to see some of the beautiful, endemic flowers on Mount Diablo. This hike (appr. 1 mile) is limited to 10 participants, ticket sale starts on February 21 at 10:00 … Read more

Free
Event Series Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill, Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco, CA Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco

(desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español) Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill’s native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by installing native plants and removing invasive … Read more

Using California Invasive Plants of Spring to make Inks and Pigments

Red Barn 1 Bear Valley Rd, Point Reyes, CA

Join artist and horticulturist Elissa Callen to explore the use of California invasive plants as art materials for inks, watercolor, and environmental restoration. Throughout the course, you will learn about native and invasive plants, how to ethically harvest plants as … Read more

$70 – $80

Sunol Wildflower BioBlitz

Sunol Regional Wilderness (Visitor Center) 1895 Geary Rd, Sunol, CA

Join Sunol's Wildflower BioBlitz:  Find, identify, and record the wildflowers you see! You will have the opportunity to learn how to identify some common wildflowers with interpretive staff and docents as we hike around the park. Registration opens on February 14 … Read more

Free

Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration

Sign Hill, Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco, CA Ridgeview Court, South San Francisco

(desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español) Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill’s native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by installing native plants and removing invasive … Read more