Black Birders Week 2023: Ardenwood

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA, United States

The farm provides valuable habitat for migratory birds. Let’s explore the gardens, forests, and fields looking for these delightful visitors. Further information: Coffee, snacks, binoculars, and birding books are provided; no registration required      

Free

Black Birders Week 2023: Temescal

Temescal Regional Recreation Area 6500 Broadway and 6502 Broadway Terrace, Oakland, CA, United States

Take a leisurely walk around the lake as we search for birds floating on the water and hiding in the cattails. Beginner's welcomed and encouraged! Further information: Coffee, snacks, binoculars, and birding books are provided; no registration required     … Read more

Free

Black Birders Week 2023: Point Pinole

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline 5551 Giant Highway, Richmond, CA, United States

The Dotson Family Marsh represents success in a long struggle to maintain an important community open space. Our walk will be about 2 miles on flat trails as we search for our winged and feathered friends. Further information: Coffee, snacks, … Read more

Free

Black Birders Week 2023: Del Valle

Del Valle Regional Park 7000 Del Valle Rd, Livermore, CA, United States

The farm provides valuable habitat for migratory birds. Let’s explore the gardens, forests, and fields looking for these delightful visitors. Further information: Coffee, snacks, binoculars, and birding books are provided; no registration required      

Free

Sonidos En La Naturaleza – Sounds in Nature

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont, CA, United States

¡El mundo natural está lleno de sonidos durante todo el año - desde chirridos, chillidos, zumbidos, hasta tambores! Disfrute algunos de los sonidos más bellos de la naturaleza en comunidad. En cada sesión exploraremos diferentes sonidos inesperados que se escuchan … Read more

Free

Family Story Walk: Betty the Bee

Story Walks are a great way to connect children & families to nature. Join us for a free Story Walk through the habitats of Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge! As you explore the trails, stop and read the … Read more

Free

Pride Hike

Tilden Regional Park 2481 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Orinda, CA, United States

Happy Pride! Join Naturalist Paula to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride with a 4-mile hike to the heights of Tilden (500 feet of elevation gain) where you may see late-season wildflowers and, if the fog cooperates, amazing views of San Francisco and … Read more

Free

Hiking with Pride

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve 5175 Somersville Road, Antioch, CA, United States

Black Diamond is home to many unique ecosystems. Join this hike (1-2 miles) to discover how all types of diversity are important to nature and society. You will focus on connecting the LGBTQ+ community to the natural world. All are … Read more

Free

BIPOC Bonfires | Led by Black Surf Club Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Be in the community for monthly bonfire talks at Seabright Beach led by local leaders of color. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. BIPOC Hours at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. BIPOC Bonfire Talks at Seabright Beach About … Read more

Free

People of Color Walks and Talks: Pollinator Palooza

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont, CA, United States

Nature is a buzz with the sights, sounds, and smells of the summer. Celebrate the start of a new season and learn about the busy lives of our local pollinators on a 2-mile moderate walk. The program is bilingual in … Read more

Free

The Wappo in Wilikos from the Past to the Present:

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, kenwood

What would life be like thousands of years ago in Wilikos (today known as Sugarloaf Ridge SP)? How are the stories of the Wappo people in Wilikos continuing to evolve today? Join Desi Harp (Sugarloaf staff and member of the … Read more

Free – $10

Juneteenth Celebration Hike

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont, CA, United States

Join this walk to explore the wonders of Coyote Hills and acknowledge the truth in history! Celebrate Black contributions and achievements throughout history and in the fields of science, conservation, and art.

Free

Wild about Wildlife: A Virtual Adventure

Online

Join us for a Zoom webinar all about the wildlife that call Coyote Valley home! Learn about some of the favorite wild and wonderful neighbors in Coyote Valley. Celebrate the animals that call the preserves home and learn how you … Read more

Free

Latino Outdoors SF Bay Area: After the Cenizas

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Hwy. 236, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

A new chapter in Big Basin's story began on August 18, 2020, when the CZU Lightning Complex Fire swept through 97% of the park's property. The fire destroyed all historic structures and radically changed the landscape. The park now looks … Read more

Free

Marshmallow Pops & Meet-n-Greet

McNears Beach Park 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael, United States

Get to know Marin County Parks and Open Space! Friendly rangers will be on hand to answer questions about nearby trails, parks, and upcoming events. While you chat with us, your kids will enjoy making and decorating chocolate-dipped marshmallow pops. … Read more

Free

Latino Outdoors SF Bay Area: 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Crissy Field Center 603 Mason Street, San Francisco

In 2013, Latino Outdoors started as a simple blog and in the ten years since that blog has grown into a movement. This year, it is time to celebrate: Resilience, diversity, passion, culture Love of nuestra madre tierra and pachamama … Read more

Free

Cultivating Queer and Trans Community: Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach River Park 11403 River Road, Forestville, CA, United States

This space is provided for LGBTQIA2S+ people to come together, and explore the natural world and themselves, while building relationships of support and encouragement, with a focus on physical, emotional, and mental wellness. Through exploration of the land, there will … Read more

Free

Latino Outdoors SF Bay Area: Latino Conservation Week

Tennessee Valley Trailhead 591 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley, CA, United States

Celebrate the Latino Conservation Week 2023: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra Join this nature walk (appr. 3 miles) on a relatively flat trail in the Marin Headlands to enjoy and celebrate Latino Conservation Week on. Yummy treats and snacks will … Read more

Free

BIPOC Bonfires | Led by Black Surf Club Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Be in the community for monthly bonfire talks at Seabright Beach led by local leaders of color. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. BIPOC Hours at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. BIPOC Bonfire Talks at Seabright Beach About … Read more

Free

Fresh is in Season Cooking Demo – Lo fresco esta en temporada

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific St, Monterey

Join the Blue Zones Project and Chef Chris Vicioso at the Monterey Public Library for a fun summertime cooking demo. Learn how to put together a quick easy meal using produce that is in season! While having the opportunity to … Read more

Free

Marshmallow Pops & Meet-n-Greet

McNears Beach Park 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael, United States

Get to know Marin County Parks and Open Space! Friendly rangers will be on hand to answer questions about nearby trails, parks, and upcoming events. While you chat with us, your kids will enjoy making and decorating chocolate-dipped marshmallow pops. … Read more

Free

BIPOC Bonfires | Led by Black Surf Club Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Be in the community for monthly bonfire talks at Seabright Beach led by local leaders of color. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. BIPOC Hours at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. BIPOC Bonfire Talks at Seabright Beach About … Read more

Free

Cultivating Queer and Trans Community: North Sonoma Mountain

Sunset Beach River Park 11403 River Road, Forestville, CA, United States

Cool down from the August heat in the shade of the beautiful trees at North Sonoma Mountain! This space is provided for LGBTQIA2S+ people to come together, and explore the natural world and themselves, while building relationships of support and … Read more

Free

Hispanic Heritage Month Hike

Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks 1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward, CA, United States

Celebrate the vibrant traditions and achievements of the Hispanic and Latino communities as we connect with the beauty of the outdoors on this 3-mile hike! Find out more about this hike (registration is not required).

Free

LGBTQIA+ Community Volunteer Day

Crissy Field 119 East Beach, San Francisco, California, United States

Join this community day of habitat restoration led by LGBTQIA+ park staff! Meet other Bay Area queer folks to help build a resilient home for San Francisco's many local plants and animals. No experience is necessary to join these workdays; … Read more

Free