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Join the world’s fastest mammal presentation as the Bat Talk and Walk program is back in person! You’ll start at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters, where you will learn about the natural history of bats worldwide focusing on bats … Read more
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is pleased to announce our UC Climate Steward Certification course this year for adults interested in climate science, interpretation, and action. Climate Stewards is an exciting new Initiative from the University of California Cooperative … Read more
Take a relaxing walk in an area that often has striking sunsets while learning about the Don Edwards SF Bay Refuge. Experience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along refuge trails (about .6 miles). At the setting … Read more
Get Ready for the California Fall Challenge (CFC), a free, collaborative, virtual Bird-a-Thon where everyone works together to take photos of as many species as possible in 24 hours. It's almost time for the California Fall Challenge - San Francisco … Read more
Save water, lower maintenance, invite birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects to your garden, support local ecology, and reflect the natural splendor for which California is known by gardening with California native plants. Shop in-person in Berkeley: Oaktown Native Plant Nursery Oakland: … Read more
Save water, lower maintenance, invite birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects to your garden, support local ecology, and reflect the natural splendor for which California is known by gardening with California native plants. Shop online from Green Thumb Works. Click here to … Read more
Join the Environmental Volunteers for a fun exploration of local open space, led by our environmental educators. Intended for ages 6-11. Environmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help students and their families get to know our local … Read more
A perfect date night or fun with friends! Enjoy a beautiful sunset hike in the majestic Redwood forest, followed by stargazing on Chabot’s Observation Deck with drinks. Take in the fascinating history of Oakland, local plants, and Redwood trees with … Read more
Set sail from Sausalito for an ecology-themed tour of the Marin Headlands, all the way out to Point Bonita Lighthouse! This signature sail, boarding in Sausalito, will take you under the Golden Gate Bridge and all the way out to … Read more
As you say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, you also welcome in the feathery migratory friends at Del Valle. Discover the diversity of birds migrating through Del Valle and learn why the lake is so important to them. … Read more
Spiders are everywhere, and this is the perfect time of year to see spiders of every shape, size, and color. You’ll learn how they hunt, how they make their webs, and how to identify many common species. On this hike … Read more
The Jenner Hawk Overlook is the spot to view the fall migration of raptors as they soar on the hillside updrafts along the Sonoma Coast. From there, Certified Naturalist Larry Broderick will introduce you to bird spotting and identification on … Read more
Join this tour of the Garden to learn about the diversity of plants from six continents allowing visitors to travel the world of plants. Tour Details: Each tour features the Garden’s seasonal highlights and unique collections. Tours are generally 60-75 … Read more
Join the butterfly docent specialist Sally Levinson for a guided walk through the Garden in search of butterflies, as you learn about their plant relationships and amazing life cycle. Bring binoculars if you have them. This walk follows uneven terrain, … Read more
Join the butterfly docent specialist Sally Levinson for a guided walk through the Garden in search of butterflies, as you learn about their plant relationships and amazing life cycle. Bring binoculars if you have them. This walk follows uneven terrain, … Read more
Join naturalist Dan Fitzgerald for a nature walk in the Mitchell Canyon area. You will be looking for birds, butterflies, and some early/late Spring flowers. The walk is about 3 miles with some elevation gain. There is a limited number … Read more
During our 3rd Naturalist Training presentation, you will explore some of the fascinating and little-known creatures that live on plants. Galls are small structures induced by insects (usually) on many plant species, they may look like pink stars, fussy hairs, … Read more
A perfect date night or fun with friends! Enjoy a beautiful sunset hike in the majestic Redwood forest, followed by stargazing on Chabot’s Observation Deck with drinks. Take in the fascinating history of Oakland, local plants, and Redwood trees with … Read more
“Teach children to love nature. People take care of the things they love.” - Mrs. T. Do You Know Someone Who Loves Both Hiking and Teaching Children? Learn the renowned experiential teaching techniques of legendary Marin educator Elizabeth Terwilliger, aka … Read more
You’re Invited to this Free Community Event Enjoy 80 minutes of short, inspiring films featuring diverse voices in the outdoors and meet your local community organizations as the Peninsula Open Space Trust hosts the Representation Matters: Voices of Adventure Film … Read more
Set sail from Sausalito for an ecology-themed tour of the Marin Headlands, all the way out to Point Bonita Lighthouse! This signature sail, boarding in Sausalito, will take you under the Golden Gate Bridge and all the way out to … Read more
Join this tour of the Garden to learn about the diversity of plants from six continents allowing visitors to travel the world of plants. Tour Details: Each tour features the Garden’s seasonal highlights and unique collections. Tours are generally 60-75 … Read more
Water is Life With each season it become more and more obvious that our climate is rapidly changing. The need to conserve and protect resources is increasingly necessary and can have a multitude of benefits, especially when an entire community … Read more
Come to the Coe Park Tarantula Fest and rub elbows (so to speak) with some of our fuzzy, friendly eight-legged guests of honor. The event has breathtaking views across the ridges and canyons of the backcountry. See live birds of … Read more
Bring your family for an interactive program exploring bats! Activities are intended for ages 6-11. Are you curious about bats? Join the Environmental Volunteers in our Community Program, All About Bats to learn about different types of bats, how they … Read more
