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Join the Bay Day Challenge from September 8 to October 7, presented by Save The Bay, in partnership with San Francisco Bay Trail. This free, region-wide event lets you create the experience that’s right for you with 30 days of … 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
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
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
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
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
The short levee that wraps around Loch Lomond Harbor is a great place to go birding, and this is a wonderful time of year to visit. Within a stone’s throw of the bay, and with fabulous views of the Marin … Read more
Join Wholly H2O and expert naturalist Damon Tigue for a fun Friday the 13th searching and investigating moths and galls! You'll check out Oaks for galls on the leaves and continue to check back on moths attracted to our UV … 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
Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge begins by helping kids create their personal bird-watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. … Read more
It is time to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall and also welcome in our feathery migratory friends at Del Valle. Discover the diversity of birds migrating through Del Valle and learn why the lake is so important … Read more
October is a great month to come to Black Diamond Mines to try and get a glimpse of our eight-legged friends! Join a Naturalist on a 2-mile, uneven terrain hike to learn about tarantula mating season. Click here to find … 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
Loop around Round Top for views and fresh air while searching for migrating birds. Distance: 2.5-3 miles Ages: 7 years and up --> adult participation is required Drop-in event, no registration necessary Click here to find out more about this … 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
Come celebrate Halloween on the trails of Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve - costumes are optional but encouraged! The route takes you to the old Rose Hill Cemetery and beyond; among the rocks and vegetation, look for signs of the … Read more
Join Certified California Naturalist John Lynch on a “spooky” 3 mile, 2.5 hour hike from Creekside to Hillside and back through the meadow exploring this very special season. With Halloween around the corner, we might just discover flying saucer galls, … 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
Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge begins by helping kids create their personal bird-watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. … Read more
You’ll hike Bob Walker Ridge through native Blue Oak forests and enjoy a close-up view of the eastern side of Mt Diablo from the cliffs where Prairie Falcons nest in the spring. The first half of the hike will be … Read more
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve was once teeming with thriving communities. Join a Naturalist on a 2-3 mile hike to learn about the richness of the coal and sand mining history on a hike above the mines. No underground mine … 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
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
