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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
Plant galls are some of nature’s most unusual creations. This hike will explore various plant communities to look for this unusual relationship between plant, animal, and usually a type of insect. Specimens may include the striped volcano, witch’s hat, spined … Read more
Come and enjoy the fall weather on a three-mile walk through parts of this Walnut Creek open space. You’ll start at Borges Ranch and climb into the woodlands before circling around and following a fire trail through the grasslands back … 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
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
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
Join this tour in celebrating National Native American Heritage Month by hiking 2-3 miles through this wild and windswept land which is sacred to local California Indian communities and a refuge for golden eagles, fairy shrimp, and tiger salamanders. The … Read more
Join this tour in celebrating National Native American Heritage Month by hiking 2-3 miles through this wild and windswept land which is sacred to local California Indian communities and a refuge for golden eagles, fairy shrimp, and tiger salamanders. The … 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
