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A “Spooky” Autumn Hike with Naturalist John Lynch

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, kenwood

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

$7.50 – $12

Save Mount Diablo: Rocks on the Move

Rock City Parking Lot S. Gate Road, Danville, CA, United States

Explore 180 million Years of Geologic History on Mount Diablo What do the summit of Mount Diablo and the Marin Headlands have in common? How is Sentinel Rock in Rock City related to Yosemite’s Half Dome? You’ll discover the answers … Read more

Free
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Hike and Sip: Halloween Full Moon

Chabot Space and Science Center 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, California

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

$40

Museum of the Macabre 2023

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

Come in costume and imbibe cauldron-concocted cocktails while exploring the chasms of the world beneath our feet. The seventh annual Museum of the Macabre at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History will be bigger than ever, with freakish festivities and … Read more

$15 – $25

Slow Journeys

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, kenwood

Do you enjoy slow walks in a valley, breezes, wildflowers, the sounds of songbirds, the taste of a Douglas Fir needle or a California Bay leaf, the aroma of Tarweed, or watching wild turkeys and California Quail hunt for seeds … Read more

$5 – $10

Nature Club: Neary Lagoon and Migratory Madness

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

Neary Lagoon in the autumn is full of life! Migratory birds seek food and shelter in large numbers and provide excellent opportunities to study them up close. The Museum will provide binoculars for each participant. Saturday, November 11th | 10 … Read more

$5 – $10

Family Hike

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, kenwood

Come to Sugarloaf Ridge State park for a peaceful hike through the woods! Join our Docents on this fun family hike that is good for all ages. During this 2-mile hike with 400-ft elevation gain, you will learn about Sugarloaf … Read more

Free