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Join us on a hike on the Pioneer Trail for a look at one of California's old growth redwood groves. Only 5% of Southern Oregon and California's Old Growth redwood forests still stand today. Years of logging following the discovery … Read more
Campfire Program. Discover how redwoods are adapting to climate change. Understand what is happening and how we can all make a difference to the survival of these and other species. Wear warm clothes and bring a blanket and a flashlight … Read more
Meander through the marsh looking for long-legged birds and other things along the shore. No registration is required.
Join Docent Naturalists Bobbie Riedel, Nancy Weintraub, Nick Yatsko, and Sabra Abraham for a trek (appr. 6.8 miles) through two preserves. You'll head out on White Oak Trail and cross over into Coal Creek Preserve for the "double loop" before … Read more
This storytime event is free and for children of all ages! Find out more about this event.
You will head to the East Bay for a 2.5 mile leisurely expert-led tour of Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, then grab El Salvadoran comfort food for lunch and finally, you take a 90-minute tour of the Peralta Hacienda Historical Park's … Read more
Join the BioBlitz at Coyote Creek Visitors Center where you and experts come together to explore the Coyote Creek Visitor Center area of Coyote Creek, and document observations of all living things in a short period of time. Docents will … Read more
Join Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub, Nick Yatsko, Linda Wegner, and Bobbie Riedel for a loop trek (appr. 4.7 miles) along Peters Creek and Long Ridge trails. You'll appreciate shady mixed evergreen, steep canyons, and grassy ridges with sweeping vistas westward … Read more
Join Ranger Gabe for an invigorating evening hike to enjoy nature's light show. You’ll hike up Blithedale Ridge and watch the sunset behind Mount Tam. Next, you’ll walk along the ridge and watch the City's skyline light up under a … Read more
Together, you will explore the beauty and ecology of North Sonoma Mountain on a moderate out-and-back hike up to two miles. With a peak of nearly 2300 ft, Sonoma Mountain sets the western backdrop for Sonoma Valley. The 820-acre park … Read more
The influence of summertime moisture keeps this area lush with year-round mosses and ferns. You’ll climb to the ridge through a shaded forest of Douglas-firs and then find a nice spot for lunch. At this time of year, it could … Read more
We all know that climate change is here. How do our landscapes survive and thrive during increasingly warm or wet seasons? And, what about our trees? They provide us with life, oxygen and so much more! How do we maintain their … Read more
Connect with nature, engage the senses, and enjoy the therapeutic health benefits of a mind, body, spirit experience of complete immersion into our beautiful Redwood Forests. After meeting at the Armstrong Redwoods Visitor Center, you will walk slowly and quietly … Read more
Greet the morning with a moderate hike (appr. 3 miles) along the East Shore Trail, through oak woodlands, and enjoy beautiful views of Lake Del Valle. Registration is not necessary. $6 parking fee
California Naturalist Laura Wagner will lead participants in a mix of hiking, scientific learning, sensory activities, and mindful meditation to discover the fortifying energy of the forest while traveling to the park’s ancient redwood, the 2,000-year-old “Grandmother Tree.” The group … Read more
Did you know that oak trees can provide habitat for hundreds of different insect species? Just one single leaf can be host to a variety of insect homes! Join us on a gentle 1.5-mile hike as you hunt for signs … Read more
Help care for young street trees to make sure they grow up healthy, strong, and beautiful. You'll learn how Friends of the Urban Forest staff cares for street trees through careful pruning, hardware maintenance, and health inspections. Then, practice your … Read more
Spend the day by the bay, learn about our historic connection to nature, see artifacts and visit ancient sites, and experience the peace of being with the wildlife that lives on the shore. Fee includes transportation, lunch, activities, gratuities, and … Read more
Help care for young street trees to make sure they grow up healthy, strong, and beautiful. You'll learn how Friends of the Urban Forest staff cares for street trees through careful pruning, hardware maintenance, and health inspections. Then, practice your … Read more
Help care for young street trees to make sure they grow up healthy, strong, and beautiful. You'll learn how Friends of the Urban Forest staff cares for street trees through careful pruning, hardware maintenance, and health inspections. Then, practice your … Read more
Help care for young street trees to make sure they grow up healthy, strong, and beautiful. You'll learn how Friends of the Urban Forest staff cares for street trees through careful pruning, hardware maintenance, and health inspections. Then, practice your … Read more
Help care for young street trees to make sure they grow up healthy, strong, and beautiful. You'll learn how Friends of the Urban Forest staff cares for street trees through careful pruning, hardware maintenance, and health inspections. Then, practice your … Read more
Friends of the Urban Forest invites you to our first-ever guided walk in the East Bay! The University of California, Berkeley campus has a rich history of tree plantings going back to its founding in 1868. This walking tour will … Read more
Help care for young street trees to make sure they grow up healthy, strong, and beautiful. You'll learn how Friends of the Urban Forest staff cares for street trees through careful pruning, hardware maintenance, and health inspections. Then, practice your … Read more
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
