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Itching to get outside? Whether you’re looking for an ambitious solo adventure, or you want to introduce kids to the joys of peering at low-tide critters, Bay Nature’s got you covered. Here’s some inspiration to get you started. … Read more
You'll start the evening at Mitchell Canyon listening for bird calls. As twilight approaches plan to be in the upper portion of White Canyon looking for bats flying low overhead. Next comes the sounds of the Common Poorwill & Owls. … Read more
Join this BioBlity to learn more about the diversity of the San Mateo County Parks! San Mateo County Parks Department is teaming up with the California Academy of Sciences, and Sequoia Audubon Society to bring you our first Bioblitz at … Read more
From floods to fires to the ongoing pandemic, we have been living at the epicenter of the climate crisis in Sonoma County. As many of us know, our bodies have changed through these times as much as the landscapes themselves. … Read more
Get to know one of your neighborhood’s endangered seabirds. No registration is required.
Join this outdoor story walk as you explore the wonders of the marsh! Enjoy a stroll with stories, songs, and movement! Each session features a different nature-themed book designed to spark curiosity about nature. Registration is not necessary.
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
Get to know one of your neighborhood’s endangered seabirds. No registration is required.
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
This shaded path is one of the best places in the county to bring the family to enjoy a summer day. You'll follow a relatively level road, enjoying the flowers, birds, and other wildlife that thrive among towering Douglas-firs and … Read more
Enjoy this family-friendly nature walk (appr. 2 miles) to look for the different plants which produce berries, some of which are edible! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn what berries are used for: the plant, animals, and people. Your … Read more
(desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español) Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill’s native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by installing native plants and removing invasive … Read more
(desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español) Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill’s native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by installing native plants and removing invasive … 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
Get an early start at Howe-Homestead Park, the little gem of a park in Walnut Creek, and follow the Kovar Trail into Shell Ridge Open Space, where you’ll watch the morning become day. The hike transitions from a narrow green … Read more
As darkness falls across Sunol, slowly search for the oldest predator on land, scorpions. Will you find these florescent, mysterious creatures? Join the search to find out! Scorpion sightings are not guaranteed but you will surely learn more about these … 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
Explore the gems of Frog Park, located in North Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood. You will dive into the art of the community, such as the Oceanus Mural, Frog Park Entrance Mural, Mark Brest Van Kempen's Discovery Scopes, and various other discovery … Read more
(desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español) Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill’s native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by installing native plants and removing invasive … Read more
(desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español) Many rare plant and animal species live on Sign Hill’s native grasslands, including the endangered mission blue butterfly. Help us conserve and restore their habitat by installing native plants and removing invasive … 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
You'll start the evening at Mitchell Canyon listening for bird calls. As twilight approaches plan to be in the upper portion of White Canyon looking for bats flying low overhead. Next comes the sounds of the Common Poorwill & Owls. … Read more
Explore the natural history of this north coast park and beach with park staff and guest naturalists! Join this leisurely stroll through coastal prairie, riparian area, beach, and bluff trails with an emphasis on a different natural and cultural history … Read more
Explore the natural history of this north coast park and beach with park staff and guest naturalists! Join this leisurely stroll through coastal prairie, riparian area, beach, and bluff trails with an emphasis on a different natural and cultural history … 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 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
