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Join Peninsula Open Space Trust and Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (OSA) for a special bicycle tour in Coyote Valley! This ride will cover approximately 17 miles on mostly flat terran, and visit several important features that make up … Read more
Save water, lower maintenance, invite birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects to your garden, support local ecology, and reflect the natural splendor for which California is known by gardening with California native plants. Shop in-person in Berkeley: Oaktown Native Plant Nursery Oakland: … Read more
Save water, lower maintenance, invite birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects to your garden, support local ecology, and reflect the natural splendor for which California is known by gardening with California native plants. Shop online from Green Thumb Works. Click here to … 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
The Lawrence Hall of Science will be hosting an exciting event to celebrate the Fall Equinox. Bring your lunch and picnic outside next to our Sun Stones II exhibit, a sculpture offering unique viewing opportunities of a variety of astronomical … Read more
Free Weekend and Holiday Tours at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden Join knowledgeable docents for free guided tours of the garden on non-rainy Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays*. They usually last about an hour and are appropriate for both adults and … 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
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
Enjoy an unforgettable sunset sail on San Francisco Bay! Board the Schooner Freda B in downtown Sausalito and cruise around iconic parts of the Bay. Sights often include Alcatraz, Angel Island, the Marin Headlands, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay … Read more
Come celebrate Creek To Bay Day by volunteering with Friends of Sausal Creek. Your efforts will help protect native plant and wildlife habitat, help keep communities safe and more climate-resilient, and improve accessibility for more people to enjoy our Oakland … Read more
Coastal Cleanup Day is an international day of action to protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from trash and debris. This massive volunteering effort has an astounding impact on many of our local natural habitats and communities. Register for Coastal … Read more
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust and San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory for this fun and unique opportunity to volunteer at Bair Island. Volunteers will be guided by SFBBO’s staff and POST Volunteers, and you will spend the morning weeding invasives, … 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
As you say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, you also welcome in the feathery migratory friends at Del Valle. Discover the diversity of birds migrating through Del Valle and learn why the lake is so important to them. … Read more
Have you heard about Shinrin-yoku or forest bathing? Here is an opportunity to walk and experience the practice for yourself! Learn techniques to maximize the health benefits and stress-reducing qualities with this walking practice. Shinrin-yoku originated in Japan and is … Read more
Spiders are everywhere, and this is the perfect time of year to see spiders of every shape, size, and color. You’ll learn how they hunt, how they make their webs, and how to identify many common species. On this hike … Read more
The Jenner Hawk Overlook is the spot to view the fall migration of raptors as they soar on the hillside updrafts along the Sonoma Coast. From there, Certified Naturalist Larry Broderick will introduce you to bird spotting and identification on … Read more
Come to the forest and relax among friends old and new at Nature’s Inspiration, the annual celebration and fundraiser for environmental nonprofit Green Foothills. Green Foothills has been a voice for local nature in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties … Read more
Join this tour of the Garden to learn about the diversity of plants from six continents allowing visitors to travel the world of plants. Tour Details: Each tour features the Garden’s seasonal highlights and unique collections. Tours are generally 60-75 … Read more
Free Weekend and Holiday Tours at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden Join knowledgeable docents for free guided tours of the garden on non-rainy Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays*. They usually last about an hour and are appropriate for both adults and … Read more
Chanticleer Returns to San Francisco for a Special Sunday Matinee Performance! In Music of a Silent World, Chanticleer sings the songs of the natural world and gives a voice to the otherwise voiceless rocks and stones and trees and rivers … Read more
The Seniors Hike for Health program is free and held on every 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10 AM-1 PM. Hikes are 2-3 miles long and range from easy to moderate. Naturalist-led hikes are designed for seniors age 55+ to … Read more
Join the butterfly docent specialist Sally Levinson for a guided walk through the Garden in search of butterflies, as you learn about their plant relationships and amazing life cycle. Bring binoculars if you have them. This walk follows uneven terrain, … Read more
Join the butterfly docent specialist Sally Levinson for a guided walk through the Garden in search of butterflies, as you learn about their plant relationships and amazing life cycle. Bring binoculars if you have them. This walk follows uneven terrain, … Read more
Did you know? The Bay Area’s mild climate is suitable for year-round gardening as part of a sustainable lifestyle. In this virtual lecture, Ania Korsunska of Peas of Mind Gardens will share how urban gardening contributes to the wellness of … Read more
