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Come volunteer at Family Harvest Farm, John Muir Land Trust’s thriving urban farm where youth and adults participate in a local regenerative food system. You’ll be working alongside farm staff and other volunteers pulling weeds, mulching, and other farm activities. … 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
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
(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
The Green Foothills community is invited to come together and spend time outdoors at our upcoming one-of-a-kind Healing in Nature Series event at Pillar Point Bluff, the first Healing in Nature event on the coast! You’ll begin with a restorative … Read more
After the year’s rain, it’s butterfly and dragonfly season Join Naturalist, John Lynch, on this 5-mile guided nature hike, with approximately 800 feet of elevation gain. You’ll be looking up rather than down to discover what’s flying around as well … Read more
Join a docent-led tour of Pond Farm Pottery and immerse yourself in the history and natural beauty of this significant cultural site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a National Historic Landmark. Learn about the dreams and … Read more
Help SPAWN plant native plants at our floodplain restoration sites in the Lagunitas creek watershed, which is one of the most important habitats left for critically endangered central coast Coho salmon. The focus of our habitat restoration events is planting … Read more
Can humans coexist with wildlife? People living in the Bay Area ask themselves this question frequently as the territorial boundaries for people and animals continue to blur. Thirteen representatives from leading Bay Area nature, environmental and rescue organizations will provide … Read more
Mount Sutro Nature Walks are back! Join these guided spring nature walks on the Mount Sutro Open Space between March and May! Experienced leaders will lead you through the trails on a two-hour tour of various focused topics. On each … Read more
Oakland artist Kristi Holohan will lead a botanical illustration workshop for all ability levels in the Sausal Creek Watershed. Proceeds go to benefit Friends of Sausal Creek's restoration, monitoring, and environmental education programs. May 20 and May 21 - 1-3 … 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
So close to Silicon Valley and yet so pristine, Rancho Cañada Del Oro is a greenbelt gem. Greenbelt Alliance is celebrating 65 years of adventures: Get to know the "canyon of gold" on this hike along the rolling foothills of the … 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
Come join us out in the beautiful tidal marsh areas of Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge to learn about the Refuge and the iNaturalist App. We welcome beginners as well as experienced users of the iNaturalist app. With … Read more
Join Sonoma Land Trust and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for a walk on the newly acquired Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools property. This 174-acre preserve protects rare and threatened plant species and conserves a significant portion of a wildlife … Read more
Oakland artist Kristi Holohan will lead a botanical illustration workshop for all ability levels in the Sausal Creek Watershed. Proceeds go to benefit Friends of Sausal Creek's restoration, monitoring, and environmental education programs. May 20 and May 21 - 1-3 … 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
Join POST for an evening with author and National Geographic Explorer James Edward Mills for a talk about his book The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors, which was named by Outside Magazine as one of the 10 “Outdoor … 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 us in the Great Meadow of the San Francisco Botanical Garden for the 2023 season return of IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild! This urban oasis boasts 55 acres of gardens and open spaces with over 8,000 … Read more
Join Naturalist Melissa to meander up to one of Tilden Nature Area's best views of the Bay. This strenuous hike is a loop with a total mileage of 3.9 miles. No registration is required.
Join us in the Great Meadow of the San Francisco Botanical Garden for the 2023 season return of IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild! This urban oasis boasts 55 acres of gardens and open spaces with over 8,000 … 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. We will meet at the Armstrong Redwoods Visitor Center, and walk slowly and quietly … Read more
In part three of a four-part series of talks on bird biology, naturalist David Lukas will introduce you to the joyful world of bird songs. In this talk, you will explore how and why birds sing, and how you study … Read more
