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Sunset sails on the Schooner Freda B offer a magical experience departing from downtown Sausalito on the stunning San Francisco Bay. As the sun dips below the horizon, passengers are treated to breathtaking views of iconic landmarks such as the … Read more
Alexis Nikole Nelson aka Black Forager uses her platform to engage with millions-yelling, singing, and celebrating the hidden bounty of edible plants waiting to be found in our backyards, on our nature hikes, growing from our sidewalks and in our … Read more
On Saturday, April 13, 2024 Ridge to Bridge will bring together hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians for an epic day of adventure on the Ridge Trail in the Marin Headlands. Learn more and register for tickets here. Your ticket includes … Read more
Join Friends of Edgewood docents for a spring wildflower hike at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve! To find a hike event that works for you, please visit here and register. Spring is the best time to experience Edgewood's extraordinary biodiversity! … Read more
Join us on Save Mount Diablo's stunning Curry Canyon Ranch on an exploration of All That Begin With B and Beyond: birds, butterflies, blooms, and more! We'll hike up to Frog Pond Road and enjoy nature's beautiful display along the … Read more
Help us restore the Baxter Creek watershed! Join The Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) and The Watershed Project to spruce up the Baxer Creek Bioswale and improve local water quality! Volunteers at this event will help remove invasive weeds, plant native … Read more
“There is a redwood tree waiting to meet you,” says California Naturalist Laura Wagner. Participants in this mix of hiking, scientific learning, sensory activities, and mindful meditation will discover the fortifying energy of the forest as they travel to the … Read more
Join us for an easy, docent-guided walk along the forest floor, and learn about redwoods, the history of the area, its people, plants, and animals! Meet in the front parking lot at 10AM next to the picnic tables. These tours … Read more
Mount Sutro Nature Walks are back! Join us for a guided spring nature walk on the Mount Sutro Open Space between March and May! Our experienced leaders will lead you through the trails on a two-hour tour on a variety … Read more
Come visit more than 40 homes and public gardens showcasing California native plants that are beautiful and create habitat for our native fauna. Gardens featured on this tour have at least 70% native plants, no invasive species, water conservation measures, … Read more
Explore the fascinating world of insects through the photography of Ed Ross. Edward S. Ross (1915-2016) was a pioneer of close up photography. Ed received his PhD in 1941 with the Department of Entomology at UC Berkeley, where he was … Read more
You can become a Volunteer Seabird Monitor with Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods. We are offering two free trainings. You can attend one, or both. 1. March 28th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to Noon, Bodega Head East Parking Lot … Read more
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful 5-mile hike from the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to the top of the POST-protected Mindego Hill. You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about how we protected … Read more
Join Friends of Edgewood docents for a spring wildflower hike at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve! To find a hike event that works for you, please visit here and register. Spring is the best time to experience Edgewood's extraordinary biodiversity! … Read more
This signature sail, boarding in Sausalito, will take you under the Golden Gate Bridge and all the way out to Point Bonita Lighthouse. This is a prime area for wildlife and we'll have a naturalist on-board to guide you through … Read more
Volunteers will be beautifying the shore and supporting sensitive habitat areas along Redwood Creek. We will remove invasive plants and pick up trash in and around our restoration areas to help promote the growth of native plants and improve the … Read more
Join us for an easy, docent-guided walk along the forest floor, and learn about redwoods, the history of the area, its people, plants, and animals! Meet in the front parking lot at 10AM next to the picnic tables. These tours … Read more
Native Plant Families of California Dr. Glenn Keator will be teaching this series of classes at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden Visitor Center in TIlden Park. Gain familiarity with California’s most prominent, beautiful, and diverse plant families. Each session combines … Read more
Join Certified California Naturalist Mary Good on a hike exploring the medicinal and edible plants of the park. Weaving in natural history, ethnobotany, herbalism and folktales, this walk will open your senses, as well as your curiosity to the abundance … Read more
Come visit more than 40 homes and public gardens showcasing California native plants that are beautiful and create habitat for our native fauna. Gardens featured on this tour have at least 70% native plants, no invasive species, water conservation measures, … Read more
Explore the fascinating world of insects through the photography of Ed Ross. Edward S. Ross (1915-2016) was a pioneer of close up photography. Ed received his PhD in 1941 with the Department of Entomology at UC Berkeley, where he was … Read more
Join our knowledgeable docents for free guided tours of the garden on non-rainy Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (except New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). Tours usually last about an hour and are appropriate for both adults and children. … 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
Come enjoy the outdoors and work to restore a neighborhood park! Volunteers should expect to support the restoration of this California ecosystem by sawing and clipping cotoneaster, a woody invasive plant species. We will also pull and clip a viney … Read more
In this 3-part workshop, we will hone our capacity for wonder, using the tools of poetry to savor Spring’s irrepressible exuberance. We will read nature poems together, and write new poems inspired by a conspiracy of wind, soil, sun, the … Read more
