Sunset Snowshoe Tours

North Lake Tahoe

Watch the sun cast a purple alpenglow onto the Sierras while trekking through Tahoe's peaceful forest. Experience the solitude of winter at this special time of day while learning local natural and human history. Offered daily, November-April or by custom … Read more

$90

1/20 Member Meet-Up: Exploring Tide Pools at The Hook

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Our first Member Meet-up of the year brings the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of tide pools during low tides. This is the perfect time for exploring the intertidal zone and its many fascinating creatures. Join us during this … Read more

BioBlitz at Kelley Park

Kelley Park 740 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

BioBlitz at Kelley Park A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. At a BioBlitz, scientists, families, students, teachers, and other community … Read more

Free

Saturdays in the Soil

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you'll gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature … Read more

Free

Postponed *(POSTPONED to Feb. due to likely rain) Del Puerto Canyon Community Cleanup

3300 Del Puerto Canyon Road, Patterson, CA 95363 3300 Del Puerto Canyon Road, Patterson

*Update: 1/18/2024: The Jan. cleanup has been RESCHEDULED to next month to Feb. 17th (tentative) due to a likely forecast of rain* Join us for a morning on the third Saturday of the month to help take care of Del … Read more

Free
Event Series Wayne Roderick Lectures – Open to the Public

Wayne Roderick Lectures – Open to the Public

Regional Parks Botanic Garden Wildcat Canyon Road at South Park Drive, Berkeley, CA, United States

Join us starting November through March for our popular Wayne Roderick Lecture series of free public lectures, on a broad array of topics related to plants and natural history. Named in honor of its founder, the Wayne Roderick Lecture Series … Read more

Free

Bird Walk at Pond SF2: San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

SF2 Trail Parking Area on the West Side of the Dumbarton Bridge 2100 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA, United States

Join us for a leisurely morning stroll to view shorebirds that frequent Pond SF2! This will be an interpretive guided tour to learn about resident bird species, migratory birds and the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project. Many migratory waterfowl … Read more

Free

1/20 Member Meet-Up: Exploring Tide Pools at The Hook

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Our first Member Meet-up of the year brings the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of tide pools during low tides. This is the perfect time for exploring the intertidal zone and its many fascinating creatures. Join us during this … Read more

Campfire Program: Ohlone Traditions

John Muir National Historic Site 4202 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez, CA, United States

Welcome in the New Year with an evening of reflection and community. Rangers will show the documentary "Ohlone People: Survivance to Thrivance" (40 minutes – Kanyon Konsulting LLC) followed by a campfire with native plant tea to discuss history and … Read more

Free

Free Docent Tours at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden

Regional Parks Botanic Garden Wildcat Canyon Road at South Park Drive, Berkeley, CA, United States

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

Free

Bird Photography Workshop Series with Sebastian Kennerknecht (Webinar)

Webinar CA, United States

Learn the ins and outs of bird photography with international renowned wildlife and conservation photographer Sebastian Kennerknecht in this workshop series! Mix and match the sessions you are most interested in learning about. All sessions will be from 6:00pm-7:30pm Pacific … Read more

$100 – $325

Pinniped Monitoring Volunteer Training

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Are you looking for an opportunity to visit the Sonoma Coast on a regular basis and do rewarding work at the same time? Pinniped Monitoring Program volunteers collect data to ensure the protection of harbor seals during Russian River estuary … Read more

Free

Winter Rose Pruning Demonstration

Marin Art and Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA, United States

Winter Rose Pruning Demonstration with Garden Manager Michael Bogart and his team ???? Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 10am-12pm The Rose Garden at Marin Art and Garden Center Learn pruning techniques to encourage a full bloom in spring. Garden Manager … Read more

Full Moon Snowshoe Tours

North Lake Tahoe

Looking for a great way to enhance your trip to Lake Tahoe this winter? Join Tahoe Adventure Company for one of our very special Full Moon Snowshoe Treks. After meeting the group and previewing the trip, time will be spent … Read more

$90

Sunset Snowshoe Tours

North Lake Tahoe

Watch the sun cast a purple alpenglow onto the Sierras while trekking through Tahoe's peaceful forest. Experience the solitude of winter at this special time of day while learning local natural and human history. Offered daily, November-April or by custom … Read more

$90

Full Moon Snowshoe Tours

North Lake Tahoe

Looking for a great way to enhance your trip to Lake Tahoe this winter? Join Tahoe Adventure Company for one of our very special Full Moon Snowshoe Treks. After meeting the group and previewing the trip, time will be spent … Read more

$90

Migrating Fish of Coastal San Mateo County (Webinar)

Free Webinar

FREE COMMUNITY WEBINAR Join the Coastside Land Trust as we welcome Amy Kaeser and Jarrad Fisher of the San Mateo Resource Conservation District to present about the anadromous (migrating) fish of our coastal waters. They will be sharing the incredible … Read more

Free
Event Series ParkRx– Yoga Hike

ParkRx: Yoga Hike

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, kenwood

Enjoy your yoga experience in the beautiful setting of our park! Susan Topf’s Yoga Hike balances a mix of easy hiking and gentle yoga postures, breath work and guided meditation, no mat necessary. The route varies on weather conditions and … Read more

$30
Event Series Wayne Roderick Lectures – Open to the Public

Wayne Roderick Lectures – Open to the Public

Regional Parks Botanic Garden Wildcat Canyon Road at South Park Drive, Berkeley, CA, United States

Join us starting November through March for our popular Wayne Roderick Lecture series of free public lectures, on a broad array of topics related to plants and natural history. Named in honor of its founder, the Wayne Roderick Lecture Series … Read more

Free

Free Docent Tours at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden

Regional Parks Botanic Garden Wildcat Canyon Road at South Park Drive, Berkeley, CA, United States

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

Free

Go Sit Under a Tree! Mindfulness in Nature Silent Retreat

Five Changes and Manzanita Village Gunn Canyon, Warner Springs

THIS RETREAT IS BEING RESCHEDULED TO 2025! **FOR MORE INFO / TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT offgridretreats.org/events/jan2024gositunderatree Off-Grid Retreats is honored to collaborate with Anushka Fernandopulle, Christiane Wolf and Marjolein Janssen to offer Go Sit Under a Tree! Mindfulness in Nature … Read more

Silicon Valley Reads Kickoff

Visual and Performing Arts Center at De Anza College 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino

Silicon Valley Reads is back in 2024 with a renewed commitment to foster collaboration and create awareness around the importance of sustainability with the theme "A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today". The kickoff will be held online and in person at … Read more

Free