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Join Grassroots Ecology at Cooley Landing for a fun morning of restoring marsh habitat, no prior experience is required! We will kick off the event by planting native plants in the park's restoration areas. Our time together will end with … Read more
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
Enjoy the beauty of this special place in Sonoma Valley while joining our wonderful community of volunteers. Volunteer with Team Sugarloaf and become an integral piece in keeping Sugarloaf Ridge State Park operating. Join us for an orientation on February … Read more
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
You can expect a magical and romantic atmosphere as the boat glides through the water. The moonlight creates a serene ambiance, perfect for relaxation and enjoyment. You'll have the opportunity to take in breathtaking views of the coastline and the … Read more
What is a habitat? Join CA Naturalist and Sugarloaf docent Marie Kay Hansen through the featured habitat, chaparral, to explore all it has to offer. Learn about the largest native plant community flora in California, characterized by rugged terrain and … 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
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
Please join us at the East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden for a special Family Friendly Tour – Plant Adaptation to Habitat. Learn more here. This engaging and educational event at the Botanic Garden will cover diverse California habitats, including … Read more
Help the Mission Blue Nursery in Brisbane with propagation, garden tending, and the rare and endangered plants of San Bruno Mountain! Please note this volunteer opportunity has various dates and times to participate. Sign up here to volunteer at the … Read more
Please click here to learn more and register for this presentation by the Pacific Northwest Section of the Audio Engineering Society. Dan Dugan will present a long version of his soundscapes talk, emphasizing the technical aspects of nature recording for … Read more
There’s a forgotten and overgrown garden in San Francisco, built in the 1850s with rock walls and meandering paths that overlook the Bay waterfront. Help remedy many years of inattention to Black Point Historic Gardens in Fort Mason, and learn the garden’s … Read more
Join the Randall Museum’s Birder-in-Residence on the first Friday of each month to explore the hill at Corona Heights and check out its avian residents and seasonal visitors. Birders will circle the hill to look into several habitats, each of … Read more
There’s a forgotten and overgrown garden in San Francisco, built in the 1850s with rock walls and meandering paths that overlook the Bay waterfront. Help remedy many years of inattention to Black Point Historic Gardens in Fort Mason, and learn the garden’s … Read more
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
You are cordially invited to the Chopsticks Alley Art's "Asian American Healing (AAH) - A Nature Walk Guide " Launch Party! Register for tickets here. Evening Program 6:30-8:30 pm Featuring performances and artworks by poets, artists, and book contributors 5-9 … Read more
Join Living Arroyos on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 9 am-12 pm. We will be removing trash at Tassajara Creek @ Dublin Blvd in Dublin. All volunteers will meet at the entrance of Tassajara Creek (south of Dublin Blvd and … Read more
Join Certified California Naturalist John Lynch on his wondrous wildflower walks. On 3/2, we’ll follow Pony Gate Trail’s grassy slope, into the Oak woodland and through a mixed evergreen forest, along Canyon Trail’s shady riparian corridor lined with redwoods, to … Read more
Come celebrate science with hands-on science and art activities and experiments and meet members of the local science community! Learn more here. The Randall Museum has hosted the annual SF Middle School Science Fair for over 40 years. Student scientists … Read more
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
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County Parks, Santa Clara Open Space Authority, and Santa Clara County Parks as we co-host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Our in-person event will take place … Read more
Join us for our traditional public star party with presentations in our classroom and our three telescopes open for viewing, in addition to smaller scopes set up outside! You MUST have a ticket to attend this event. Attendance is limited … 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
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust and Grassroots Ecology for this unique group volunteer event restoring Redwood Creek. Volunteers will be beautifying the shore and supporting sensitive habitat areas along Redwood Creek. We will remove invasive plants and pick up trash … Read more
Peeling bark, flowers, berries, cones, seeds, nuts, needles, and unique branch structures—trees produce a wide array of structures that make each different and valuable to the ecosystem. Join docent Judy Withee in this exploration of some of the deciduous and … Read more
