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Free online “Blooming Now” guide to wildflowers at Jack London State Historic Park available Feb. 1-Aug. 31, 2024 Wildflower-watchers delight in seeing blossoms along the trails of Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen (Sonoma County, CA) during peak … Read more
A joint exhibition by the Bay Area Photographers Collective and Samurai Foto (Yokohama, Japan) Curated by Trisha Lagaso Goldberg Opening Reception: Sunday, March 10, 1–3:30 pm with live ikebana demonstration at 1-1:30 pmMarch 9–April 21, 2024 • In The Studio … 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
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
Help the Mission Blue Nursery in Brisbane with propagation, garden tending, and the rare and endangered plants of the San Bruno Mountains! Please note this volunteer opportunity has various dates and times to participate. Sign up here to volunteer at … Read more
Discover how to turn your ordinary snapshots into extraordinary photographs using the power of the device that is always with you. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to expertly capture images and edit and create photographs and artful … Read more
Star gazers unite! Tahoe Adventure Company and Tony Berendsen present: Telescopic tours of the midnight sky! This fusion brings you the most exciting tour of the season. Depending on the season and weather, the tour will start with guided sunset … 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
The Bay Birding Challenge is a friendly competition during our annual Birdathon fundraiser, where teams in the Bay Area compete to observe the most bird species and raise the most funds for Golden Gate Bird Alliance in a single day! … 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
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
Whether it's marshes that protect cities from flooding and pollinators that keep crops growing to nature hikes that strengthen our bodies and bird song that quiets our minds, healthy natural ecosystems are what keep healthy human communities thriving. To kick … Read more
See Your Neighbors’ Native Plant Gardens and Electrified Homes! 20th Anniversary Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase 2024. Online Tour April 6 & 7, 10 am - 3 pm. In-person Tour May 4 & 5, … Read more
Dorian Anderson is an experienced birder, bird photographer, and author known for his cross-country birding-by-bike excursions. He is leading three bird walks for SFBBO on April 6th and 7th. At the free events he will guide participants in search of … 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 Peninsula Open Space Trust and San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory for this fun and unique opportunity to volunteer at the Bair Island Unit of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers will be guided by SFBBO’s … Read more
Join the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District to discover what wildflowers are blooming in the Arroyo Valle habitat. Hike will be 5+ miles through Sycamore Grove Park and Del Valle with an option to stop back by your car … Read more
RANCHO LAGUNA PARK: This hike takes us from Moraga and up the less-traveled west side of Rocky Ridge in Las Trampas, highlighting the connections between EBMUD land and EB Parks land. We should see lots of wildflowers. Leader will provide … 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
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
Help the Mission Blue Nursery in Brisbane with propagation, garden tending, and the rare and endangered plants of the San Bruno Mountains! Please note this volunteer opportunity has various dates and times to participate. Sign up here to volunteer at … 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
Naturalist Training - Why City Nature Challenge Matters Location: Webinar Join BioBlitz Club and Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful for our 6th Naturalist webinar! During this webinar we will discuss the City Nature Challenge (CNC), a four-day global iNaturalist event, happening … 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
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
Local butterflies are charismatic examples of insects with a caterpillar phase. Discover good gardening practices to welcome these dynamic pollinators into your garden and learn about the native plants and caterpillars that make up the base of our food web. … Read more
Hike our beautiful Mangini Ranch, Save Mount Diablo's first public educational preserve, and connect more deeply to nature through a contemplative solo exercise amidst an oak woodland forest with beautiful vistas. Learn more and get tickets here.
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 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
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
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
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
Join us in "Buzzing Gardens," a captivating journey into the world of California pollinators and the art of creating vibrant pollinator habitats. • Discover the critical role these unsung heroes play in our ecosystem and the alarming decline in their … Read more
Join us in Mount Diablo State Park’s stunning Mitchell Canyon on an exploration for All That Begin with B and Beyond – birds, butterflies, blooms and more! We'll hike for about 3 to 4 miles with little elevation gain and … Read more
Help the Mission Blue Nursery in Brisbane with propagation, garden tending, and the rare and endangered plants of the San Bruno Mountains! Please note this volunteer opportunity has various dates and times to participate. Sign up here to volunteer at … Read more
FILM SCREENING + CONVERSATION AT SF PIER 1 As we grapple with the intense environmental and social crises exacerbated by our growth-obsessed economic system, we confront the need to change how we relate to the natural world as city dwellers. … Read more
Join Bay Nature, Stu Weiss of Creekside Science, representatives from the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (OSA), and other guests for an exclusive hike at the newly opened Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve—featured in Bay Nature’s … 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
Mark Your Calendars for the 15th Anniversary of the Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival, April 19th - April 21st, 2024! This year’s event features 40+ field events in Marin, Sonoma, and Contra Costa counties, a Friday Art Show Opening … 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 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
Help us restore a wildlife corridor that provides critical habitat for plants and animals at Byrne Preserve! Please click here to learn more and register. Volunteers should expect to: Hike on hilly terrain Plant native plants Remove invasive plant species … Read more
Join Sonoma Ecology Center and Team Sugarloaf to embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Sonoma County’s most pristine and breathtaking landscapes with our exclusive fundraising hike. This event will be a grand tour of the Mayacamas Mountains … Read more
Every 3rd Saturday of the month from September to May, join Ranger Seth for a volunteer work day in the park. From removing invasive plants to litter pick-ups to trail maintenance, volunteers will help maintain Sycamore Grove Park as a … 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 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
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
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
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
Step aboard Schooner Freda B for a sunset sail in celebration of the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. As we travel from Sausalito towards the Golden Gate on the hunt for views of the Pacific Ocean look for … Read more
Bring a flashlight and your sense of wonder as you explore the park after dark. This hike begins at the White Barn and heads up to the top of Bald Mountain, where we will see the moon rise over the … 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
Float in a kayak on the clear blue water while the sun sets the sky on fire, the full moon rises, and the stars twinkle! The water will be calm and quiet as the wind dies down and other boats … Read more
Join Save Mount Diablo for an unforgettable four-day adventure on Mount Diablo! Four Days Diablo is a “gently roughing it” camping trip that leads you on an adventure through rarely seen Mount Diablo landscapes, including Save Mount Diablo’s very own … Read more
Help the Mission Blue Nursery in Brisbane with propagation, garden tending, and the rare and endangered plants of the San Bruno Mountains! Please note this volunteer opportunity has various dates and times to participate. Sign up here to volunteer at … 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
Located at the northern edge of the Hamilton Range, the Livermore Valley is a great place to find a diversity of birds as well as world-class wines. Join GGBA’s executive director to explore his hometown and the birding spots 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
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
Teresa and Miles’ passion for birds is contagious – they really love birds, and by the end of the walk, you will too! New to birding or just curious to try it out? Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is … 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 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
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
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 members work together to … Read more
Join wildflower poet and Sugarloaf docent Phil Weil on this wildflower walk along Lower Bald Mountain and Meadow Trail. Meet at the main parking lot, about 1/4 past the entrance kiosk. Tickets are $5-$10 sliding scale for adults and free … Read more
Welcome spring to your garden with California native plants! This time of year, each day provides new wonders as plants pop out of the soil or unfurl their flowers. Just as the spring brings new growth after the winter rains, … Read more
Welcome spring to your garden with California native plants! This time of year, each day provides new wonders as plants pop out of the soil or unfurl their flowers. Just as the spring brings new growth after the winter rains, … Read more
Help the Mission Blue Nursery in Brisbane with propagation, garden tending, and the rare and endangered plants of the San Bruno Mountains! Please note this volunteer opportunity has various dates and times to participate. Sign up here to volunteer at … Read more
Welcome spring to your garden with California native plants! This time of year, each day provides new wonders as plants pop out of the soil or unfurl their flowers. Just as the spring brings new growth after the winter rains, … Read more
Welcome spring to your garden with California native plants! This time of year, each day provides new wonders as plants pop out of the soil or unfurl their flowers. Just as the spring brings new growth after the winter rains, … 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 us for a weekend of learning, networking, and fun in Orange County! The conference is held Friday evening through Sunday lunch and includes 40+ workshops, a keynote speaker, an awards ceremony, resource fair, capstone presentations by participants in the … 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
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
See Your Neighbors’ Native Plant Gardens and Electrified Homes! Four Days of Inspiration: Online and In-person See how 60 of your neighbors have greened their gardens with California native plants, and learn how they have electrified their homes. Location is … 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 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
