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A perfect date night or fun with friends! Enjoy a beautiful sunset hike in the majestic Redwood forest, followed by stargazing on Chabot’s Observation Deck with drinks. Take in the fascinating history of Oakland, local plants, and Redwood trees with … Read more
From the mist-shrouded sea cliffs to the sun-baked arid expanse of its easternmost regions, the San Francisco Bay Area provides us with a chance to view a large variety of botanical specimens all within a relatively small geographical range. Discover … Read more
Come and enjoy the fall weather on a three-mile walk through parts of this Walnut Creek open space. You’ll start at Borges Ranch and climb into the woodlands before circling around and following a fire trail through the grasslands back … Read more
Join Blue Zones Project, Valley Farm Management, and Cru Winery for a hike at the vineyards for an opportunity to move naturally and connect! You will start in the beautiful vineyards with a hike and finish with a fun wine … Read more
October is a great month to come to Black Diamond Mines to try and get a glimpse of our eight-legged friends! Join a Naturalist on a 2-mile, uneven terrain hike to learn about tarantula mating season. Click here to find … Read more
Loop around Round Top for views and fresh air while searching for migrating birds. Distance: 2.5-3 miles Ages: 7 years and up --> adult participation is required Drop-in event, no registration necessary Click here to find out more about this … Read more
Join naturalist Dan Fitzgerald for a nature walk in the Mitchell Canyon area. You will be looking for birds, butterflies, and some early/late Spring flowers. The walk is about 3 miles with some elevation gain. There is a limited number … Read more
Take advantage of the outer reaches of the county to enjoy the numerous species of birds that are found along the coast this time of year; some are migrating to southern destinations, some will stay for the winter, and some … Read more
Come celebrate Halloween on the trails of Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve - costumes are optional but encouraged! The route takes you to the old Rose Hill Cemetery and beyond; among the rocks and vegetation, look for signs of the … Read more
Join Certified California Naturalist John Lynch on a “spooky” 3 mile, 2.5 hour hike from Creekside to Hillside and back through the meadow exploring this very special season. With Halloween around the corner, we might just discover flying saucer galls, … Read more
Explore 180 million Years of Geologic History on Mount Diablo What do the summit of Mount Diablo and the Marin Headlands have in common? How is Sentinel Rock in Rock City related to Yosemite’s Half Dome? You’ll discover the answers … Read more
A perfect date night or fun with friends! Enjoy a beautiful sunset hike in the majestic Redwood forest, followed by stargazing on Chabot’s Observation Deck with drinks. Take in the fascinating history of Oakland, local plants, and Redwood trees with … Read more
You’ll hike Bob Walker Ridge through native Blue Oak forests and enjoy a close-up view of the eastern side of Mt Diablo from the cliffs where Prairie Falcons nest in the spring. The first half of the hike will be … Read more
Join this tour in celebrating National Native American Heritage Month by hiking 2-3 miles through this wild and windswept land which is sacred to local California Indian communities and a refuge for golden eagles, fairy shrimp, and tiger salamanders. The … Read more
Join this tour in celebrating National Native American Heritage Month by hiking 2-3 miles through this wild and windswept land which is sacred to local California Indian communities and a refuge for golden eagles, fairy shrimp, and tiger salamanders. The … Read more
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve was once teeming with thriving communities. Join a Naturalist on a 2-3 mile hike to learn about the richness of the coal and sand mining history on a hike above the mines. No underground mine … Read more
Join naturalist Dan Fitzgerald for a nature walk in the Mitchell Canyon area. You will be looking for birds, butterflies, and some early/late Spring flowers. The walk is about 3 miles with some elevation gain. There is a limited number … Read more
Join naturalist Dan Fitzgerald for a nature walk in the Mitchell Canyon area. You will be looking for birds, butterflies, and some early/late Spring flowers. The walk is about 3 miles with some elevation gain. There is a limited number … Read more
