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.
Off-Grid Retreats: DHARMA OF NATURE RETREAT at the Shelterwood Collective
TO REGISTER AND/OR TO LEARN MORE PLEASE VISIT HERE. –Pricing Information– Insight Meditation Center, in partnership with Off Grid Retreats, is offering this retreat at no cost! But there will be an opportunity to offer donations at the end of … Read more
Limantour Birds
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
A “Spooky” Autumn Hike with Naturalist John Lynch
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
Vasco Caves Regional Preserve Tour
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
Vasco Caves Regional Preserve Tour
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
History Hike ABOVE the Mines!
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
Hike and Sip: Halloween Full Moon
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
Simply Sibley
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
The Morning Side of Mt. Diablo from Morgan Territory
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