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First Fridays are back at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Join us for monthly after hours events on the First Friday of the month. Enjoy free admission 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with special festivities in the evening. … Read more
Join us for a morning on the third Saturday of the month to help take care of Del Puerto Canyon, meet new friends, and learn about our efforts to protect it from the proposed dam project. Meet up on Dec. … Read more
The official bird of San Francisco has been AWOL in the city for years. But the Presidio hopes to change that.
Explore the seasonal wonders of Bay Area parks, bays, and coastline.
For those who dare—meet the Bay Area’s spookiest plants (and two freaky fungi).
These field trips are free, open to the public, and suitable for all levels of interest. No sign-up is required. Bring your binoculars, field guide, liquids, plus lunch for full-day trips; wear layered clothing, hats, and sun protection. Sturdy walking … 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
You say you can’t draw? You don’t have to know how! This isn’t about art or a pretty picture. This is about engaging your sense of observations in nature. Nature Journaling is about recording your observations of nature in words, … Read more
Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge begins by helping kids create their personal bird-watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. … 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
