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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
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 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
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
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 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
Please note that Stewards does not turn anyone away for inability to pay. Call Leslie at 707-869-9177 ex 2 for more info. Lorri Pimentel and Holly Mead are professional artists who love teaching kids and have designed a discovery walk … Read more
Sunset sails on the Schooner Freda B offer a magical experience departing from downtown Sausalito on the stunning San Francisco Bay. As the sun dips below the horizon, passengers are treated to breathtaking views of iconic landmarks such as the … Read more
Look through a microscope live on Zoom! See into a drop of water drawn from the edge of the Lake Merritt estuary in downtown Oakland, California. We will explore the microscopic plankton, the living aquatic drifters of the world, seeking … Read more
The El Cerrito Trail Trekkers are proud to host the tenth annual El Cerrito Hillside Festival in El Cerrito’s 100-acre gem, the Hillside Natural Area. There’s something for everyone at the festival, including guided, informative hikes about the geology, trees, … Read more
Want to help with a riparian restoration project in the Tri-Valley? Join Living Arroyos at Stanley Reach in Livermore to weed and mulch around native plants! We will be weeding and mulching at Stanley Reach in Livermore, followed by lunch … 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
The Goodspeed trail hosts a treasure trove of wildflowers. Here’s a chance to join Certified CA Naturalist John Lynch for a leisurely exploration of this exceptionally lovely trail. You will not be sorry! Goodspeed trail starts along the cool banks … 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
Specially designed for those who love to learn, hike and be in nature, this hike is a combination of exploring beauty ranch and hiking to London Lake. With California Naturalist/Jack London volunteer Laura Wagner as your guide, each group or … 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
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
Marin Art and Garden Center Annual Spring Plant Sale and More! Saturday, May 4, 2024 9am-1pm: Seed and Soul Club Plant Swap in the Picnic Grove - Share labeled, disease- and pest-free plants with other plant enthusiasts; you can bring … Read more
Win a "bed & bird" vacation that pairs a deluxe hotel stay with a private, expert-led birding trip in a hotspot such as southeast Arizona, Portland, the Rocky Mountains, Mendocino coast or New York City! (For birding in Central Park, … Read more
Enjoy the arrival of springtime’s special birds on this mellow walk at Garin Regional Park circling Jordan Pond and ending in a field above to see Grasshopper Sparrows, one of the few North American sparrows that sing two different songs. … Read more
