Free Entrance Days in National ParksHere's an opportunity for a free visit to one of our country's 100 national parks which usually charge entrance fees! You can visit Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Pinnacles, Muir Woods, or another favorite national park at no charge on September 29 (National Public Lands Day).
Where: Cost: Free
Edible and Medicinal Plants of Sonoma CountyJoin Tellur Fenner, well-known Bay Area clinical herbalist and educator, at this two-day weekend workshop as we explore the trails of Pepperwood while learning about the many amazing and functional plants which grow here. This interdisciplinary program will engage students on all levels through a combination of classroom lecture, field ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: $35
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Hawk Talk and Banding DemoCome to Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands and get an up-close view of the fall raptor migration with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a cooperative program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service.A GGRO docent gives an hour-long talk about hawk monitoring and identification ...
Join MSI and our friends at Elkhorn Slough Safari to learn first-hand about one of California's most spectacular estuaries. Nationally recognized and protected as an Estuarine Research Reserve, Elkhorn Slough is naturally bountiful as a migratory bird flyway, otter and seal habitat - and home to thousands of other plant ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: $45 Adults, $35 Under 12, $10 discount for members
'Whiskey is for Drinking; Water is for Fighting Over.' – Mark TwainThe City of LA was fast outgrowing it's water supply in the late 1800s. The Owen's Valley looked like the most likely source for the precious resource. Tension grew between ranchers, farmers and developers. Lies and subterfuge were at hand. William Mulholland's aqueduct was the spark that ignited the CA ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Trekking the ModelJoin a ranger guided tour of the Bay Model, a 1.5 acre hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and Delta. Discover the stories of the two major operations that took place at this location between 1942 – 2000.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Mad Science: Kitchen ChemistryCooking is all about chemistry! Students will be introduced to the virtual laboratory we call a kitchen in a novel and practical application of science! Dinnertime will never be the same….This program is limited to the first 30 students.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
The Secret Life of Slugs and Snails: Life In The Very Slow LaneSeattle-based author David George Gordon invites us to "step into a world that, until now, you've only stepped on." During his presentation, he'll share his insights about our local slugs and snails, their curious behaviors and the niches they fill in the natural world. He'll also explain how to forge ...
Join Steffen Bartschat on this strenuous five-mile sunset hike to the top of a nearby ridge, where we will watch the full moon rise followed by a Pacific sunset.Along the way we will make several stops to learn about our stealthiest visitor-the mountain lion. Topics include its range and activities, ...
Watch the setting sun and greet the rising moon at this wild edge of the continent.The half-mile trail is steep in places. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Meet park staff and docents at the Point Bonita Lighthouse trailhead.Limited to 50 people. Program fills quickly; make required reservation by calling ...
Where: Marin HeadlandsCost: Free
Family Moonlight HikeEnjoy a beautiful outing under the moon and stars on the paved Martin Murphy Trail (2-mile loop) with Docent Jennifer Snedeker. Watch for wildlife, identify overhead constellations, and discover some secrets of this historic and ecological area. Meet at the Bear Ranch entrance at the end of San Martin Ave. ...
