Feast for the BeastsEver wanted to be a zookeeper? Curious about what elephants eat? Do you want to go inside a zoo exhibit?! The zoo opens early giving guests the opportunity to spread food for select zoo animals. Bring produce to donate and receive a free child’s ride ticket.
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Habitat Restoration: Phoenix Lake Broom Saturday, March 30, 9 am to NoonHelp us improve the oak woodland and grassland habitat around Phoenix Lake by removing invasive French broom.We will meet at Phoenix Lake dam. The gate at Natalie Coffin Greene Park will be open from 8:45 to 9:00 to allow volunteers to drive up and park next to the dam. Folks ...
Where: RossCost: Free
MMWD Trail Crew: Bill Williams CanyonMount Tamalpais Watershed trail work will include drainage and vegetation maintenance around Phoenix Lake. Mandatory safety talk starts promptly at 9am! RSVP required.We will meet at Phoenix Lake dam. The gate at Natalie Coffin Greene Park will be open from 8:45 to 9:00 to allow volunteers to drive up and ...
Where: RossCost: Free
Hayward Fault Walking TourOver the last million years, the natural beauty of Fremont has been shaped by the Hayward Fault. Instructors will be leading these 'ground breaking' tours and exposing the science and beauty of the Hayward Fault. This fault is one of several active faults in the world actually creeping at 5 ...
Where: FremontCost: $20 General, $15 Fremont residents
Marin Headlands' Plant StrollCurious about the Marin Headland's wild plants? Come join Ranger Jamie on a short guided walk as she identifies plants, their medicinal uses, and purposes of these amazing plant species in the Headland's ecosystem. Meet at the Marin Headlands Visitor Center parking lot 15 minutes before the program. Sign up ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Cells and DNALearn about cells and DNA, the building blocks of life! Get a chance to see cells under a microscope, build a model of DNA, and other fun activities to help understand these important pieces of who we are. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Where: Los GatosCost: $15
Habitat Restoration: Saplings and SalmonJoin us in Lagunitas Creek to enhance salmon habitat by planting native trees! We will be planting ash, alder, bay, and buckeye saplings on National Park Service land in a stretch of Lagunitas Creek that MMWD has been working to enhance for the past year. The goal of this event ...
Where: Poynt Reyes StationCost: Free
Science Saturday: Bees, Wasps, Honey, and HivesExplore the sweet-side of science as Science Saturday turns its attention to Bees, Wasps, Honey, and Hives. Do all bees make honey? How do you tell a wasp from a bee? Do all bees sting? Find the answers to all of your buzzing questions as you complete a craft, taste ...
Calling All Eco-Explorers! Youth ages 5-15 will be up to their elbows in FREE, hands-on activities. Learning through fun interactive, nature science experiences and regional field trips, your kids will find out all about the Bay Area ecosystem and become the next generation of Citizen Scientists! We have extended Welcome ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
The Crucible's SPRING OPEN HOUSEJoin us for our most hands-on Spring Open House yet! There will be free hands-on activities in indigo dyeing, leather working, stone working, and ceramics, plus inspiring and educational exhibitions in Neon, Glass Blowing, Blacksmithing, Welding, and so many others. With two live fire demonstrations, a curated art gallery from ...
Where: OaklandCost: FREE
The Weather is Changing and So is the LandscapeLearn how weather conditions and human impact are rapidly changing the California landscape. Learn how to identify a slow-moving landslide. Is there really such thing as Earthquake Weather? What is real and what is fake? Join Ranger Linda and find out.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
'Hostile Planet'The Hall is excited to invite you to attend an exclusive preview screening of National Geographic's latest documentary series, Hostile Planet. Produced by Academy Award-winning cinematographer and director Guillermo Navarro and hosted by Bear Grylls, Hostile Planet draws attention to the most extraordinary - indeed, almost supernatual - accounts of ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Explore Live! - Discover the Beautiful Night SkyThe De Anza College Planetarium will present “Explore Live!†- a live astronomy series featuring presentations by our professional planetarium staff.Speaker: Toshi Komatsu, Planetarium Director
