Sunrise Solitude & Early Morning WildlifeMeet ACR Resource Ecologist Dave Self at the junction of Pine Flat Rd. and Red Winery Rd., 3/4 mile 'east' on Pine Flat Rd from Hwy 128 at Jimtown. We'll drive up to the Preserve, with each person claiming an individual sit-spot. We'll each settle in to appreciate the summer ...
Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We'll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for children ages 5-10. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Register ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Lake Merritt Bioblitz: South SideHelp us explore America's oldest wildlife refuge: Lake Merritt! Located right in the heart of Oakland, you probably know Lake Merritt as a great place for a walk or a weekend cookout, but it's also full of wildlife. We're going to try and see how many species we can find ...
Where: OaklandCost: FREE! $20 suggested donation.
Reptile Day at CuriOdysseyWhen you think of a reptile, what do you picture? Do you think of something slimy and scary? CuriOdyssey will show they are neither!Reptiles are cold-blooded creatures who are covered in scales or scutes, lay shelled eggs, and breathe air. Challenge your preconceptions of these creatures and learn what makes ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free with admission
The Myth of Monstro and Other Whale TalesIn Walt Disney's classic film Pinocchio, Monstro the whale swallows Geppetto, Figaro, Cleo, and, ultimately, Pinocchio. But, is it really possible to be swallowed by a whale? How big can sperm whales get? Join Adam Ratner, marine biologist and Guest Experience Manager at the Marine Mammal Center, to learn more ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $18 Members, $15/$12 Students/Youth
Do you sometimes see paw prints in mud or scat (poop) on the trails and assume that a dog left it? It could be from something else. Come along with me and I will show you how to distinguish and identify the markings of a gray fox. Gain some insights into the fox's nature and ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Not So Different: Finding Human Nature in AnimalsSF Atheists are pleased to welcome Professor Nathan H. Lents to discuss his new book, 'Not So Different: Finding Human Nature in Animals'. Are humans that different from other animals? They also fall in love, establish rules for fair play, exchange valued goods and services, hold 'funerals' for fallen comrades, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: free, donations accepted
Family Sundown SafariIs your family ready for a WILD campout? Grab your camping gear, your family, a few friends, and get ready for an overnight adventure at Oakland Zoo.Family Sundown Safari is a unique overnight program for the whole family. This program includes dinner, a nighttime and morning guided tour of the ...
Where: OaklandCost: $85.00 per person for non-members / $75.00 per per
Dr. Brad Holden grew up in suburban Maryland always wanting to be an astronomer. After receiving his Ph.D from the University of Chicago in Astronomy and Astrophysics, he decided to move to a place more conducive to watching the night sky, and has lived in California for most of his ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $45 General, $40 Under 16, over 65
