Otter FestivitiesThe otterly best holiday outing is to Aquarium of the Bay, where 20,000 aquatic animals are waiting to greet you with fishy festivities and underwater cheer. From December 21-28, Aquarium of the Bay’s three resident river otters will join in on the holiday festivities. From treat stuffed stockings, festive trees, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Oaks in OaklandLearn all about the trees that Oakland is named after! We'll walk through Lakeside Park and look at 6 different oaks, including both native and exotic species.
Where: OaklandCost: Free! $20 suggested donation
History of Lake MerrittDive into Lake Merritt's past with this easy walk near the water's edge. We'll talk about the past and present ecology of the area, and how Lake Merritt has changed over the years.
Where: OaklandCost: Free! $20 suggested donation
Wednesday, 12/28/16
River Otter Snow Days at Aquarium of the BayThere’s snow in the forecast at Aquarium of the Bay! Join the Aquarium each Wednesday throughout December as biologists add over 1,000 pounds of snow to the river otter habitat, and experience the merriment first-hand as Shasta, Baxter, and Ryer romp and roll in this fun and festive addition of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Discover Marine Life at Lake MerrittDid you know that organisms from all over the world make their home in Lake Merritt? A natrualist from the Rotary Nature Center will guide you through a hands-on experience with marine invertebrates that live on the boat docks. Come learn about sea squirts, sponges, flatworms, bubble snails, and more! We'll ...
 From rubber wrist bands said to improve your balance, plastic cards that claim to improve the taste of wine, devices with no moving parts and needing no power input to rid your house of ​​​​rising damp, to ​computers that claim to scan your body just like on Star Trek, to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Saturday, 12/31/16
New Year's Eve Balloon DropStart your year off right with science. Bring the whole family to the Hall on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve for exciting scientific celebrations, including a huge balloon drop. Count down to 2017 at our New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop�"held at 2:00 p.m. because, hard as we might ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $10 - $12, includes admission to hall
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 ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Monday, 01/02/17
Water Birds at Lake MerrittMigrating birds are here! See which winter visitors are currently at Lake Merritt, the nation's oldest wildlife refuge.  A naturalist from the Rotary Nature Center will lead a short walk along the lake. Learn about the Pacific Flyway and how to identify some winter migrants as well as year-round residents. We'll begin ...
