Sunrise Tour of Muir WoodsYou are cordially invited to attend a sunrise guided tour through Muir Woods National Monument. While the early hour may seem uncivilized, if not down-right obscene, sunrise is a particularly beautiful time to visit an old-growth redwood forest. Participants will be introduced to the local plant and animal residents (more ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
Wildflower TourJoin this excursion to see wildflowers of the Modini Mayacamas Preserves, one of the wildflower hotspots of Sonoma County. We'll stop at numerous places along the road, and then we'll hike to the top of Redhill (a 3-mile loop) looking for the first of the fawn lilies, baby blue-eyes, hounds-tongues, ...
Come explore the bustling birdlife that call the Marin Headlands home with volunteer Jan Haley in this easy walk along Rodeo Lagoon! Bring field guides and binoculars. Dress in layers. For ages 8 and older. No dogs. Reservation required, please call 415-331-1540.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Birds, bikes, and beer!Do you like birds? And biking? And beer? If you’re anything like CCNH naturalists, you love all those things! Join us for a leisurely bike ride along the shore of the Oakland Estuary, led by two bird enthusiasts.We’ll meet at 10 am at Fruitvale BART. Look for us in the ...
Where: OaklandCost: $20 suggested donation
Ocean Explorations FundayStep into the shoes of a real scientist aboard the E/V Nautilus research vessel with hands-on deep sea science and a live-stream from the ship.Plus, make sure to stop by the OpenROV station to learn about underwater drones and how they are being used for science.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission. Free for Members.
Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.In 1960, the laser was known as “a solution looking for a problem.†Now we can hardly imagine life without them. Learn what’s special about laser light, how it’s made, and how it’s used in everything from DVD players to eye surgery to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.