Birding for Beginners at Bair IslandCalling all community members! Come birding with POST and San Mateo County Bird Alliance and meet other birders! Whether you are experienced or completely new to birding, this event will provide a fun opportunity to get out in nature and gain a bird’s-eye view of species found locally.Join us for ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Community-access hiking day at Bouverie PreserveJoin us for the rare opportunity to connect with the land at Bouverie Preserve, 535 acres of mixed evergreen forest, riparian woodland, and chaparral. The preserve is home to a rich combination of plants and animals, including 130 species of birds, 350 species of flowering plants, and numerous large mammals, ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Feed the Farm AnimalsGet ready for an unforgettable animal adventure! Join our dedicated animal care team and dive into the excitement of feeding our delightful farm friends: goats, chickens, rabbits, sheep, and adorable pigs! You'll gain hands-on experience and discover fascinating insights into each animal's unique personality and needs. This interactive experience is ...
Where: San JoseCost: $16 SJ Residents, $20 Non-Residents
Join us any time to explore fun, hands-on activities about Spiders, Snakes and Owls. Our interactive touchscreens and Baylands Marshcam will also be available to explore.
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
We All JourneyExplore the life cycle and migratory patterns of the Monarch butterfly, whose arrival in Mexico often coincides with Día de Muertos, the annual "Day of the Dead" celebration. Paint your own butterfly or butterfly wing and add a personal message on the back. Then they'll be added to the Exploratorium's ...
It’s tarantula season!Join Youth Science Institute for a special late-afternoon hike through Alum Rock Park in search of one of California’s largest and most misunderstood spiders - the tarantula!For much of the year, tarantulas live surprisingly secretive lives and can be difficult to spot. But each fall, mature male tarantulas ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Bowl the Planet 2026Join us for SaveNature.Org's biggest fundraiser of the year!At Bowl the Planet your can expect endless glow-in-the-dark bowling, silent auction bidding, unlimited pizza, music, and more.Whether you're a serious bowler or just here for the fun, grab your friends and join us for a wild evening in support of conservation ...
Where: Daly CityCost: $50 adult, $25 youth under 18.
Gravitational waves: exploring the dark side of the UniverseWhat if you could hear two black holes colliding? This is what happened for the first time ten years ago, when the LIGO Observatories detected the first gravitational-wave signal from the collision of two black holes. Gravitational waves are ripples in space-time, generated by some of the most energetic astrophysical ...