Special Events

Pollinator Hike

Sunday, April 21, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm , , , , ,

Ages: 6- Adult Discover the pollinators of Mount Diablo’s Mitchell Canyon with Lindsay Wildlife Experience. We’ll hike through beautiful Mitchell Canyon, observing butterflies, bees, and other pollinators busy with the profusion of wildflowers along the trail. This is a mild hike, approximately 2 miles round trip. Dates and times: Sunday, April 21st from 11 a.m. (more…)

Wildflower Hike

Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am , , , ,

Ages 6 – Adult Join us on a peaceful hike through Mitchell Canyon at the foot of Mount Diablo. You’ll have the opportunity to discover the beauty of nature as you take in the vibrant and varied hues of wildflowers that adorn the landscape. Whether you’re an avid hiker or just looking for a peaceful (more…)

Tiny Tuesday: Dinosaur Days

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm , , , , , , ,

Visit Lindsay Wildlife Experience each month outside of regular hours!  Tiny Tuesday is a special day for children ages 2–5 to play and learn, along with an adult caregiver. Explore the natural world on this themed day specifically designed for you and your little one. Join us and learn about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals (more…)

Neon Scorpion Hikes

Saturday, August 10, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm , , , ,

Age 6–Adult Get ready for an exciting hike as you search the north face of Mount Diablo for local scorpions! Meet at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center and prepare to be amazed as you spot these glowing critters in the darkness, almost like green neon signs. While you’re at it, take in the amazing views (more…)

Caminata de Escorpiones

Sunday, August 11, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm , , , ,

Edades: 6-Adultos Los invitamos a una caminata fascinante por el Monte Diablo (Mount Diablo) en búsqueda de escorpiones. Nos encontraremos en el Centro de Visitantes de Mitchel Canyon y exploraremos el Mount Diablo. Asómbrate descubriendo a estas criaturas que brillan en la oscuridad bajo luz ultravioleta. Durante la caminata, disfrutaremos de un paisaje maravilloso, y (more…)

It's a Bugs World

Sunday, August 18, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm , , , , ,

Workshop: 7-12 years old Over one million species of bugs share this plant with us! In this one-and-half hour workshop, students will get up close with some of Lindsay’s bug ambassadors and learn what makes them so important. Students will learn how to find bugs in their own neighborhoods, learn about collecting bugs, and will (more…)