Adult Programs
Join expert naturalists as we explore local habitats and learn about wildlife. From art workshops to tarantula hikes, there is something for everyone.
Tarantula & Scorpion Hike
Saturday, September 7, 2024 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm Adult Programs, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Hikes, Special EventsAge 6–Adult Explore the habitat of local scorpions and tarantulas along the north face of Mount Diablo, starting at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Experience the excitement of finding scorpions glowing like green neon signs in the dark. Led by our experienced naturalist, participants will look for local tarantulas as these eight-legged creatures explore beyond (more…)
Full Moon Hike
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm Adult Programs, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Hikes, Special EventsAge 6–Adult Allow the full moon to captivate your senses while exploring the nocturnal grassland habitat of Mount Diablo. Led by one of our experienced naturalists, participants will discover a different side to Mount Diablo while catching a glimpse of a partial lunar eclipse. This is a mild to moderate hike covering approximately 2 miles. (more…)
Redwood Hike
Sunday, November 3, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Adult Programs, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Hikes, Special EventsAge 6–Adult Explore the beautiful redwood forests of Reinhardt Regional Park. Take in the sights of the world’s tallest trees as we delve into their history, and learn about the rich biodiversity of redwood forests. Along the way, we will look for banana slugs, newts, rainbow trout, and other wildlife that call the redwoods home. (more…)
East Bay MUD Wildlife Hike
Saturday, November 16, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Adult Programs, Child Programs and Camps, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Hikes, Special EventsAges: 6 – Adult Learn about California’s waterfowl, watersheds, and riparian habitat as you make your way alongside the San Pablo Reservoir. Hear from East Bay MUD staff where your water comes from! During this excursion, we will try to observe native wildlife and plants utilizing this unique space. Our experienced instructors will guide you (more…)
Waterfowl Hike
Saturday, November 23, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Adult Programs, Child Programs and Camps, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Hikes, Special EventsAges: 6 – Adult Learn about California’s waterfowl as you make your way alongside wetland habitat on the Oursan Trail. During this excursion, we will try to observe native wildlife and plants utilizing this unique space. Our experienced instructors will guide you through this 2-mile round-trip hike along the Briones Reservoir. Dates and times: Saturday, (more…)