Explore, discover, and have fun at Lindsay! These programs are discovery-based and include hands-on activities and introductions to live animals. Experience the natural world — online and in the field.
How do animals stay warm and safe in the winter? Learn about hibernation and other ways animals handle winter in this very “cool” series of workshops. Our preschool classes are designed for budding nature lovers 3 to 5 years old, plus a caregiver. Enroll for individual workshops or enroll for the full series of all (more…)
Ages 6- Adult Join our experienced instructors on a 3-mile round trip hike to learn about California newts as they make their way to winter egg-laying pools deep in the heart of the Briones Regional Park. Along the way, we will observe other wildlife in their natural habitats as we traverse the dewey morning landscape. (more…)
Homeschool for grades 1-3 (ages 6 & up) Discover the essential connections between water, weather, climate, and wildlife. Through outdoor exploration, and live animal studies, students will appreciate water’s vital role in our world. Guided by education specialist, they’ll engage in discussions, observations, and investigations, applying their knowledge to big-picture topics like weather and climate. (more…)
Homeschool for grades 4-6 Discover the essential connections between water, weather, climate, and wildlife. Through outdoor exploration, and live animal studies, students will appreciate water’s vital role in our world. Guided by education specialists, they’ll engage in discussions, observations, and investigations, applying their knowledge to big-picture topics like weather and climate. Working individually and in (more…)
Meet the Lindsay ABCs…Alligator lizard, Bunny, Chuckwalla. Have fun learning the ABCs alongside animals with games, songs, and crafts! Our preschool workshops are designed for budding nature lovers 3 to 5 years old, plus a caregiver. Enroll for individual workshops or enroll for the full series of all three and save. Individual workshops: A is (more…)
Workshop: 7-12 years old Do your kids axolotl questions about axolotls, newts, and salamanders? Well, axolotls and newts are a type of salamander! In this one-hour workshop, students will meet one of Lindsay’s live California tiger salamander ambassadors in order to make observations about these amphibians. Participants will learn about their lifecycle, adaptations, and why (more…)
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 make spring Valentine’s crafts on Tuesday, February (more…)
Ages: 6 – Adult Learn about California’s wildlife and how the EBMUD manages the water we drink and use at home. During this excursion, we will try to observe native wildlife and plants along different hiking trails within the East Bay MUD system. Our experienced instructors will guide you through this approximately 2-mile round-trip hike. (more…)
Do you love animals? How about stories? This series of workshops combines interactive storytelling with a variety of educational activities and visits from our animal ambassadors. Our preschool workshops are designed for budding nature lovers 3 to 5 years old, plus a caregiver. Enroll for individual workshops or enroll for the full series of all (more…)
Homeschool for grades 4-6 Explore the cycles of nature–from animal and plant life cycles to the nutrient cycles inherent within an ecosystem. Our experienced education specialist guide and engage students while exploring subjects through critical questions, discussion, and experiences with live animals. Through individual and small group work, students learn scientific principles at a pace (more…)