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.
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…)
Homeschool for grades 1-3 (ages 6 &up) 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 (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…)
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…)
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…)
Workshop: 7-12 years old Curious what it’s like to be an animal keeper? Become a keeper for the day at Lindsay Wildlife Experience and learn about caring for animals at a wildlife center. Participants will enjoy the opportunity to prepare diets, set up enclosures, and create enrichment for domestic animals, while learning what it takes (more…)
Unleash your inner scientist and discover the incredible world of animal engineering and art! At this STEAM-based camp, we’ll conduct thrilling group engineering challenges, meet animal ambassadors, and discover the secrets behind animal adaptations to their environment. From engineering nests to survive an egg drop challenge and constructing watertight dams like beavers. We’ll also dive (more…)
Get ready to journey into the fascinating world of bugs! Our campers will become expert explorers as they dive into educational activities like bug observation, pollinator experiments, insectivore crafts, meet animal ambassadors, and even some worm wrangling! You won’t want to miss out on the wild and wacky fun that awaits you in this bug-tastic (more…)
Our campers will delve into nature’s interconnectedness through art projects, live animal encounters, and more! From tye-dying to camper-created puppet shows, we’ll use art and science to explore the intricacies of ecosystems and the services they provide for all living things–including us! Campers are sure to have their inspiration sparked by the interconnected wonders all (more…)
Get ready to travel back in time at our Prehistoric Pals camp! We’ll uncover the mysteries of dinosaurs, mastodons, pteranodons, and more creatures from the past, all while meeting animals from today. And that’s not all – we’ll also get our hands dirty making our own fossils while discovering everything there is to know about (more…)