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.
Ages: 3-5 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. Register for individual workshops or enroll for the full series (more…)
Ages: 6 years old – Adult It’s a California newt migration! 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 (more…)
Ages: 3-5 Meet the Lindsay ABCs…Alligator lizard, Bunny, Chuckwalla. Have fun learning the ABCs alongside animals with games, songs, and crafts! Our preschool classes are designed for budding nature lovers 3 to 5 years old, plus a caregiver. Register for individual workshops or enroll for the full series of all three and save. Wednesday and (more…)
Workshop: 6 – 12 years old When spring showers rain down, it’s time for some animals to find their cozy homes! Meet the California Toad, our newest animal ambassador! We will explore why it loves wet weather, and decorate some “cottage core” toad shelters to bring home for your amphibious neighbors! Dates: Sunday, February 8th, (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…)
Unleash your inner explorer and embark on a wild journey with our engaging Junior Zookeeper Experience – One Day Camp! Each camp features animal crafts, animal meet and greets, and activities from our Junior Zookeeper Experiences, including Keeper for a Day! Two dates are offered to align with school holidays, each featuring different animals, crafts, (more…)
Ages: 9 – 12 Description: Discover how nature keeps the world in motion! From the tiniest nutrient loops in the soil to the life cycles of plants and animals, we’ll explore how everything is connected—hands-on and up close. Students will raise rainbow trout right in the classroom and release them into Lafayette Reservoir on a (more…)
Workshop: 7 – 12 years old Spring has sprung and many birds will be headed back to California for the summer! Join us to learn about the tools needed for migratory birds to make their trek, get an up-close experience with a migratory bird, and craft a kite so we can watch how birds soar! (more…)
Ages: 3-5 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 classes are designed for budding nature lovers 3 to 5 years old, plus a caregiver. Register for individual workshops or enroll for the full series (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 how animals take care of their (more…)