Join expert naturalists as we explore local habitats, learn about wildlife, and maybe add to your life-list. From bird watching to tarantula hikes, there is something for everyone. Questions? Contact the Education Registrar at (925) 627-2913 or [email protected].
The popular Conservation Icons speaker series brings to Walnut Creek renowned thinkers, researchers, and leaders who inspire audiences to think differently about the natural world–and wildlife–around us. This year, Lindsay is offering a subscription ticket for the seven events that will be held at Lindsay Wildlife in 2019-2020. These events are listed below. Events held at the (more…)
[email protected]: An Evening at Camp Lindsay Friday, August 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. Do you have some great memories of summer camp—or did you ever wish you went to summer camp? Check out this 21 and over “Adult Camp” with [email protected] here at Lindsay Wildlife Experience! Unleash your inner happy camper with this totally unique (more…)
Lindsay Wildlife Experience is proud to host another offering of the California Naturalist certification course focused on the Mt. Diablo region. Taught by local expert guest speakers, the course provides a broad overview of California natural history while helping participants to become skilled interpreters, citizen scientists, and land stewards of the Diablo region. Through field trips, classroom instruction, (more…)
Age 6–Adult Explore the habitat of local scorpions 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. Discover and observe the diverse plants and animals inhabiting Mount Diablo. Hikes cover a distance of 2 miles. BRING (more…)
Fish skin used to HEAL wildlife wounds? Come learn all about the groundbreaking developments in veterinary medicine with Dr. Jamie Peyton, chief of Integrative Medicine Service at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Peyton is the kick-off speaker at Lindsay Wildlife Experience’s 3rd annual Conservation Icons Speaker Series 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7. In (more…)
Interested in supporting wildlife? Become a Volunteer and join the Lindsay volunteer family! Be part of our wildlife work and use your skills and passions to support wildlife and the Lindsay experience. There are many opportunities for you! Our volunteers give their time to support wildlife in a variety of ways—caring for our wildlife hospital patients and live animal ambassadors, educating visitors of all ages about wildlife (more…)
Learn about endangered species and efforts to preserve them in the wild. Come to Lindsay on Saturday, Sept. 14, and meet some of these imperiled animals, including the bettong, a marsupial native to Australia; lemurs and more! Our partners, Safari Encounters, will be at Lindsay at 10:30 a.m. for a fun and educational presentation on (more…)
Save the Date! 10th Annual: An Evening at the Bistro! TO PURCHASE TICKETS CLICK HERE! When: Sunday, September 22, at 5 p.m. Mark your calendar for an enchanting evening at Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar in Walnut Creek. Enjoy fine food, fine wine, and fine company in Va de Vi’s beautifully appointed courtyard (more…)
Hear about the inspirational work of Dr. Laurie Marker, a world renowned cheetah expert, and founder and executive director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia. Marker is coming to Lindsay, Sunday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. to speak about her efforts to protect these threatened cats. Considered a leading authority on these graceful, intelligent (more…)
Let your child guide their own explorations of the natural world. Mini Monday is designed for children ages 2–5 to play and learn, along with an adult caregiver. Young children explore a variety of age-appropriate craft and activity stations at their own pace. Observe special demonstrations and hands-on presentations with our animal ambassadors. Visit Lindsay (more…)