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. Lindsay is offering a subscription ticket for the six remaining events that will be held at Lindsay Wildlife in 2019-2020. These events are listed below. Events held at the Lesher (more…)
See another side of vultures in “Feathers & Flora: Portrait of a Scavenger,” an exhibit of paintings by artist Heather Wagenbach opening Oct. 25 at Lindsay Wildlife. Presented in association with Redbubble, this display of 12 lush watercolors is the artist’s attempt to shine a light on these essential but highly vulnerable scavengers. Depicting an (more…)
Trick or treat with the animals at Lindsay Wildlife Experience’s most popular event for miniature ghosts and goblins and their families: Howl-ooo-ween! Come in costume* and enjoy a costume parade, spooky story-time, our Arachnid Arcade, and then meet some creepy crawly friends and not-so-scary animals! Visit our Mad Scientist room and see some spooky stuffed specimens (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…)
Leap into the holidays and join us on Saturday, Nov. 9 for Live. Wild. Animal Exhibition: Reindeer Games. This extremely popular, family-friendly event is back for another year so be sure to get your tickets before they sell out. This is a unique, unforgettable chance to meet, touch and take a photo with Rudolph’s friends. (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…)
[email protected]: Friendsgiving at the Lindsay Thursday, November 21st from 6 to 9 pm Join Lindsay for the WILDEST happy hour in the East Bay. Come celebrate the harvest with friends, animals, live music, drinks, crafts, and games. Bring a can of food to donate to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and get (more…)
Hear from world-renowned environmental scientist Dr. Jonathan Foley, on the immediate threat of climate change and what you can do now. Foley is the premier speaker at Lindsay Wildlife’s Third Annual Conservation Icons Speaker Series. A sustainability expert and executive director of the nonprofit organization Project Drawdown, which is committed to ending global warming, Foley (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…)
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…)