Join expert naturalists as we explore local habitats and learn about wildlife. From art workshops to tarantula hikes, there is something for everyone.
Ages: 3-5 Why does an owl hoot, when does a snake hiss, and what does the coyote say? Join us for an all-around good time as we learn the kinds of sounds that animals make and why they make them. Our preschool workshops are designed for budding nature lovers 3 to 5 years old, plus (more…)
Spiders, worms, and cockroaches–oh my! Dive into the world of some not-so-creepy crawlies. 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 insects, spiders, (more…)
Age 6–Adult Allow the full moon to captivate your senses while exploring the nocturnal grassland habitat of Mount Diablo. Led by one of our experienced naturalists, participants will discover a different side to Mount Diablo while catching a glimpse of a partial lunar eclipse. This is a mild to moderate hike covering approximately 2 miles. (more…)
Age 6–Adult Explore the habitat of local scorpions and tarantulas 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. Led by our experienced naturalist, participants will look for local tarantulas as these eight-legged creatures explore beyond (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…)
Ages: 3-5 Our California animal ambassadors have relatives all over the world! Come explore with us as we learn more about amazing animals here, there, and everywhere. Our preschool workshops 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 (more…)
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 about nocturnal animals on Tuesday, October 15 from 10 am to 12pm. This action-packed day (more…)
Ages: 3-5 From herbivores to carnivores and everything in between, learn with us as we explore the eating habits of wild animals in California. Our animal ambassadors are ready to show you and your little ones what they eat and how they like to eat it. Our preschool workshops are designed for budding nature lovers (more…)
Age 6–Adult Explore the beautiful redwood forests of Reinhardt Regional Park. Take in the sights of the world’s tallest trees as we delve into their history, and learn about the rich biodiversity of redwood forests. Along the way, we will look for banana slugs, newts, rainbow trout, and other wildlife that call the redwoods home. (more…)
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 what different animals like to eat on Tuesday, November 12th from 10 am to 12pm. (more…)