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Scorpion & Tarantula Hikes Fall 2023

Saturday, September 23, 2023 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm , , , , ,

Ages 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…)

Tiny Tuesday: Nature at Night

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm , , , , , , ,

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 17 from 10 am to 12pm. This action-packed day (more…)

Wild Mysteries: Tricky Tracks

Sunday, November 12, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm , , , ,

Workshop: Ages 7-12  Have you ever seen an animal track and wondered what animal made it? Wonder no more! Come learn the tricks and hints of how to identify animal tracks. Class participants will see natural history specimens of track castings and real taxidermy animals, and together we will identify who the track belongs to. (more…)

Tiny Tuesday: Crunch N’ Munch

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm , , , , , , ,

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 14 from 10 am to 12pm. (more…)

Outstanding Owls

Sunday, December 10, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm , , ,

Workshop: Ages 4-6 Have you ever wondered what hides beneath the fluffy facade of an owl? In this workshop, students will learn about owls, how we know what they eat and how they adapt to their environment. Class participants will also see natural history specimens of the owl’s favorite prey and dissect an owl pellet (more…)

Tiny Tuesday: Winter Wildlife

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm , , , , , , ,

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 what animals do in the winter on Tuesday, December 12 from 10 am to 12pm. This (more…)