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…)
Workshop: Ages 7-12 There is a whole natural world that exists at night that we don’t get to see very often. From owls to bats and foxes, these nocturnal animals have amazing adaptations that help them survive and thrive in the dark. With the help of Lindsay’s animal ambassadors and through games and experimentation, we (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 17 from 10 am to 12pm. This action-packed day (more…)
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 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…)
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 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…)