Hikes

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 registrar@lindsaywildlife.org.

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Full Moon Eclipse Hike

Thursday, August 27, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm , , , ,

Ages: 6 years old – Adult Discover a different side of Mount Diablo while experiencing a near-total lunar eclipse! Led by one of our experienced naturalists, participants will explore the nocturnal grasslands of Mount Diablo’s northern slope as the moon overhead is bathed in the reddish glow of all the earth’s sunsets simultaneously. This is (more…)

Summer Neon Scorpion Hikes

Saturday, August 29, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Age 6 years old - Adult , , , ,

Age: 6 years old – Adult Get ready for an exciting hike as you search the north face of Mount Diablo for local scorpions! Meet at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center and prepare to be amazed as you spot these glowing critters in the darkness, almost like green neon signs. While you’re at it, take (more…)

Fall Neon Scorpion Hikes

Saturday, September 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Age 6 years old - Adult , , , ,

Ages: 6 and up Description:  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. Led by our experienced naturalist, participants will look for local scorpions as these eight-legged creatures explore (more…)

Neon Scorpion & Tarantula Hikes

Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Age 6 years old - Adult , , , ,

Ages: 6 and up Description:  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 (more…)