Tarantula & Scorpion Hike
Saturday, September 7, 2024 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm Adult Programs, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Hikes, Special EventsAge 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: Creepy Crawlies
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Age 2 to 3 plus adult, Age 3 to 5 plus adult, Child Programs and Camps, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Preschool Programs, Special Events, Tiny TuesdaySpiders, 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…)
Full Moon Hike
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm Adult Programs, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Hikes, Special EventsAge 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…)
Keeper for a Day
Sunday, September 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Ages 7 to 10, Ages 8 to 12, Child Programs and Camps, Family and Adult Activities, Special Events, WorkshopWorkshop: 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…)
Fall Adventure Camp
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Ages 7 to 10, Ages 8 to 12, Camp, Child Programs and Camps, Special EventsAges: 7-12 Autumn is a time of change from the heat of summer to the wet rains of winter. In this 3-day camp we’ll meet with California wildlife and learn how they deal with seasonal change. We’ll explore local trails and open spaces and learn how we can change our impact on the wildlife around (more…)
Tiny Tuesday: Nocturnal Nature
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Age 2 to 3 plus adult, Age 3 to 5 plus adult, Child Programs and Camps, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Preschool Programs, Special Events, Tiny TuesdayTiny 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…)
Redwood Hike
Sunday, November 3, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Adult Programs, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Hikes, Special EventsAge 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: Crunch N’ Munch
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Age 2 to 3 plus adult, Age 3 to 5 plus adult, Child Programs and Camps, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Preschool Programs, Special Events, Tiny TuesdayTiny 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…)
East Bay MUD Wildlife Hike
Saturday, November 16, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Adult Programs, Child Programs and Camps, Family, Family and Adult Activities, Hikes, Special EventsAges: 6 – Adult Learn about California’s waterfowl, watersheds, and riparian habitat as you make your way alongside the San Pablo Reservoir. Hear from East Bay MUD staff where your water comes from! During this excursion, we will try to observe native wildlife and plants utilizing this unique space. Our experienced instructors will guide you (more…)