Join in the annual City Nature Challenge. Take part in this global movement to make and share observations of nature in and around cities.

The Winter Solstice, Thursday, December 21, celebrates the shortest day of the year and marks the beginning of the winter. Celebrate Winter Solstice festival traditions closer to home with these crafts and activities from around the world.

As summer winds down and we transition into fall, wild huckleberry bushes are bursting with tangy sweet goodness and ripe for the taking. Now is the time to venture out to forage for the delicious and elusive huckleberries!

Have you ever noticed bright, plump, purple fruit on a walk on one of the Bay Area trails? You might even smell the fermented fruit that has dropped on the ground. Some people mistake them for cherries or just pass them entirely but they’re delicious, tart and sweet wild plums.

What do Uruguayan teens competing in robotics, a flatulent Dutch piglet, and a queer Canadian tween comic book enthusiast all have in common? They’re just some of the inspiring characters (yes, even that pig!) whose stories we’ll be sharing with you during MVFF45, both in-theater and online. Along with dozens of short films and the latest work by youth filmmakers from many corners of the world, this year’s joyful and eclectic mix of cinematic experiences is a unique opportunity for exploration for audiences of every age. Join us for films, parties, workshops, and much more!