Mt Tam State Park Science Quest Day
19 Free and Unique Events over one very full day. Experts in Fire Science, Lichenology, Botany, Ornithology, Geology, Hydrology, and Astronomy provide in person experiences to highlight how science can deepen our understanding of our environment
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Open House
This family-friendly event is the only day of the year when the public can go behind the scenes and experience the life-saving work we do.
Sea Otter Sunday
Join ‘ottoy Initiative leaders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino, along with Heather Barrett from Sea Otter Savvy, to kickoff Sea Otter Awareness Week 2026 at The Lawrence!
Joybound Around Town on Broadway
Get ready for a day packed with live music, the always-adorable Paw-rade Walk, the Pet Wellness Festival, costume contests, and plenty of fun for people and pets alike.
Meet Wildlife with WildCare
Join Ranger Shannon and special guest WildCare for an interactive presentation about their Wildlife Ambassador Program.
Bark (& Meow) Around the Block
This outdoor, free-to-attend event at 2700 Ninth St. Berkeley features hundreds of adoptable animals from shelters and rescues throughout the Bay Area, along with music, food and beer, pet and other vendors, and so much more.
SHARE a Book and Read to a Dog
Once a month, a wonderful canine friend visits the library with their owner.
Feathered Friends: Birdwatching and Nature Art for Families
Join us for a fun-filled morning of discovery in the garden! Feathered Friends Garden Adventure is a hands-on experience designed for families to explore the world of birds and express their creativity through nature-based art.
Oakland Ballers vs. Yuba-Sutter Freebirds, Oakland Zoo Day
The Ballers take on the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds while wildlife and conservation come alive all around the ballpark.
SHARE a Book and Read to a Dog
Once a month, a wonderful canine friend visits the library with their owner.
Morgan Horse Ranch 56th Anniversary Celebration
Join Park Rangers and volunteers in celebrating the 56th Anniversary of the Morgan Horse Ranch on Saturday, June 27th!
SHARE a Book and Read to a Dog
Once a month, a wonderful canine friend visits the library with their owner.
NorCal Bats
Learn about bats, their habitats and the important role they play in our environment.
InsectPalooza - The Art and Magical Science of Arthropods
Hold live insects from around the world, make insect inspired art, and try mealworm chocolate chip cookies - for FREE!
Bird & Butterfly Festival
Enjoy garden tours, family activities, music, and special presentations while learning how we can support healthy pollinator habitats for butterflies, birds, and other native species across the Bay Area.
Pollinator Day at Presidio Tunnel Tops
Join us outside the Field Station at Presidio Tunnel Tops to celebrate the diversity of our beloved winged friends!
Paws-itively Summer
Attention all dog parents! Come on over to Thrive City for our Paws-itively Summer created for you and your furry best friend!
Solstice Sea Star Search
Join the California Academy of Sciences as we try to find and document all the species we can in the tidepools at Pillar Point as part of the Solstice Sea Star Search!
Portola Valley Horse Fair
Get ready to gallop into a day of family-friendly festivities at the upcoming Horse Fair on May 16th, presented by the Portola Valley Trails and Paths Committee.
Secrets of the salt marsh
A salt-marsh harvest mouse, described as the one of the cutest critters ever (we agree), nibbles on a branch of pickleweed. Diminutive black rails, marsh birds no bigger than your fist, scuttle along a channel. Egrets poke, baby fish swim, and Ridgway’s rails cackle at dusk.
Bat Night at the Barracks
Come out and learn about and explore bats in the area. Nor Cal Bats will lead a program featuring live bats! Learn about these animals and their importance in nature and insect control.
Bark in the Park
Join us for Bark in the Park on Saturday, May 2, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Rohnert Park Community Center!
Visit The Marine Mammal Center | Marine Mammal Mysteries
The Marine Mammal Center leads the way in marine mammal research. Come learn more about the ways we have been deepening understanding of these incredible animals in recent events!
WildCare Terwilliger Nature Guide Hike at Olompali
Use your senses to examine animal tracks, investigate scat, and spot wildlife, all while expanding your knowledge and appreciation of local flora and fauna!
Bugology
Join SaveNature.Org in this class to explore the tiny worlds that thrive beneath our feet! Our educators will guide you through nature observation, where you will be provided all the tools you need to catch and observe insects and arthropods up close.
Presidio Riding Club Presents Spring RoundUp: Family Day with Horses
Come celebrate spring with the Presidio Riding Club at our annual Spring Round-Up! To secure you spot, please donate via Venmo by searching for @presidioridingclub or scanning the QR code below. The suggested donation amount is $20.
Sheep Shearing Day
Sheep Shearing Day is one of the San Ramon Historic Foundation’s largest annual events. It is an opportunity for community members of all ages to come together and enjoy a day on the farm while learning and having fun.
Dogs by the Bay
Dogs by the Bay is the place for a joyful, dog-friendly celebration in downtown Sausalito.
Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival: Sunday Family FUN Day
Join us each April for a three-day extravaganza celebrating the incredible spring bird and wildlife migrations along the breathtaking Pacific Flyway!
Aquarium of the Bay’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of marine education, conservation, and community at Aquarium of the Bay on Saturday, April 18, 2026 for special programs, family activities, and all-day fun throughout the aquarium.
Sheep Shearing Day at Ardenwood Historic Farm
Spring has sprung and it is time for our sheep’s annual “haircuts.”
