COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK – Songbirds, hawks, squirrels, and bees are among the many different animals that build their nests in the park. Learn about various types of nest construction and then make one yourself out of natural materials outside the Visitor Center. Ages 5-12yrs. Parent participation required. Parking fees apply where charged. Drop-in program; no registration required. For information, call 510-544-3220.
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ARDENWOOD - Create some felted fall fun and decorate your home with these woolly little pumpkins! This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Disabled accessible. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
All ages with an adult. Drop in. Storytime in Spanish with Marcela Calderón Durán. Celebrate the rich tapestry of Latinx cultures with an engaging, interactive, and culturally relevant bilingual storytime! Familia todas las edades. No se requiere boleto. Hora de cuentos en español con Marcela Calderón Durán. ¡Celebre e…
ARDENWOOD - Hop on over for a warm welcome from some of the farm’s furriest residents. Learn why rabbits are great hoppers and how they use their long ears to sense danger. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Disabled accessible. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Latina con una hora de cuentos bilingüe! Boletos gratis serán repartidos 15 minutos antes que comience el evento. Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a bilingual Storytime! Free tickets will be given out 15 minutes before the event begins. El personal de la biblioteca puede tomar fotogra…
ARDENWOOD - Farmers have been using scarecrows to keep their crops safe for centuries. Learn the history and lore of scarecrows, and then make your own! This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
Join our journey into the magical world of Journey to the West and discover the story of the Monkey King’s mischief at the legendary Peach Banquet! Children will then celebrate the Moon Festival by using colorful clay to create their own festive mooncake feast while exploring Chinese culture through storytelling and ha…
All ages. Drop in. Visit the Library to pick up your very own take and make craft. Available on the first of the month on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit one per child; no multiples for classrooms or daycares, please.
LEONA CANYON REGIONAL OPEN SPACE RESERVE (CANYON OAKS STAGING): Visit the headwaters of Arroyo Viejo Creek and a secluded oak woodland just minutes from the freeway and the busy communities nearby. NOTE: All of these outings pass along trails with very steep and uneven sections, so good, grippy footwear is a must. Ages…
TILDEN NATURE AREA – ¡Sigue el recorrido de la lana desde la oveja hasta el hilo! Visita las ovejas de la granjita y explora cómo la fibra se transforma, hebra por hebra. Teje tu propio Ojo de Dios usando lana teñida naturalmente con plantas. Juntos celebraremos cómo las tradiciones del tejido transmiten historias a tr…
ARDENWOOD - Check out our coop full of chickens! Discover why they like to roam around the farmyard and scratch and peck at the ground while you feed them a little snack.This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Disabled accessible. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
Grades K-5. Drop in. Pick up a hands-on activity kit that lets kids explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math right at home! This month’s kit gives you the opportunity to watch your very own ghost float along! Our popular DIY kits are available starting on the first of each month, while supplies last. Kits are…
TILDEN NATURE AREA – Gather ‘round for a wonderful children’s book read aloud. Meet at the front desk of the Environmental Education Center . Wheelchair Accessible. Drop-in; no registration required. For information call 510-544-2217. Dates in Sept & Oct: Sep 6, 13, 20, & 27. Oct 4, 11, 18, & 25.
