ARDENWOOD - Craft your own folk-art doll of colorful husks gleaned from the field. Corn silk hair, a twig broom, or an acorn cap will add individual character to your creation. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Disabled accessible. Ardenwood admission fee applies. For information, call (510) 544-2797.
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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…
COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK – Find out what makes moths marvelous! Explore the life cycles, diversity, and ecological importance of moths as pollinators and prey. Learn to identify moths of the Bay Area during this moth appreciation hour. All ages. Parent participation required. Parking fees apply where charged. Drop-in…
“Taiwan remains a critical hub in the global semiconductor supply chain, accounting for over 60% of global foundry revenue and more than 90% of leading-edge chip manufacturing.” –Department of Commerce SMALL CHIP. BIG IMPACT. How does a resource-scarce island like Taiwan become today’s global powerhouse? Find out how b…
Bring clean uncut T-shirts to prep and selected fabric for sashing and borders. An additional $30.00 material fee is due to instructor at the first class.
Looking for something fun and exciting to do with your child? Why not learn the art of printmaking together! Learn about and create art projects using techniques such as cyanotype, relief, monotype, and even LEGO. This class will offer an open ended and accessible space to create using an art form that both youth and a…
Explore the hidden textures of fall leaves. We will use fall leaves as natural stamps to create stunning botanical prints. Capture the delicate beauty of different leaves in your masterpiece.
Ages 5 & under with an adult. Drop-in ticket. Come explore new ways to make art with your child, without the stress of cleanup afterward. The open-ended, process-based projects are designed to follow the child’s lead and encourage creativity and exploration. Bring your creativity and wear clothes that can get messy. Ol…
COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK – Explore the bird paradise of Coyote Hills Regional Park. September is quiet, our summer visitors are leaving, our winter snow birds are just beginning to arrive, and year-round residents are getting by. We will have binoculars to share. We’ll walk approx. 1.5 miles, flat gravel terrain. All…
VARIOUS PARKS: Enjoy the seasonal treats of Sep-timber and Oak-tober as we investigate Oak Woodlands with our Human and Sylvan Companions. This is a short series of hikes to celebrate Fall and the fruiting of Oaks. They provide shady shelter -- home to birds and butterflies, mosses and lichens. Their leaves invigorate…
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…
Join us at Fremont Main Library for a Creative Reuse Workshop with LEAF ! LEAF is a local educational nonprofit empowering people to learn, connect, and grow food together. Turn old T-shirts into something new! What can we do with our old T-shirts? We can make T-shirt yarn that can become a hat, a scarf, a belt, and mo…
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.
