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.
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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.
Create your own mosaics! Learn how to make mosaics from start to finish, from making and painting your ceramic tiles to positioning and sealing them. For the first project, a flower pot, ceramic dishes, adhesive and grout will be provided. Participants must bring their own eye protection and gloves for the first class…
Roll, pinch, and pound! Explore ceramics with your child! Together, enjoy a tactile experience using clay as we hand-build playful projects and create personal treasures and memories that will last a lifetime. This is an adult/child program. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for each class.
Ages 5 & under with an adult. Drop-in ticket required. Shape, squish, and sculpt your way into a world of creativity! What will you create? Play-dough is an important tool for boosting fine motor control, expanding creativity, and engaging in sensory play. Early literacy tips for parents will be integrated into the fun…
ARDENWOOD - Join a Naturalist for a peaceful walk as the day fades into night and discover how dusk changes the farm’s animals, views of the sky, and mood. Registration is required. Participants must be 7 years or older and accompanied by an adult. 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757, option 2). We'll walk for a little over…
DEL VALLE – Journey through the darkness of the Del Valle hills to encounter ancient animals with eight legs. With an ultraviolet flashlight as our guide, we will spend some time with scorpions and tarantulas to uncover their wonder. This hike is moderately challenging and will have a few steep hills. Approximately 1.6…
ANTHONY CHABOT REGIONAL PARK (CLYDE WOOLRIDGE STAGING AREA): Circle the loop along Goldenrod and Cascade Trails in the shady canyon of Grass Valley Creek. NOTE: All of these outings pass along trails with very steep and uneven sections, so good, grippy footwear is a must. Ages 7 and up. Bring hydration and snacks. Drop…
TILDEN NATURE AREA – Start your morning with birds, coffee, and the beauty of fall migration! Join us for a leisurely walk to see which birds are passing through, resting, and sharing this forest for the season. Birders of all levels are welcome. Bring your favorite coffee mug and binoculars if you have them. We will h…
