Wild Wednesday Preschool: Nature Noshing

Wed · Nov 4·RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN · Walnut Creek

Garden Buds is a program where your child will meet the same friends each week and practice social skills in an outdoor setting while developing an interest in nature with hands-on activities. — NOVEMBER THEME: CREATE WITH NATURE November 4, 11, 18 | Wednesdays at 9:30AM-10:15AM Do you have a child 18-36 months old? Ar…

Wed · Nov 4·10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Walnut Creek, Oak View Room, 2nd Floor , Walnut Creek

Storytime at your local library! Enjoy lively songs and stories that inspire a lifelong love of learning and support Early Literacy . Stay after to play together. Program details: Free No registration Kids of all ages and abilities welcome, with their caregivers. Supported by the Walnut Creek Library Friends and the Wa…

Wed · Nov 4·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Walnut Creek, 2nd Floor, Oak View Room, Walnut Creek

Kids aged 6-12 are invited to sign up for a one-on-one reading session with a therapy pup. Bring a book from home or grab one from our shelves. Prior registration is not required. Sign-ups for 15-minute time slots will be on a first-come, first-served basis at the door, starting at 4:25 pm.

Wed · Nov 4·9:30 AM – 12:30 PM·The Ruth Bancroft Garden, 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA

Have a few quick landscape design questions? Stop by the Nursery to chat with one of our Landscape Designers! — If you want to transform your outdoor space into a waterwise garden or need expert advice on your landscape projects, this drop-in event is perfect! Our talented Landscape Design Services team is excited to w…

Tue · Nov 3·12 PM – 12:30 PM·Walnut Creek, 2nd Floor, Oak View Room, Walnut Creek

Parents and caregivers with a baby aged 0-1 are invited for songs, fingerplays, and lap bounces! Stay after to play together. No registration is required.

Mon · Nov 2·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Lindsay Wildlife (calendar) · Walnut Creek

Ages: 9 – 12 Find out what it takes to be a wildlife caregiver. Learn all about zoology and animal husbandry with hands-on activities designed to give you a sense of what animal keepers do at the Lindsay Wildlife Experience. We’ll explore training techniques, enclosure design, enrichment, and much more. Classes are sma…

Wed · Nov 4·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Orinda, Garden Room, Orinda

Valorie from Yoga Village will lead stretches and movements for 2 to 4 year olds and their caregivers. Young and old should be ready to get down on the floor and participate! Generously sponsored by Zadie and Amos' Grandma Mindy.

Sat · Oct 3·6 PM – 8 PM·Lindsay Wildlife (calendar) · Walnut Creek

Ages : 6 and up Description : Explore the habitat of local scorpions and tarantulas along the north face of Mount Diablo, starting at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Experience the excitement of finding scorpions glowing like green neon signs in the dark. Led by our experienced naturalist, participants will look fo…

Mon · Oct 5·9 AM · 3:30 PM·Lindsay Wildlife (calendar) · Walnut Creek

Ages: 6 – 12 Unleash your inner explorer and embark on a wild journey with our engaging Junior Zookeeper Experience – One Day Camp! Each camp features animal crafts, animal meet and greets , and activities from our Junior Zookeeper Experiences ! Two dates are offered to align with school holidays, each featuring differ…