If you've ever wanted to learn about one of nature's most misunderstood animals, come to Sycamore Grove for this snake program with Ranger Vickie. We'll talk about our local ophidians, including how to tell a venomous snake from a non-venomous one. After exploring the world of snakes, you'll have the opportunity to meet one of the park's live animal ambassadors! Sycamore Grove Park, Reserve Picnic Area - Google Maps
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Guided 2–3‑mile hike through Vasco Caves Regional Preserve, learning about sacred Native American sites and wildlife like golden eagles, fairy shrimp, tiger salamanders, ages 10 and up.
Teens discuss waste cycle concepts then conduct a litter pick‑up with data collection at Del Valle Marina, earning 1.5 hours volunteer service; $5 parking, registration required for ages 13–18.
Vote for the 2027 Livermore Reads Together fantasy book at Livermore Public Library, choosing from titles like The Hobbit and Howl’s Moving Castle, all ages.
Livermore Public Library hosts a monthly chess club in the Civic Center Library Storytime Room, offering practice games and tips; for all ages.
Naturalist and two professional wildlife photographers guide participants through ethical wildlife photography techniques before a short trail walk for on‑site shooting, Del Valle Visitor Center, ages 13+, $5 parking.
Ranger-led 4‑mile summit hike climbs 800 ft over dirt and rocky trails, showcasing sandstone formations, Ohlone, Bay Miwok, Delta Yokuts cultures, and local flora and fauna, ages 8–89.
Boo-it-yourself Craft Station, Spooktacular Carnival Games, and a Not-so-Haunted House await at the Robert Livermore Rec Building, $16 per child, for ages 3–11.
Ranger Explorers Campout at Mt. Diablo teaches camping skills, night games, a night hike, and nocturnal wildlife spotting, with dinner, breakfast and second‑day lunch provided, for ages 13–16.
A naturalist from Del Valle Regional Park explains how animal senses differ from human senses at Civic Center Library’s Storytime Room, free, ages 5 and up.
LARPD ranger leads hands‑on seed‑ball activity at Rincon Library, teaching native planting basics and benefits. Free, all ages.
Halloween Boo Bash (Robert Livermore Rec Building) — Boo‑it‑yourself craft station, Halloween‑themed carnival games, and a Not‑so‑Haunted House; $16 per child, for ages 3–11.
LARPD staff and grazing experts guide a 3.25‑mile hike in Sycamore Grove Park to view the cattle grazing pilot program and discuss impact mitigation, ages 8 and up.
