National wolf awareness week

Sat · Oct 24·8:30 AM – 4:30 PM·San Francisco, CA (Farallon Islands)

Eight‑hour naturalist‑led whale watching expedition sails from San Francisco under the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands, featuring an expert naturalist, $320 per person, ages 13+.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM · 10:15 AM · 11:30 AM·INDIA BASIN WATERFRONT PARK · San Francisco

Self‑guided tandem kayak paddles at India Basin Waterfront Park, rental includes one kayak for up to two participants, with personal flotation devices provided, ages 8 and up.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM – 12 PM·Presidio Trust · San Francisco

Presidio Habitat Stewards at Presidio Trust in San Francisco.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM – 11 AM·Main, San Francisco Public Library

Guided bird walk through Heron's Head Park’s tidal marshes and mudflats, led by wildlife biologist Ayanna Browne, includes snacks, limited to 25 participants, for ages 18 and up.

Sat · Oct 24·9:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Burning Man Decompression (SF) · San Francisco

Fly Ranch Nature Walk (Burning Man Decompression, San Francisco) — Immersive three‑hour walk through dynamic terrain where wild horses, jackrabbits, coyotes and other wildlife appear.

Fri · Oct 23·3 PM – 3:30 PM·Presidio Trust · San Francisco

Park Ranger Campfire Talks at Presidio Trust.

Sun · Oct 25·8:30 AM – 10 AM·SF Botanical Garden · San Francisco

Sophia Di Piazza leads a free guided walk in the San Francisco Botanical Garden, examining pollinators, beetles, true bugs and other insects; $5‑20 suggested donation, all ages.

Sun · Oct 25·9 AM – 11 AM·San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, Sloat Blvd at The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94132

In the zoo’s Service Yard waiting room, vets and techs check a child’s teddy bear after a nutrition center tour and poop briefing, plushie per child, ages 3–13.

Fri · Oct 30·11 AM·San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, Sloat Blvd at The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94132

World Lemur Day at San Francisco Zoo showcases lemurs and offers conservation information.

Sat · Oct 31·10 AM – 3 PM·San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, Sloat Blvd at The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94132

Costume parade and spooktacular contest with toddler, family/group, animal, and judge’s favorite categories at San Francisco Zoo, for ages 1–4.