Vasco Caves Tours

Sat · Nov 7·9 AM·Round Valley (Brentwood): Staging Area

Guided 2–3‑mile hike through Vasco Caves Regional Preserve, learning about Native American sites and refuges for golden eagles, fairy shrimp, tiger salamanders; registration required, ages 10 and up.

Sat · Nov 14·9 AM·Round Valley (Brentwood): Staging Area

Guided 2–3‑mile hike through Vasco Caves Regional Preserve, learning about Native American sites and refuges for golden eagles, fairy shrimp, tiger salamanders; registration required, ages 10 and up.

Sun · Nov 15·9 AM·Brushy Peak (Livermore): Laughlin Ranch Staging Area

Guided 2–3‑mile hike from Brushy Peak’s Laughlin Ranch Staging Area through Vasco Caves Regional Preserve, learning about sacred Native American sites and wildlife refuges, ages 10+, registration required.

Sun · Nov 8·Ranger Station Picnic Area (5035 Arroyo Road) · Livermore

Ranger Vickie leads a snake program at Sycamore Grove, discussing local species and venom identification before introducing a live park ambassador, ages 99 and under.

Sun · Nov 8·2:30 PM·Del Valle (Livermore): Public Boat Launch (Marina)

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.

Sun · Nov 8·Livermore Public Library, Livermore, CA

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.

Sat · Nov 7·10 AM·Del Valle (Livermore): Visitor Center

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.

Sat · Nov 7·Livermore

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.

Fri · Oct 23·10:30 AM·Crown Memorial State Beach (Alameda): Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove

Story Time at Doug Siden Visitor Center offers a wonder‑filled reading followed by a themed coloring sheet, drop‑in style, all ages.

Fri · Oct 23·10:30 AM·Temescal (Oakland): Temescal Beach House

Pole walking session at Temescal Beach House offers balance, mobility and endurance training using top‑quality poles for adults 18 and up.