Palo Alto nature events

Star Parties

Saturday, Jun 15 8:30p

Foothills Park, Palo Alto

Come see the stars and planets and other celestial bodies after dark in Foothills Park...

The Invisible Eclipse

Friday, May 24 6:00p

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, Palo Alto

Is it possible to see the moon during a lunar eclipse and not see the eclipse? Join docents Paul Billig, Debbi Brusco, and Katherine Greene to find out how...

27th Annual Hike the Open Spaces

Monday, May 27 8:45a

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, Palo Alto

Join docents Greg Azevedo and Bob Segalla for a 3.5-mile, leisurely-paced walk through this less-traveled section of Monte Bello Preserve on the Waterwheel Creek Trail...

Bird Walk

Saturday, Jun 8 9:00a

Filoli Gardens, Woodside

Walk Guides: Members of the Sequoia Audubon Society and Friends of Filoli. Enter the world of fly catchers, grosbeaks, swallows, warblers and red-shouldered hawks on a Filoli bird walk...

The Remarkable Gray Fox

Saturday, May 25 2:00p

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Newark

What is a typical annual lifecycle of a gray fox? What makes them different from all other foxes? Gray foxes are highly successful survivors...

Green Kids Conference

Saturday, Jun 1 11:00a

Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus Conference Center, Mountain View

3rd Annual, Green Kids Conference! A conference dedicated for children ages 3 to 18 years! * Learn * Innovate * Take Action * Share REGISTER NOW!

Sunset Hike

Thursday, Jun 20 6:00p

Filoli Gardens, Woodside

Experience the tranquility of Filoli s nature preserve in the light of the setting sun. Bring your family for a hike in the woodlands at dusk, the ideal time of day to spot our resident wildlife...

Citrus Care

Wednesday, Jun 5 10:30a

Filoli Gardens, Woodside

Find out about the cultivation and care of citrus. Discover why pruning, training, fertilization and pest control are so important...

Newark Slough Trail Walk

Saturday, May 25 9:00a

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Newark

Meet new people while getting fit and healthy! This is the 3rd walk featured in the Refuge Rambler club. This 5.8-mile trail is compacted dirt, flat and level...

Sunset Hike

Wednesday, Aug 14 6:00p

Filoli Gardens, Woodside

Experience the tranquility of Filoli s nature preserve in the light of the setting sun. Bring your family for a hike in the woodlands at dusk, the ideal time of day to spot our resident wildlife...

History of the Salt Pond Restoration Project

Saturday, May 25 2:00p

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Newark

Attend an illustrated history of the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project...

Full Moon Photography

Saturday, May 25 8:30p

Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont

Capture amazing moonlit images using Don's tips and tricks while learning about the activities of nocturnal birds and animals. 12+yrs. Parking fees apply where charged. Disabled accessible...

Scenic Aerobic Hike

Wednesday, May 22 10:00a

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, Portola Valley

Join docents Stella Yang and Stephen Buckhout for a 4- to 6-mile, moderately-paced workout with infrequent stops. You can expect to see many wildflowers in bloom on this spring excursion...