Come out, learn about, and explore bats in the area. Our special guest: Nor Cal Bats will lead a program featuring live bats! Learn about these animals and their importance as insect control.

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Join us on March 23rd for family fun at Roxy's Ranch Haven! Animal connections, farm tours, kids' activities, and pets looking for forever!

Slide Ranch's Family Farm Day is an exciting 3.5-hour program, 9:30am-1:00pm, featuring goat milking.

Marin County Farm Day is a free, public event in which more than 30 exhibitors provide hands-on interactive activities targeted for elementary school youth.

It’s always an exciting time to bird watch at Olompali!  Beginning and experienced birders are invited to join leader Rich Cimino and State Parks Interpreter Evan Weissman to view Olompali’s diverse avian residents as we walk the old ranch road to the park's reservoir. 

Slide Ranch's Family Farm Day is an exciting 3.5-hour program, 9:30am-1:00pm, featuring goat milking.

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Join us for our second annual Westin St. Francis Dog Show to celebrate our favorite travel companions- our pets.

Winter rains have awakened creatures hidden beneath the forest floor. This month’s Junior Ranger Program invites your little explorers to discover the secret life of wiggling worms, slippery salamanders, busy beetles, and speedy centipedes that reside among the mossy riparian woodlands of Back Ranch Meadows.

It is an exciting and interactive reptile show for the whole family!

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Newts return! Each year, the winter rains prompt newts to migrate to the Garden’s Japanese Pool where their mating behaviors can be easily observed.

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

You’re invited to join us at Joybound in Walnut Creek on Saturday, February 8 for our second-annual Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon!

Slide Ranch's Family Farm Day is an exciting 3.5-hour program, 9:30am-1:00pm, featuring goat milking.

Each year, several species of Pacific salmon migrate up certain creeks to breed. We’ll look for evidence of fish as we discuss the biology of these remarkable animals.

During certain times of the year, Pacific salmon make the journey up local creeks to breed. As we discuss the biology of these remarkable animals, we’ll keep an eye out for any fish.

During this month’s birding walk, we hope to spot year-round residents such as song sparrows, white-tailed kites, and ospreys. 

This month Jr. Rangers will explore the superpowers of China Camp’s nocturnal wildlife.

Commemorate the spooky season with a celebration of misunderstood creatures!

Commemorate the spooky season with a celebration of misunderstood creatures!

Join Rev. DeeAnn for a non-denominational pet blessing, for all the animals and the love they bring into our lives.

A fantastic taco dinner, no-host beer and wine, and auction/raffle opportunities will be the complete package of fabulous food, laughter and compassionate people as the Benicia Clock Tower fills with a community coming together in support of its love for animals.

The Olympics have arrived at China Camp. Squirrels take the lead in arboreal gymnastics, grasshoppers beat out the competition at the long jump, pelicans get a 10 out of 10 at the high dive, and woodpeckers nab acorns and dodge interceptions at forest rugby. 

September 15 is Claude's 29th hatchday!

Spiders are everywhere, and this is the perfect time of year to see spiders of every shape, size, and color.

Our biggest annual adopt-a-thon and family-friendly street fair returns on Saturday, September 7, 2024!

Bay Area Pignic is a fundraising event for guinea pigs and their admirers. We gather each year to celebrate our funk, quirky little fuzzy potatoes, raise funds for local small animal rescues, and build community.

Tickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.