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WildCare Family Adventures

Enjoy a day out in nature with the family. WildCare naturalists will lead fun family programs full of discovery. We’ll look for butterflies, flowers, birds, and much more.

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Marin poppies. Photo by Lacy Taylor

Nature for Kids at Mount Burdell 

Saturday June 8, 2013  10:00 am

Explore insects, birds, flowers, reptiles and more, and talk about why nature seems so alive at this time of year. We will be joined by David Herlocker, Marin County Parks Naturalist, a fantastic teacher who will share his expertise and unique knowledge of the park. Please no animals (except service animals). Click for directions on the Marin County Parks website.

Snowy Egret and Chick. Photo by Greg Wilson

Journey to the City of Egrets

Saturday, July 13, 2013 10:00 am

Visit Audubon Canyon Ranch and see an egret heronry in action. Each spring egrets converge on this spot to build nests and raise their young. Hike to a viewing area to look down into the nests to see egrets feeding their young and witness how fledglings prepare for their first flight. Click for directions on the Audubon Canyon Ranch website.

Dragonfly. Photo by Juan Lopez

Insect Safari

Saturday, August 3, 2013  10:00 am

Look for insects — butterflies, dragonflies and grasshoppers. We’ll also take time to admire the flowers and trees, and even learn the names of a few. Meet at  Deer Park in Fairfax.

Coyote on rock. Photo by Janet Kessler

Wildlife Treasures of China Camp

Saturday, September 28, 2013  10:00 am

Look for clues that will reveal the identity of some of the animals that call China Camp home during the fall. Possibilities are deer, Coyote, Wild Turkey and White-tailed Kite.
Click for directions.

Black-tailed Deer. Photo by Trish Carney

Halloween at Deer Park

Saturday, October 26, 2013  10:00 am

We’ll take a short hike in Deer Park, looking for signs of autumn. Have plants gone to seed? Which trees drop their leaves? Why are spiders so conspicuous this time of year? Bring a snack and then we’ll gather under the “Halloween” tree for a story.

Red-shouldered Hawk. Photo by Melanie Piazza

Birding the Terwilliger Trail

Saturday, November 2, 2013  10:00 am

Take a family stroll along the Terwilliger Trail at Stafford Lake in search for waterfowl and other birds found here such as Belted Kingfisher and the Red-shouldered Hawk.
Click for directions on the Marin County Parks website.

Waterfall. Photo by Alison Hermance

Exploring Baltimore Canyon

Saturday December 7, 2013  10:00 am

Take a stroll through Baltimore Canyon and look for wildlife in various habitats including a redwood forest and chaparral. Meet at the Crown Road Trailhead (end of Crown Rd, Kentfield).
Click for directions on the Marin County Parks website.

 

Programs offered in collaboration with the Canal Alliance, San Rafael, CA. Visit them online at www.canalalliance.org.




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