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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.
WildCare Aventuras Familiares-- Pulse aquí para obtener información en español
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Programs offered in collaboration with the Canal Alliance, San Rafael, CA. Visit them online at www.canalalliance.org.
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