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Featured Events

Richard Louv is speaking at the Annual Congress for the New Urbanism

May 29, 2013 from 12am to 7pm
C&NN's Suz Lipman is speaking at the Bay Area Discovery Museum

June 5, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm
2013 Nature Explore/Outdoor Classroom Project Leadership Institute

July 21, 2013 to July 24, 2013
Richard Louv speaking at the National Marine Educators Association

July 22, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm
Astronomy at the Arboretum

November 7, 2013 from 6:15pm to 7:30pm

Upcoming Events (265)

April 30Tuesday

Pea Pods for Two Year Olds!

April 30, 2013 at 9:15am to May 28, 2013 at 11:45am – Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Your two year old is on the move and changing every day! Channel some of the energy and enhance that curiosity in a fun-filled adventure at the Arboretum. You and your inquisitive toddler will explor… Organized by Jill Leenay, Education Business Manager | Type: nature, program, for, two, year, olds

Today

Intro to Shotgun Sports

May 23, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm – Field Sports Park Learn about firearm safety, etiquette, handling and cleaning. Visit the range to learn about shotgun operation and target shooting. Meet at the Trap and Skeet Clubhouse. Must bring your own shotgun.… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: recreation, class

May 24Friday

“Spring Fling” Family Nature Getaway Weekend

May 24, 2013 to May 27, 2013 – Pocono Environmental Education Center Memorial Day: May 24 – 27 Adults $210 / Discounts for Children / Commuter & Day Rates Available – call for details Bring your family and friends to experience the best of what PEEC has to offer.… Organized by Pocono Environmental Ed Center | Type: family, weekend
Drum Circle

May 24, 2013 from 8pm to 10pm – Chattahoochee Nature Center Professional drum leader Chuck Cogliandro leads the rhythm as you take part in one of the most basic celebrations of music. All experience levels and spectators welcome- please bring your own drum or… Organized by Tracy Begley | Type: drum, circle

May 25Saturday

Invasive Species Workday

May 25, 2013 from 9am to 12pm – Pringle Nature Center Help use to continue to restore our Oak Savanna. We will be cutting down buckthorn, multiflora rose, and other invasive plants. This also helps create open spaces in our woods for school children to… Organized by Pringle Nature Center | Type: volunteer, invasive, removal
Wonders of Wildlife Riparian Walk

May 25, 2013 from 10am to 12pm – Anderson Lake/Coyote Creek Parkway Take a short hike through a riparian area to identify animal signs, look for wildlife, and explore how we all fit into the ecosystem’s web of life. Meet at the visitor center at the end of Malaguerra… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: nature, hike
Hula Hoop Fitness Class

May 25, 2013 from 2pm to 3pm – Vasona Hula hooping is no longer just child’s play; it has evolved into a fun form of fitness! Join us for a low impact yet energizing class using adult-size hoops. Learn the basics of moving the hoop aroun… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: recreation, class
Plainsboro Preserve

May 25, 2013 from 3:30pm to 5pm – Plainsboro Preserve STREAM STOMPING Saturday, May 25th 3:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Bring your boots and prepare to get wet and wild as we talk about the importance of water in an ecosystem as we hike in and along Devil’s… Organized by Plainsboro Preserve | Type: nature
Stream Stomping

May 25, 2013 from 3:30pm to 5pm – Plainsboro Preserve Bring your boots and prepare to get wet and wild as we talk about the importance of water in an ecosystem as we hike in and along Devil’s Brook. With the spring season upon us, we are sure to find s… Organized by Plainsboro Preserve | Type: family, nature, programs
Planting the Native Way

May 25, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm – Almaden Quicksilver Enjoy a leisurely 2.5-mile hike with a Ranger to explore the benefits of native plants and how to add them into your home gardens. Meet at the Hacienda parking lot off of Almaden Rd. Wear layered clo… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: nature, hike