Earth Quarter - a special series of events leading up to Earth Day
Event Line Up of Earth Quarter and Nature Programs:
Headwaters Science Institute, Spring Field Day: Urban Nature and City Critters
Ages 5 - 14
Urban nature is a growing field of study for biologists. Explore the city of San Ramon on a day of hands-on fun and science exploration! Students will engage with experts, using real scientific methods to discover the secrets of city critters and how they survive in an urban landscape.
This is a fantastic field day for budding biologists and a great way to skill build and explore field science as a career option. It's also just a fun way to spend the day, outside, hands on, connecting with nature.
We have a group for 5-10-year-olds and a Middle School program for 11-14-year-olds. This immersive field day promises engaging activities and fascinating insights into how nature is present, even in an urban environment.
Saturday, April 5th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ($100.00)
Wildflower Walk with Plantify
Decode the colorful world of wildflowers with expert botanists from Plantify, a non-profit that connects people to nature, on this guided wildflower walk through Las Trampas Park. The hike is generally considered moderate and should take 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.
Saturday, April 5th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
For The Birds - Intro to Birding
Spring Migration is in full swing! Join us for a gentle walk around Annabelle Lake as we share tips for new birders and look for migratory species that pass through San Ramon.
Saturday, April 12th from 8:00 am - 9:00 am (FREE but registration required)
Nature Storytime at Crow Canyon Gardens
Each story time consists of a nature themed story, craft, and either a game or song. While all ages are welcome, Nature Story Time was designed for ages 0 - 5 years of age in mind. Meet at the picnic tables of Crow Canyon Gardens. Follow up story time with a nature walk in the garden and enjoy the peaceful, natural setting. $8.00 per story time or bundle for $25
Themes:
4/4: Deer
4/11: Blackbirds
4/18: Moths
4/25: Frogs
5/2: Native Bees
Or Bundle of All Dates together 4/4 - 5/2 ($25)
Spring Break Nature and Farm Camp
April 7 - 11th for ages 6 - 11 years. FULL Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm HALF Day 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Looking for a week of nature themed fun on the farm? Join us for Nature Day Camp - Spring Break Special!
This unique spring break camp blends Forest Home Farms signature Farm Life Program with natural history for an educational week of fun! Some planned activities include: tractor ride, hands on with live sheep and working with wool, hand churned ice cream (or sno cones for the dairy free crowd), identifying wild plants, water filtration, animal tracking, nature journaling and more! $300 full day or $170 half day registration.
Earth Panel
Join us for an interactive panel series with experts to talk about high impact solutions that everyday people can do to build a more sustainable and climate resilient future.
FREE but registration required. Live streaming options available. Location: San Ramon Community Center
Thursday, April 10th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Andy from Dark Skies International: Will be talking about light pollution and how to pick lights that minimize light pollution, as well as city ordinance language that people can both look for and advocate for in their cities.
Hilary from Mithun: Will be talking about sustainable architecture/building practices for large scale projects, and how people can incorporate those concepts when evaluating proposed building plans that cities, their workplaces or schools.
Rob from Permaculture Group: Will be talking about urban soils risk management and exposure prevention. Things like heavy metals in soil and how people can improve it so it’s safe to grow food in.
Teen Environmental Stewardship and Service Learning
Ages 14 - 17
Become a leader in environmental stewardship, earn volunteer service hours, build your portfolio, and explore career options. Each week teens will learn about environmental issues and solutions they can implement in their communities. Guest speakers who are experts in their fields will share career insights and solutions to environmental issues. Teens will complete a capstone portfolio project that will be presented on Earth Day or during San Ramon Summer Nature Camps 2025. Register by clicking the session you are interested in.
($100): Mondays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm (April 21, 28. May 5, 12, and 19)