This Weekend in Oakland– Art in Nature: The Nature of Art Festival
This looks so much fun! In one of the most beautiful parks in the San Francisco East Bay, this festival
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Butterflies, California Academy of Sciences
On Monday, my son and I enjoyed a fun visit to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. It
Kids ‘n Carousels
What is it with kids and carousels? I’ve given up trying to figure out what children love about them. I
Swim in a Lake!
The weather is heating up here in the San Francisco East Bay. Take a break from the local swimming pool,
Point Reyes Lighthouse
A highlight of any visit to Point Reyes National Seashore, on the California coast, thirty miles north of San Francisco,
Plantosaurus Rex Exhibit, Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco
A visit to the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco has been on our to-do list for a couple months,
Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco
What an incredible selection from the tropics. Beautiful gardens, worth a visit! Interested in going? The Conservatory of Flowers is
Urbia Adventure #2: The Rocky Mountain Behind the Randall Museum
Yesterday, I wrote about our visit to the Randall Museum (see post here… “The Randall Museum, San Francisco”). Whenever I
The Randall Museum, San Francisco
The Randall Museum in San Francisco was created to be a place where children can handle, see, and learn about
Stow Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
On our way back to the car from the San Francisco Botanical Garden (see post from yesterday), we took a
San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park
My husband, a 5th grade teacher, is now on vacation for the summer. We celebrated the beginning of the season
Tony Hawk Event, Rad Science Exhibit, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
Yesterday we had the opportunity to see Tony Hawk and other professional skateboarders perform, as part of the opening festivities
Walking with Friends, Inspiration Trail, Tilden … and Playtime at Orinda Community Park
On Sunday afternoon, we enjoyed a lovely 3-mile walk with friends on the Inspiration Trail in the Berkeley Hills. This
Earthquake! And More… California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
For months, my son has been asking when the new Earthquake exhibit will be opening at the California Academy of
Hiking and Playing, Coyote Hills, Fremont
If you read my post yesterday, you know we attended the Nectar Garden Fun Day at Coyote Hills Regional Park
Nectar Garden Fun, Coyote Hills
Nectar Garden Fun Day As many of you already know, we’re in the process of creating a butterfly garden in
Ten Fun East Bay Parks with Free Water Play Features
The weather is warming up, so it’s time to find fun outdoor activities for the kids that incorporate water play.
The Arboretum at UC Santa Cruz
For Mother’s Day, I wanted to explore someplace new with my husband and our son. I reviewed my “to-see” list,
Nature Play, Roberts Regional Park, Oakland
One of our favorite parks for play is Roberts Regional Park in the Oakland Hills. This park, nestled in the
Visit a Garden for Free! National Public Gardens Day 2012
This Friday, May 11th, is National Public Gardens Day! Better Homes & Gardens and the American Public Garden Association have
Rainy Day at the Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
Any trip we take to the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley also includes a visit to the Lawrence Hall of
Book Recommendation: Best Hikes with Kids, San Francisco Bay Area
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area (or plan to visit) and you have kids and enjoy hiking,
Earth Day 2012
How do you plan to celebrate Earth Day this weekend? Assuming my son is feeling better (he has a horrible
This Saturday… Sunol Wildflower Festival!
One of our favorite Bay Area festivals, the Sunol Wildflower Festival, is being held this Saturday, April 14th. We attended
Urbia Adventure # 1: Treasure in the Hills of San Francisco
Aargh, Batman… there’s treasure in yonder hills! OK, so pirate speak and Batman don’t really go together, but I can’t
Urbia Adventures: Exploring Nature in San Francisco
A friend recently told me about some fun-looking educational treasure hunting booklets created and sold through the Urbia Adventure League.
Letterboxing: The Search for the Gingerbread Man
I’m happy to report that our first letterboxing experience was (mostly) a success. For our first outing, I wanted to
Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco
For a few years now, I’ve been wanting to see the cherry blossom trees while they are in bloom at
Wild Animals Up Close in the San Francisco East Bay
We all know that it’s not OK to approach a wild animal out in nature, so how can we provide
Favorite Bay Area Petting Zoos
Touching animals, whether farm animals or ocean creatures, is an experience all children should have the opportunity to enjoy. Watch
