Play: BIRDING ON THE BAY
The birds have discovered the secret shoreline, have you? Join a naturalist for a walk along the shore to spot magnificent birds feeding on the newly created mud flats. Rain cancels. Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 272-4802.
December 21, 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Middle Harbor Park-Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Eat: Walnut Creek Farmers' Market
What's In Season: Apples, Artichokes, Avocado, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Butternut squash, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Kiwi, Lemons, Mushrooms, Onions, Oranges, Parsley, Potatoes, Raisins, Rutabaga, Salad greens, Sweet potatoes, and Turnips.
December 21, 9:00am-1:00pm (Dec. 28 Closed) Open Sundays Year-Round: Winter hours: 9am-1pm
N. Locust St, Walnut Creek
Play: SOLSTICE CONNECTION: EARTH AND SPACE
Discover 'the reason for the seasons' with lively indoor activities led by Astronomer Celeste, including a solstice craft to take home! Outside, stroll among salamanders, slugs, and dewy redwoods with Nancy to observe spaces' effects on earth. Stay to independently visit Chabots' dynamic exhibits, 4-5pm. Ages 8+ yrs. Parking fees apply where charged. Disabled accessible. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757).
December 21, 2-4pm
Chabot Space & Science Center
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Image: Flickr/CreativeCommons
Live: Anusara @ Yoga Kula
Elephant Pharm classes are taking a winter recess, but you can continue your yoga practice at YogaKula. Strengthen and stretch the body, challenge the mind, open the heart, and align all with grace. For all levels. YogaKula is offering these classes to Elephant Pharm customers for free, however donations are welcome. Please consider making a small donation ($5-$15) to the instructor. Namaste. YogaKula www.yogakula.com 510-486-0264 1700
December 23, 4-5pm
Yoga Kula, Shattuck Ave at Virginia 2nd Floor Berkeley
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Play: BAY SPECIES EAT WHILE YOU WATCH!
Six aquariums with over 20 Bay species will be fed today while YOU watch! Learn who is eating what and how we keep the aquarium environments healthy. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 521-6887.
December 28, 3:15-3:45pm
Crab Cove Visitor Center-Crown Beach Regional Shoreline, 1252 McKay Ave. Alameda
Play: Animals in Winter
One Day Workshop What do you do when you don’t have a heater or a blanket for the long, cold winter? Come discover how animals winterize themselves. See how they get ready for winter and meet some “cool” live museum animals to compare to their wild friends. Member price: $12, Non-member price: $18.
December 30, 10am-11:30am
Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek
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Go: New Year's Day on Diablo
What could be a better start to the New Year than to join the traditional ride up Mt Diablo? Weather permitting, there will be hundreds of friends representing all East Bay bicycling organizations at the summit. BART operates 4-trains/hr on Jan 1. The first train from west of the hills arrives at Walnut Creek BART at 8:45a (Lv Lake Merritt at 8:19a). Either follow someone or use EBBC's Map 2: East of the Hills to navigate California and San Ramon Blvds to the poorly maintained Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard past the Athenian School, then climb Southgate to the Junction where the gradient increases to the top. Descend Northgate, returning for Mexican lunch and ale on Locust St in Walnut Creek.
January 1, 8:45am–2pm
Contra Costa County