September: Family Outdoor Adventures in the Bay!

Children's Nature Circle is back in session, but I couldn't resist sharing some events happening this month. The sun is out, and the Bay is busy! Here are some free or low cost events that are family friendly, and would be a great way to get outside / learn about nature!

Kite By the Bay on 9/12 at Candlestick Point

SATURDAY 9/12 1PM	Candlestick Point FREE	Kite By the Bay	Free kite festival at Candlestick Park! Decorate kites to fly, listen to music, go fishing, and enjoy the outdoors!
SUNDAY 9/13 11AM	CuriOdyssey San Mateo FREE Registration Required	Sensory Sunday	Sensory Sundays are designed for guests of all ages who are neurodivergent, have sensory access needs, and/or have a difficult time in large groups or museum settings. Visitors, caregivers, family members, and aides can join us for an afternoon of: Exploring the exhibit galleries, zoo, and playground, Guided science activities and Animal Encounters, Varied sensory experiences with keyed map, Sensory support kits available for use, Designated break spaces with fidget toys, dimmed lights, and sitting areas.
SATURDAY 9/19 8AM	Randall Museum FREE Registration Required	Birding the Hill	Join the Randall Museum’s Birder-in-Residence on the third Saturday of each month to explore the hill at Corona Heights and check out its avian residents and seasonal visitors.
SATURDAY 9/26 10AM	McLaren Redwood Playground FREE	Black Families in Nature	Join us for a joyful morning in nature with Black Families in Nature at beautiful Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park! Families are invited to connect with one another while exploring the outdoors through guided activities, nature play, and time to relax in community.
SATURDAY 9/26 10:00AM	Presidio SF FREE Registration Required	Small Wonders: A Presidio Reptile and Amphibian Search	We’ll search for reptiles and amphibians, learn how to identify them, habitat needs, and explore how these animals persist within San Francisco’s urban landscape. Come ready to slow down, look closely, and get curious!
SUNDAY 9/27 11AM	India Basin Park FREE	Free Community Rowing	Join your neighbors on the water! Climb aboard Rocking the Boat’s student-built rowboats for a chance to slow down, share time together, and enjoy the Bay in good company.