Get to know reptiles, amphibians and insects. Touch, hold and observe these cold-blooded critters while learning about different species, habitats and characteristics of each animal.  For children and their caregivers. Space limited. Group reservations required: (415) 355-2889. Program by: Little Explorers Petting Zoo Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please […]

Explore the area surrounding the library with a Planet Bee scientist, documenting observations of plants, birds, insects and all iving things using the iNaturalist App. For children and their families. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2822 (starting June 25). Program by: Planet Bee Foundation Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. […]

Gather and garden every other Thursday with activities, adventure and more! Explore and enjoy Portola’s own community garden. Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the original posting for full details and any cancellations: https://tinyurl.com/SummerStride-Nature

Make a recycled craft, check out some climate action books and add books, podcasts and other media to our recommendation wall. Choose your own adventure from our Green Teens Library: Books, Podcasts, and Action Tools Resource List. For ages 11–18. Connect: San Francisco Environment Department Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. […]

Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more. Learn about the diverse world of insects and other arthropods and their key role in the web of life. Space limited. Reservations required beginning July 1: (415) 355-2848. Program by: SaveNature.org Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public […]

Learn about endangered species, while cozying up to some of the coolest snakes and lizards on our planet. For children and their families. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5615. Program by: Lizard Lady Reptiles Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the original posting for full details and any […]

Meet reptiles and amphibians face-to-face and learn about the natural world around us. For children and their caregivers. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5626. Program by: Tree Frog Treks Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the original posting for full details and any cancellations: https://tinyurl.com/SummerStride-Nature

Learn about endangered species, while cozying up to some of the coolest snakes and lizards on our planet. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served. Program by: Lizard Lady Reptiles Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the original posting for full details and any cancellations: https://tinyurl.com/SummerStride-Nature