African American Nature Conservation History & Walk | Peninsula

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Join Midpen for a day of exploration and fun. You’ll learn about African Americans’ rich history in conservation; discover birds, bugs, and the baylands; make some fun crafts; and meet a Midpen ranger

This free family event features:

• Buffalo Soldiers presentation
• guided nature walks
• children’s crafts
• bird and bug discovery activities
• baylands ecology exploration
• food and refreshments

Guest activity leaders include the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, the Environmental Volunteers, and SaveNature.org.

Special guests also include the California Buffalo Soldiers Association; Senator Jerry Hill; Assemblymember Rich Gordon; San Mateo County Supervisor Warren Slocum; East Palo Alto Mayor Lisa Yarbrough-Gauthier; and Henrietta Burroughs of the East Palo Alto Center for Community Media.

For more information, please visit OpenSpace.org or call (650) 691-1200.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.