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March~September 2015 Program Guide
Lindsay Wildlife
Museum
inside this issue
• CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
• spring break
• summer camp
• FAMILY & ADULT PROGRAMS
• night at Lindsay wildlife
• GET INVOLVED
• Wildlife Hospital
• MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP
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soar High Burrow Deep
at L indsay Wildlife M u se u m
Have fun learning about all kinds of wildlife at Lindsay Wildlife Museum,
where live wild animals are just inches away. Our museum connects people
with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the natural world we
share. The museum serves more than 100,000 children and adults and the
wildlife rehabilitation hospital treats more than 5,500 animals each year.
Become a member and visit
as often as you like for FREE!
Museum Hours
Wed–Fri
Noon–5 pm
Sat–Sun
10 am–5 pm
Museum store Hours
Open 7 days10 am–5 pm
Admission Fees
Free admission for museum
members and children under 2
Adults (18–64)
$8.50
Seniors (65+)
$7.50
Children(2–17)
$6.50
holiday hours
Open 10 am–5 pm
Feb 16 President’s Day
Apr 6–12 Spring Break
May 26 Memorial Day
Sep 7 Labor Day
Museum CLOSED
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Apr 5 Easter Sunday
Jul 4 Independence Day
Summer hours
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Starting Jun 17
Wed –Sun
10 am–5 pm
Members Only Tuesdays
Jun 16–Aug 25 noon–5 pm
As a Blue Star museum,
we proudly offer free
admission to active duty
military with valid ID.
Lindsay Wildlife
Museum HOSPITAL
Do you know what to
do if you encounter an
injured native wild
animal?
Call Lindsay
Wildlife Museum
925-935-1978
or visit our website
lindsaywildlife.org/
hospital/found.
If you find an injured
native wild animal,
call Lindsay Wildlife
Museum at 925-935-1978
for more information.
Bring the injured animal
to the hospital using a
paper bag or box.
LINDSAY WILDLIFE
HOSPITAL Hours
Apr 1–Aug 31
Open 7 days 9 am–7 pm
Sep 1–Mar 31
Open 7 days 9 am–5 pm
925-935-1978
1931 First Avenue Walnut Creek California 94597
Phone 925-935-1978 www.lindsaywildlife.org
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S pecial events
National Wildlife Week
Celebrate the majesty of
Native California Wildlife
Wed–Sun • Mar 18 - 22
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Share in the personal
stories of Lindsay Wildlife
Learn what you can do
to help wildlife
• Activities & Crafts
Special Events & Presentations
Only Sat Mar 21 12 to 4 pm
Reuse Art Activity • Recycle Trivia Wheel
Sponsored by Republic Services
All Free with Museum Admission
FRIDAY NIGHT AT LINDSAY!
What Adventures Happen in the Evening?
Fri Jun 26 6–8:30 pm
Join us for a new family–oriented event!
Meet Animals Crafts Activities Star Gazing
$15 Adult plus child, $5 for each additional child (ages 2-17)
$10 Adult Member plus child,
$5 for each additional child (ages 2-17)
Food Truck in the parking lot
Star Gazing with the Mt Diablo Astronomical Society
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at the m u se u m
LIVE ANIMAL Ambassadors
Any time you visit Lindsay Wildlife
Museum, you can see live animals
just inches away—you might see owls,
snakes, toads, an opossum, hawks,
turkey vultures, and maybe even a
tarantula. Learn more about our animal
ambassadors at lindsaywildlife.org
Experience Exhibits
•Visit the Wildlife Hospital Behind the Scenes exhibit
to see how our staff and volunteers care for injured,
sick and orphaned wildlife.
•Go underground in our exhibit The Burrow, and discover
wildlife that lives in a world of darkness beneath our feet.
True–to–life animal models, wildlife puppets, rhyming
verses and special windows for viewing live, resident
animals draw visitors into The Burrow experience.
•Spread your virtual wings and soar like a hawk over
Mount Diablo in our hands-on Raptor! exhibit.
•Get closer than you’ve ever been to a real, working
beehive at the Hive Alive! exhibit. Co-sponsored
by Mount Diablo Beekeepers Association
•Experience the beauty and wonder of nature through
changing art exhibits.
Media Sponsor
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S P E C I A L e x periences
Private Animal Encounter
Ages: 6–Adult
Meet several of our resident animal ambassadors up close and
learn their natural history and personal stories. Led by one our
educational specialists in a wonderful private setting.
Great for groups or someone looking for a unique
experience gift! Group participants: 2–20
Program Length: 30 minutes
Fee: $100 for 30 minute program (+ museum admission)
Program Length: 1 hour
Fee: $150 for 1 hour program (+ museum admission)
When: Offered 7 days a week; advance registration required.
Registration: At least four weeks notice recommended;
contact our Interpretive Programs Manager at 925-627-2944
or [email protected]
Keeper Experience
Age 10–Adult
Go behind the scenes with an animal keeper in this
unique one-hour experience. Meet animal keepers, help
prepare a meal and enrichment activity. Learn how we
care for our animal ambassadors.
Group participants: 2–4
Program Length: 1 hour
Fee: Members: $200 for 2 people; $75 per additional person
(4 max); includes museum admission (Wed through Sun)
Non-Members: $220 for 2 people; $85 per additional person
(4 max); includes museum admission (Wed through Sun)
When: Offered Tue through Sun
Registration: At least four weeks notice recommended;
contact our Interpretive Programs Manager at 925-627-2944
or [email protected]
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preschool programs
Age 2–5 plus Adult
Encourage your young naturalist’s
curiosity at Mini Monday, a
special day for children and their
caregivers. Animal encounters,
activities and crafts help connect
your child to our natural world
and all its wonders.
Time:
Feb 23
Mar 30
April 27
May 18
June 22
July 20
Aug 24
10 am–12 noon
I ♥ Animals
Backyard Buddies
“Spring” Into Wildlife
Wings, Wings
and more
Digging Dinosaurs
Bug Bonanza
Caring for Critters
Fee: $20 for the first child
($10 museum members), $6 for
each additional child ages 2 and
up. Children under 2 free with
one paid admission. Children
must be accompanied by an
adult caregiver. Nut-free
refreshments provided.
No pre-registration required.
Looking
For A Gift?
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Store has a great selection
of high quality gifts for
all ages. Choose from
cuddly soft animal toys,
puppets, games, books,
jewelry, wildlife-themed
clothing including t-shirts,
socks, jackets and hats.
Our store
is open daily,
10 am~5 pm.
Museum members
always receive a
10% discount.
Store purchases
help to support
the mission of
the museum
and hospital.
Online registration at lindsaywildlife.org
or call Education Registrar at 925-627-2913
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preschool programs
Squeaks & Squawks
How do different animals
communicate? Learn about the
wide range of noises animals make
telling if they are happy, hungry,
frightened, or excited. Prepare to
make some noise yourself!
four Week Class
Age 2-3 plus Adult
CP~137
CP~138
Dates:
Fee:
9:30–10:15 am
10:30–11:15 am
Wed Mar 4–25
$48 (member $40)
Burrowing Buddies
Tarantulas, gophers, worms, snakes.
All sorts of amazing animals can be
found underground. Uncover more
about these creatures, and meet
some of them too!
Four Week Class
Age 2-3 plus Adult
CP~139
CP~140
Dates:
Fee:
9:30–10:15 am
10:30–11:15 am
Wed Apr 8–29
$48 (member $40)
Snouts and Sniffers
How do different creatures “smell”?
What else do they use their snouts
for? In this class, sniff out more
about some of the incredible way
animals use this part of their body. Four Week Class
Age 2-3 plus Adult
CP~141
CP~142
Dates:
Fee:
Happy Habitats
What makes up an animal’s habitat? Meet some of animal ambassadors
and learn about what they need
to live in their special homes.
Four Week Class
Age 2-3 plus Adult
CP~143
CP~144
Dates:
Fee:
9:30–10:15 am
10:30–11:15 am
Wed Jun 3-24
$48 (member $40)
Hop, Slither & Slide
Get ready to get up and move as
we meet a variety of our animal
ambassadors and learn about the
neat ways they use their body
to get around.
Three Week Class
Age 2-3 plus Adult
CP~146 10:30–11:15 am
Date:
Wed July 8–22
Fee:
$36 (member $30)
Prehistoric Pals
Do you love dinosaurs and other
prehistoric creatures? Meet some
of our animal ambassadors that are
related to these amazing creatures
from the past!
three Week Class
Age 2-3 plus Adult
CP~148 10:30–11:15 am
Date:
Wed Aug 5–19
Fee:
$36 (member $30)
9:30–10:15 am
10:30–11:15 am
Wed May 6-27
$48 (member $40)
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C hildren ’ s b irthday parties
Children’s Birthday Parties
For All Ages
Come celebrate your special day at the museum.
You and your guests will meet live animals, learn fun
facts, and explore the exhibit hall.
• Maximum number of guests is 25 people (children and adults TOTAL)
• Parties are offered on Saturdays or
Sundays, at 11 am or 2 pm
• Fees: $400 (member $325)
• Parties last 2 hours
• Additional fees for special requests
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Educational fun
Private, live animal encounter
Museum t-shirt for the birthday child
Goodie bags for birthday party guests (up to 15)
Hosted by Education Specialist Staff
All You Need Is . . .
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Invitations
Food & Beverages
Decorations (no balloons, piñatas, or confetti)
Table goods (plates, cups, utensils, napkins)
We suggest reservations at least
one month in advance.
(reservations may be made up to six months ahead)
Full payment due at time of booking reservation.
For more information & date availability, contact
Emily Holm, Education Specialist, at 925-627-2930
or [email protected]
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C hildren ’ s programs
Adventure Tuesday Club Ages 4-5 Full of hands-on animal activities, science experiments and
games, our afternoon program is for kids beginning their
“school experience.” Adult attendance is not required.
We ♥ Animals!
Everyone loves animals. Who
is your favorite? Learn how
you can show your love
for wildlife.
Four Week Class
Age 4–5
CC~392 1–2:15 pm
Dates: Tue Feb 3–24
Fee:
$80 (member $65)
Wonders Underground
Tarantulas, gophers, worms, snakesall sorts of amazing animals can
be found underground. Uncover
more about these creatures, and
meet some of them too!
Four Week Class
Age 4-5
CC~396 1–2:15 pm
Dates: Tue Apr 7–28
Fee:
$80 (member $65)
Hoots & Howls!
Hoot-Hoot-Hooowl! How do
different animals communicate?
Be prepared to make some
noise yourself!
Four Week Class
Age 4–5
CC~394 1–2:15 pm
Dates: Tue Mar 3–24
Fee:
$80 (member $65)
Nature’s Noses
How do different creatures “smell”?
What else do they use their snouts
for? In this class, sniff out more
about some of the incredible way
animals use this part of their body. Four Week Class
Age 4-5
CC~398 1–2:15 pm
Dates: Tue May 5–26
Fee:
$80 (member $65)
Online registration at lindsaywildlife.org or
call Education Registrar at 925-627-2913
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S pring Brea k
C hildren ’ s P rograms
WCSD SPRING BREAK
MDUSD SPRING BREAK
Scoots and Scales:
All About Snakes
Scoots and Scales:
All About Snakes
TWO HOUR WORKSHOP
TWO HOUR WORKSHOP
Become snake savvy! For children
who love snakes or would like to
love them better, come meet our
slithering animal ambassadors in a
hands-on and interactive workshop.
Become snake savy! For children
who love snakes or would like to
love them better, come meet our
slithering animal ambassadors in a
hands-on and interactive workshop.
Age 4-6
Age 4-6
Tue Mar 31
CC–400 10 am-noon
Date:
Tue Mar 31
Fee:
$30 (members $24)
Age 7-10
CC–402 10 am-noon
Date:
Tue Mar 31
Fee:
$30 (members $24)
Rad Raptors
TWO HOUR WORKSHOP
Fri Apr 3
Eagles, and falcons, and hawks!
Oh my! Learn all about the birds
of prey that rule the daytime sky
though activities, games, and our
resident raptor ambassadors.
Age 4-6
CC–403 10 am-noon
Date:
Fri Apr 3
Fee:
$30 (members $24)
Age 7-10
CC–404 10 am-noon
Date:
Fri Apr 3
Fee:
$30 (members $24)
Tue Apr 7
CC–406 10 am-noon
Date:
Tue Apr 7
Fee:
$30 (members $24)
Age 7-10
CC–408 10 am-noon
Date:
Tue Apr 7
Fee:
$30 (members $24)
Rad Raptors
TWO HOUR WORKSHOP
Fri Apr 10
Eagles, and falcons, and hawks!
Oh my! Learn all about the birds
of prey that rule the daytime sky
though activities, games, and our
resident raptor ambassadors.
Age 4-6
CC–410 10 am-noon
Date:
Fri Apr 10
Fee:
$30 (members $24)
Age 7-10
CC–412 10 am-noon
Date:
Fri Apr 10
Fee:
$30 (members $24)
Online registration at lindsaywildlife.org or
call Education Registrar at 925-627-2913
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H omeschool P rograms
Rocks & Minerals
How do geologists identify rocks
and minerals? Learn the difference
between rocks and minerals by
investigating their properties,
formation and their use in our daily
lives. Field trip fees included.
five week class
Age 6–8
HS~496 10:45–11:45 am
HS~497 12:30–1:30 pm
Dates: Mon Mar 2–30
Fee: $95 (member $80)
Ages 9-12
HS~822 10:30 am–noon
Dates: Mon Mar 2–30
Fee: $135 (member $115)
homeschool
Registration
Homeschool fees are
non-refundable for any
missed programs or
registrations cancelled
less than two weeks
prior to the start of the
program. All student
registrations, including
vouchers and purchase
orders, will be invoiced
and charged for the
full amount of the
program fees.
Register online
at lindsaywildlife.org
or call Education
Registrar at 925-6272913. Homeschool
Class Schedule for
2015-2016 available
online July 1, 2015.
Electricity & Magnetism
Explore the concepts of electricity
and magnetism by conducting
investigations of the properties
of magnets, building circuits
and electromagnets. Materials
fee included.
three week class
Age 6–8
HS~498 10:45–11:45 am
HS~499 12:30–1:30 pm
Dates: Mon Apr 13–27
Fee: $55 (member $45)
Ages 9-12
HS~824 10:30 am–noon
Dates: Mon Apr 13–27
Fee: $77 (member $65)
Science & Stories
Combine science and reading
in a natural way with hands-on
investigations in life, earth and
physical science concepts using
fiction and nonfiction literature.
three week class
Age 6–8
HS~400 10:45–11:45 am
HS~401 12:30–1:30 pm
Dates: Mon May 4–18
Fee: $50 (member $40)
Ages 9-12
HS~826 10:30 am–noon
Dates: Mon May 4–18
Fee: $72 (member $60)
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S pecial events
Special EVENT
Members Only
Breakfast With the Animals
$10 (adult) • $7 (children 2–17)
(children under 2 free)
Sat May 16
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9~10 am
Exclusive Event for Members Only!
Visit the Exhibit Hall Before Opening
Enjoy Breakfast with Our Animal Ambassadors
Register on Website www.lindsaywildlife.org
BEE BOP!
Sat Aug 15 • Sun Aug 16
Special Events 12 noon~4 pm
with
Mount Diablo Beekeepers Association
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Honey Tasting
Meet a Bee Keeper!
Honey Bee Waggle Dancing
Find the Live Queen Bee in Our Hive Alive! Exhibit
Activities & Crafts & Stories
All FREE with Museum Admission
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Special Exhibits
Invisible Light of Nature
Landscape Perspectives
Through Apr 12
Special Exhibits
Feline Fine: Art of Cats II
Jun 6–Aug 31
Black and white infrared
photography by Bill Helsel,
featuring California landscapes. Our world absorbs and reflects the
invisible wave lengths of infrared
light differently than it does with
visible light. Greenery, blue skies
and shadows are all strongly
rendered in infrared photography.
This exhibit portrays cats, domestic
and wild, in a wide range of
styles including photo-realism to
painterly impressionism to feline
fantasy art, feline miniatures,
and sculpture. Produced by
David J. Wagoner, LLC
Special Exhibits
Wild Life
Linda Darsow Sutton
Apr 18–May 31
Artist Reception for
Wild Life
Linda Darsow Sutton
Sun Apr 26 2–4 pm
Be drawn into the wild, look into
the eyes of a majestic lion, and
see beyond the landscape in this
exhibit. Explore the world of
Wild Life through watercolors.
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S u mmer camp
Experience new adventures with live
animals, songs, games, activities, and
art projects. Enjoy small intimate
setting in Lindsay Wildlife Museum’s
two private classrooms, outdoor
gardens, and adjacent Larkey Park.
Maximum size of each camp is 25 with
a 4:1 camper to helper ratio. Camps run Tuesday–Thursday in
the afternoon. Camp shirt, snacks and drinks included.
Session I: Fossil Friends
T Rex, stegosaurus, mastodon, and more incredible animals once
walked the earth. Become a budding paleontologist and discover fun
facts about these creatures of long ago, and how they are related to
some of our animal ambassadors.
CAMP~720 Age 4–6Time: 1–3:30 pm
Dates:
Jun 16–18
Fee: $100 (member $80)
Session II: Fossil Fever
From sharks to shells, trees to T Rexes, fossils come in all shapes and
sizes! Discover how these ancient creatures are related to some of
our animal ambassadors of the present.
CAMP~722 Age 7–10Time: 1–4 pm
Dates: Jun 23–25
Fee: $115 (member $95)
Session III: Bug Out
Did you know that scientists have identified over a million
different species of insects? Bug out with insects, arachnids and
other awesome arthropods!
CAMP~724 Age 4–6Time: 1–3:30 pm
Dates:
Jul 7–9
Fee: $100 (member $80)
Session IV: Amazing Animal Architects (Girls Only)
Animals build all sorts of amazing things. Explore nature’s engineers
to learn more about building structures.
CAMP~726 Age 7–10Time: 1–4 pm
Dates: Jul 14–16
Fee: $115 (member $95)
Online registration at lindsaywildlife.org
or call Education Registrar at 925-627-2913
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S u mmer camp
Experience new adventures with live
animals, songs, games, activities, and
art projects. Enjoy small intimate
setting in Lindsay Wildlife Museum’s
two private classrooms, outdoor
gardens, and adjacent Larkey Park.
Maximum size of each camp is 25 with
a 4:1 camper to helper ratio. Camps run Tuesday–Thursday in
the afternoon. Camp shirt, snacks and drinks included.
Session V: Shake, Rattle and Roll
Are you ready to have a roaring good time and make some noise? Animals make all kinds of sounds to communicate. Get loud
with crafts, songs, and games, and meet some of our vocal
animal ambassadors.
CAMP~728Age 4–6Time: 1–3:30 pm
Dates:
Jul 21–23
Fee: $100 (member $80)
Session VI: Carnival of Carnivores
Hungry to learn more about animals? Get ready to “meat” some
amazing predators. Learn about their unique adaptations that let
them sit on the top of the food chain.
CAMP~730 Age 7–10Time: 1–4 pm
Dates: Aug 4–6
Fee: $115 (member $95)
Session VII: Backyard Naturalist
Become a naturalist in your own backyard by opening your eyes
to the nature that surrounds us every day. Learn about the wildlife
in our surrounding parks and neighborhoods through live animal encounters, interactive activities and crafts.
CAMP~732Age 4–6Time: 1–3:30 pm
Dates: Aug 11–13
Fee: $100 (member $80)
Are you a girl who loves animals? Learn how professional animal caretakers show their love for our animal ambassadors, and how you can take better care of the animals around you through a variety of hands-on activities and animal encounters.
CAMP~734Age 7–10Time: 1–4 pm
Dates: Aug 18–20
Fee: $115 (member $95)
Session VIII: Animal Caretakers (Girls Only)
Online registration at lindsaywildlife.org
or call Education Registrar at 925-627-2913
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S u mmer camp helpers
Summer Camp Helpers
Age 12–17
Do you love wildlife and enjoy playing with children? Apply to
become a Summer Camp Helper and assist our museum educators
in guiding kids through wildlife–themed games, crafts, and
other activities during our summer mini-camps. Meet our animal
ambassadors alongside our campers and engage in a variety of
wildlife topics. Camp Helpers must submit a written application.
Spots fill up quickly, apply today!
Session I: Fossil FriendsWork with campers ages 4–6
Camp~721 Age: 12–17Time:
Dates:
Jun 16–18 Fee: 12:30–4 pm
$60 (member $45)
Session II: Fossil FeverWork with campers ages 7–10
Camp~723 Age: 12–17Time:
Dates:
Jun 23–25
Fee: 12:30–4:30 pm
$60 (member $45)
Session III: Bug OutWork with campers ages 4–6
Camp~725 Age 12–17Time:
Dates:
Jul 7–9
Fee: 12:30–4 pm
$60 (member $45)
Session IV: Amazing Animal Architects Ages 12–17 Girls Only
Work with campers ages 7–10 Girls Only
Camp~727 Age: 12–17Time:
Dates:
Jul 14–16
Fee: 12:30–4:30 pm
$60 (member $45)
Session V: Shake, Rattle & RollWork with campers ages 4–6
Camp~729 Age: 12–17Time:
Dates:
Jun 21–23 Fee: 12:30–4 pm
$60 (member $45)
Session VI: Carnivore CarnivalWork with campers ages 7–10
Camp~731 Age: 12–17Time:
Dates:
Aug 4–6
Fee: 12:30–4:30 pm
$60 (member $45)
Session VII: Backyard Naturalist Work with campers ages 4–6
Camp~733 Age 12–17Time:
Dates:
Aug 11–13 Fee: 12:30–4 pm
$60 (member $45)
Session VIII: Animal Caretakers
Ages 12–17 Girls Only
Work with campers ages 7–10 Girls Only
Camp~735 Age: 12–17Time:
Dates:
Aug 18–20 Fee: 12:30–4:30 pm
$60 (member $45)
For Camp Helper Application, please contact
Jessica Groetsch, Education Specialist, at
[email protected] or (925) 627-2924.
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S u mmer
C hildren ’ s P rograms
Saturday Keeper Workshops
TWO HOUR WORKSHOP
What is a day in the life of an animal keeper like at
Lindsay Wildlife? Meet a keeper and learn how animal keepers
care for, train and communicate with our animal ambassadors.
RAPTORS WORKSHOP Age 6–10
CC~414 9–11 am
Dates: Sat Jun 20
Fee: $45 (member $35)
REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS WORKSHOP Age 6–10
CC~416 9–11 am
Dates: Sat Jul 18
Fee: $45 (member $35)
mammals WORKSHOP Age 6–10
CC~418 9–11 am
Dates: Sat Aug 15 Fee: $45 (member $35)
SCOUT Tours A great way to meet badge requirements!
A Lindsay Wildlife Teen Interpretive Guide leads your group through
each 50-minute program, with activity and live animal encounter.
What is Wild? Age 6–8
Why do some animals make good pets and other animals belong in the wild?
Poisonous or Not? Age 6–8
What do you do when you encounter native poisonous plants and
venomous animals?
Vanishing Species Age 8–12
Help conserve threatened, endangered California animals and their habitats.
Wed–Fri 3:45 pm • Sat & Sun 11 am & 3:45 pm • $7.50 per person
(including siblings, adult chaperones and scout leader)
50-min. program
10 including adults
maximum group size 25 including adults
includes exhibit hall admission and
minimum group size
Scout tours require 4-week advance reservation, on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Confirmation will be e-mailed to the scout group
contact making the reservation. For more information visit our
website, www.lindsaywildlife.org or reserve early
by calling 925-627-2913.
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F amily & A d u lt P rograms
Astronomy Sunday
Solar viewing
(weather permitting)
Sun Mar 8 1-4 pm
FREE
Co-sponsored by
Mt Diablo
Astronomical
Society
Family Astronomy
Evening
Fri Apr 10 6:30–8:30 pm
Join Lindsay Wildlife
and the Mt. Diablo
Astronomical Society for
an evening of activities
about our night world
including animals and
stars. Learn what will
be in the night sky and
then move outside to
Larkey Park to view. (No
registration necessary)
Great opportunity
for Scout groups to
start their badge
requirements!
Suggested donation:
$10 per family
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Baby Tarantula &
Wildflower Hike
Age 6–Adult
Explore the habitat of local
tarantulas along the north face of
Mount Diablo with Jim Holmes,
an experience naturalist. Spring is
the time for newly hatched baby
tarantulas to emerge from their
burrows. Additionally, experience
the vast array of wild flowers in
bloom. Hikes start from Mitchell
Canyon Visitor’s Center at Mount
Diablo State Park and cover a
distance of 2 miles. Hiking shoes
and bottled water are highly
recommended. Additional costs:
$6 for parking at the Visitor’s
Center. Map and directions will
be sent after registration completed.
CTA–962 Sat Apr 04 3–5 pm
CTA–964 Sat Apr 11 3–5 pm
CTA–966 Sat Apr 18 3–5 pm
CTA–968 Sat Apr 25 3–5 pm
Fee:
$15 (member $10)
Online registration at
lindsaywildlife.org
or call
Education Registrar
at 925-627-2913
A b o u t the M u se u m
How To Help Wildlife
During the Spring
Springtime brings nests and babies
along with increased hospital
patients. The Lindsay Wildlife
Rehabilitation Hospital’s work
is focused on California’s native
wildlife species. Please follow a
few basic guidelines in wildlife
rehabilitation and help the hospital
save more lives!
Keep pet food and water inside,
especially at night.
Keep ripe fruit picked and refuse off ground.
Close any opening in basement
or under house to prevent
wildlife from building a den.
Take time to observe and assess
the situation from a distance
before thinking that an animal
needs help. Fledgling (young)
birds spend time on the ground while learning to fly.
(Bird parents are usually around to protect and feed.)
If you find an animal that
needs help, visit our website at
lindsaywildlife.org/hospital
or call us at (925) 935-1978.
Remember to respect and
protect wildlife in all its forms.
Hospital Story
Release Story
Western Pond Turtle
Earlier this year, the Wildlife
Rehabilitation Hospital at Lindsay
Wildlife Museum released a
western pond turtle in Clayton.
This omnivorous reptile is an
important part of the California
ecosystem. Their diet includes
insects as well as small fish, frogs,
and vegetation such as algae,
lily pads and plant roots.
This turtle arrived at the hospital
as an adult and had open injuries
around her rear ankles, plantar
forefeet and tips of the tail. In
addition, she had a bright smear
of orange paint on her carapace.
After an initial examination and
treatment, she was placed in an
enclosure (without water to avoid
infection of her numerous
open wounds).
Turtles have a slow metabolism
and take a longer time to heal
than a bird or a mammal. After 4
months of professional medical and
meticulous husbandry care by the
hospital staff and volunteers, she
was successfully released in a pond
belonging to our partners at
“Save Mount Diablo,” where she
was greeted by other pond turtles.
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G E T I N V O LV E D
Interested in
supporting wildlife?
Become a Volunteer and
join the Lindsay volunteer
family! Be part of our wildlife
work and use your skills and
passions to support wildlife
and the Lindsay experience.
Volunteering at Lindsay is
special and we hope that
you will find your service
here a matter of both
pride and satisfaction.
There are many
opportunities for you!
Our volunteers give their time
to support wildlife in a variety
of ways–caring for our wildlife
hospital patients and live animal ambassadors, educating visitors of all ages about wildlife and
nature, and helping out with special projects such as gardening,
maintenance and administrative tasks.
If interested in becoming a Lindsay volunteer, you must first
attend our Volunteer Opportunities Class. At this class you will
learn more about Lindsay’s many volunteer opportunities and
how to get involved based on your skills, interests and schedule.
Registration strongly recommended. This class is FREE. Below are Volunteer Opportunities Class dates and times.
All classes will be at Lindsay Wildlife Museum Community Room.
VO-850
VO-852
VO-854
Thu Apr 16
Sat Aug 8
Thu Sep 24
6:30–8:00 pm
3:30–5:00 pm
6:30–8:00 pm
To register for Lindsay’s free Volunteer Opportunities Class,
visit our website at www.lindsaywildlife.org.
If you have any questions, please contact
Stephan Pippen, Program Director, Volunteer Engagement
at [email protected] or (925) 627-2925.
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mem b ership
More To Explore!
all members receive
•A full year of FREE admission to Lindsay Wildlife Museum
•Tuesday Afternoons during Summer ~ Museum Members Only
•10% discount in Lindsay Wildlife Museum store
•Subscription to Wildlife Connections
the museum’s electronic newsletter
•Special invitations to members-only events
•Two free one-time use guest passes
•Reciprocal admission to more than 340 science centers worldwide
membership levels
Individual: $45
• Discounts on adult classes, lectures, and events
• Personalized membership card for one adult
FAMILY OR GRANDPARENT: $80
• Entry for all children or grandchildren under
age 18 at the same address
• Discounts on all educational programs
• $75 discount on children’s birthday parties
• Personalized membership cards for two adults
living at the same address
MEMBER PLUS: $125
• All the benefits of Family or Grandparent
membership AND
• Additional personalized membership card for third
adult—perfect for nannies and caregivers!
• Admission for two additional guests with every visit
FRIENDS: $250
• All the benefits of Member Plus membership AND
• Recognition on museum donor wall and
in publications
For more information about Lindsay Wildlife Museum membership,
including categories and a complete list of member benefits,
see our website, lindsaywildlife.org or call the
membership department at 925-627-2950.
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w ildlife reha b ilitation
hospital
Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital is the oldest and one of
the largest wildlife rehabilitation centers in the entire United States.
Established in 1970, the hospital treated 5,702 injured, sick or
orphaned wild animals in 2014.
The hospital is a recognized national leader and pioneer of
wildlife rehabilitation methods.
Wildlife does not come with a health plan. The hospital relies
entirely on volunteers as well as on cash and in-kind donations to
support the needs of our wild patients.
Since 2011, our Wildlife Hospital Behind the Scenes exhibit
allows visitors of all ages to observe exams and medical procedures on wildlife hospital patients.
How to Help Wildlife
During Spring & Summer
• Keep bird feeders clean
• Trim trees in the Fall
• Keep your cat inside
• If you do find an injured animal,
call Lindsay Wildlife Museum at
925-935-1978 for more information
about what to do. You can also bring
the animal to the hospital using a
paper bag or box.
Do you know what to do if
you encounter an injured wild animal?
Call Lindsay Wildlife at 925-935-1978
or visit our website
lindsaywildlife.org/hospital/found.
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registration
Have questions? Please contact our Education Registrar,
at 925-627-2913 or [email protected]
Online
Register online at lindsaywildlife.org, payable by MasterCard or VISA only.
Mail-In
Mail registration form with check or credit card information to:
Public Programs, Lindsay Wildlife 1931 First Avenue Walnut Creek CA 94597
Walk-in
You can drop off your completed registration form with your attached check,
money order or credit card information at the museum reception desk.
Fees
May be paid by check, VISA, MasterCard, cash or money order. Please make
checks payable to lindsay wildlife museum.
Program Refunds All refunds are subject to a $15 service charge. Fees are non-refundable less
than two weeks prior to the start of the program. Fees of $15 or less are non-refundable. Fees will not
be prorated before a program begins. A full refund will be given for any program cancelled by the
museum. No refunds will be issued once a program begins.
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(*if under 18)
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AGREE NOT TO MAKE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST OR SUE, LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM,
and/or its owners, officers, directors, members, agents, volunteers and employees (“Releasees”) for
personal injury, wrongful death or property damage caused in whole or in part by the actual or alleged
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AWARE THAT THIS CONTRACT IS LEGALLY BINDING AND THAT I am RELEASING
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