INSPIRING CONSERVATION THROUGH SCIENCE.

news & updates

POSTED 5/2/13

Budding Biologists
Summer Camp

Discover nature with Pepperwood at our summer day camp!

Session One:
June 10-13 for ages 7 to 10

Click here to register.

Session Two:
June 10-17 for ages 10 to 12

Click here to register.

Each session cost $125 and runs Monday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm

POSTED 3/8/13

Upcoming Class

Newcomers: Homestead History
Saturday, June 1st, 2013

Join historical ecologist Arthur Dawson for an exploration of early American homestead sites on the preserve! Click here to register or learn more.

View our complete offerings.
POSTED 11/16/12

2012 Annual Report

Read highlights of this past year's activities in Pepperwood's latest
2012 Annual Report.
POSTED 2/21/06

Comments, Questions, Problems?

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Nature within reach

Explore a distinct habitat just an hour from San Francisco

Collecting native grass seed for planting

Pepperwood is a leader in conservation dedicated to inspiring kids of all ages to satisfy their natural curiosity and become stewards of our habitat.

Our 3,120-acre preserve is rich in biodiversity and serves as a refuge for hundreds of plant and animal species. It provides an incredible venue for the entire family to connect with nature through a broad range of experiential activities.

Discover unseen worlds

Experience Pepperwood’s biodiversity on an educational hike

Learning about upland vernal pools

Whether exposing children to the wonders of nature or training future conservation professionals, Pepperwood Preserve inspires the entire family to connect with nature.

Check out our offerings in wildlife biology, botany, anthropology, natural history illustration, and resource management.

Grow Your Curiosity

Ask questions, explore, discover

Exploring Turtle Pond

Pepperwood offers a comprehensive, year-long educational program in which students become scientists called SCENIQ — Students Conducting Environmental Inquiry.

Teachers and parents — contact us to reserve a spot for your class!

Pepperwood also offers a wide variety of family programming, including classes that focus on biology, art and more!

Each summer, we offer our week long Budding Biologists day camp.

Commit to conservation

Join a vibrant community of citizen conservationists

Planting oak seedlings

Pepperwood volunteers get to dig in and learn about our local ecology through fun experiential activities.

Try out activities like planting native habitats, building trails, and archiving collections. In the process, find yourself and some new friends in nature!

My favorite part was when I held the millipede.
I loved the Pepperwood Preserve so much I want to go back!
3rd grader, Proctor Terrace Elementary
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