Pepperwood Community Education

Pepperwood Community Education offers environmental education opportunities for all ages. Its activities include classes on ecology and conservation, art exhibits, hands-on workshops, volunteer workdays, and private guided hikes. Upcoming sessions include Eco-Printing with Leaves, Nature Together with Kids: Creatures of the Night / Criaturas de la noche con niños, Fall Sunset Driving Tour, Pepperwood Rocks! Geology of the Mayacamas, and November Volunteer Workday.

Programs

• Pepperwood Community Education — all ages · Environmental education opportunities include classes on ecology and conservation, art exhibits, hands-on workshops, volunteer workdays, and private guided hikes.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: Pepperwood Rocks! Geology of the Mayacamas (Oct 24–Oct 24, 2026); Donor Event: Moon Hike (Oct 25–Oct 25, 2026); Film Screening: “Western Monarch Butterflies: Protecting Our Pollinators” (Nov 5–Nov 5, 2026); November Volunteer Workday (Nov 7–Nov 7, 2026)
• General schedule: From January through March each year, Pepperwood hosts two Environmental Stewards certification programs. In even years, California Naturalist is offered; in odd years, Climate Stewards is offered.

About the provider

Pepperwood offers environmental education opportunities for people of all ages and aims to inspire a deep-rooted ethic of conservation in the North Bay area. Volunteer workdays are offered, and access to Pepperwood is available through education offerings, membership events, and volunteer opportunities. From January through March each year, Pepperwood hosts two Environmental Stewards certification programs. In even years, California Naturalist is offered; in odd years, Climate Stewards is offered.

There is no open public access to the preserve; a reservation is required unless attending an event that specifically does not require reservations.

Last updated October 6, 2026.