Bird Watching San Francisco

Albany Bulb NJ Club Fall Meetup @ Albany Bulb, Albany CA

**It's the Albany Bulb quarterly meetup!** Come nature journal at the urban wilds of Albany Bulb. This bayside park has a wide variety of flora and fauna...native plants, birds in the estuary, trees, a small beach, views of the bay over to SF and Marin. Bring your own journaling supplies and spend the afternoon discovering the fascinating ecology of the Bulb while expanding, practicing, and sharing your nature journal skills. It's late Autumn, and the year is turning towards cozy season! Some plants are winding down while many native plants are waiting to kick up the bloom later in the season. The acacia buds are emerging and shorebirds are worth the trip. * Learn more about the Albany Bulb here: [www.albanybulb.org](https://www.albanybulb.org) * Free; Suggested $5-20 donation for the [Love the Bulb](https://www.albanybulb.org/) Meetup host: Kate Rutter **Weather note:** Rain is forecast for the weekend, but it looks to be light. **\*\* If it's raining heavily, we will cancel, so check your email before heading out. We will make the call by NOON on Sunday.\*\*** Bring plenty of water. Also, the Bulb is windy, so binder clips and wind jacket are needed. **Transit & Parking:** * Public Transit is available, but it’s a bit of a walk. Take AC Transit #72 to the San Pablo+Marin Ave stop. From there, walk \~1.1 miles West. This path includes some tricky road crossings, but it’s possible. * Please post on the Meetup group for carpools. * 2-hour parking is available in two lots along Buchannan Street, and is very limited. Come a little early to be sure to get a closer spot. **How to find us:** Meet at the bench at the roundabout and near the restroom at the start of the Albany Waterfront Trail. (If you come a little late, look for people sketching. :) Location Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/9GsK4V3e7sde7Ww2A](https://maps.app.goo.gl/9GsK4V3e7sde7Ww2A) **Bring:** * Seasonally appropriate clothing / dress for variable (including WET or WINDY) weather. * Sunscreen and hat. * Waterbottle (no water is available onsite.) * Nature journaling supplies including binder clips * Snacks: maybe bring treats to share! * A sense of wonder and humor. * Anything else to make the day lovely for you: folding stool, magnifying loupe, umbrella, depending. ;) **Flow of the day:** * We'll gather for our opening circle at \*\*1pm\*\* and do short intros and a warm-up. Then we'll head out for journaling, either in small clusters, or solo, whichever you prefer. * We'll meet again at 3:30 for a final closing circle and connection time, then wrap. **Good to know:** * Open to all ages and ability levels. * Free, no registration is necessary (but it's nice if you RSVP on Eventbrite or Meetup. $ suggested donation to support the organizations that make this possible. * No potable water at the site. * Accessibility: mostly flat and accessible pathways; benches and seating. Some paths are unofficial, so don’t venture beyond your comfort zone. * Bathrooms are available onsite. * Cell coverage is moderate so plan accordingly. **Bring friends and family!**

The Super Full Moon Over Alcatraz

Oakland Happy Hour @ Night Heron (30s-40s)

First official event! Let's visit the land of the best Milk & Honey cocktail and enjoy a casual happy hour at Night Heron. To spice things up, everyone needs to be ready to share their Hot Take with the group, and yes it can be controversial. Last call for HH is @ 7PM.

New Friends 20s & 30s Niners WatchParty! @ Mad Dog in the Fog

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/WxizruzDuOxmxNyEIMJF **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hey Niners, This friend event is like no other! You're guaranteed to meet at least 10 new friends! Oh YEAH! Come join me this afternoon to take in the buzz of the pre-game show, grab some hot bar food, and watch the 49ers take on the Vikings with a lively crowd. We will kick things off with about an hour of quick 1-1s to break the ice, and then we will group up with our favorite people to secure a table for kickoff. We are going to spend the first chunk of the afternoon chatting one-on-one with other fans. The Gist IRL app takes the guesswork out by matching you up, giving us an easy way to talk football, trade predictions, and see who we really click with. Once the rounds wrap up, the best part starts. You get to pick the folks you had the best time chatting with and team up. We will grab a table together, order up some drinks and game-day snacks, and settle in to watch the game. By kickoff, you're sitting with an energized group of fellow fans to cheer on every play together. Whether this turns into your regular Sunday football watch crew or just an awesome afternoon of high-fives and touchdowns, it is going to be a blast. The Plan: - 4:30 PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone to get started. - 4:35 PM - 5:25 PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your game-day superstitions, fantasy football takes, and love for the Niners. - 5:25 PM+: Form Groups. Reconnect with your favorite matches to form a squad of 4-6. Together, you will grab a table, order food and drinks, and settle in for kickoff together. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/WxizruzDuOxmxNyEIMJF **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Yosemite Fall Colors - Camping Hiking Stargazing

Camping and Hiking in the heart of Yosemite - Yosemite Valley. Limited spots available. Fall is one of my favorite times for visiting Yosemite and there are many reasons... * Fewer People * Cooler Hiking Weather * Beautiful Scenery For Photography * Clean Crisp Air * Peaceful campground and warm campfire on cool evenings * Please answer all questions when you RSVP, and I'll shortlist people for the lottery based on those who meet the prerequisites. Will reach out to shortlisted people with next steps. **Your spot is confirmed only after you confirm via Venmo/Zelle,** and there's no refund unless the trip is cancelled, so please commit accordingly. If someone can't confirm/pay within a couple of days, they will be back to No Go/WL. Same for anyone who hasn't provided the required level of details. * $45 - $60 pp for 2 nights (includes camping permit and firewood) * Prior camping experience is recommended * *\*\*Stay tuned for the Yosemite Firefall Camping event in February \*\** If your attendance is contingent on carpool or someone else's joining, just let me know in the RSVP answers. As always - respect the wilderness, LNT, and follow trail etiquette. Rain or shine :) If you don't know about the "Leave No Trace" principles, please look it up or this event is not suitable for you. Please carry 10 essentials:) INDEMNITY - This group, its organisers, event hosts, volunteers, or its members are not liable for any DUI, accidents or incidents at the venue or outside. By RSVPing or attending any event, you agree to WAIVE any LIABILITY. The hosts and organisers of this meetup group are indemnified for any actions taken within and outside this meetup group. They are not liable for any misuse, abuse, or misconduct by this group's members or anyone in the general public. Members are responsible for their own conduct within and outside this group

Oakland Mushroom Hike

*Everyone is welcome, even if the event is “full” on Meetup - Also, please make the move to Heylo! Heylo is like Meetup, but it allows us to post more events every month, so don't miss out - look up Vallejo Hike Club on Heylo!* **Oakland Mushroom Hike** Our big hike of the month is mushroom hunting 🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫🍄🍄🍄!!!! We’ll be checking out some mushrooms (no eating!) after the first fall rains. This is a no-picking park and hike, so we'll just be observing and (hopefully) identifying. Fingers crossed for some fun finds! The hike will be 2.5-3 miles and we'll be going slow so as to spot mushrooms! Dogs are welcome, truffle-dogs even more so. Interested in carpooling? Message us! **Welcome to Vallejo Hike Club** Let's get outside! We're building a community of Vallejoans who take pride in our amazing natural spaces. Join us as we explore Vallejo's most popular, and best hidden, hiking areas. We aim to make this a family and senior friendly space, so please bring the whole family. We also hope to grow this into all sorts of wonderful events, from bird watching to plein air painting lessons to sunset strolls. *Do you have an idea for a hike or are you interested in participating as a guide? Reach out!* **Details:** **⏰** 9:00am 📏 2.5-3 miles, elevation of \~450ft 📶 Level: Moderate 🐕 Yes dogs allowed 📍 Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, 8490 Skyline Blvd, Oakland 🅿️ Free parking **Bring:** * The basics: Water, bug spray

Evening walk & talk at Lake Merritt 🌙✨

Let’s get our steps in! Meet that the Fairlyland arch at the corner of Grand Ave and Belleview Ave. We will walk the circumference of Lake Merritt (about 3 miles). Wear appropriate shoes, dress warm, and bring a headlamp if you’re so inclined. No dogs please! 🐕 See you at the lake!

Hiking the Eastern Third of Golden Gate Park

WARM WATER COVE DRONE MEETUP in San Francisco!

Hey there Drone Pilots, Saturday Meetup in SF! Let's meet for a fun filled flight featuring seldom seen sights of the city. Warm Water Cove park is located at the end of 24th street at the waterfront in the Dogpatch district of San Francisco. Address: 300 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94107 This is a small park with aquatic access so bring your over the water piloting skills and safety measures. I would consider this to be a location for Mid level and advanced flyers. Parking is a little weird, don't block the trailers parked on the street please. I hope to see you there! Rotors Up! Your Hosts: Dan Belick and Holden Herbert Group Leaders Flying Drones Meetup Groups (combined)

🌿 Bay Farm Island Shoreline & Lagoon Loop Walk 🌊

Coffee & Cameras… analog

**A film photographers event** **All formats welcome and encouraged** **Love good coffee and conversation…** **With a solid day of photography** **This is most likely for you** **No pretense just community** **Coffee & Treats** **Vinyl Records spin by live DJ** **A Mission Walk** [Hedge Coffee ](http://hedge.coffee/)

Fall’s Journey, Stop 3: SF Botanical Garden Sunset + Friendsgiving Dinner

**🍁 Fall’s Journey, Stop 3: Thanksgiving Sunset at SF Botanical Garden + Friendsgiving Dinner** Spend Thanksgiving afternoon among the maples, then share a Friendsgiving table with new friends. The San Francisco Botanical Garden has one of the best fall color displays in the city. Its centerpiece is the Moon Viewing Garden, where stepping stones follow a small stream down to a still pond surrounded by Japanese maples. Across the garden’s 55 acres you’ll also see ginkgos turning bright gold, dogwoods going deep red-purple, and vine maples turning orange. Admission is free for everyone on Thanksgiving. Whether you’re new in town, your family is far away, or you just want some fresh air and good company, come spend the holiday with us. This is the third stop of **Fall’s Journey**, TownFlame’s weekly series of foliage socials, at sunset. **📅 Thursday, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) · 2:45pm–dinner** **Location**: Main Gate, 1199 9th Ave, Golden Gate Park **Schedule** * **2:45** Meet at the Main Gate. Welcome and self-intros, including one thing you’re thankful for this year. * **3:00–4:15** Fall color walk: the Temperate Asia garden, ginkgos, the Redwood Grove and other color across the garden * **4:15–4:40** Golden hour in the Moon Viewing Garden: maples reflected in the pond * **4:40** Closing circle and a group photo in the last light. Sunset is at 4:53, and we walk out together as the garden closes at 5:00. * **\~5:15** 🦃 **Friendsgiving dinner.** We’ll walk to Irving St & 9th Ave, the neighborhood’s restaurant row, and our scouts will find us tables. Pay your own. **💵 Cost:** The garden is free for everyone on Thanksgiving. You pay your own dinner. **⏰ Important:** Last entry to the garden is **4:00pm**, and latecomers can’t get in after that. If you can only make dinner, meet us at the corner of Irving St & 9th Ave around 5:10. **🚇 Getting there:** Parking around Golden Gate Park and the Inner Sunset is tight on holidays, so take transit or carpool if you can. The Muni N-Judah line runs along Irving St nearby. **👟 Bring:** Comfortable shoes, a camera, and a warm layer. San Francisco gets cold fast once the sun goes down. **🍂 Fall’s Journey** 1. Hakone + Montalvo (Nov 15) 2. Golden Ponds of Niles (Nov 22) 3. Thanksgiving Sunset + Friendsgiving (Nov 26) ← you are here 4. Stanford finale *Honorable mention:* a self-organized evening at Filoli Holiday Lights **🔥 Want to help?** We’re looking for a few volunteers to greet people, take photos, and scout restaurants for dinner. Tell us at the closing circle or message the hosts. Hosted by [captain name] · TownFlame stewards **Join [TownFlame](http://www.townflame.org/), Make Life Happen.** **Liability Waiver:** Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. By attending, participants acknowledge that photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken during events, and grant TownFlame the right to use such media for promotional and marketing purposes, in any format or platform, without further consent or compensation.