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Shorebird Park Nature Center

Berkeley Marina

Step inside the nation's first municipal strawbale building to meet sea stars and shorebirds up close. Touch tanks and aquariums bring San Francisco Bay wildlife to life, while the lagoon outside draws herons, ducks, and pelicans.

family-friendly exploration
strawbale architecture
touch tanks
birdwatching spot

Tips

🦀touch tanks with sea stars and crabs
🦆herons and pelicans frequent the lagoon
🌿nature journaling club meets monthly

Shorebird Park Nature Center

160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

Upcoming at Shorebird Park Nature Center

Saturday, Jun 20
Earth Day Cleanup

Earth Day Cleanup

June 20 at 9am

Roll up your sleeves for the shoreline and learn why every piece of plastic matters. This monthly cleanup combines hands-on action with a short presentation on ocean pollution, and you can volunteer for as little or as long as you like.

Berkeley Coastline Cleanup

Berkeley Coastline Cleanup

June 20 at 9am

Spend a Saturday morning making Berkeley's shoreline shine while collecting real data on marine debris. Gloves and gear provided — just bring your do-gooder energy.

3rd Saturday Shoreline Cleanup - May

3rd Saturday Shoreline Cleanup - May

June 20 at 9am

Make a real difference before noon. Grab gloves and a bag, then hit the Berkeley Waterfront to pull plastic from the shore while spotting shorebirds. Stay as long as you like: every bottle and wrapper you collect gets weighed and sorted back at the Nature Center.