Local naturalists will be on hand to help you find and identify organisms. Bring your smart phone pre-loaded with the iNaturalist app. There will be stations around the lake focusing on different habitats, organisms and some short guided walks with experts.

Lake Merritt BioBlitz 2023 City Nature Challenge

A community of amateur & professional microscopists located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area.

San Francisco Microscopical Society

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Casual social microscopy at The Valley Tavern every other Tuesday 5:00-8 pm PT 8/20/2024
or Triple Rock Brewery Every other Wednesday 5:00-8 pm PT 8-14-2024

Microscopes and Chill San Francisco Microscopical Society 

A premier organization aimed to celebrate Black marine scientists, spread environmental awareness and inspire the next generation of scientific thought leaders.

Black In Marine Science

Join the largest group of naturalists in the world!

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