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Lindsay Wildlife Museum
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| Last updated on July 8, 2008 |
Lindsay Wildlife Museum connects people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share.
Description:
Lindsay Wildlife Museum is a pioneer in the field of wildlife rehabilitation and a leader in family-oriented natural science and environmental education. Through educational programs, wildlife rehabilitation and special exhibits, the museum strives to foster a lifelong ethic in learning to care for the earth. Supported by a large corps of volunteers, the museum serves more than 100,000 visitors and provides about 40,000 school children with science and nature education in their classrooms and at our facility every year. Approximately 6,000 animals are brought to the wildlife hospital each year, and over 60 live, non-releasable native wild animals are on display in the museum.
History:
It began modestly in 1955, when Alexander Lindsay turned his love for teaching about nature to neighborhood children into the Diablo Junior Museum. Originally housed in an elementary school, it offered classes and field trips focused on nature. In 1965, it was moved to an empty pump house in Walnut Creekâs Larkey Park. The City assumed operation of the museum until 1986, when it became independently operated. A new building constructed in 1993 increased the capacity and opened new possibilities for museum programs.
Contact people:
Main office number: (925) 935-1978 Office fax number: (925) 935-8015
Address:
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1931 First Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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Web Site: http://www.wildlife-museum.org
Directions:
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Take BART to the Walnut Creek station. Take the County Connection Route 102 bus from the BART station. The bus stop is on the corner of First Avenue and Buena Vista, one-half block east of the museum. Call County Connection at 925-676-7500 or visit their website at www.cccta.org for schedule information. Please note there is NO bus service on Saturday or Sunday. The museum is about a one mile walk from the Pleasant Hill BART station and about one and one-half miles from the Walnut Creek BART station.
FROM SAN JOSE & SOUTH BAY
Take 680 North past Highway 24 interchange in Walnut Creek. Take the Treat Blvd./Geary Road exit and turn left over freeway. Proceed three more lights and turn left on Buena Vista. Turn right on First Avenue. The museum is half-way up the block on the left.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO & OAKLAND
Take Highway 24 east to Walnut Creek. Take 680 North. Take the Treat Blvd./Geary Road exit and turn left over freeway. Proceed three more lights and turn left on Buena Vista. Turn right on First Avenue. The museum is half-way up the block on the left.
FROM CONCORD & NORTH BAY
Take 680 South to Treat Blvd. exit. Turn left at light onto North Main St. Turn right on Geary Road. Turn left on Buena Vista. Turn right on First Avenue. The museum is half-way up the block on the left.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Pleasant Hill BART,
Walk distance (in minutes): 20 min.
Nearest Bus Stop: #102, 5 min minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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No others
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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16
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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No
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