Tree Frog Treks Wild Science!

Reunited and it feels so good! Over a dozen years ago, Chuck was one of several firefighters who saved Speedy and two other gopher #snakes after their homes had been paved over. The snakes were donated to TFT, and now Chuck and Speedy met up again today at McLaren Park! #reptiles #animalrescue #sanfrancisco #SF #snakesofinstagram #animals #gophersnake #awesome (at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater)

We're not called Tree Frog Treks for nothing! Learn about #frogs and #tadpoles at Kids Play Night this Saturday, like our namesake native Sierran Tree Frogs! Kids will also meet animals, eat pizza, watch a movie and more! Kids Play Night runs form 5:30 - 9pm every Saturday and is only $35 for the first child, $25 for each sibling. Drop-ins are welcome but pre-register to guarantee a spot! http://www.treefrogtreks.com/kidsplaynight/ #frogsofinstagram #pseudacris #pseudacrissierra #sf #sanfrancisco #sfkids #datenight #babysitting #kids #scienceeducation #stemeducation #stem #pizza #saturdaynight

Don't be afraid, these are just #sfkids enjoying a day adventuring outdoors! There are only a few spots left in our upcoming Indigenous People's Day Camps on October 12th, and we have two great locations: Precita Park and Frog Hall (just east of Golden Gate Park). Campers will meet animals, explore #sanfrancisco wild areas, and make new friends, while parents won't have to worry about day care during the holiday! http://www.treefrogtreks.com/onedaycamps/ #nochildleftinside #childcare #environmentaleducation #sf #camps #daycamps #precitapark #goldengatepark #nature #outdooreducation

Kids will learn all about Wilderness Survival this Saturday at Kids Play Night! They'll also meet animals, eat pizza, watch a movie and more while you enjoy a night out! 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, $35 for the first child, $25 for each additional sibling! http://www.treefrogtreks.com/kidsplaynight/ #datenight #sfkids #environmentaleducation #sanfrancisco #saturdaynight

It's a #reptile-themed #saturdaynight at Kids Play Night! Kids will meet and learn all about our scaly friends as well as eat pizza, watch a movie and so much more! Kids Play Night is from 5:30 - 9:00pm and is only $35 for the first child, $25 for each sibling. Better than a babysitter! http://www.treefrogtreks.com/kidsplaynight/ #sfkids #sanfrancisco #treefrogtreks #python #snakes #snakesofinstagram #herps #pythonbivittatus #burmesepython #stemeducation #datenight #stem #scienceeducation

Mr. Science showing off the eggs of a pregnant Purple Shore Crab #mother! Female crabs have a wide pleon (sort of like a tucked-under tail) to hold her eggs. A male will have a narrow one, which makes it very easy to tell the difference, even for kids! #stemeducation #scienceeducation #nochildleftinside #motherhood #crabs #ggnra #crissyfield #sanfrancisco #thepresidio #stem

Great article In Defense of the #Cockroach! We've successfully helped many many kids understand that cockroaches can be cute, sweet creatures - of the thousands of cockroach species, only about five are considered pests! They're also incredibly important animals, serving as both decomposers and food sources throughout the world! What do you think, can adults also learn to appreciate this oft-maligned animal, or are only kids open-minded enough? This Tree Frog Trekker agrees with Bob Pyle that the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach can be "quite delightful—sort of like a mouse with a roach suit on.” http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/in-defense-of-the-cockroach #treefrogtreks #insects #SF #sfkids #sanfrancisco #cockroaches #thenewyorker #madagascarhissingcockroach #stem #stemeducation #biology #entomology #scienceeducation

Celebrating our last week of Golden Gate Park Camp with the phuntastic physics of a rocket at #oceanbeach! It's been an awesome summer! #sanfrancisco #goldengatepark #summercamp #sfkids #slomo

Mentos + Diet Coke = volcanic eruption and smiling campers who are learning science and having fun! #sanfrancisco #scienceeducation #stemeducation #stem #nochildleftinside #goldengatepark #sfkids #summercamp #treefrogtreks

Painting with colors made from real flowers! #art #sanfrancisco #goldengatepark #natureart #nochildleftinside

Our Half-Day Campers learning that nasturtium leaves are waterproof. #Nature is endlessly amazing and rewarding! #treefrogtreks #nochildleftinside #getoutandgetdirty #sfkids #sanfrancisco

Just a little creek explorin'. To quote Calvin and Hobbes, "There's treasure everywhere!" #piedmontpark #nochildleftinside #nofilter #outdooreducation #summercamp #eastbay #getoutandgetdirty

Which tree is this? Campers leaning how to identify plants from an early age! #themoreyouknow #nochildleftinside #sfkids #goldengatepark #treefrogtreks #sanfrancisco

#summercamp #sanfrancisco #nochildleftinside

Dirty TFT campers! #summer #sanfrancisco #sf #sfkids #getoutandgetdirty

Mr. Science and our intrepid #Piedmont campers exploring @ebrpd's Contra Loma park! #nochildleftinside #outdooreducation

Our #PrecitaPark campers take a close look at this beauty of a Western Terrestrial Garter #Snake while on a field trip outside of #sanfrancisco! Close encounters with what are often thought of as "scary" animals like snakes is a great way to reduce persecution of these important animals. #treefrogtreks #reptiles #reptilesofinstagram #nochildleftinside #outdooreducation #environmentaleducation #summer #sfkids #herping #kids #gartersnakes #gartersnake #thamnophis #thamnophiselegans