2025 NATURE LECTURE SERIES
AT RODGERS RANCH


​Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center is hosting a nature lecture series featuring naturalist Michael Marchiano who will speak on local flora and wildlife. 
 Born in Berkeley and raised in Concord, Michael has been studying plants and animals in California for over 60 years.  He has mentored many state park docents, led several guided hikes, and shared his experiences and tales of Mount Diablo’s wonders with audiences all over the Bay Area.  In 2020 he was added to the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association Hall of Fame.  We are fortunate to have him as a speaker. 
 
Michael will give three lectures in May and June as a part of this introductory series:
  • Mammals on Sunday, June 1, 1:00-2:00pm
  • Butterflies on Wednesday June 18, 7:00-8:00pm
  • Birds on Sunday, July 13 1:00-2:00pm
​​The ticket fees for each lecture are $15 for the general public and $10 for members of Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center. One (1) child under 10 years old can accompany a paying adult for free.

The lectures will be held at Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center - 315 Cortsen Rd in Pleasant Hill.
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​Seats will be limited and will require pre-registration.  Please purchase your tickets below.
​For more information, email us at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you at the lectures!
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Nature Lecture Series - Mammals, Sunday June 1, 1-2pm

$10.00 - $15.00

Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center will be hosting a nature lecture series featuring naturalist Michael Marchiano who will speak on local flora and wildlife. This first lecture will focus on Bay Area mammals.


This is an in-person event at Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center, 315 Cortsen Rd in Pleasant Hill, CA.
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Nature Lecture Series - Butterflies, Wednesday June 18, 7-8pm

$10.00 - $15.00

Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center will be hosting a nature lecture series featuring naturalist Michael Marchiano who will speak on local flora and wildlife. This is the second lecture in the series and will feature butterflies.


This is an in-person event at Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center, 315 Cortsen Rd in Pleasant Hill, CA.
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Nature Lecture Series-Birds, Wednesday July 13, 1-2pm

$10.00 - $15.00

Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center will be hosting a nature lecture series featuring naturalist Michael Marchiano who will speak on local flora and wildlife. This is the second lecture in the series and will feature Bay Area birds.


This is an in-person event at Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center, 315 Cortsen Rd in Pleasant Hill, CA.
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Email

[email protected]

Address

Physical Address
315 Cortsen Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94526

​Mailing address: RRHC, PO Box 23381, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Hours

Grounds are open every day, dawn to dusk unless otherwise noted. The house is open every Friday, 10am-3pm, and the last Sunday of every month from 11am-3pm. For additional information, see our Visit the Ranch webpage.

For tours or garden walks of the herb gardens or urban farm, please visit our Partners Onsite webpage for contact information for these organizations.