Walk on the wild side and visit the new display at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. It is an exhibit by the Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek, titled “Wildlife in the Valley.”
Displays include mounted animals, including birds, a bear and a mountain lion, and informative exhibits explaining all about the wildlife in our area. The exhibit opened Wednesday and will remain through Sept. 15.
In conjunction with the exhibit, Lindsay Wildlife Museum is offering demonstrations featuring live birds and other native animals on Saturdays, Aug. 20 and 27. The museum is open Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Summer hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. In September, hours will be 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, with Saturday remaining 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The museum is located in the old Danville Depot, 205 Railroad Ave. There is no charge for admission but donations are encouraged. The museum also has a store with unique items for sale, as well as historic photographs.
For more information, call 837-3750 or visit www.museumsrv.org.
–Dolores Fox Ciardelli
