Member Tours: Nature Walk with OMCA’s Curator of Natural Science, Ryder Diaz
Member Tours: Nature Walk with OMCA’s Curator of Natural Science, Ryder Diaz
January 10, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Calling all nature lovers and the nature-curious! For this month’s installment of Member Tours at OMCA, come in your walking shoes ready to explore the wonders of Oakland’s natural history. Join us for a special nature walk led by OMCA’s Curator of Natural Science, Ryder Diaz.
The tour will begin at the Mid Level Ticketing Desk and then move through the OMCA Garden to learn more about the habitat in our own backyard. Next, Diaz will lead the group out of our 12th Street entrance to highlight the natural history of Lake Merritt and its surrounding creeks. While staying within the vicinity of the Museum, the group will be prompted to notice the various birds and critters along the way! The walk will conclude back at OMCA’s Gallery of California Natural Sciences with a chance to reflect on what visitors saw during the tour. Come join us in the new year for a fun and engaging way to connect with each other and our surroundings!
*Please note that tour spots are limited and that a small number of binoculars will be available (first come, first served). In the event of rain, this program will be rescheduled.
About Ryder Diaz
Ryder Diaz (he/they) is OMCA’s Natural Sciences Curator. They have helped to develop science-related exhibitions at Bay Area museums for the past decade. Ryder brings an interdisciplinary background and approach to his work: He has degrees in Science Communication, Population Biology, Metropolitan Studies, and Gender and Sexuality Studies. Outside of OMCA, Ryder co-organizes a monthly bird walk for queer and trans people of color, as well as facilitates an all-volunteer, creekside habitat-restoration project in the Fruitvale.
Accessibility
Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible, welcoming, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs, sensory inclusive devices, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations, like American Sign Language (ASL), Cantonese, Spanish or another language interpreter, please email [email protected] at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options.