Regional in Nature July - August 2010 East Bay Regional Park District Activity Guide www.ebparks.org Photo: Isa Polt-Jones

Fascinated toddlers enjoy the Golden State Model Railroad Museum in Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. See story page 2.

Go birding with a Inside: naturalist – see pages 11, 13, Kids Challenge & Trails Challenge • page 5 and 14. Kayaking Opportunities • page 5 Meteor Shower Campout • page 6 Wheat Harvest at Ardenwood Farm • page 7 Wildlife & Nature Photography • page 9 Lake Del Valle Boat Tours • page 12 Plus: Fourth of July Activities Photo: Bill Knowland Bill Photo: Contents

Aquatics/Jr. Lifeguards ...... 4 Recreation Programs ...... 5-6 Ardenwood ...... 6-8 Black Diamond ...... 8 Botanic Garden ...... 8-9 Coyote Hills ...... 9-10 Crab Cove ...... 10-11 Sunol ...... 11 Tilden Nature Area ...... 11-12 Summer Other Regional Parks ..12-14 Volunteer Programs ...... 14 Adventures Registration & Fees ...... 15 Close to Home Visitor Centers/ Swim Areas ...... 15 The East Bay Regional Park District partners with many small business owners and operators to offer exciting outdoor recreation activities that make living in the East Bay a truly unique experience. Summer highlights include horseback riding programs from Western Trail Riding Services at Las Trampas and Sunol, golf courses and lessons at Willow Park Golf Course near Anthony Chabot and Tilden Golf Course at Tilden, boat rentals at Lake Chabot, Lake Del Valle, and Shadow Cliffs, Mudpuppy’s Tub & Scrub dog washing and Sit & Stay Café at Point Isabel, carousel and steam train rides at Tilden, the Golden State Model Railroad Museum at Miller Knox, the new Lake Anza Beach Club café at Tilden, sailboarding at Crown Beach, and old-fashioned fun at Ardenwood with railcar rides and an organic farm. Find out more about these outdoor adventures and facilities by visiting www.ebparks.org and clicking on Activities.

General Information / Free Brochure ...... 1-888-EBPARKS Camping & Picnic Reservations ...... 1-888-EBPARKS Naturalist & Recreation Fern Cottage at Kennedy Grove Programs ...... 1-888-EBPARKS TDD ...... 510-633-0460 ooking for a unique location for a corporate two decks, and a private enclosed backyard great for Web site ...... www.ebparks.org event, wedding, party, or retreat? Fern Cottage picnics and parties. A large conference table, along with Lis just the place. The cottage is secluded in twelve comfortable executive chairs, is available for small Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area at the retreats or meetings. Kennedy Grove is located on San edge of El Sobrante, surrounded by a small grove of Pablo Dam Road in El Sobrante. For more information EBRPD Board of Directors redwood trees. The facility accommodates 60 seated on Fern Cottage or our other indoor rental facilities, Whitney Dotson...... Ward 1 or 130 standing guests with two main rooms, a kitchen, call 510-544-3164, or Reservations at 888-327-2757. John Sutter ...... Ward 2 Carol Severin ...... Ward 3 Douglas Siden ...... Ward 4 Ayn Wieskamp ...... Ward 5 Beverly Lane ...... Ward 6 Ted Radke ...... Ward 7 Pat O’Brien ...... General Manager

Visit www.ebparks.org for map downloads, activity and event information, and much more! Photos: Eric Sahlin “Platforms for Water Dancers” Health By: Dave “Doc Quack” Riensche Matters In the bird world, the Western levels. Thanks to the dedication and support of the Regional Parks grebe’s (Aechmophorus occidetalis) determination of Adam Shawen, Foundation, private citizens, the energetic courtship ceremonies are John Mena, and other Wildlife Alameda Countywide Clean Water East Bay Regional Park District among the most visible and graceful. Volunteers, we have found the cure! Program, Alameda County Fish and AND Their spectacular “rushing” display, By taking into consideration the Wildlife Commission, Chevron, and in which both members of the pair design constraints around fl uctuating Fremont Bank Foundation, we are stand upright with head and neck water levels and grebe nesting accomplishing great things for wildlife. erect and dance across the water requirements, we have developed Visit www.ebparks.org/getinvolved/ ARE PROUD PARTNERS IN 2010 WITH THE MUTUAL GOAL in unison, is pure poetry in motion. the fi rst successful artifi cial fl oating volunteer/quack for more information OF PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS. They are the largest of our North grebe nest platforms in North on wildlife volunteer opportunities. American grebes and build fl oating America! This scientifi c breakthrough Dave “Doc Quack” Riensche, a Certifi ed Fitness is for nests in marshes and reservoirs. is enhancing grebe reproduction at Wildlife Biologist, is the Wildlife In California, they currently have Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Resource Analyst for the East Bay Everybody a conservation priority of “high Area in Fremont and may have a Regional Park District and a Biology/ concern” resulting from water level “ripple effect” on other special status Ecology Instructor at Las Positas College. Fitness is for everyone, and best drawdowns that cause major nest over-water nesting birds. of all, it includes every kind losses. The other serious dangers While technological advancement of exercise. As long as you do their populations face are oil spills, gill and adaptive management strategies it regularly, any physical activity nets, pesticides, mining runoff, habitat can help preserve wildlife, it’s destruction, and human disturbance can help you look and feel your really people like you best and make you stronger at breeding colonies. who rally around and healthier. Thus, the stage was set for an exciting our conservation opportunity to engineer a solution efforts that make Whether you’re 5 or 65, it’s to improve grebe nesting success success happen! never too early – or too late – in reservoirs with fl uctuating water Thanks to the to get started. Just keep these tips in mind: • You don’t have to sweat it – try “exercise lite.” Research shows Photo: Paul Dileanis Photo: Paul that getting at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on most days of the week can make Help Keep Invasive a signifi cant difference in your health. 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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, VISIT WWW.KP.ORG (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF KAISER TO RECEIVE INFORMATION). Junior Lifeguards build human-chains for child’s ability to pass the swim test, a pre- Register online: www.ebparksonline.org reaching assists. test is highly recommended and can be or by phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 Session 6: “X” Marks the Spot–Can arranged during registration. you imagine how diffi cult REGISTRATION AND FEES it would be to fi nd buried Registration is required: JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS treasure without a map? call 1-888-EBPARKS Now imagine trying to (1-888-327-2757) option 2, 3 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION SESSION THEMES find a missing person in Fees for Alameda and This inclusive summer program provides Session 1: Master Disaster… a crowded aquatic facility. This session Contra Costa County residents: participants, ages 9-15, with an introduc- Personal Safety 101– teaches Junior Lifeguards how to quickly • $125 for morning unit (9 a.m.-noon) tion to Water Safety/Rescue, First Aid, and Participants learn how to and effi ciently locate a missing person on • $125 for afternoon unit (1-4 p.m.) CPR in a fun and challenging environment. protect themselves and land. Participants also learn why it is impor- • $160 for full day (morning + afternoon) Each day, participants enjoy a variety of assist others in an emer- tant for a missing person to stay “found” beach and water activities designed to gency scenario. Through once they have been located. Fees for residents outside promote fi tness, self-esteem, and team- the ENAME game, participants are taught Session 7: Holy Titanic! Don’t For- Alameda and work. Focus is given to personal safety to survey the scene of an emergency. Ju- get Your Lifejacket–The Contra Costa Counties: and community service. In addition to the nior Lifeguards also learn how to protect California Department of • $139 for morning unit (9 a.m.-noon) extensive core curriculum, each week-long themselves when helping others by using Boating and Waterways • $139 for afternoon unit (1-4 p.m.) session will emphasize a specifi c theme gloves, pocket masks, biohazard equipment, requires children under • $176 for full day (morning + afternoon) (see session theme descriptions below). and more. the age of 12 to wear a Uniform: Each registered child is re- Each session runs for one week, Monday- Session 2: Breath of Life–“Help! My lifejacket at all times while boating. Also, all quired to purchase and wear a manda- Friday, and is divided into two units: morn- friend stopped breath- users of personal watercraft must wear a tory uniform during the Junior Lifeguard ing (9 a.m.-noon) and afternoon (1-4 p.m.). ing!”–Rescue breathing life jacket when on the water. This session Summer Program. The fee for the Participants register by session and unit. can improve the odds of teaches Junior Lifeguards to identify and uniform is $30 and includes a hat, T-shirt For each session, participants may sign-up survival for a victim await- properly utilize Coast Guard-approved life and swim trunks. for the morning unit, the afternoon unit, ing more advanced medical jackets. Participants practice self-rescue or the full day (both units–9 a.m.-4 p.m.). care. During this session, strategies including the HELP position, the There is a 10 percent discount when a NOTE: Children who participate in the participants learn to clear the obstructed Huddle position, and creating a personal child enrolls in multiple sessions during full day will receive a commemorative airways of conscious and unconscious fl otation device from their own clothing. the same summer, or for each additional pin (shown at right) recognizing their ac- victims. They will practice life-saving Junior Lifeguards are also taught to recog- child when more than one child from complishment. rescue breathing techniques. Instruction nize and treat the stages of hypothermia. the same family is enrolled in the same Each day, there will be a morning and also includes methods of self-rescue for a Session 8: If It Breaks, We Can Splint session. (Discount NOT available online afternoon unit, with theme-based curri- blocked airway. It–Participants learn the and is not given once online registration cula comprising 1-1½ hours of each unit. Session 3: Save a Life...Just Shock difference between soft, is completed.) Theme-based lessons and activities will be ‘Em!–Automatic External rigid, and anatomical splints. Certifi cation: Junior Lifeguards will complemented by lectures, skills, games, Defi brillators (AEDs) save Junior Lifeguards practice now have an opportunity to earn and physical activities derived from the lives! Adult CPR is an in- stabilizing and splinting all American Red Cross certifi cate in either Junior Lifeguard core curriculum. There valuable skill. This session parts of the body including fi ngers, arms, First Aid or CPR/AED-Adult depending is one snack break during each unit, so teaches participants how ankles, legs, and ribs. Instruction includes on the Session. Sessions 1,3,5, and 7 for please pack a healthy snack and drink. to respond to cardiac emergencies. Junior techniques for treating sprains, strains, and First Aid. Sessions 2, 4, 6, and 8 for CPR/ Participant is responsible for providing Lifeguards learn the proper techniques for breaks with everyday items and wilderness AED- Adult. NOTE: This is optional. If their own lunch. Lunchtime is monitored opening an airway, using breathing barriers, resources. interested, please inform the instructor by instructors from noon-1 p.m. and checking for the pulse of an uncon- PREREQUISITES on the Tuesday of the Session. Cost: $15 Students can be dropped off one-half hour scious victim. Participants will practice Successful completion of a 25-yard swim for processing. before morning or afternoon units begin. adult CPR and learn to use an AED. test, administered on the fi rst day of each Students should be picked up within one- Session 4: Be kind, C-Spine–Junior session, is mandatory. Parents must be half hour after the morning and afternoon Lifeguards learn to work present for this swim test. If a parent or unit’s end. as a team as they provide guardian has any doubts regarding their SWIM LESSONS in-line stabilization for a PROGRAM LOCATIONS Roberts Pool in Oakland and Contra The Junior Lifeguard Program is offered victim of a possible spinal injury. This training occurs Loma in Antioch offer American Red at Lake Anza (Berkeley), Contra Loma Camperships available Cross swim lessons. Lessons begin in (Antioch), Cull Canyon (Castro Valley), both on land and in the water. Participants are introduced to the cervical collar and The Regional Parks Foundations June and go through August. Morn- Shadow Cliffs (Pleasanton/Livermore), and provides camperships for Ju- ing, Mid-day, evenings, and Saturdays. Temescal (Oakland). techniques used to secure a victim of a spinal injury to a backboard. nior Lifeguards and swim les- Programs include: Parent Tot (6-36 Session Dates sons to families in financial months); Super Tot (3-5 years); Learn- Session 1 ...... 6/21 – 6/25 Session 5: Reach or Throw–Then Go!– Participants learn how to need. Call 1-888-EBPARKS to-Swim (6-13 years); Adult (group Session 2 ...... 6/28 – 7/2 (1-888-327-2757), option 2, 3, for and private); Private, Semi-private, Session 3* ...... 7/6 – 7/9 make their own personal rescue device (a throw jug). more information. Group Private, and Adaptive lessons. Session 4 ...... 7/12 – 7/16 Minimum of one swim instructor Contra Loma and Shadow Cliffs will Junior Lifeguards learn to perform reaching, throw- per 4-6 students. See www.ebparks. only offer Sessions 1-4. org for full details. Registration is re- *No meeting on July 5. ing, and extension assists using lifesaving equipment and everyday items. Participants See www.eblifeguard.org for quired. Register by telephone, walk-in, Session 5 ...... 7/26 – 7/30 more information on Junior or Internet only; no mail-in registra- Session 6 ...... 8/2 – 8/6 practice rescue assists from the land and water. They also learn how to move victims Lifeguard and swim lesson tion accepted. Register for Adaptive Session 7 ...... 8/9 – 8/13 curriculums. lessons by phone only. Session 8 ...... 8/16 – 8/20 using safe carrying techniques and beach drags. Instructors emphasize teamwork as

Left: Swim lessons are a fun and safe way to learn swim skills and water safety. Right: Junior Lifeguards learn water safety and rescue skills at Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area in Pleasanton. 4 Info Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Middle Harbor: (510) 272-4802; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 RECREATION Register online: www.ebparksonline.org or by phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 GOLF–INTRODUCTION Tilden Golf Course Amer. Golf Corp 2:30-4pm, Sun, Jul 11 #24966; 5-6:30pm, Thu, Jul 22 #24967; BASIC LAND NAVIGATION PET FIRST AID/CPR Sunol Susan Labiste Lake Chabot Peter Pay KIDS CHALLENGE 5:30-7pm, Tue, Aug 3 #24968 Learn pre-shot and full-swing fundamentals, 10am-3pm, Sun, Jul 11 #24943 9am-1pm, Sun, Aug 15 #23507; Sun Oct and become familiar with terminology/ Hit the trails without fear of getting lost. 17 #23508 The 2010 Kids Challenge program equipment. Golf balls and loaner clubs Learn the basics of map and compass Learn how to save a pet’s life during an is based on the California Chil- are provided. Participants will receive a reading, and triangulation for on-trail emergency, minimize a pet’s trauma after dren’s Outdoor Bill of Rights which free $20 range card for use at the driving navigation. We’ll try our newly learned injury and safely transport an injured pet to recommends a fundamental list of range and $20 off a future class at the golf skills on the trail in a hike with moderate the veterinary clinic. This program concen- experiences that every child would course. 14+yrs. elevation gain. Compass and maps will be trates on basic fi rst aid, including wounds, benefi t from before entering high Registration is required. provided.14+yrs. fractures, chocking, cardiac emergency school. This program is self-paced Fee: $50 (non-res. $56) Registration is required. and snake bites. Booklet and certifi cate and challenges youth to complete 5 Fee: $23 (non-res. $27) available for purchase during class.12+yrs. of the 10 activities listed in the Bill POLES FOR HIKING & Registration is required. LAND NAVIGATION of Rights. Some activities require NATURE EXPLORATION Fee: $45 (non-res. $51) parent participation and/or addi- Tilden Jayah Faye Paley ON THE TRAIL tional fees. Register to receive the 9:30am-2:30pm, Sat, Aug 28 #24947 Lake Chabot Susan Labiste NORDIC WALKING guidebooklet and a special prize to Power with Poles! Using your whole body 10am-3pm, Sun, Jul 25 #24944 FOR HEALTH & FITNESS help you get started (1 per child, while hiking feels good! Learn how to use Hate getting lost? Join us to practice map Tilden Jayah Faye Paley while supplies last). A commemora- your upper body muscles to help preserve and compass skills, using our topographic 4:45-6:30pm; Fri, Aug 27 #24946 tive patch and EBRPD frisbee will be your joints. Reduce knee stress, improve maps. This course emphasizes land associa- Join us and learn about walking with sent after completing the challenge endurance, upper body strength, posture tion and triangulation techniques, requires power, attitude and poles. Up your energy, (1 per child, while supplies last). and balance. Beginner to experienced hik- some basic knowledge of map/compass improve pace, endurance and upper body Course Code: 23496 ers welcome. Top quality poles provided. navigation and terminology, and a fi tness strength while walking, talking & enjoying Registration is required. Registration is required. level appropriate for moderate to diffi cult the outdoors. Popular in Europe, this activ- Fee: $45 (non-res. $51) trails. 14+yrs. ity is great for athletes and couch potatoes Registration is required. alike! Loaner poles provided. (18+yrs.) Fee: $23 (non-res. $27) Registration is required.

BOATING / KAYAKING KAYAKING FAMILY DISCOVER KAYAKING BROOKS ISLAND DISCOVERY Lake Chabot, Quarry Lakes ADVENTURE A program of EBRPD Quarry Lakes, Lake Chabot Current Adventures Brooks Island Cal. Canoe & Kayak in partnership with . . . Current Adventures 10am-2:30pm, Sat, Jul 10 #24956; Sun, 10am-4pm: Sat, Jul 10 #24288; Sat, Jul 24 11am-2pm, Sun, Aug 1 #24962 Aug 8 #24959: 11am-3:30pm; Sat, Aug #24290; Sun, Jul 25 #24297; Sun, Aug 8 Get in-depth instruction for pad- 28 #24960, Lake Chabot #24299; Sun, Aug 22 #24300; Sun, Aug dling from certifi ed instructors. Learn 29 #24301; Sat, Sep 11 #24302; Sat, Sep TRAILS CHALLENGE 11am-3:30pm, Sat, Jul 24 #24958, equipment selection and basic paddling Quarry Lakes 25 #24309; Sun, Sep 26 #24310; Sat, techniques while touring the lake in a Get in-depth instruction for pad- Oct 2 #24312; Sat, Oct 9 #24313; Sun Thousands of people like you have single kayak (double kayaks available dling from certifi ed instructors. Learn Oct 10 #24314 participated in this program, last year upon request). You’ll have lots of time equipment selection and basic paddling This trip is short paddle in stable, dou- over 8,000 people! The program to practice as we explore the lake. techniques while touring the lake in a ble kayaks across sheltered bay water challenges participants to complete 5+yrs. (parent participation required single kayak (double kayaks available with spectacular views of San Francisco. 5 of the featured trails in the guide for ages 5-13yrs) upon request). You’ll have lots of time Paddle along Brooks Island preserved booklet by Dec. 1. The booklet fea- Registration is required. to practice as we explore the lake. shoreline then come ashore to enjoy a tures trails for all levels of fi tness and Fee: $60 14+yrs./$55 5-13yrs 5+yrs. (parent participation required naturalist guided, two-mile hike around all types of trail users as well as a (non-res. $66/$61) for ages 5-13yrs) the island which is normally closed to variety of tips for new trail users. We Registration is required. visitors. Parking fee will be charged at are encouraging participants to go KAYAKING Fee: $65 (non-res. $72) Richmond Marina. 14+yrs. “green” by using the downloadable FOR FOLKS 50+ Registration is required. version of the booklet and printing Quarry Lakes, Lake Chabot BROOKS ISLAND VOYAGE: Fee: $85(non-res. $95) only what you need; hard copies are Current Adventures BRING-YOUR-OWN-BOAT available for $5. With registration 11am-2pm, Sat, Jul 3 #24352; Sat, Aug TRIP you will receive access to download 21 #24953, Quarry Lakes Brooks Island Interpretive Staff the guidebook, instructions on how 10am-1pm, Sun, Jul 25 #24954;11am- 10am-4pm: Sat, Aug 21 #24190; Sun, to receive your free organic T-shirt 2pm, Sat, Aug 7 #24955, Lake Chabot Sep 12 #24191 (while supplies last), and web links Learn kayaking skills with your peers Paddle the rising tide across the Rich- to see the routes on Google Maps. at a pace that is right for you. Learn mond Harbor Channel to Brooks Island. A commemorative pin will be sent paddling techniques, equipment se- Explore the island’s natural and cultural once you complete the challenge, lection, and safety guidelines in calm history, and enjoy views from its rocky pins will be mailed in the fall (while waters. Then practice what you have peak. For experienced boaters who can supplies last). Kaiser Permanente is learned touring the lake in a single provide their own kayak and safety gear. a major sponsor of this program. kayak (double kayaks available upon Parent participation required. 14+ years. Registration is required: visit www. request). 50+yrs. Fee: $20 (non-res. $22) ebparks.org & click on the “Fea- Registration is required. Registration is required. tures” section to get started. No Fee: $60 50-61yrs/$55 62+yrs. Kayakers at Lake Chabot. phone registrations. (non-res. $66/$61)

5 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Financial assistance is available = Kids Challenge program SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS Register online: www.ebparksonline.org INDEPENDENCE or by phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 Garin Susan Labiste 10am-3pm, Sun, Aug 29 #24945 DAY Thinking of traveling to desolate locations? CELEBRATION This introductory workshop will prepare Ardenwood you for your adventure; teaching you basic Interpretive Staff FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE! PARK’N IT 10am-4pm, Sun, Jul 4 Various parks SUMMER DAY CAMP principles and methods of wilderness sur- vival. Topics covered will include assembling Join us for a fun-fi lled community 7pm, Sat, Aug 7 & Sat, Aug 21, Contra 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri, Jun 21-25 Contra festival, 1900-style! Celebrate Amer- survival kits, shelter building, fi re starting Loma; Loma #23751 (age 5-12 yrs) ica’s 234th birthday with rousing 7pm, Sat, Aug 14, Ardenwood; 9am-4pm, Jul 26-30, Ardenwood techniques, emergency signaling, water patriotic music from a brass band 7pm, Sat, Aug 28, Shadow Cliffs #23758 (age 5-12yrs) purifi cation, and more! 14+yrs. on the lawn and fi ddle music in the Join us for FREE family oriented 9am-4pm, Aug 2-6 Ardenwood Registration is required farmyard. There will be games, con- outdoor movies in beautiful park #23759 (age 5-12 yrs); Fee: $23 (non-res. $27) tests and races for everyone all day settings. Movies begin shortly after 9am-4pm, Jun 21-25 Cull Canyon long. Test your skill at nail-driving, sunset and are a great way to spend #23752 (age 5-8 yrs) ARDENWOOD egg toss and watermelon seed spit- the evening for everyone! Arrive 9am-4pm, Jun 28-Jul 2 Castle Rock ting or join a bucket brigade and early to secure a good seat and #23755 (age 9-12 yrs) Ardenwood Historic Farm is open Tues.-Sun. tug-of-war contest. Bring a picnic enjoy your surroundings. Be sure Explore the Parks through fi eld trips, art, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission fees apply. and spend the day the old-fashioned to bring a fl ashlight, clothes to stay swimming, and play. Discover nature’s se- For program and fee info: (510) 544-2797, way! warm, snacks, and a blanket or chair crets with recreation leaders, naturalists, [email protected] or www.ebparks.org. Fee: $8/adults, $6/seniors (62+), $5 for sitting. Each location offers a rangers, and lifeguards. Extended care children (4-17), under 4 years free. unique experience. Parking fees do is available from 7:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 14th ANNUAL CAJUN-ZYDECO apply. No pets. Rain cancels event. p.m. Family discount available (not avail- MUSIC FESTIVAL More information: www.ebparks.org able online and is not given once online Ardenwood Interp. & Recreation Staff web, [email protected] email, registration is completed). 10am-7pm, Sat, Aug 21 #24821 PATTERSON HOUSE TOURS or 510-544-2553 tel. Registration is required. Bring the family for a day fi lled with the best Ardenwood Patterson House Docents August 7, Contra Loma: “Where Fee: $200 (non-res. $220) Cajun/Zydeco music, dancing and delicious Various times, Every Thu -Sun the Wild Things Are” rated PG, 101 Cajun and Creole food. Visit the farm animals, Tour the beautifully restored Patterson minutes, 2009. This adaptation of PARK’N IT shop specialty vendors and join some dance House Museum. Discover the history of this Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s LEADERS IN TRAINING lessons. Our 14th annual festival features 19 room Queen Anne Victorian farmhouse, story follows Max, a disobedient 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri, Jun 21-25 Contra the Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues & Zydeco listed on the National Register of Historic little boy who is sent to bed with- Loma #23809; Jul 26-30 Ardenwood Band and the Pine Leaf Boys plus Bay Area Places and operated as a museum of local out his supper. Max then creates an #23811; Aug 2-6 Ardenwood #23812 favorite Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic. history, and Victorian life. Tours are lead by imaginary forest world populated by Become a Recreation Leader (camp Fee: Advance tickets $16/adults (16+ years) docents, dressed in 19th century clothing, the wild things, exotic monsters and counselor)! Receive hands-on train- and $2/children (4-15 years) through August and take about 45 minutes. Check for tickets ferocious creatures who embrace ing while assisting our camp staff 13th at 1-888-EBPARKS or on-line at www. at the Train Station upon your arrival. Special Max as their ruler. during Park’n It Summer Day Camp. ebparks.org. Day of event: $20/adults (16+ 15-minute tours for children 6 and under August 14, Ardenwood: “The Wiz- Complete the entire week and you years) at the gate, $3/children (4-15 years), offered Thursday and Fridays at 2:30pm, ard of Oz” rated PG, 102 minutes, will receive a $50 stipend. Attend the 3 years and under free. Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. 1939. Kansas girl Dorothy Gale camp week of your choice. Call (510) (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, 544-2554 for an application. 13-16yrs. are whisked by a tornado into the WILDERNESS TRIPS magical land of Oz in this much loved musical adaptation of L. Frank Join Park Naturalist and Recreation Baum’s classic novel. Dorothy joins INTRO TO FLY-FISHING– FISHING–CATFISH BASICS staff for fun & exciting wilderness the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Fish 1st! 6:30-8:30pm, Fri, Jul 23 #23845 trips in your local Regional Parks. Cowardly Lion on an adventure Lake Anza Fish First! Learn about your natural environ- down the Yellow Brick Road to 7am-1pm: Sun, Jul 11 #24924; Sun, Aug FISHING–INTRODUCTION ment, and backpacking skills with persuade the Wizard to help her 15 #24926 Del Valle Outdoor Rec. Staff other likeminded people. Trips are fi nd her way home. This exciting and informative day is 8-10am, Sat, Aug 21 #23846 available for all levels of hikers, loaner August 21, Contra Loma: “Up” geared toward the beginning angler. Learn the basics of bass, catfi sh, or gear available (while supplies last), and rated PG, 96 minutes, 2009. Carl Spend three hours at Lake Anza prac- pier fi shing as well as skills in knot trips vary in theme to meet a variety Fredricksen spent his entire life ticing casting with a certifi ed fl y-casting tying, casting and gear selection. These of interests. Participants are expected dreaming of exploring the globe and instructor. Then enjoy two-1/2 hours of classes are perfect for anyone inter- to be in good physical condition. For now in his 78th year he launches his classroom instruction where you will ested in getting started with the sport more information call (510) 544-2558. house into the sky via thousands be introduced to knots, fl y selection, of fi shing. A California State Fishing of balloons. Right after liftoff he reading the water, and more. License is required for participants PERSEID METEOR SHOWER discovers he has a stowaway in the Registration is required. 16+yrs. Gear provided. 5+yrs. CAMPOUT form of an over optimistic 8-year-old Fee: $60 (non-res. $66) Registration is required. Sunol Trail Gail Wilderness Explorer named Russell. Fee: $19 (non-res. $21) 5:30pm, Fri, Aug 13 to 1:30pm, Sat, This hilarious journey takes you into Aug 14 #24754 a lost world with the least likely duo Hike 1.5 miles for an evening under on Earth. the stars. Watch the Perseid meteors August 28: Shadow Cliffs- “Alice as the nocturnal animals come out. in Wonderland” rated PG, 108 The next morning we’ll beat the heat, minutes, 2010. Tim Burton brings and hike to Little Yosemite before his unique take on the classic Lewis going home. Food provided and we’ll Carroll story about a girl named carry your camp gear. Parent participa- Alice to the big screen. Alice falls tion required. 7+yrs down a rabbit-hole into a fantasy Registration vrequired. realm populated by talking playing Fee: $66 ($74 non-res.) cards, the raging Red Queen and a Upcoming campouts: stark raving Mad Hatter. • Round Valley Regional Preserve, Sat-Sun, Oct. 8-9 • Mission Peak Regional Preserve, December, dates TBD 6 Info Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Middle Harbor: (510) 272-4802; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 BLACKSMITHING Register online: www.ebparksonline.org HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEMONSTRATIONS ARDENWOOD! Ardenwood Scott Thomas or by phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 10am-4pm, every Thu, Fri & Sun, & Sat, Jul 3, 10, 24, Aug 7, 14, 28 With a forge and anvil, a trained “smith” BERRY PICKING SATURDAY RAIL ADVENTURE could make or repair the tools and equip- Ardenwood Christina Garcia Ardenwood S.P.C.R.R. ment necessary on a bustling farm. Stop by 10:30-11:30am, Sun, Jul 11, 25, Aug 1, 22 10am-3:30pm, Sat, Jul 24, Aug 28 and see our blacksmith heat iron over his Summer’s succulent blackberries are ready All Aboard! Come take a relaxing ride on fi re and shape it on the anvil. for picking! Bring your own berry basket and Ardenwood’s railroad. Special excursion gather a bunch to take home for pies, cob- trains will take you around the fi elds and BARNYARD BUDDIES blers and other summertime treats. through the eucalyptus groves. Enjoy the Ardenwood Interpretive Staff view as you learn about the history of the 11am, Sat, Jul 3 & 31 THE ART OF farm and the railroad. Here’s your chance to get close to all your VICTORIAN GARDENING Fee: All Day Pass $1/person–ride as often Ardenwood Interpretive Staff favorite barnyard pals. Feed the goats a Ardenwood Gina Bacigalupi as you like! 11:30am-3pm, Sun, Jul 25 snack, pet a bunny, greet the pigs and tickle 11:30am-12:30pm, Sun, Jul 11 Join us in celebrating the farm’s 25th a chicken (if you dare). Explore our Heirloom Vegetable Garden by PERFECTLY TASTY year! We’ll commemorate the park’s BLUEBERRY MADNESS getting your hands dirty and helping plant and PEACH MARMALADE grand opening back in 1985 with tend the veggie beds. We’ll learn about Vic- Ardenwood Melissa Fowlks Ardenwood Heather McLelland games, fun and even some cake and torian gardening strategies while we work. 11:30am-1pm, Sat, Jul 24 Noon–1pm, Sat, July 3 ice cream. Help make Ardenwood’s Come to the farm and learn how to make It’s National Blueberry Month! Learn the his- Silver Anniversary a day to remember. HAVE A MARVELOUS, some superbly sweet peach marmalade. We’ll tory and lore of the amazing blueberry while MOO-TASTIC DAY! taste our delicious creation and you’ll even you help make some delectable blueberry Ardenwood Heather McLelland be able to take some home! muffi ns with our wood-burning stove. Meet 10:30-11am, Sat, Jul 17 VICTORIAN FLOWER at the Country Kitchen. Let’s take a day to appreciate our cows! PEACOCKS WITH PIZAZZ ARRANGING CHORES IN THE Listen to stories and color a cow picture. Ardenwood Gina Bacigalupi Ardenwood Patterson House Docents Learn the art of milking on a pretend udder! 1-2pm, Sat, Jul 24 10:15-11:30am, Every Thu in Jul & Aug VEGETABLE GARDEN The peacocks are losing their tail feathers! The beauty of nature gained new popularity Ardenwood Melissa Fow ks & Ira Bletz OREOS GALORE! Learn about these gorgeous birds, as we in the late 1800s and fl owers were a way to 11:30am-12:30pm, Sat, Jul 10 & 17 Ardenwood Gina Bacigalupi scour the farm for feathers you can take bring the splendor of the outdoors into your Lend a hand planting seeds and turning 1-2pm, Sat, Jul 17 home. Can’t fi nd any? Let’s make our own! home. Watch as our docents create fl oral compost in our heirloom vegetable garden. It’s Oreo’s 99th birthday! Let’s learn about works of art for display in the Patterson Learn vegetable fact and lore. If we’re lucky, a this famous cookie’s past and then round LOVELY LADIES CROQUET House Museum. few tender vegetables may be ready to taste. off our celebration with a blind taste test. Ardenwood Patterson House Volunteers Able to tell the difference? Come fi nd out! 1-3pm, Sun, Jul 25 & Aug 22 ANIMAL FEEDING SATISFYING SUGAR COOKIES Social requirements did not always limit Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Heather McLelland AFTERNOON FUN & GAMES Victorian ladies to watching sports from the 3pm, Every Thu-Sun in Jul & Aug Noon-1pm, Sat, July 10 Ardenwood Interpretive Staff sidelines. Enjoy an entertaining example of a Feed the pigs, check for eggs, and bring hay Everyday’s a great day for sugar cookies! 2-3pm, Sat, Jul 17, Aug 28 “very Victorian” croquet game played by our to the livestock. You’ll learn all the animals’ Hear a bit of cookie knowledge as you help Life on a farm wasn’t all work and no play. Join elegant volunteers. favorite foods as you help shut the farm roll and press these sinfully sweet cookies. us for some old-fashioned fun. Try your hand down for the evening. Stick around to taste em’ too! at some classic American pastimes including stilts and the potato-spoon race. COOKING ECSTATIC FOR ICE CREAM! IN THE COUNTRY KITCHEN Ardenwood Gina Bacigalupi ROPE MAKIN’ AND Ardenwood Interpretive Staff & Docents 1-2:30pm, Sat, Jul 10 HAY HOISTIN’ 10:30am-1:30pm, Every Sun in Jul & Aug Come celebrate National Ice Cream Day by Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Stop by the Country Kitchen for a taste of helpin’ turn the crank on our old-fashioned 10:30-11am, Sun, Jul 18, Aug 8, the past. Sample a cookie or biscuit straight ice cream maker. We’ll reward your hard We’ll start by making rope the old-fashioned from the wood-burning stove and see why work with a tasty sample of our sweet cre- way – with our antique machine. Then we’ll cooking outside always makes food taste bet- ation. Meet at the Granary. use bigger ropes to help lift a bale of hay up ter. Pick up an historic recipe to try at home. into our barn’s loft. THE LITTLE RED HEN Ardenwood Christina Garcia 11-11:30am, Sun, Jul 18 Meet a Rhode Island Red chicken and help read the story of The Little Red Hen. Who will help with the wheat harvesting later today? You will, of course! Daycamp participants take goats for a walk. Bring your kids to meet the goats at Ardenwood. FIXIN’ FEED GORGEOUS GOATS Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Noon-1pm, Sun, Jul 18, Aug 15 10:30-11:30am, Sat, Jul 10, 24 & Aug 7 Learn all about the many types of corn as you Say “hello” to Cookie, the newest work with old equipment in the barn Even member of our herd as you lend a the little ones can lend a hand cracking corn hand grooming Laila, Heidi, Inga, our for the animals. lovely lady goats. Meet their kids TODDLER TIME and learn all about these gentle farm Ardenwood Ira Bletz friends. WHEAT HARVESTING 11-11:30am, Tue, Jul 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 Ardenwood Paul Lewis & Christina Garcia Bring the tiny tots out for an exciting morning 1:30-3pm, Sun, July 11, 18, 25 at the farm. Meet and learn all about a new Follow a plump wheat berry’s journey from the farm’s fi eld to your table. Bring in the animal friend through stories, chores, and fun. sheaves, and see an amazing, turn-of-the-last-century mechanical threshing machine in July 20 – Goats. July 27 – Chickens. Au- action. You can also help mill the wheat into wholesome, stone-ground fl our. gust 3 – Sheep. August 10 – Pigs. August 17 – Rabbits. August 24 – Goats. (1-4 yrs.) 7 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Financial assistance is available = Kids Challenge program Register online: www.ebparksonline.org YARNS ABOUT WOOL GREEN ALIENS Black Diamond Bob Kanagaki or by phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 Ardenwood Christina Garcia 1-2pm, Sun, Aug 22 10am-noon, Sat, July 24 Gather on the Granary porch to hear some Masses of Old World emigrants came to stories about sheep. Learn how shearing, this country in the past, but not all were WOMEN’S WORK VICTORIAN spinning, knitting and weaving turn their human. Meet some of these chlorophyllous Ardenwood Bacigalupi/McLelland TABLE-TOP GAMES fl eece into warm sweaters and coats. aliens as we tour Somersville, a nineteenth 1-2:30pm, Sat, Jul 31 Ardenwood Interpretive Staff century boom town. 8+yrs SPINNING TOPS Let’s explore jobs Victorian women had to 2:30-3:00pm, Sat, Aug 7 SOMERSVILLE SHADOWS do by trying our hands at doing laundry the Ready for some old-fashioned fun? Challenge Ardenwood William Kang Black Diamond Bob Kanagaki old-fashioned way and baking bread in a your family and friends to a game of pick- 2-3pm, Sun, Aug 22 9:30-11am, Sat, July 31 wood-burning stove. up-sticks, tops, or jacks as you delve into Learn about a popular kid’s toy from Victo- View the remains of a once-thriving mining our box of games from days-gone-by. Meet rian times and make your own top to take town as we hike Stewartville and Pittsburg HAPPY ICE CREAM SANDWICH at the Granary. home and enjoy. There will also be a top DAY! spinning demonstration and contest to see Mine trails. 8+yrs SCRUMPTUOUS Ardenwood Gina Bacigalupi which top will spin the longest. OAK ART ALBUM BERRY PANCAKES Noon-1:30pm, Sun, Aug 1 PIG PALS Black Diamond Bob Kanagaki Did you know this dessert got its start over a Ardenwood Melissa Fowlks Ardenwood Melissa Fowlks 10-11:30am, Sat, Aug 14 #24663 century ago? We’ll honor this yummy holiday Noon-1pm, Sun, Aug 8 10:30-11:30am, Sat, Aug 28 Black Diamond is home to several kinds the best way possible–by making farm-fresh Let’s take a trek around the farm to gather Come visit our ever growing and delight- of oaks. We’ll admire them as we take a ice cream to put between wafers. ingredients to make delicious, farm-fresh short walk and make a leaf rubbing album pancakes on our wood-burning stove. Pick fully playful pigs. Learn about this extremely BUNNY LOVE intelligent farm animal and watch them play. to take home. 6+yrs some sweet blackberries to transform into Registration is required. Ardenwood Interpretive Staff a special syrupy topping. Afterwards, we’ll do a fun piggy craft mask. 2-3pm, Sun, Aug 1, 15 STAR MINE WONDERS OF WORMS THE GREAT We know you love bunnies. Who doesn’t? UNDER THE STARS Here’s your chance to pet the farm’s rabbits Ardenwood Christina Garcia BROWNIE BAKE-OFF Black Diamond Outdoor Ed and learn all about their gentle ways. 1:30-2:30pm, Sun, Aug 8 Ardenwood Ira Bletz 6-9:30pm, Sun, Aug 15 #24664 Delve into the wondrous world of the gar- 11:30am-12:30pm, Sat, Aug 28 We’ll carpool to the group camp where LUSCIOUS LETTUCE dener’s best friend – the earthworm. We’ll Today we pay tribute to Mildred “Brownie” we’ll hike two miles of rugged Star Mine LEAF BURRITOS dig some up, observe their behavior and even Schrumpf, creator of the brownie We’ll test Trail to catch the sunset, then venture Ardenwood Gina Bacigalupi feed them some lunch. her original recipe against a modern one and Noon-1pm, Sat, Aug 7 crown the chocolatey, chewy winner! 200 feet into Prospect Tunnel as night FUZZY WUZZY falls. 8+yrs Let’s explore what’s a-growin’ in our Kitchen VEGETABLE HARVEST Garden. Learn about the heirloom vegetables Ardenwood Heather McLelland Registration is required. we grow then pick what’s ripe and make 10:30-11:30am, Sat, Aug 14 & PLANTING SPREE your own farm-fresh burritos wrapped in “Fuzzy Wuzzy was a sheep. Fuzzy Wuzzy was Ardenwood Ira Bletz BOTANIC GARDEN lettuce leaves. sheared. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t very fuzzy, was 1-2pm, Sat, Aug 28 he?” Come and design your own fuzzy farm Our heirloom vegetables have been grow- DOCENT-GUIDED ROCKING ROOTBEER FLOATS friend with wool! ing all summer so now’s the time for some GARDEN TOURS Ardenwood Heather McLelland harvesting and tasting! While we’re at it, we’ll EXCELLENT EGGSHELLS Botanic Garden 1:30-2:30pm, Sat, Aug 7 plant our fall crop too. 2pm Saturdays; 11am and 2pm Sundays Ardenwood Melissa Fowlks What’s ice cold and an American classic? A Learn about California native plants on root beer fl oat of course! Come help make Noon-1pm, Sat, Aug 14 NAME THAT HERB! some ice cream and make a refreshing bever- Get your creative juices fl owing as we roll up Ardenwood Gina Bacigalupi age to be enjoyed in the shade. our sleeves and use eggshells as fl owerpots 12:30-1:30pm, Sun, Aug 29 for some seedlings. Meet at the Granary. Come celebrate Taste an Herb Day! You MINE ARTIFACTS make the butter – we’ll sneak in some herbs. VEGETABLE GARDEN Let’s spread it on bread and see if you can & TOURS SCAVENGER HUNT tell which herbs are which. Ardenwood Gina Bacigalupi HAZEL-ATLAS SILICA-SAND PLUMP PUFFY PRETZELS 1:30-2:30pm, Sat, Aug 14 MINE TOUR First clue: I’m sweet, have an orange root, Ardenwood Melissa Fowlks Black Diamond Interpretive Staff and green leaves. Gophers love to nibble 1:30-2:30pm, Sun, Aug 29 Various times, weekends me. Any guesses? Let’s hunt for more clues Ready? Set. KNEAD! Learn how to make Explore the underground through a that could lead us to tasty treasures. some simply delightful pretzels with our guided tour; learn its history, geol- wood-burning stove. Once out of the oven ogy, and the methods used to mine QUAINT QUILLING CRAFTS add some salt or cinnamon to make it the sandstone. Ninety-minutes, ad- Ardenwood Melissa Fowlks perfection. vanced reservation tours are offered RIDE THE RAILS– 11am-noon, Sun, Aug 15 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., weekends TRAIN RIDES Learn a fun past time and decorative method BLACK DIAMOND March through November. A 10 a.m. from the Victorian Era that is popular around Ardenwood S.P.C.R.R. All Black Diamond programs (unless other- tour is available to groups of ten or Various times, Thu, Fri & Sun the world! We’ll quill paper into cute farm more on weekends (not available animals big and small! wise noted) meet at the parking lot at the Railroads once connected many of south end of Somersville Road in Antioch. for on-line registration.) First-come, the farms with towns in the East SAY CHEESE For information call (510) 544-2750, or first-served tours are offered at Bay. Today they still run around the Ardenwood Christina Garcia email [email protected]. noon and 3 p.m. 7+yrs farm. Journey past rows of crops and 1-2pm, Sun, Aug 15 Registration is required. through eucalyptus groves as you Meet the farm’s milk makers and fi nd out FIREWORKS Fee: $3 travel back in time on Ardenwood’s what they do with all those stomachs they WITH A VIEW railroad. Check the daily schedule and Black Diamond Outdoor Ed SIDNEY FLAT have. Discover how hay becomes milk then VISITOR CENTER meet the train at Ardenwood Station help make some fresh cottage cheese. 7-10:30pm, Sun, Jul 4 #24660 or Deer Park. Avoid the busy downtown crowds by Black Diamond Interpretive Staff NIFTY MINI GREENHOUSES coming out for a secluded, after-hours 10am-4:30pm, weekends Ardenwood Melissa Fowlks hike. Starting low, we’ll make our way up View artifacts and photographs or say 11:30am-12:30pm, Sun, Aug 22 one of the highest hills to take in views of hello to our friendly resident snakes. It’s late summer not spring! But that doesn’t fi reworks over the Delta, and learn about Tickets for the fi rst-come, fi rst-served mean we can’t start planting! Make a mini historic Independence Day celebrations in Hazel-Atlas mine tours may be pur- greenhouse out of recycled plastic bottles, 19th century Somersville. 8+yrs chased here. Arrive at least one hour take it home and watch your herbs grow! Registration is required. before tour time to sign up. 7+yrs 8 Info Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Middle Harbor: (510) 272-4802; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 Register online: www.ebparksonline.org or by phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3

free, docent-guided tours at the beautiful, OHLONE VILLAGE SITE HIKE naturalistic, 10-acre Regional Parks Bo- Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz tanic Garden in Tilden Regional Park. The 10am-noon, Sun, Jul 18, Aug 15 garden is located at Wildcat Canyon Road 2:30-4:30pm, Sun, Jul 25, Aug 22 and South Park Drive in Tilden Regional Travel through 13,500 years of Bay Area Park. Info: www.nativeplants.org or (510) history, as we walk to the site of a more 544-3169. than 2,000 year-old Ohlone village. Find out how the fi rst people of this land bal- THURSDAY MORNING anced the needs of all plant and animal PLANT SALE species with their own, through the use of If the Regional Parks Botanic Garden is specialized land management techniques. open and it is not pouring rain, the volun- Learn how local Ohlone cultures changed teers usually sell plants Thursday mornings through time. Hear about the many cultural between 9-11 a.m.at the potting shed (the involvements of contemporary Ohlone. Juniper Lodge) through the end of the year. White-tailed kite. Photo by Jerry Ting. Info: www.nativeplants.org REPTILES WITH STYLES ANOTHER WAY OF SEEING: ANOTHER WAY OF SEEING: or (510) 544-3169. Coyote Hills Aaron Gonzales PART I PART II 1-3pm, Sun, Jul 25 Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz, Jerry Ting Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz, Jerry Ting COYOTE HILLS Get up-close and personal with reptiles. 10am-noon, Sun, Jul 11 1-3pm, Sun, Jul 11 Discover the unique qualities of our The Coyote Hills Visitor Center is open Savor exquisite wildlife photos as Jerry Bring your camera and join Jerry Ting at slithery, scaly friends, and why they’re so Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Ting takes you on a photographic jour- some of his favorite places for “captur- benefi cial for our environment. Drop in Possum’s Pocket Nature Store has books, ney of discovery to see Coyote Hills ing” incredible wildlife photos. Learn anytime. American Indian items, nature games, T- through new eyes. Photo exhibition, about the techniques that make his shirts and many other items for sale. For opening reception, and presentation. photos so awe inspiring. BOW DRILL & HAND DRILL additional information call (510) 544-3220, FIRE MAKING or email [email protected]. Coyote Hills Dino Labiste OHLONE VILLAGE SITE 9:30am-noon, Sat, Jul 31 #24721 Learn the secrets of making fi re. Indig- OPEN HOUSE enous cultures throughout the Americas Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz & Friends utilized the hand drill method. The bow 10am-noon; 1-4pm, Sun, Jul 4 drill is used more by contemporary Walk 1/2-mile to a more than 2,000-year- practitioners of fi re making. Explore the old Ohlone village site where you’ll be difference between the two techniques of introduced to the beauty and vibrancy of fi re-by-friction. Learn how fi re was cre- Ohlone cultures past to present. Enjoy ated through hands-on activities. Parent cultural demonstrations. Wheelchair ac- participation is required. 12+yrs cessibility by prior arrangement; call (510) Registration is required. 544-3220. SKILLS OF THE PAST: HUG THE EARTH PALEOLITHIC TOOLS Coyote Hills Aaron Gonzales Coyote Hills Dino Labiste 1-3pm, Sun, Jul 4 1-4:30pm, Sat, Jul 31 #24722 Uncover the secrets of waste reduction, Explore the world of human technological recycling, and other ways to become a prehistory through stone tools. Learn tool more earth-friendly person. Incorporate making techniques and manufacture scrap- environmental conservation into your ev- ers, burins and simple cutting implements eryday life. Hug the Earth! Drop in anytime. using obsidian, chert and dacite. Practice NECTAR GARDEN how these lithic tools were used for drilling ACTIVITIES holes, shaping wood and processing food. Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz Registration is required. The South Marsh at Coyote Hills, with the Don Edwards S.F. Bay National Wildlife refuge beyond. Photo by Jerry Ting. 10am-noon, Mon, Jul 5 OHLONE VILLAGE SITE Come face-to-face with a caterpillar, A PHOTOGRAPHERS ANGLE about our photo volunteers program HOUSE REPAIRS ON SUNRISE and consider joining. chrysalis, or butterfl y during this drop-in Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz program. Make a butterfl y-themed gift, Coyote Hills BEGINNING 10am-3 pm, Sun, Aug 1 #24704 Beverly Ortiz & Friends and learn how to garden with plants that DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Glimpse 2,000 years of history as you help 5:30-8:30am, Sun, Jul 18, 6-8am, Sun, attract butterfl ies. repair the frameworks of three structures Aug 15 Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison 10-11am, Sat, Aug 14, 28, Sep 4, 18, 25, SKILLS OF THE PAST: built at a Tuibun Ohlone village site in the Bring your camera, and join us to take TULE MAT style of similar Central California Indian remarkable images of Coyote Hills, as #24738 Coyote Hills Dino Labiste houses. We’ll provide snacks, water, soda, day begins to break. We’ll caravan and Volunteer staff photographer, Don 2-4pm, Sat, Jul 17 & 10am-2:30pm, Sat, Jul gloves, tools and a presentation about the walk to some astonishingly beautiful Jedlovec, leads this fi ve-part digital pho- 24 #24696 village site’s signifi cance. 12+yrs. places. tography workshop, teaching through demonstrations, lectures, and assign- Experience how to construct a California Registration is required. A PHOTOGRAPHERS ANGLE ments designed to further the learning Native-style tule mat from a marsh plant. NATURE TALES ON SUNSET process. Topics include basic photogra- July 17: Gather tule. July 24: Learn the Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz & Friends phy, image processing, portraits, animals, skill to twine the tule with cordage to cre- 1-2pm, Sat, Aug 7 7-9:30pm, Sun, Jul 25, 6:30-9pm, Sun, and landscapes, all while enjoying the ate a comfortable mat to sit on. Participa- Stories inspired by nature invite relaxation Aug 22 splendor of our park. Parent participa- tion in gathering tule is required. and unhurried family togetherness at this Bring your camera, and come prepared tion required. 16+yrs Registration is required. busy time of year. Hiking to lovely vistas to see some amazing wildlife moments, Registration is required. Fee (both days): $10 res ($12 non-res) enhances the experience! as day begins to fade into night. Find out Fee: $25 res ($27 non-res) 9 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Financial assistance is available = Kids Challenge program garden while enjoying lavender fl avored Register online: www.ebparksonline.org OHLONE refreshments. Parent participation is re- CULTURAL ACTIVITIES or by phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 quired. 10+yrs Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz Registration is required. 10:30am-noon; 1-4pm, Sun, Aug 29 Fee: $10 (non-res. $12) Find out how Ohlone peoples balanced California Indian curriculum during this TRASH INTO TREASURE VILLAGE SITE TOUR human needs with that of the land through interactive workshop. Discuss concepts in demonstrations of cultural skills past to Coyote Hills Aaron Gonzales Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison teaching about Central California Indians, present. Make pinenut beads for a $2 1-3pm, Sat, Aug 7 2-4pm, Sat, Aug 21 including the Ohlone and Bay Miwok. Play donation. Discover ways to turn old trash into new Join us for a beautiful, easy stroll through treasure for organizing and beautifying your some old-time games and make a cultural- ly-specifi c toy. Extensive handouts on disk. thriving wetlands to our destination, a home. Learn how to “upcycle” trash for arts, 2,000-year-old village site! Learn about CRAB COVE crafts and home decor. Drop in anytime. Registration is required. Fee: $10 adult/$8 seniors Ohlone lifestyles and games and tour Crab Cove Visitor Center hours are TEACHING LOCAL INDIAN (non-res. $12/$10) the reconstructed village to explore the Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Center’s gift CULTURES structures and the culture. shop has books, t-shirts, and other nature- Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz LOVELY LAVENDER related items for sale. For information Coyote Hills ANIMAL DEFENSES about naturalist programs or other activi- 10am- 4pm, Sun, Aug 8 #24735 Coyote Hills Aaron Gonzales Enhance your third and fourth grade Kristina Parkison/Jan Southworth ties, call (510) 544-3187, or email ccove@ 1-4pm, Sat, Aug 14 #24780 10:30am-noon, Sun, Aug 22 ebparks.org. Lavender possesses known calming infl u- How do squirrels and other animals defend ences – make soap to bring home and themselves from predators? Discover the CATCH OF THE DAY take a little “peace” of the park with you! amazing strategies that our slithery, fl ying, Crab Cove Interpretive Staff JULY FOURTH Learn the history of lavender and tour our and warm-blooded animal friends use to 2-3pm, every Sat & Sun in Jul & Aug PARADE protect themselves. Drop in anytime. Drop by for fun activities to help you learn PREPARATION about the Bay, its wildlife, and local history. MARSH MEANDER The aquariums, beach, and pond await you, CRAB COVE Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison with a new topic each week. Crab Cove 1-3pm, Sat, Aug 28 Michael Charnofsky WEEKDAY FUN Beneath the calm exterior of waving cat- FISH FEEDING TIME 3-5 pm, Fri, Jul 2 Join us for programs designed for tails lies a fascinating world of plants and Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Love a parade? Come design a fun, you and your children. We’ll play animals. During this walk, discover the crafty costume to wear. Share your games, explore nature, sing songs, mysteries the marsh has to offer! 3-3:30pm, Saturdays, Jul & Aug ; Sun, Jul ‘community spirit’ (the parade’s and do a craft related to the theme 25 & Aug 22, 29 theme this year) and celebrate Crab of the day! “Dive” into the Bay and learn about its Cove’s 30th anniversary by helping wildlife! Get close to crabs, fl ounder, perch, us prepare our entry for Alameda’s SEA SIBLINGS SKILLS OF THE PAST: and pipefi sh – just to name a few of our hometown parade. Snacks and ma- Crab Cove Interpretive Staff FISH NET amazing animals – while they eat. terials provided. 6+yrs. 9:30-10:30am, Jul 6 #24930, Jul 27 Quarry Lakes Dino Labiste #24931, 10-11am, Aug 3 #24932, 10am-3pm, Sat, Jul 3 #24808 BIRDS BEAKS AND FEET ALAMEDA 4TH OF JULY Aug 24 #24933 Indigenous cultures utilized cordage Crab Cove Arabelle Britton PARADE Spend an hour with your pre- and knots to create nets for catching 1-1:30pm, Sat, Jul 3 Crab Cove Michael Charnofsky schooler and their younger sibling fi sh. Discover the art of knotting to Some dive in the water, some sip from 9am-1pm, Sun, Jul 4 #24736 for an introduction to outdoor fun. make a netted mesh. Learn the tech- fl owers. Share a special afternoon learn- “Swim” along our hometown parade (3-5 years + younger sibling.) July niques to ply cordage and weave the ing about birds and the special features route (or a section of it) with our 6: Amazing Animal Adaptations. July start of a fi shing net using a shuttle that help our feathered friends fi nd and “green fl oat” as we promote the 27: Skeletons and Skulls. August 3: and gauge. eat their food. Solar Energy Celebration. August love of nature, community, and 30 Registration is required. 30TH ANNIVERSARY years of “Adventures by the Bay!” 24: Spectacular Seeds. Fee: $15 res ($17 non-res) Registration is required. OPEN HOUSE Fee: $4 SKILLS OF THE PAST: Crab Cove Michael Charnofsky SOAPROOT BRUSH 2-5pm, Sun, Jul 4,10am-4pm, Sun, Jul 25 SEA SQUIRTS Drop in for family nature activities and cel- 11am-12:30pm, Jul 6 #24934, Jul 27 Garin Barn Dino Labiste 9am-noon, Sat, Jul 10 #24806 ebrate 30 years of “Adventures by the Bay”: CONCERTS AT THE COVE #24935, 10-11:30am, Aug 10 #24936 Bay life “touch-tank,” nature crafts, snake Share a morning of shoreline fun with Create a brush made of fi bers from the dry, outer layers of the soap meet and greet, and much more. July 25: Crab Cove Interpretive Staff your pre-school age child. Snack plant bulb. California Natives utilized 9:30-10:30 a.m.: Low Tide Exploration. 11 5:30-7:30pm, Fri, Jul 9 & Aug 13 included. July 6: Amazing Animal a.m.-noon: Beach Cleanup 2-3 p.m.: “Catch Adaptations. July 27: Skeletons the soaproot brush for acorn fl our Celebrate Crab Cove’s 30th and processing or brushing hair. Identify of the Day.” 3-3:30 p.m.: Fish Feeding. the Regional Park District’s 75th and Skulls. Aug. 10: Solar Energy Celebration. 3-5 yrs. and learn about the other applica- SEASIDE SUN CATCHERS anniversaries while you start your tions of this useful plant during a Crab Cove Sara Fetterly weekend with free music and Registration is required. Fee: $6 ($8 non-res.) short walk. 16+yrs 1-2pm, Sat, Jul 10 family fun as the sun sets over San Registration is required. Capture the summer sun with a whimsical Francisco Bay. The Visitor Center ESTUARY Fee: $10 res ($12 non-res) sun catcher. We will learn fun facts about stays open later, with activities on EXPLORERS SKILLS OF THE PAST: sea life as we create these colorful window our deck. Bring your blanket or 3:30-5pm, Tue, Jul 6 #24937, 27 #24938 stickers. lawn chair and a picnic dinner, or Aug 10 #24939, 31 #24940 TULE BASKET purchase local food and beverages School-age kids like exploring nature, Garin Barn Dino Labiste NATURE GAMES here. Sponsored by the West playing outdoors, and learning more 1-5pm, Sat, Jul 10, #24807 BY THE BAY Alameda Business Association and independently – no parents required. The marsh plant, called tule, was Crab Cove Victoria Baird used by California Natives for vari- East Bay Regional Park District. Join us for this afternoon program! 11am-noon, Sat, Jul 17, 31, Aug 28 Snack included. July 6: Amazing Ani- ous utilitarian items, like mats, boats, Crawl like a crab, turn like a tern! Join us, Info: (510) 544-3187. houses, duck decoys, as well as bas- July 9: Fito Reinoso y Su Ritmo y mal Adaptations. July 27: Skeletons young and old, to learn about local fl ora and Skulls. August 10: Solar Energy kets. What makes this versatile plant and fauna by playing nature-themed games. Armonia playing Cuban, Timba, and Celebration. August 31: Spectacular so unique? Learn more as we create 3+yrs. Salsa music. August 13: Casino Seeds. 6-8 yrs. a berry picking basket from tule. Royale with hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s Registration is required. Registration is required. & ‘80s. Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) Fee: $10 res ($12 non-res)

10 Info Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Middle Harbor: (510) 272-4802; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 BEACH ART BY THE BAY VALLEY NATURE RIDE Crab Cove Elana Mingo Sunol Interpretive Staff Register online: www.ebparksonline.org 11am-12:30pm, Sun, Jul 18 10-10:45am, Sun, Jul 18#25033, 25 #24741, or by phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 Transform found objects into beautiful Aug 1 #25030, 29 #25031 temporary art pieces on the Bay Area’s Enjoy an introduction to the cultural and longest beach! Andy Goldsworthy’s “Riv- natural history of Sunol Regional Wilder- WONDERS CHICKEN ROUND UP ers and Tides” video will get us inspired ness during a horseback ride. 6+yrs OF WATERSHEDS Tilden Nature Area James Wilson before we hit the beach. Registration is required. Tilden Nature Area Bethany Facendini 3-4 pm, Sun, Aug 29 Fee: $25 (non-res. $29) 2-3pm, Sun, Jul 25 FLYING FISH Our chickens are “free-range” and busy. If you live on land, you live in a watershed! Let’s jaunt around the farm, identify these Crab Cove Sara Fetterly TILDEN NATURE AREA Come fi nd out about the intricacies of the birds, and see what they’re doing. Find out 1-2pm, Sat, Aug 7 waterways in your neighborhood through The Environmental Education Center is why they come back to the coop! How do you make a fi sh fl y? Make a fi sh interactive games and a craft. kite! Learn basic kite making skills, then open Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Little watch your fi sh take to the sky on the Farm is open daily. For info call (510) 544- BACKCOUNTRY GOURMET Visitor Center lawn. 2233, or email [email protected]. Tilden Nature Area Morgan Evans KIDS’ PROGRAMS AT SUSHI WORKSHOP FOR THE 2:30-4pm, Sun, Jul 25 #24950 FAMOUS FOODS Come learn the fundamentals of making TILDEN NATURE AREA OF THE BAY AREA MORE ADVENTUROUS your own backpacking food and trail snacks. Crab Cove Sara Fetterly Tilden Nature Area Linda Yemoto TILDEN TOTS ‘N SIBS Discover how to create light-weight, nutri- Tilden Nature Area 1:30-2pm, Sat, Aug 14 11:30am-2:30pm, Sat, Jul 10 #24752 tious treats to take with you on your out- The Bay Area is home to many tasty treats! Join us for your last hands-on opportu- Linda Yemoto & Bethany Facendini door adventures, and taste a few samples. 10-11:30am, Thu, Jul 8 #24901; Thu, Learn the fascinating history behind pop- nity to make and taste seven of the more Get ready to hit the trail this summer! sicles, fortune cookies, Mai Tai’s, and more. exotic varieties of sushi. Learn about the Aug 26 #24903 Registration is required Join an outdoor, nature adventure Some samples provided! cultural and natural history of this ancient Fee: $10 (non-res. $12) cuisine. (Sushi Basic workshop is not a program for 3-4 year olds and their BIRDS OF THE BAY pre-requisite.) 12+yrs GETTIN’ NUTTY siblings, everyone accompanied by Crab Cove Sara Fetterly Registration is required WITH SQUIRRELS an adult (grandparents welcome!) 1-2pm, Sat, Aug 21 Fee: $40 adults/$35 seniors/$30 teens Tilden Nature Area Bethany Facendini July: “Butterfly Buddies;” August: Beginning birders of all ages will enjoy (non-res. $44/$39/$34) 10-11am, Sun, Aug 1 “Trees are Treasures.” this introduction to the local birds. We Registration is required. GET YOUR FISH FACE ON Are you prepared to get squirrelly? Dis- will begin in the Visitor Center then move cover this creature’s habits and habitat Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) Tilden Nature Area Elaine Chang outside for fi eld observation. on a short walk. You might fi nd yourself 2-3pm, Sat, Jul 10 TILDEN EXPLORERS! mimicking its acrobatic performance in CONEY ISLAND Let’s explore a day in the life of a fi sh! Tilden Nature Area, Botanic Garden search of a snack. OF THE WEST Bring your fi shy faces and imagination, Linda Yemoto Crab Cove Michael Charnofsky and through observation, art, and games, KIDS GARDEN BUFFET 3:30-5pm, Thu Jul 8 #24971, Tue, Jul 27 1-2pm, Sun, Aug 22 learn what’s required for a healthy aquatic Tilden Nature Area James Wilson #24972; Wed, Aug 18 #24973 Discover Crab Cove’s amazing history system. 5-10 yrs 2-3:30pm, Sat, Aug 28 Join an after-school nature adventure and what it has become in a short period for 5-7 year olds, who may be ac- TODDLER NATURE WALK Come enjoy the Kids Garden as we learn of time: marshland, famous amusement about our delectable veggies and fruits. companied by an adult. No younger Tilden Nature Area Linda Yemoto park, military facility, and the fi rst Marine From strawberries to peas, we’ll harvest a siblings please. In July we’ll catch and 10:30-11:30am, Sun, Jul 11 Reserve in California. 8+yrs. bountiful smorgasbord to clean and munch. release butterfl ies. In August we’ll Come along on a little nature adventure for search for reptiles at the Regional SUNOL 2-3 year olds and their grown-up friends. FROM FLOWERS TO FRUITS Parks Botanic Garden. Depending on the weather, we’ll look Tilden Nature Area James Wilson 5-7yrs All programs meet at the Sunol Visitor for butterfl ies and bees or tadpoles and 11am-noon, Sun, Aug 29 Registration is required. Center unless otherwise noted. For Visitor dragonfl y nymphs. From bees to gourds, let’s explore the Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) Center hours and information, call (510) A BUTTERFLY BONANZA miracles of pollination. On a short stroll, 544-3249, or email [email protected]. we’ll investigate, catch, harvest, dissect, and TILDEN TOTS Tilden Nature Area Linda Yemoto even eat some of the parts to the process. Tilden Nature Area EARLY HIKE 2-3pm, Sun, Jul 11 Linda Yemoto & Bethany Facendini TO MAGPIE SWALE If it’s sunny we’ll have a chance to capture 10-11:30am, Wed, Jul 28 #24912; Fri, Sunol Anthony Fisher and release buckeye butterfl ies, ringlets, Aug 27 #24913 7-10am, Sun, Jul 11 swallowtails and more. Come learn the PARK DISTRICT ARTIST Join an outdoor, nature adventure Discover a seldom visited corner of the differences between butterfl ies and moths EXHIBITION – RANGER program for 3-4 year olds, each park (maybe you’ve been there) where and much more. ARTISTS accompanied by an adult (grandpar- magpies dwell. Get in and out before the Tilden Nature Area PERSONAL ACTS = GLOBAL ents welcome!). Sorry, no siblings heat. Two miles, some rough terrain. 10am-4:30pm, June 29-August 22, please. July: “Butterfly Buddies;” IMPACTS STREAM CREATURES closed Mon. August: “Trees are Treasures.” Tilden Nature Area Bethany Facendini From the beaches of Miller Knox, to Sunol Anthony Fisher Registration is required. 10:30am-noon, Sun, Jul 18 the peaks of Black Diamond, park 10:30am- noon, Sun, Jul 11 Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) Do you care about your ecological foot- district staff work hard to take care of Grab a net (provided) and gently explore print on our planet? How do our every- our parks. You may be surprised that TILDEN MINI RANGERS Alameda Creek for the mysterious mini- day choices compare around the world? many Rangers are artists, too. View a Tilden Nature Area James Wilson monsters that live beneath the surface. Discover how global sustainability is really collection of their work at the EEC 3:30-5:30pm, Wed, Aug 18 #24816 in our hands through engaging activities! as you take a trip around the East Bay Do you like hiking, conservation, 8+yrs through various media. and nature-based activities? This JULY FOURTH after-school program is for you! It’s LITTLE FARM FLUTTER BY BUTTERFLIES! MEET THE ARTISTS designed for kids 8-13 years old, OPEN HOUSE Tilden Nature Area Bethany Facendini RECEPTION: RANGER unaccompanied by parents. Dress to 2:30-4pm, Sun, Jul 18; Aug 1 Tilden Nature Area ARTISTS ramble and get dirty; bring a snack. Fly into the beautiful butterfl y garden for Interpretive Staff Tilden Nature Area Registration is required. a tour (2:30-3pm), gardening project (3- 1-3pm, Sun, Jul 4 Interpretive Staff Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) 4pm), and craft. Learn about butterfl y life Come and meet the bunnies, goats, 2-3:30pm, Sun, Aug 22 cycles, and the plants that attract these chickens and other critters that Meet the Park District staff whose art winged wonders. inhabit our little farm. You can bring is on display at the nature center. Light fresh lettuce or celery if you like. refreshments will be provided, along with park-themed craft activities. 11 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Financial assistance is available = Kids Challenge program Register online: www.ebparksonline.org SNAKES ON THE SNAKE AT THE LAKE ROAD IN BRENTWOOD or by phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 Quarry Lakes Beverly Ortiz Marsh Creek Regional Trail, Creekside Park, 1:30-4 pm, Mon, Jul 5 Brentwood Bob Kanagaki Meet Socks the gopher snake, and discover 9-10am, Sat, July 3 what makes Socks and other reptiles, so spe- OTHER PARKS Meet our reptilian ambassadors as they cial. Find Socks “wandering” with his Natural- ADVANCED TILDEN travel to Brentwood to make new friends. ist “handler” at Osprey, Orchard picnic sites, LITTLE FARM CAMP LAKE DEL VALLE Learn about their lives and their wild and swim areas. Info: (510) 544-3220. Tilden Nature Area SCENIC BOAT TOUR cousins around Marsh Creek. Meet at Brentwood Park. Info: (510) 544-2750. James Wilson Del Valle Interpretive Staff COOL WALKS IN HOT PARKS 1-2:30pm, every Sat & Sun in July & August 10am-4pm, Jul 5-9 #23559 WANDERING NATURALIST Various Parks Mike Moran There’s no better way to enjoy Del Valle For the more advanced little farmer, Castle Rock Kevin Damstra 8:30-10:30am, Sat, Jul 17 #24705, 24 than being out on the lake. Join us on a we present a new, garden-fresh, 1-3pm, Sat, July 3 #24707, 31 #24708 boat tour to the dam. During the presenta- hands-on camp offering in-depth Keep an eye out for the Naturalist as he tion learn about the lake, the wildlife, the July 17 , Big Break Regional Shoreline experiences in animal husbandry, wanders through the Castle Rock picnic history, and the many activities available Trail: Stroll a fl at paved trail through willow agriculture, and food production. and swimming area to answer your Re- here. Bring a jacket, sunscreen and bin- thickets and tule marshes. July 24 , Marsh No prerequisites; just a love and gional Park questions. Info: (510) 544-2750. passion for that old-time, country oculars if you have them. Purchase tickets Creek Regional Trail: Enjoy wide open vistas farm lifestyle. 12-15 yrs at the east-side concession beginning at and early fall winged migrants on this fl at Registration is required. 6:00am; age 13 and up/$5; age 1-12 and paved trail. July 31, Morgan Territory Re- Fee: $250 (non-res. $270) Seniors/$3; under 1 year/free if in parent’s gional Preserve: A pleasant amble through arms. All children under 13 (including WEDNESDAY WALKS oak and chaparral. TILDEN infants) and all non-swimming adults will Various Locations Registration is required. LITTLE FARM CAMP be required to wear a provided fl otation Garcia/Facendini ELFIN FOREST Tilden Nature Area device. Programs may be cancelled if there 9:30am, Wed, Jul 7, 14, 28, Aug 4, IN THE BLACK HILLS James Wilson are fi ve or fewer participants. Info: (510) 18, 25 Morgan Territory Bob Kanagaki 10am-4pm, Jul 12-16 #23560, 544-3249. Explore a new East Bay Regional Jul 26-30 #23561, Aug 2-6 #23562, 10am-noon, Sat, Jul 17 Park every week with our friendly We’ll visit Prairie Falcon Trail to have a Aug 9-13 #23563 CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS walking group. Discover the natural Experience the old-time, country Anthony Chabot campground look at the dense miniature forest known and human history of our beautiful as the chaparral. Meet at the staging area. farm lifestyle during a week of farm amphitheater Interpretive Staff parklands and improve your health Info: (510) 544-2750. 8+yrs camp fun! We’ll learn about caring 8-9pm, every Sat in Jul & Aug on a fast-paced hike. Hikers of all for farm animals, harvesting, cooking, FREE! As the sun sets, gather around the ages and abilities are welcome. Wear CARNIVORES getting dirty, and having fun! 8-11yrs campfi re for fun and games, stories and sturdy footwear and bring water. songs, while learning about local wildlife OF CASTLE ROCK Registration is required. For more information, please call Castle Rock Kevin Damstra Fee: $250 (non-res. $270) Limit one and the outdoors. There is a different (510)544-3282 or email cgarcia@ topic each week. Dress warmly and bring 1-3pm, Sat, Jul 17 week of registration per child. ebparks.org. July 7: Leona Canyon: They sneak, stalk, soar, and slither around (1-888-327-2757) option 2, 3 marshmallows for roasting. Non-campers Meet at the south entrance off of welcome. Info: (510) 544-3187. us. Discover some of the carnivores who Keller Ave. for an easy to moderate live in the Diablo Foothills, and fi nd out CAMPGROUND CRITTERS 3-mile walk. July 14: Garin: Climb the secrets they use to stalk their prey. Tolman Peak from the Dry Creek CAMPFIRE TALKS Meet near the pool. Info: (510) 544-2750. Del Valle campground amphitheater Garden parking area on a strenu- Interpretive Staff ous 4.5-mile trip. July 28: Redwood: 8:30-9:15pm, every Friday in July & August Hike 5 miles along the Stream Trail NATURE’S Which amazing animals call Del Valle from Canyon View Staging Area. AFTERNOON “home”? Rattlesnakes, bald eagles, moun- August 4: Chabot: Meet at Chabot Contra Loma Kevin Damstra tain lions, tarantulas, and big mouth bass Park in San Leandro for a 5.3 mile 1-3pm, every Friday in July are just a few. In an interactive program, hike with lots of hills. August 18: Join us Friday afternoons as we dis- come and learn more. Info: (510) 544-3249. Shadow Cliffs: Walk 3 miles through cover, the natural world of Contra the Arroyo and by the reservoir on Loma. Each week we will explore a NATURALIST this easy hike. August 25: Crockett different aspect of the park through CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS Hills Regional Park: Join Bethany games, crafts, and eco-adventures. Del Valle campground amphitheater Facendini on a challenging 6+ mile Meet at the main parking lot. Interpretive Staff hike with impressive views of the July 2: Amazing Animal Adaptations! 8:30-9:30pm, every Sat in July & August Carquinez Strait and beyond. July 9: Wild Wildlife Behavior! July Join us at the amphitheater for an evening 16: Tracking East Bay’s Wildlife. July of campfi re fun! We may sing songs, roast 23: Slithering Snakes. July 30: Bat Photo by Katie Colbert. marshmallows, tell stories, or even play a Box Building. 7+yrs WOMEN ON COMMON game or two as we learn about a differ- GROUND ent topic each week. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a Locations vary Colbert/Yemoto fl ashlight for navigating back to your site. 6-10pm, Sat, Jul 10 #24783, Sunol FIRST FRIDAY FIRES! Non-campers welcome. Please park by the 6-9:30pm, Sun, Aug 8 #24784, Pt. Bay Point Kevin Damstra campground store. Info: (510) 544-3249. Pinole 6:30-8:30pm, Fri, July 2, Aug 6, Sep 3 This is a series of naturalist-led Grab a lawn chair, cozy up next to programs for women who love the the campfi re, and enjoy the cool outdoors but whose concern for per- WETLAND STORY TIME evening breezes on the fi rst Friday sonal safety keeps them from enjoy- Big Break Mike Moran of each summer month at Bay ing their own parks. For a complete 9:30-10:30am, Tue, Jul 13 #24680, Point Regional Shoreline. Through schedule contact (510) 544-3243, 27 #24681, Aug 10 #24682, 24 storytelling, activities, and explora- or [email protected]. July 10: 24683 tion we will discover the East Bay’s Sunol: Dinner Hike And Star Party. Bring your little ones to the shores of natural and cultural history. Meet at August 8: Point Pinole: A Dynamite Big Break for some wetland discovery the main parking lot. July 2: Cali- Evening Hike. Registration is required. and a children’s wetland story. One- fornia’s Amazing Delta. August 6: half mile fl at walk on dirt road, suitable California Indians. Sept. 3: Natural for strollers. Meet at the parking log. Chesnut-backed chickadee at Leona Canyon Regional Nightlife! Discovering the Bay Area’s Registration is required. Open Space Preserve. Photo by Jerry Ting. Nocturnal Wildlife. 12 Info Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Middle Harbor: (510) 272-4802; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 CREEK CARE!! Wildcat Creek Regional Trail, Richmond Register online: www.ebparksonline.org COAST ALIVE! Bethany Facendini or by phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 SIX DAY INSTITUTE 9am-noon, Sat, Jul 24 Various Parks Interpretive Staff Concerned about the environment? Take 9am-5pm, Sun-Fri, Jul 11-16 #24184 action by cleaning up our waterways with TWEET! CHIRP! SQUAWK! Hikers 55 years and older interested in Upper elementary and middle school other community members striving to make Wildcat Canyon, Alvarado nature study, history, fi tness, and fun are teachers: learn about the geology a difference. Wear layered clothing that can Bethany Facendini invited to join this series of monthly ex- and ecology of the San Francisco Bay get wet and dirty. Info: (510) 544-2233. 10-11:30am, Sun, Jul 25 cursions exploring the Regional Parks. In Region in the fi eld. Meet at Tilden, Can we count 20 bird species on this fam- July we’ll explore Carquinez Strait from then visit various East Bay Regional 3 PARKS IN A DAY ily-friendly walk focused on birding basics? Nejedly Staging Area; in August we’ll visit Parks to wade into wetlands, explore Redwood Trail Gail Let’s give it a try! Bring binoculars and fi eld Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve. sandy beaches and upland habitats 9am-1pm, Sat, Jul 24 guides if you have them; some available for Info: (510) 544-2233. with expert naturalists. Over six Come explore Redwood, Huckleberry and loan. Info: (510) 544-2233. days, you’ll complete an outdoor Sibley. From shady streams to grassland, THURSDAY BIRDING: experiment, and learn to integrate with hidden surprises, trails vary from WEBELOS NATURALISTS RAPTOR BASELINE math and language arts with sci- single-track to paved with 600’ elevation Martinez Shoreline Outdoor Ed Various Parks Mike Moran ence. Get curriculum with over 30 gain on this 6 mile hike. Meet at Redwood, 10am-noon, Sun, Jul 25 #24689, Aug 22 9-11:30am, Thu, Jul 29 #24709, Aug 26 standards-based activities and prior- Skyline gate. Info: (510) 544-3249. 7+yrs #24690 #24710 Hey Scouts! Earn your badge at a place The morning (eastern) side of Mount ity trips for your students. Stipends TRAILS CHALLENGE: offered by California Institute for where nature rules! We’ll play games, Diablo hosts a magnifi cent array of birds Biodiversity. College credit avail- AFTERNOON RIDGELINE JOLT explore wacky wetlands, and learn about of prey: hawks, falcons, eagles. Help us docu- able. Additional information: www. Miller/Knox Bethany Facendini ways to protect the planet during this ment their variety and numbers in this fun, eurekaseries.org. 3-4:30pm, Sat, Jul 24 hands-on, eco-groovy adventure! Meet at social, citizen research project. No experi- Fee: $65 (non-res. $71) Forget the PM coffee pick-me-up, and join the main parking lot. Parent participation ence necessary – we’ll teach you how to Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS us for an invigorating nature hike with is required. 5-12yrs identify these birds. We’ll meet at a different (1-888-327-2757), option 2, 3 stunning 360-degree views of the Bay. Be Registration is required. park on the last Thursday of each month. ready for some up’s-n-down’s on this two Join in for one or all. July 29: Marsh Creek and one-half miler. Info: (510) 544-2233. THE OVER THE HILLS GANG! Trail. August 26: Morgan Territory. Various Parks Dave Zuckermann Registration is required. 10am-12:30pm, Tue, July 27, Aug 24 REDWOOD PEAK HIKE TUESDAY TWILIGHTS Roberts Michael Charnofsky 9:30am-noon, Sun Aug 1 SATURDAY STROLLS TUESDAY TWILIGHTS ralist Katie Colbert: Sunol – Pack a trail Enjoy the shade and deep green of our Various Parks Sara Fetterly redwood forest on a steep down-and-up 2 Various Parks Interpretive Staff, picnic for our easy-paced uphill hike to 10am-noon, Sat, Jul 10, 17, Aug 7, 14, 21 mile hike, ending at the tallest point in the EBRPD Director Ayn Wieskamp the Cave Rocks. We’ll return via Sunol’s Wake up and walk into nature. Each 7-9pm, Jul 6 Oakland hills. Meet at the Redwood Bowl Giant Cactus Patch howling at the moon. week we will explore a different Staging Area on Skyline Blvd. in Oakland, 7-9:30pm, Jul 13 Some steep sections. Meet at Barn. Info: park and the natural wonders within. 6-9:30pm, Jul 20 adjacent to the Chabot Observatory. (510) 544-3243. July 27: Sunset Over Hikes range from two to six miles. 10+yrs. Info: (510) 544-3187. 6-8:30pm, Jul 27 Mt. Trashmore with Naturalist Anthony Great for families. Dogs welcome 7-9pm, Aug 3 Fisher: Hayward Shoreline – Looking on most hikes. See www.ebparks. WATERCOLORS 6:30-9:30pm, Aug 10 for birdlife and all things beautiful at this org/parks for maps and directions. ON THE WATERFRONT 6-10pm, Aug 24 Info: (510) 544-3187. July 10: Rob- Big Break Outdoor Ed 6:30-9:30pm, Aug 31 reclaimed landfi ll. Meet at W. Winton Ave. Staging Area. Info: (510) 544-3244. erts Park (Meet in the Lower Park- 10-11:30am, Sun, Aug 1 #24694 Enjoy the Regional Parks at sunset ing lot) Visit the historic Blossom Relax and enjoy unobstructed views of the with the family. These naturalist August 3: Morgan Territory: Sunset Behind Mt. Diablo with Naturalist Katie Rock Trees Monument then journey Delta as we mix water and paint to capture guided walks vary in difficulty through magnificent redwoods the best scenery this shoreline park has to and are usually not suitable for Colbert – Celebrate the sun and the stars and the cultural history of this park in both Joaquin Miller Park and offer. We’ll provide everything you’ll need, organized groups. Bring water, Roberts Regional Recreation Area. snacks to share, a fl ashlight and on a leisurely, mostly fl at, two-mile hike along an easy trail. Meet at Morgan Ter- Moderate, two and one-half miles. wear layered clothing and good July 17: Anthony Chabot (MacDon- ritory Road Staging Area. Info: (510)544- hiking shoes. For a complete ald Staging Area) Take MacDonald TUESDAYS FOR THE BIRDS schedule, contact (510) 544-3249, 3249. August 10: Dawn At Twilight with Trail to Bort Meadow and back on Various Parks Bethany Facendini Naturalist Katie Colbert: Dublin Hills a lovely journey through fern glens or [email protected]. 7-9:30 am, Tue, Jul 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, – Tonight’s sunset hike celebrates the and riparian forests. Moderate but July 6: Marsh Magic with Naturalist 17, 24, 31 dawn of a brand new park! Meet at the hilly fi ve and one-half miles. August Sara Fetterly, Martin Luther King Jr. Share your enthusiasm for bird life Schaefer Ranch Staging Area on Dublin 7: Lake Chabot (Fairmont Ridge Shoreline/Arrowhead Marsh – Join on a tranquil walk through various Blvd. two miles west of San Ramon Road Staging Area) Hike up Fairmont us for an easy 2.5-mile stroll along Bay Area parklands! All levels of in Dublin. Info: (510) 544-3243. August ridge for beautiful views of the sur- the waterfront. As the sun sets, we birding experience welcome. Call 24: Latesummer Summit: Mission Peak rounding area. Moderate, two and will look for rare birds and bat rays, (510) 544-2233 for specifi c meeting with Christina Garcia – Climb this 2,517- one-half miles. August 14: Sibley and learn the fascinating history of locations. Bring water, sunscreen, foot landmark on a very strenuous (Skyline Blvd Staging Area) Skyline this remarkable park. Dogs must and binoculars or scopes. July 20, Trail/ Quarry Road/ Round Top be leashed. Meet at the observa- 7-mile adventure, with the full moon Wildcat Canyon, Clark Road. July Loop. Go into the canyon to explore to light your descent. Meet in parking 27, Martin Luther King Jr. Regional tion tower. Info: (510) 544-3187. one of Sibley’s lesser used trails lot “P” on the south end of Ohlone Shoreline, Arrowhead Marsh. Au- July 13: Earth And Sky On The Fly through both shady forest and open College’s Fremont campus. $2 parking gust 3, Sibley Volcanic Preserve. with Naturalists Bethany Facen- grasslands. Moderate 3.2 miles. (exact change). Info: (510) 544-3282. August 10, Eastshore State Park, dini and Celeste Burrows: Tilden August 21: Redwood Park (Can- August 31: City Views And Nocturnal Berkeley Meadow. August 17, EB- Nature Area – We’ll search for yon Meadow Staging Area) Bridal/ Animals with Michael Charnofsky: Leona MUD San Pablo Reservoir. August crepuscular critters as we navigate Chown/ French/ Orchard Trail loop Canyon – Ramble moderately uphill next 24, City of Oakland’s Joaquin Miller uphill to Wildcat Peak and back. – Beauty and wildlife abound on this to a creek through beautiful forest, and Park. August 31, Kennedy Grove Marvel at the sunset, crescent gorgeous three mile trail. moon, and visible planets. Meet at end with a spectacular view. Search for Regional Recreation Area. the EEC. Info (510) 544-2233. July nocturnal animals on the way back. Meet 20: Moon Of The Giant Cactus at Canyon Oaks Dr. Staging Area. Info: Dinner Hike And Howl with Natu- (510) 544-3183. 13 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Financial assistance is available = Kids Challenge program On-going training provided by Bay Area Register online: www.ebparksonline.org BEAT THE HEAT HIKE Round Valley Outdoor Ed Outreach Recreation Program (B.O.R.P.). or by phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 8-11am, Sun, Aug 29 For upcoming dates, contact (510) 849- Head out early on this rugged four-miler 4663 or www.borp.org. where fantastic hilltop views, healthy Registration is required.: (510) 544-2319 including the site’s natural history, to cre- short stroll, have a short chat, then get busy exercise, and rich natural history are our ate your own water colored masterpiece. making portable, personal sundials (August reward. We’ll look for raptors riding the NATIVE PLANT GARDENING Meet at the fi shing pier. 5+yrs 7), mini-worm compost bins (August 14), warm currents, too. Meet in the parking AT CRAB COVE Registration is required. and recycled birdfeeders (August 28)! lot. Info: (510) 544-2750. 8+yrs Crab Cove Michael Charnofsky Fee: $4 Registration is required. 1- 4:30, Sun, Aug 8 #25014 EXTREMES EVENING HIKE Spend an afternoon pruning, ‘preening’ and HILLTOP SUNSET SUMMER DELTA Brushy Peak Katie Colbert planting around the Visitor Center, helping Bishop Ranch Katie Colbert LUNCH CRUISE 5:30-9pm, Sun, Aug 29 to convert our landscape into a Bay/wildlife 6:30-9pm, Sun, Aug 1 Pittsburg Marina Mike Moran We’ll look for rare and special life thriving friendly garden fi lled with California native Enjoy streamside and ridgetop vistas in the 10am-1:30pm, Sat, Aug 21 #24711 here in extreme conditions of salt, heat, plants. Snacks and refreshments served, cool of the evening. We’ll catch stars and Ply the serene waters of California’s and wind. Later, nothing will bother us as tools provided. 8+yrs. Info: (510) 544-3187. planets and witness sunset refl ected off Mt. Delta along the lower Sacramento and we hike uphill into the sunset. Four miles. Registration is required. Diablo. Bring water. Some uphill. Info (510) San Joaquin rivers. We’ll board the beauti- Info: (510) 544-3243. 7+yrs 544-3243. 7+yrs ful, double-decked Island Serenade, enjoy a BEACH CLEAN-UP hearty lunch (included!), and explore the VOLUNTEER Crab Cove Michael Charnofsky BIRD GAWK WALK fascinating nature and lore of this corner 10:30-11:30, Sun Aug 22 Quarry Lakes Kristina Parkison of California’s Inland Coast. 10+yrs GARDEN VOLUNTEERS Protect animals and have fun while beautifying 8-11am, Sat, Aug 7 Registration is required. the beach and nearby pond. View animals that The Bay Area bursts with bird life! New Various parks Pellarin/Mueller Fee: $44 (non-res. $50) Dates and times vary depend upon our Bay. Students earn com- and experienced birders alike join us as munity service hours. Info: (510) 544-3187. we discover patterns of behavior, migra- THE TROUT Quarry Lakes: This program in Fremont needs volunteers to help with planting and 6+yrs. tion, and habitat. Meet at the Isherwood OF WILDCAT CREEK Staging Area off Isherwood Way. Info: (510) garden maintenance. Featured plantings NATIVE PLANT Tilden Regional Park James Wilson include California native plants and a rose 544-3220. 8+yrs 8-10am, Sun, Aug 22 RESTORATION garden and a rare fruit grove. Help weed Leona Canyon KID’S SATURDAYS On a short hike, we’ll climb along the creek and prune in the plant beds, assist the and sneak a peak at our local residents. 10-1:30, Sun, Aug 29 #24942 AT BIG BREAK gardeners in planting and help with general Volunteer in beautiful Leona Canyon and help Learn the truth about trout. Info: (510) garden care. Dates and times vary–please Big Break Mike Moran 544-2233. showcase “Local Indian Uses of Plants,” the 9:30-11am, Sat, Aug 7 #24697, 14 #24698, call for more information: (510) 795-4895. newly created self-guided trail. Protect and 28 #24699 LONE TREE AT LOW TIDE Garin/Dry Creek: Help weed and prune in promote featured native plants by weeding Let’s make some cool crafts that are use- Lone Tree Point, Rodeo James Wilson the plant beds, assist the gardners in plant- and pulling non-native invasive grasses and ful for us, our soil, and sky! We will take a 9-11am, Sat, Aug 28 ing, and help with general garden care. Info: shrubs. Lunch, tools and gloves provided. Explore low tide at an exposed reef. We’ll (510) 582-2206. Meet at the Merritt College Parking Lot E. beachcomb and search the rocks for hid- Call (510) 544-3187 for more information PARK/TRAIL GUIDES den shoreline creatures as we explore this Various Parks Lori Gray and directions. 10+yrs. OUTDOOR ancient beach. Info: (510) 544-2233. Guides are needed to assist the visually Registration is required. DISCOVERIES SNAKES ON THE ROAD: impaired in hiking on Regional Parks trails. CONTRA LOMA Sunol Colbert/Fisher Contra Loma Bob Kanagaki 10-11:30am, Thu, Jul 1 #24726, 8 10-11:30am, Sat, Aug 28 #24727, 15 #24728, 29 #24729, Aug Meet our reptilian ambassadors as they 5 #24730, 19 # 24739 travel to Contra Loma to make new Children 3-5 years and a parent are friends. Learn about their lives and their invited to make wild discoveries. Info: wild cousins in the hills. Meet at the parking (510) 544-3249. lot. Info: (510) 544-2750. July 1: Turtles – “Speedy”, Sunol’s guest western pond turtle, will show off her lovely turtleneck and every- Party Pallooza in the Park thing attached to it as we discover at Tilden Regional Park’s what it’s like to carry your home on Merry-Go-Round your back. July 8: Papermaking – Wear sloppy clothes for Sunol’s newest wil- Enjoy the Tilden Park Merry-Go- derness water sport – papermaking! Round’s “Party Palooza in the July 15: Willow Basket Trap – We’ll Park” on July 10, 11 a.m-5 p.m., bait a California Indian style basket for a day of party festivities and trap, put it in the creek and check it celebration, including perform- after a hike. July 29: Stream Stalk – ers, face painting, and characters We’ll grab dipnets to hunt for giant waterbugs and other weird water of fantasy and whimsy! Merry- wonders. August 5: Earth Art – Sticks Go-Round traditional indulgenc- and stones can art be. We’ll grab es will be served: fresh popcorn, what’s lying around in the woods and hand-spun cotton candy, ice make fabulous sculptures and crazy cream, grilled food, and exciting drawings that last for a day. August healthy treats. The Merry-Go- PUBLIC SAFETY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 19: Adopt-A-Tree – Invite an oak, wil- Round is located midway be- These on-going volunteer programs assist District staff in the delivery of es- low or other friendly giant to become tween the Steam Trains and the sential services, which include: educating trail users about trail safety; assist- your family tree. Little Farm at the intersection ing the helicopter unit with rescues; supplementing police in patrol activities Registration is required. of Central Park Drive and Lake and incident response. Certifi cations and/or training are required for some Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) Anza Drive in Tilden Regional programs. For more information, contact the following: Flight Medics–Offi cer Park. Info: (510) 524-6773. Jackley at (510) 544-3014; Trail Safety Patrol Groups including Bicycle Patrol, Companion Dog Patrol, Hiking Patrol, and Mounted Patrol–Heather Marlais at (510) 690-6580. 14 Info Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Middle Harbor: (510) 272-4802; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 SWIM FACILITIES REGISTRATION INFORMATION LAKE ANZA Tilden Regional Park NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED–Many programs do not require reg- FEES: Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. They may be paid Berkeley, CA 94708 (510) 843-2137 istration. Simply join the instructor at the location indicated in the program by pre-printed check, money order, VISA, Mastercard or in cash for walk-in registration. Non-resident fees apply to anyone living outside of Alameda CASTLE ROCK description. Call the phone number listed in the program descriptions if 1700 Castle Rock Road you need further information. or Contra Costa counties. Parking or park entrance fees may be charged Walnut Creek, CA 94598 IN-PARK REGISTRATION–For programs requiring registration at depending on program time and location. Ardenwood entrance fees vary 1-888-327-2757, option 3, park sites, call the number indicated in the description. Information will be depending on the event or activity. Confi rm all fees when registering for a ext. 4518 provided when you call. program. Many programs have fee assistance funds available for low-income CONTRA LOMA CENTRAL REGISTRATION–The course codes for programs that individuals and families. For information call the registration phone num- 1200 Frederickson Lane require central registration are printed next to course dates throughout bers listed at the bottom of the previous column. Antioch, CA 94509 this directory. Please refer to the instructions below for registration proce- CHECK ACCEPTANCE: Pre-printed checks are accepted for mail-in 1-888-327-2757, option 3, registration in the Central Reservations Offi ce until two weeks before the ext. 4518 dures for mail-in, walk-in, phone, or fax registration. ON-LINE: go to www.ebparksonline.org for Centrally regis- program takes place. Make checks payable to EBRPD. Programs registered CULL CANYON in the parks will accept checks up until the day of the program. Returned 18627 Cull Canyon Road tered programs. Castro Valley, CA 94552 MAIL-IN: Complete the registration form below and mail checks will be charged an additional $15 Returned Check charge. 1-888-327-2757, option 3, with your payment (pre-printed check or fi ll in the credit card CREDIT CARDS: ext. 4523 info on the mail-in form) to: East Bay Regional Park District, VISA and Mastercard are accepted for all fee programs except those that DEL VALLE Reservations Dept., P.O. Box 5381, Oakland, CA 94605-0381. are registered at a park. Call the phone number in program description for 7000 Del Valle Road WALK-IN: Come to the District Headquarters between info. Livermore, CA 94550 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. We are located 1-888-327-2757, option 3, at 2950 Peralta Oaks Court in Oakland, next door to the CANCELLATION POLICY: ext. 4524 Dunsmuir House and south of the Oakland Zoo off I-580. REFUNDS/TRANSFERS: Refunds or transfers will be processed for pro- DON CASTRO See map below. grams canceled because registration is below the minimum enrollment at 22400 Woodroe Ave. Hayward, CA 94541 BY FAX: Complete the registration form below and fax it to the cutoff date, or if a program is canceled due to inclement weather or in- 1-888-327-2757, option 3, FAX (510) 635-5502. Include all the necessary credit card informa- structor illness. Please allow up to three weeks for receipt of refund. If you ext. 4527 tion and sign to approve the charge. would prefer to transfer into another program or class and there is space QUARRY LAKES BY PHONE: Phone registration requires a VISA or available, your refund may be applied to the fee for that program or class. 2100 Isherwood Way Mastercard. The Reservations Offi ce is open between 8:30 IF YOU MUST CANCEL: For a full refund or credit toward another Fremont, CA 94535 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. program, you must call in your cancellation at least seven days prior 1-888-327-2757, option 3, and 4 p.m. on Fridays (closed weekends and holidays). Call to the class or program. Failure to notify the Reservations Offi ce at least ext. 4552 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757) and select option 2, then 3. seven days in advance of the program date will result in forfeiture of ROBERTS POOL TDD: (510) 633-0460. program fees. 10570 Skyline Blvd. Oakland, CA 94619 (510) 482-6028 SHADOW CLIFFS 2500 Stanley Blvd. Pleasanton, CA 94566 1-888-327-2757, option 3, July-August 2010 Mail-in Registration Register Online: www.ebparks.org/webreg ext. 4557 LAKE TEMESCAL To reach the East Bay Regional Park District Make checks payable to: EBRPD 6502 Broadway Terrace Central Registrations offi ce: Attention: Reservations Oakland, CA 94610 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, or use 1-888-327-2757, option 3, From south or east of Oakland on I-580 P.O. Box 5381 ext. 4561 West, take the MacArthur/Foothill exit in Oakland, CA 94605-0381 MasterCard VISA FAX (510) 635-5502 VISITOR CENTERS San Leandro. Bear right onto Foothill; turn ARDENWOOD right on 106th Ave. and right again onto Name (parent or guardian if under 18) 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Peralta Oaks Drive. Follow it to the end. Fremont, CA 94555-3645 From Oakland or north or west of Oakland Mail or FAX Address (510) 544-2797 on I-580 East, take the 106th Ave. exit in Amount $ BLACK DIAMOND MINES Oakland. Take the fi rst three left turns; this Expiration date 5175 Somersville Road will put you on 106th Ave. From 106th, turn City Zip Antioch, CA 94509 right onto Peralta Oaks Drive and follow it ( ) ( ) (510) 544-2750 to the end. Day phone Night phone Authorized signature BOTANIC GARDEN Tilden Regional Park email address Berkeley, CA 94708 (510) 544-3169 COYOTE HILLS Participant’s Name Birthdate Class Title Code Date Fee 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd. Month/Day/Yr First Choice Fremont, CA 94555-3502 (510) 544-3220 Second Choice

CRAB COVE First Choice VISITOR CENTER 1252 McKay Avenue Second Choice Alameda, CA 94501-7805 (510) 544-3187 Day Camp Scholarship Fund—provides subsidized day camp experiences for inner-city youth. Optional) $1 DEL VALLE Subscribe to this publication (Regional in Nature) (Optional) $5 7000 Del Valle Road Submit additional registrations on an attached sheet Livermore, CA 94550 Total $ (510) 544-3249 GARIN Signature required ______Date ______1320 Garin Avenue Parent or guardian if under 18 Hayward, CA 94544-6822 (510) 544-3220 Please check here if you are disabled and in need of special accomodations SUNOL-OHLONE P.O. Box 82 (on Geary Road) How did you hear about our programs? TV Newspaper Visitor Center Radio Other Sunol, CA 94586 (510) 544-3249 TILDEN NATURE AREA Environmental Education Center (EEC) at Tilden Regional Park Berkeley, CA 94708 (510) 544-2233

NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK THANK YOU The History of the East Bay Regional Park District Diamond in the Rough FollowFoll the path of the extraordinary rise ofof thet East Bay Regional Park District from its SPONSORS inceptionince in 1934 to its remarkable preservation ooff over 100,000 acres during its 75-year history. Liv ing Landscape is available at East Bay Regional PPark District visitor centers and online. Information: www.ebparks.org or call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757) Authored by Laura McCreery and published by Wilderness Press at www.wildernesspress.com The proceeds raised from these generous donors will help support the Regional Parks Foundation’s Campership Program, providing camping scholarships to low-income, at-risk, and disabled youth. Signature Sponsor

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FREE Outdoor Movie Night Join us for a FREE movie in your Regional Parks. Arrive early, get a good seat, and enjoy pre-movie entertainment and your surroundings. Bring: warm clothes, fl ashlight, and a blanket or chair to sit on. Purchase snacks or bring your own. No pets. 7 p.m. Information: 8/7 ...... Contra Loma ...... Where the Wild Things Are 510-544-2553, or 8/14...... Ardenwood ...... Original- The Wizard of Oz www.ebparks.org 8/21 ...... Contra Loma ...... Disney’s- Up 8/28 ...... Shadow Cliffs ...... 2010- Alice in Wonderland