Regional in Nature May - June 2011 East Bay Regional Park District Activity Guide www.ebparks.org

Rail Rescue Ranger Volunteers restore habitat for the California clapper rail. See page 2. Inside: Junior Lifeguards • page 4 Day Camps • pages 5 & 12 Ardenwood Hay Harvesting • page 6 Cajun/Zydeco Festival • page 7 Sunol Bird & Butterfl y Festival • page 10 Healthy Parks Healthy People Initiative Launches, see page 2. Contents Junior Lifeguards ...... 4 Recreation Programs ...... 5 Kayaking ...... 5-6 Biking ...... 6 Polewalking ...... 6 Fishing ...... 6 Ardenwood ...... 6-7 Little Deane Photo: Black Diamond ...... 7, 10 The East Bay Regional Park District is Over the next several years, the proud to introduce the Healthy Parks East Bay Regional Park District is Program Calendar ...... 8-9 Healthy People initiative, a major effort committed to encouraging residents Botanic Garden ...... 10 to get more people into parks to enjoy to get outside and use parks for their Coyote Hills ...... 10-11 the health benefi ts of an active lifestyle health and well being. A separate Crab Cove ...... 11 that includes the outdoors and a component includes caring for our connection with nature. open space lands – to keep them Sunol ...... 11 The Healthy Parks Healthy People healthy too! – through awareness Tilden Nature Area ...... 11-12 campaign took hold in Parks Victoria, and volunteerism so that parks can Other Regional Parks ...12-14 Australia, and has inspired the commit- be enjoyed for future generations. Volunteer Programs ...... 14 ment of dozens of nations struggling to We welcome you to join us in the Registration & Fees...... 15 counter issues that threaten individual Healthy Parks Healthy People movement and community health. Over the past and to take part in all that your Regional Visitor Centers/ decade, people have turned to fast food, Swim Areas ...... 15 Parks offer. Find out more information technology and the perceived security throughout this activity guide and also of an indoor lifestyle resulting in an online at www.ebparks.org. And, don’t alarming increase in childhood obesity, miss our kickoff event on June 11 at diabetes, cardio-vascular disease, Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area

depression, and alienation. in Fremont (see back page of this guide). Little Deane Photo:

General Information / Free “Rail Rescue Rangers” Brochure ...... 1-888-EBPARKS By: Dave “Doc Quack” Riensche Camping & Picnic Reservations ...... 1-888-EBPARKS Taking care of wildlife habitat is an type of marshland habitat remains, ChevronTexaco, and Naturalist & Recreation important goal for the Park District, and the rail’s population has dwindled RINA Accountancy Programs ...... 1-888-EBPARKS particularly with the Healthy Parks to roughly 1,000 birds, making the Corporation, we are TDD ...... 510-633-0460 Healthy People message. One park Park District’s volunteer “Rail Rescue continuing our “Rail Rescue Rangers” Web site ...... www.ebparks.org resident that can benefi t greatly from Rangers” restoration efforts vital! efforts. But even with this great support, our help is the California clapper rail, a People of all ages are working to remove there is still a giant need for more unique hen-like marsh bird found along dedicated, passionate people like you EBRPD Board of Directors invasive weeds, pick up trash, clear the marsh shorelines of San Francisco debris-clogged channels, and plant who are willing to volunteer and help Whitney Dotson ...... Ward 1 Bay. Currently, only 10 percent of this the rails on their road to recovery John Sutter ...... Ward 2 “marsh daisies” (grindelia, aka marsh Carol Severin ...... Ward 3 gum plant) to improve rail retreats from the endangered species list. Douglas Siden ...... Ward 4 in the upland areas of Elsie Roemer For information on how you can Ayn Wieskamp ...... Ward 5 Bird Sanctuary at Robert W. Crown get involved, check out our Wildlife Beverly Lane ...... Ward 6 Ted Radke ...... Ward 7 Memorial State Beach in Alameda. Volunteer Web page at www.ebparks. Robert E. Doyle ...... General Manager These restoration efforts are enhancing org under “Get Involved” or call habitat for rails and other wildlife by 1-888-EBPARKS. providing the native plants they need Visit www.ebparks.org for map Dave “Doc Quack” Riensche, a certifi ed downloads, activity and event for food and shelter. wildlife biologist, is the wildlife resource information, and much more! Thanks to the vision and fi nancial analyst for the East Bay Regional Park support of the East Bay Regional Park District, and a biology/ecology instructor Photo: Doug Donaldson Doug Photo: District, Regional Parks Foundation, at Las Positas College. To YOUR Peak: By Lorrie Sullenberger, Health Supporter of Healthy Parks Anything is Possible Healthy People Matters Hello and warm greetings to all my had already lost his pension and had fellow hikers and nature lovers. My taken several pay cuts at work. East Bay name is Lorrie Sullenberger, and our Regional Park District family moved to the San Ramon Valley We needed to make some major life AND in 1995 when our two daughters were decisions and took to the hills as we just babies. We loved the area’s schools sorted through our options. As we and weather, but most of all we loved stood at the top of a hill that night, I are proud partners the beautiful open space. We continue remember that the sun was going down in 2011 with the mutual goal of promoting health and fitness. to treasure the peaks and valleys right past the Las Trampas Range and we in our own backyard. I’m looking could feel the wind on our faces. It was Fun Ideas That Will forward to talking with you through a beautiful evening across the valley and Sully looked out and said, “Looking this column and sharing tips, ideas, and Lorrie Sullenberger is a fi tness expert, Keep You Moving out there makes you feel as if anything surprising treasures that can be found local television personality, featured Want to make exercising fresh and is possible, doesn’t it?” “Yes it does,” I throughout the East Bay Regional writer and contributor on health replied and we headed home, refreshed fun? You can explore new ways of Parks. Our family has always lived and fi tness, and founder of Fit and and with a new sense of optimism working out. Try these ideas to help the “Healthy Parks Healthy People” Fabulous...Outdoors! She is certifi ed about the coming days. The next you keep moving: lifestyle and I am honored to be able to by the American Council on Exercise morning he left for a 4-day trip that share that passion with others. and serves as a Regional Ambassador • Choose outdoor activities in would eventually end in aviation history for the Governor’s Council on Physical which you can enjoy the scenery, My husband and I have always sought out with him performing an emergency Fitness. Lorrie is married to US Airways fl owers, and nature. the trails of the East Bay Regional Parks water landing in the Hudson River. for exercise, for date nights, for solace, Captain Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, • Take a day off and go for a long, and to relieve stress, but never more so It was several months before we would who famously landed Flight 1549 in beautiful hike. than the early months of 2009. You see, have even a second to ourselves to the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. • Try something you enjoyed as They live with their two daughters I am married to Captain Sullenberger take to the hills again. But when we a kid, like hula hoop, badminton, in Danville, California. (Sully, as he is widely known), the US did, the fi rst place we went was back or roller skating. Airways Captain who landed in the to what we now called our “anything • Train for a 5K or 10K event and Hudson River on January 15, 2009. On is possible hill.” We stood there, took raise money for a good cause. the evening of January 11, 2009, Sully a deep breath, and thought about our IMPORTANT NOTICE and I took to the hills near our home. conversation that evening before Flight • Sign up for a yoga, tai chi, qi gong, Like a lot of Americans at that time, we 1549, trying to absorb all we had been Hazel-Atlas mine tours and the or Pilates class. Hazel-Atlas mining museum at were worried about the effects that the through. I joked with Sully, “Well, you • Plan a family activity like a hike Black Diamond Mines Regional economy would have on our family. Sully sure were right: Anything is possible.” or biking trip. Preserve will be closed daily, in- • Find a park with fi tness trails cluding weekends, from June 17 to designed to help you work approximately July 15 for sched- different muscles. uled maintenance. Check www. Swim Season Opens • Enjoy a kayak, canoe, or paddle- ebparks.org/closure for updates. boat trip at a pond or lake. in the Regional Parks Exercise doesn’t have to be Swim season at District lakes and Cliffs (Pleasanton), and Lake Temescal traditional, and yes, it can be fun. pools offi cially opens Memorial Day (Oakland). Castle Rock pool at When you maintain a fun, positive weekend and lasts through Labor Diablo Foothills (Walnut Creek) attitude towards exercise, you’re Day. Lifeguards are on duty daily is now open to the public Thursday a role model for your children, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at these through Sunday during swim season. family, and friends. locations: Tilden’s Lake Anza Visit www.ebparks.org and click KAISER PERMANENTE IS A MAJOR SPONSOR (Berkeley), Contra Loma (Antioch), on “Activities,” then “Swimming,” OF THE PARK DISTRICT’S 2011 TRAILS Cull Canyon (Castro Valley), Del for more information about swim CHALLENGE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT Valle (Livermore), Don Castro locations, swim lessons, our enhanced GETTING IN SHAPE AND HEALTHY (Hayward), Quarry Lakes (Fremont), Junior Lifeguard program, and general LIFESTYLES, VISIT WWW.KP.ORG Roberts Pool (Oakland), Shadow swim safety tips. (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF KAISER TO RECEIVE INFORMATION). Register beginning April 5. Online: www.ebparksonline.org Session 5: Man Overboard–Junior lifeguards PREREQUISITES By phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 will be introduced to boat Successful completion of a 25-yard swim handling, along with life test, administered on the fi rst day of each jacket use, building rescue session, is mandatory. Parents must be pres- JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS equipment from ordinary ent for this swim test. If a parent or guardian items, and the construction has any doubts regarding their child’s ability PROGRAM DESCRIPTION SESSION THEMES of water cannons. Yes, we to pass the swim test, a pre-test is highly This inclusive summer program provides Session 1: Junior Guard VS. Wild–Stranded did say water cannons. The last day, Kon-Tiki recommended and can be arranged during participants, ages 8-13, with an introduction on a deserted island, the day, will determine if the junior lifeguards can registration. to Water Safety/Rescue, First Aid, and CPR junior lifeguards will not handle life on the water. REGISTRATION AND FEES in a fun and challenging environment. Each only work on their rescue Session 6: These bones are made for break- Registration is required: day, participants enjoy a variety of beach skills, they must become a ing, and that’s just what call 1-888-EBPARKS and water activities designed to promote team, and learn to build a they do–the week is not (1-888-327-2757) option 2, 3 fi tness, self-esteem, and teamwork. In addi- shelter from the elements, purify water, and for the timid. Junior Guards Fees for Alameda and tion to the extensive core curriculum, each learn to build a fi re. They learn and provide will have a hand at treating Contra Costa County residents: week-long session will emphasize a specifi c fi rst aid for bee stings and snake bites, and impaled objects, fi shhooks • $125 for morning unit (9 a.m.-noon) theme (see session theme descriptions what to do when dealing with sharks and in the mouth, amputations, • $125 for afternoon unit (1-4 p.m.) below). piranhas. By the end of the week, they will and a few cracked skulls. They’ll learn to • $160 for full day (morning + afternoon) Each session runs for one week, Monday- have built a raft and signaled for help. Are triage for multi-casualty incidents. Did we Fees for residents outside Friday, and is divided into two units: morning you up for the challenge? Full day partici- mention, there will be plenty of splinting and Alameda and (9 a.m.-noon) and afternoon (1-4 p.m.). pants: Certifi cation in Wilderness First Aid. backboarding, with the week end with Triage Contra Costa Counties: Participants register by session and unit. For Session 2: Mayhem Management–Do you theatre, and running an MCI. Big Fun! Full • $139 for morning unit (9 a.m.-noon) each session, participants may sign-up for have a plan for disasters: day participants: certifi cation in First Aid. • $139 for afternoon unit (1-4 p.m.) the morning unit, the afternoon unit, or the toxic gas release, wildland Session 7: When Breathing Stops, We • $176 for full day (morning + afternoon) full day (both units–9 a.m.-4 p.m.). NOTE: fi re, or viral outbreak? This Start–Junior Lifeguards will Uniform: Each registered child is required Morning and afternoon curriculum does not week focus on prepared- get hands on emergency to purchase and wear a mandatory uni- repeat. To get the full experience, participate ness: building a fi rst aid oxygen administration, form during the Junior Lifeguard Summer in the full day. Children who participate in kit, fi re extinguisher use, suctioning patients, and Program. The fee for the uniform is $30 and the full day will receive a commemorative pin wound management, and radio communica- airway management. We’ll includes a hat, T-shirt and swim trunks. (shown at right) recognizing their accom- tions. Earthquakes, lightning, and blackouts, throw in rescue breathing There is a 10 percent discount when a child plishment. oh my! Full day participation: Certifi cation and choking...and a little vomit. We’ll go over enrolls in multiple sessions during the same Each day, there will be a morning and after- in Bloodborne pathogens: Prevention to breathing emergencies... and a little more summer, or for each additional child when noon unit, with theme-based curricula com- disease transmission. vomit. Full day participants: Certifi cation in more than one child from the same family prising 1-1½ hours of each unit. Theme-based Session 3: Shock thru the heart–This week Emergency Oxygen and Adult CPR. is enrolled in the same session. (Discount lessons and activities will be complemented focuses on CPR and AED Session 8: X-treme–Imagine taking all the NOT available online and is not given once by lectures, skills, games, and physical activi- good to know, hard to do crazy fun stuff from the fi rst online registration is completed. Call in or ties derived from the Junior Lifeguard core at times like: when moving, seven weeks and compress- go to our main offi ce for the discount.) curriculum. There is one snack break during in the water, or blindfolded. ing them into one week... Certifi cation: Junior Lifeguards will now have each unit, so please pack a healthy snack and Do you only have one arm? that’s what we did. Time an opportunity to earn American Red Cross drink. Participant is responsible for providing Can you do CPR? We’ll to have fun, catch up things certifi cate in either First Aid, Adult CPR/ their own lunch. Lunchtime is monitored by fi nd out. Can you provide CPR for your missed due family vacation. AED, CPR/AED for the Healthcare profes- instructors from noon-1 p.m. Students can Mom and Dad, your brother, or your baby One word: Enjoy! Full day participants: Cer- sional, Bloodbourne Pathogens, Emergency be dropped off one-half hour before morning sister? We’ll fi nd out. Full day participants: tifi cation in First Aid. Oxygen, and Wilderness First Aid depend- or afternoon units begin. Students should Certifi cation in CPR/AED for the healthcare ing on the week. NOTE: This is optional. If be picked up within one-half hour after the provider. interested, please inform the instructor on morning and afternoon unit’s end. Session 4: East Bay Watch–This is the real the Tuesday of the Session. Cost: $15 for deal! Junior Lifeguards who LIFEGUARD AIDE processing. PROGRAM LOCATIONS want go to the next level, LIFEGUARD AIDE (13-15 years old The Junior Lifeguard Program is offered at and participate in activi- only). Work and train closely with the Lake Anza (Berkeley), Contra Loma (An- ties that only professional Instructor(s) in the Junior Lifeguard tioch), Cull Canyon (Castro Valley), Shadow lifeguard do; then this is for program. COMMITTMENT: We ask Cliffs (Pleasanton/Livermore), and Temescal you: pattern diving, rescue that you train with our instructors in (Oakland). can, deployment (land and water) defensive their bootcamp (6/13-6/17) and com- Session Dates moves in the water, and many more... Friday mit to assisting at least two weeks of Session 1 ...... 6/20-6/24 comes with training with the permanent junior lifeguards. Serious fun, serious Session 2 ...... 6/27-7/1 staff, alternate duties, and shadow lifeguard- business. IF INTERESTED: you must Session 3 ...... 7/5-7/8 (no class on 7/4) ing. Full day participants: Certifi cation in fi ll out an application, be interviewed Session 4 ...... 7/11-7/15 Basic Water Rescue. Session 1-4 offered at Contra Loma, Anza, AND selected, and have been a junior Temescal, Cull. Session 5-8 offered at lifeguard with us before. If you get Shadow, Anza, Temescal, Cull.Session 5 ...... accepted into the Lifeguard Aide 7/25-7/29 Camperships available program, the price is $200. Email Pete Session 6 ...... 8/1-8/5 The Regional Parks Foundations pro- DeQuincy at [email protected] Session 7 ...... 8/8-8/12 vides camperships for Junior Lifeguards for an application or questions. Ac- Session 8 ...... 8/15-8/19 and swim lessons to families in fi nancial ceptance of applications begins March need. Call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888- 1 and ends May 20. REMEMBER: Good 327-2757), option 2, 3, for information. attitude goes far.

Regional Parks Junior Lifeguards.

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; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 RECREATION do together! Enjoy nature and learn fun ex- Register beginning April 5. Online: www.ebparksonline.org ercises that feel good, look cool, and benefi t By phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 WALKING LIKE A NEWT! everyone. This new series will have us laugh- MLK Shoreline Jayah Faye Paley ing, moving, singing, playing, and making it up 10-11:30am, Sat, May 7 #27086; Sat, Jun 4 as we go along. tion. 30 minutes of classroom lecture in LLAMAS– #27090 Registration is required. clubhouse reviewing safety, terminology, and a MYSTICS OF ANDES Outdoor exercises for kids and parents to Fee: $5 (non-res. $7) brief overview of recreational archery. 90 min- Redwood LAMAS Outfi tters utes of shooting instruction and practice on 11am-2:30pm: Sat, May 21 #27166 BASIC LAND NAVIGATION outdoor range. Equipment provided. 10+yrs . 10am-1:30pm, Sun, May 22 #27172 Sunol Susan Labiste Parent supervision required for ages 10-13. Learn to groom, feed, lead, and interact pos- 10am-3pm, Sat, May 14 #27173 Registration is required. itively with these specially trained animals. Hit the trails without fear of getting lost. Fee: $50 (non-res. $56) Reserve your own llama for the class, or, up Learn the basics of map and compass read- to 3 people can share one llama. 8+yrs ing, and triangulation for on-trail navigation. GOLF–INTRODUCTION A program of EBRPD Tilden Golf Course Amer. Golf Corp Registration is required. in partnership with . . . We’ll try our newly learned skills on the trail 3-4:30pm, Sat, May 14 #27047 1-2:30pm, Fee: $70 per llama–4 llamas max. per class in a hike with moderate elevation gain. Regis- (non-res. $78) tration includes a compass and map. 14+yrs. Fri, Jun 3 #27052 Registration is required. 5:30-7pm, Wed, Jun 15 #27053 SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS TRAILS CHALLENGE Fee: $23 (non-res. $27) Learn pre-shot and full-swing fundamentals, Garin Susan Labiste and become familiar with terminology/ 10am-3pm, Sun, Jun 12 #27174 Thousands of people like you have ARCHERY–INTRODUCTION participated in this program, last year equipment. Golf balls and loaner clubs are Learn basic principles and methods of Roberts Redwood Bowmen provided. Participants will receive a free wilderness survival: assembling survival kits, over 10,000 people! The program 1:30-3:30pm; Sat, May 14 #27002; Sat, Jun challenges you to complete 5 of the $20 range card for use at the driving range shelter building, fi re-starting, emergency 4 #27006 and $20 off a future class at the golf course. signaling, water purifi cation, etc! 14+yrs. featured trails in the guidebook by Basic beginner recreational archery instruc- Dec. 1. The booklet features trails 14+yrs. Registration is required. for all fi tness levels and trail users as Registration is required. Fee: $23 (non-res. $27) well as of tips for new trail users. We Fee: $50 (non-res. $56) WILDERNESS TRIP– are encouraging participants to go BACKPACKING INTRODUCTION “green” by using the downloadable Redwood Susan Labiste version of the booklet and printing 11am, Sat, Jun 25-11am, Sun, Jun 26 #27194 only what you need; hard copies are KIDS CHALLENGE We’ll carry our packs 2.5 miles on an available for $5. With registration overnight trip into the shade of a Redwood you will receive instructions on how The 2011 Kids Challenge program is based on the California Children’s forest. We’ll learn basic survival skillsand to access and download the guide PARK’N IT practice using backcountry stoves and map booklet as well as other program Outdoor Bill of Rights, which recom- SUMMER DAY CAMP and compass. Loaner gear available. 8+yrs. materials, and a FREE organic T-shirt mends activities for every child to experience before entering high All dates meet 9am-4pm Registration is required. (while supplies last). A commemo- Mon-Fri: Jun 20-24 Contra Loma Fee: 72 (non-res. $79) rative pin will be sent once you school. This program is self-paced and challenges youth to complete #26658 (6-10 yrs); Jun 20-24 Castle complete the challenge, pins will Rock #26660 (6-10 yrs); Jun 27-Jul 1 KAYAKING/BOATING be mailed in the Fall (while supplies 5 of the 10 activities listed in the Bill of Rights. Some require parent Don Castro #26754 (6-10 yrs); Jun BROOKS ISLAND ADVENTURE last). Kaiser Permanente is a major 27-Jul 1 Temescal #26755 (6-10 yrs); Brooks Island California Canoe & Kayak sponsor of this program. Registra- participation and/or additional fees. Register to receive the guidebook Aug 1-5 Ardenwood #26771 (5-8 10am-4pm, Sun, May 1 #27015; Sat, Jul 30 tion begins January 18. Registration yrs); Aug 1-5 Ardenwood #26772 #27019; Sun, Aug 7 #27025; Sat, Aug 27 is required: visit www.ebparks.org & and a special prize (1 per child, while supplies last). A commemorative (9-12 yrs) #27027; Sun, Sep 18 #27028; Sun, Oct 16 click on the “Features” section to get Explore the Regional Parks through #27041 started. No phone registrations. patch and EBRPD Frisbee will be sent after completing the challenge (1 per fi eld trips, art, swimming, and play. A short paddle in stable, double kayaks Recreation leaders, naturalists, HEALTHY HIKES child, while supplies last). Registra- across sheltered bay waters with views of rangers, and lifeguards will take Join Recreation staff for this new se- tion is required: call 1-888-EBPARKS San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island’s you behind the scenes to discover ries of fi tness style hikes. We’ll start (1-888-327-2757) option 2, 3. Course nature’s secrets. Ask about our family with a short feature on Health ben- code: 25907 discount (not available online and is efi ts and safety tips then start on our TEEN ECO ACTION WEEK not given once online registration is hike. You can participate for all or HIKING WITH KIDS Various Parks Interp. & Rec. Staff completed). Extended care is avail- just a portion of the hike, increasing Kids can stay healthy, too, by partici- 10am-4pm, Mon, Jun 27- Fri, Jul 1, able from 8-9 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. your distance as stamina improves. pating in a series of kid-friendly hikes Richmond; Mon, Jul 11-Fri, Jul 15, Registration is required. This is a great way to get back into designed to make walking fun. Hikes Oakland Fee: $200 (non-res. $220) hiking and meet other like minded include breaks for games, searches, Meet other teens making a difference hikers while staying healthy! All dates and activities. Parents or guardians PARK’N IT in the environment! Here is your op- meet on Fridays, noon-2:30pm. May must accompany children. All dates LEADERS IN TRAINING portunity to gain valuable experience 13, Garin Regional Park: meet at meet on Fridays, 4-5 p.m. May 13, 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri: Aug 1-5 Arden- and earn community service credit main entrance kiosk. May 27, Las Garin Regional Park: meet at main wood #26998 through a week of fun-fi lled activities, Trampas Regional Wilderness: meet entrance kiosk. May 27, Las Trampas Want to be a Recreation Leader? restoration projects, and career ex- at Bollinger Canyon Road Staging Regional Wilderness, meet at Bol- This is your chance to learn what it ploration. Discover how YOU benefi t area. June 10, Redwood Regional linger Canyon Road staging area. takes! Get hands-on training while from protecting our environment. Park: meet at the Redwood Bowl June 10, Redwood Regional Park: assisting our camp staff during Park’n Stipends and transportation available. staging area. June 24, Martin Luther meet at the Redwood Bowl staging It Summer Day Camp. Complete Call (510) 544-2546 for an application; King Jr. Regional Shoreline: meet at area. June 24, Martin Luther King the week and get a $50 stipend. Call application must be received by May 31. the Tidewater Boating Center. Info: Jr. Regional Shoreline: meet at the (510) 544-2554 to request an applica- Ages 13-17yrs. Stipend received upon (510) 544-2553. Tidewater Boating Center. Info: (510) tion. 14-16yrs. completion of service : $100 544-2553.

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program 5 NORDIC POLE WALKING Register beginning April 5. Online: www.ebparksonline.org TRAIN RIDES By phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 FOR HEALTH & FITNESS Ardenwood Railroad Museum MLK Shoreline Jayah Faye Paley 10:15am-3:30pm, Every Thu, Fri & Sun 12:30-2:30pm, Sat, May 7 # 27100; Sat, Jun Climb aboard for a ride back to the days shoreline, then enjoy a naturalist guided, Beach, meet at Crab Cove, 4.5 miles. Info: 4 #27102 when railroads connected the East Bay to two-mile hike around the island. 14+yrs. 510-544-2559. Rain cancels. Join us and learn about walking with power, the world. Check the daily schedule and Registration is required. BIKING: ROAD CYCLING attitude, and poles. Up your energy; improve meet the train at Ardenwood Station or Fee: $85(non-res. $95) Various parks Recreation Staff pace, endurance, and upper body strength Deer Park. DISCOVER KAYAKING Various times and dates while walking, talking, and enjoying the outdoors. Popular in Europe, this activity is PATTERSON HOUSE TOURS Various Parks Current Adventures Road cycle along scenic bike trails. Distances Ardenwood Patterson House Docents 11am-3pm, Sat, May 7 #27157 L. Chabot; generally 10-15 miles. Previous bicycling experi- great for athletes and couch potatoes alike! Top quality poles provided. (18+yrs) Various times, Every Thu-Sun 10am-2pm, Sun, Jun 19 #27156 Quarry Lakes ence and good physical condition strongly Tour the beautifully-restored Patterson In-depth paddling instruction from certifi ed recommended. May include riding on sidewalks Registration is required. Fee: $15 (non-res. $17) House Museum. This Queen Anne Victorian instructors. Learn equipment selection and and/or street bike lanes. Helmets required, farmhouse is listed on the National Register paddling techniques; tour the lake in a single loaners available. May 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., FISHING of Historic Places and operated as a museum kayak (double kayaks available). Lots of time Alameda Creek Trail, meet at the Beard Staging of local history and Victorian life. Get tickets MY FIRST FISH! to practice and explore the lake. 5+yrs Area (end of Beard Road, Fremont). June 4, at the Train Station. Tours for children 6 and (GUARANTEED) Registration is required. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sand Castle Contest, meet at under are offered Thursday and Fridays at Various Parks Recreation Staff Fee: $60 (non-res. $66) the Tidewater Boating Center (4675 Tidewater 2:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. KAYAKING FOR FOLKS 50+ Ave., Oakland). June 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bay 5-7pm, Wed, May 4 #26991 Shadow Cliffs; Wed, May 18 #26992 Temescal ANIMAL FEEDING Lake Chabot Current Adventures Farm Island, meet at the Tidewater Boating A “derby style” class where kids will practice Ardenwood Interpretive Staff 11am-3pm, Sat, May 14 #27158; 10am-2pm Center. Info: 510-544-2559. Rain cancels. casting, then catch a fi sh from a net-enclosed 3pm, Every Thu-Sun in May & June Sat, Jun 11 #27159 BIKING: ALAMEDA CREEK– portion of in the lake. Gear provided. Feed the pigs, check for eggs, bring hay to Learn kayaking skills with your peers at a NILES CANYON ADVENTURE 5-17yrs the livestock, and help shut the farm down pace that is right for you. Learn paddling Alameda Creek Eric Ahnmark Registration is required. for the evening. techniques, equipment selection, and safety 9am-3:30pm, Sun, Jun 12 #27192 Fee: $40 (non-res. $44) guidelines in calm waters. Practice touring Explore Alameda Creek and Niles Canyon ARDENWOOD DOCENT TRAINING the lake in a single kayak (double kayaks by bike and rail! Pedal, then board the Niles INTRO TO FLY-FISHING– Ardenwood Christina Garcia available upon request). 50+yrs. Canyon Railway and enjoy lunch at Bosco’s Fish 1st! 10:30am-2pm, Sat, May 7, 14, 21 Registration is required. Saloon (both included in fee). Previous bicy- Lake Anza Fish First! We’re looking for people who want to dress Fee: $60 (non-res. $66) cling experience strongly recommended; 10.4 7am-1pm, Sun, May 15 #26885; Sun, Jun 12 in period costume, learn to cook on a wood #26887 stove, teach about farm animals, work with DISCOVER BAY KAYAKING miles. Loaner gear available. 14+yrs. For the beginning angler: spend three hours antique farm machinery, and demonstrate MLK, Tidewater Current Adventures Registration is required. practicing casting with a certifi ed fl y-casting historic crafts such as spinning and rope- 11am-3pm, Sat, May 28 #27211; noon-4pm, Fee: $38 (non-res. $42) instructor, then 2.5 hours of classroom making. No experience is necessary, just a Sat, Jun 25 #27212 BIKING: FERRY TO GEARARDELLI instruction for an introduction to knots, fl y willingness to help create a friendly atmo- You have mastered the calm waters, now Crown Beach Eric Ahnmark selection, reading the water, and more. sphere for visiting schoolchildren and fami- you are ready for the next level! This intro- 9am-2pm, Sat, May 7 #27193 Registration is required. lies. Register by May 1. Call (510) 544-3282 duction will teach the basic concepts of bay Bike to the Alameda Ferry, travel to San Fran- Fee: $60 (non-res. $66) or e-mail [email protected] for details. kayaking, reading tidal charts, and under- cisco (fee included), pedal the Embarcadero, standing water fl ow. Lots of time to practice get a treat at Ghirardelli Square. Previous BEGINNING FLY CASTING as we explore the Oakland Estuary. 10+ yrs. bicycling experience strongly recommended; Shadow Cliffs Lois Kilburn Registration is required. 8.5 miles. Loaner gear available. 14+yrs. 8am-noon, Sat, May 28#27164; Sat, Jun 11 Fee: $60 (non-res, $66) Registration is required. #27165 KAYAKING Fee: $38 (non-res. $42) Knots, roll cast, pick-up and lay down cast, false casting, and how to select equipment FAMILY DISCOVERY POLE WALKING and set up your fl y rod. Taught by a National Lake Chabot Current Adventures Champion tournament caster. 15+yrs. 11am-3pm, Sat, Jun 18 #27161 USING POLES FOR Registration is required. In-depth paddling instruction from certifi ed HIKING & EXERCISE Fee: $60 (non-res. $66) instructors. Learn equipment selection and Coyote Hills Jayah Faye Paley paddling techniques while touring the lake 9:30am-4pm, Sat., May 14 #27081 Vital, lifelong skills help reduce knee stress, ARDENWOOD in a single kayak (double kayaks available Ardenwood Historic Farm is open Tues.-Sun. prolong agility, improve endurance and confi - upon request). Lots of time to practice and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Admission fees apply. dence. Discover which poles fi t you best, and explore the lake. 5+yrs For program and fee info: (510) 544-2797, how to use core muscles to preserve your Registration is required. [email protected] or www.ebparks.org. Fee: $60 (non-res. $66) joints! Quality poles provided. 18+yrs. Registration is required. COOKING IN THE COUNTRY KITCHEN BIKING Fee: $45 (non-res. $51) Ardenwood Interpretive Staff HAY HARVESTING 10:30am-1:30pm, Sundays in May & June BIKING: BEGINNING CYCLING USING POLES TO ACHIEVE AND Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Stop by the Country Kitchen to sample a Various parks Recreation Staff MAINTAIN MOBILITY 1pm, Sun, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 cookie or biscuit from the wood-burning 1-3pm, various dates Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley Join in the fun of an old-fashioned hay stove. See why cooking outside makes food An easy bike ride along paved Regional Trails 1:30-5pm, Fri, Jun 17 #27083 harvest! Hop into the hay wagon for taste better. Get a historic recipe for home. or the S.F. Bay Trail. Bring a snack and water Learn skills to help improve balance, posture, a ride into the fi elds, then help load bottle. Limited loaner bikes and helmets confi dence, walking gait, agility, function, and BLACKSMITHING DEMONSTRATIONS the freshly mown hay and haul it back available. May 14, June 18, 1-3 p.m., MLK Jr. strength. Learn techniques to navigate ev- Ardenwood Scott Thomas to the hay stack. We’ll learn the dif- Shoreline, Tidewater Boating Center (4675 eryday obstacles. Variety of top-quality poles 10am-4pm, Every Thu, Fri & Sun, May, Jun ference between hay and straw as we Tidewater Ave, Oakland), 4.5 miles. May 21, provided. 18+ yrs. Stop by and see our blacksmith at work with bring in this year’s crop. 1-3 p.m., Coyote Hills, meet at the Visitor Registration is required. his forge and anvil. Discover why a talented Center, 3.5 miles. June 25, 1-3 p.m., Crown Fee: $35 (non-res. $39) “smith” was so necessary on a bustling farm.

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; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 TODDLER TIME TUSSIE-MUSSIE FOR MOM Register beginning April 5. Online: www.ebparksonline.org Ardenwood Ira Bletz Ardenwood Sara Witt By phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 11-11:30am, Tue, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Jun 7, 2-3pm, Sun, May 8 14, 21 Victorians assigned meanings to fl owers and Bring the tiny tots out for an exciting morn- sent messages via “tussie-mussies.” Select a ARDENWOOD BIRD CENSUS SWEET AND TASTY LEMONADE ing at the farm. Each day we’ll meet and learn few blooms and create your own fl oral mes- Ardenwood Trent Pearce Ardenwood Sara Witt all about a new animal friend through stories, sage” for Mother or someone special. 8-9:30am, Thu, May 26, Jun 23 11:30am-12:30pm, Sun, June 19 Help our research project by document- Thirsty for something sweet and tangy? chores and fun. May 3: Goats. May 10: LOVELY LADIES CROQUET Sheep. May 17: Rabbits. May 24: Chick- ing the birdlife in our gardens, groves, and Learn to make everyone’s favorite summer Ardenwood Patterson House Volunteers orchards. Bring your binoculars or scopes. beverage–lemonade! ens. May 31: Pigs. June 7: Sheep. June 14: 1-3pm, Sun, May 15 & Jun 12 Goats. June 21: Chickens (1-4 yrs.) Enjoy an entertaining example of a “very Vic- GORGEOUS GOATS SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNDIALS LAMBS, KIDS, & PIGLETS OH MY! torian” croquet game played by our elegant Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Trent Pearce Ardenwood Interpretive Staff volunteers. 11am-noon, Sat, May 28 & Sun, June 12 11am-noon, Sat, Jun 25 Lend a hand grooming Laila, Heidi, Inga, and Discover how to tell time on the farm 1-2pm, Sat, May 7 & 21 SUGAR SCRUBS AND BATH SALTS Cookie, our lovely goats. Give them a snack without a watch! With the solstice just past, When is a lamb called a sheep? Who’s a Ardenwood Sara Witt nanny? Who’s a kid? What’s a pig’s favorite and learn about these gentle farm friends. make your own sundial to track the hours 1:30-2:30pm, Sat, May14 and changing seasons. food? Discover fun animal facts on an after- Join us on the farm where we’ll make our CORN MOSAIC MAGIC noon stroll around the farm. own natural scrubs and salts. Ardenwood Christina Garcia A TASTE OF THE PAST 2-3pm, Sat, May 28 Ardenwood Melissa Fowlks TENDING THE HEIRLOOM GARDEN FARM CHORES FOR KIDS Select colorful pieces of Indian corn to place 1-2pm, Sat, Jun 25 Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Interpretive Staff 11am-noon, Sun, May 8, 22, Sat, June 4, Sun, in your own design. Make an intricate pat- Do heirloom vegetables taste better than 11am-noon, Sat, May 7, 21, Sun May 15, 29 tern or something simple–you’re the artist! their contemporaries? Taste for yourself. June 26 Lend a hand cracking corn and feeding the Come and lend a hand tending our organic BARNYARD BIRDS Learn which vegetables are heirloom and animals. You’ll check the chickens and help why it’s important to know the difference. heirloom vegetable garden! It’s fun for all with many other morning chores. Ardenwood Trent Pearce ages: adults can learn organic gardening 2-3pm, Sat, Jun 4 TRACTOR TIME MEET THE BUNNIES methods to use at home, while kids can get Learn about the domestic and wild birds that Ardenwood Trent Pearce down and dirty helping with the work. May Ardenwood Interpretive Staff call this farm home; meet some up close. 2-3pm, Sat, Jun 25 8: Planting for Summer. May 22: Organic 12:30-1pm, Sun, May 15 & 29 SUMPTUOUS STRAWBERRY CAKE Everyone loves tractors! Come on a tour Fertilizer. June 4: Natural Pest Control. Hop on over for a warm welcome from of Ardenwood’s horsepower, from antique June 26: Early Season Harvesting. some of the farm’s furriest residents. Learn Ardenwood Sara Witt 11:30am-1pm, Sun, Jun 5 to modern. Then we’ll start one up and see why rabbits are great hoppers and how they what it can pull. GARDEN VEGETABLE PIZZA use their long ears to sense danger. Join us in the Country Kitchen to make a Vic- Ardenwood Melissa Fowlks torian favorite–chocolate strawberry cake– GARDEN COMPOSTING– BLACK DIAMOND 1-2:30pm, Sun, May 8 with our delicious summer strawberries. Where was pizza really invented? We’ll har- SOIL BUILDERS All Black Diamond programs (unless other- vest fresh toppings for our fi re-baked pizza. Ardenwood Ira Bletz KNOW YOUR KNOTS wise noted) meet at the parking lot at the Learn pizza facts and fi ction while you wait 1-2pm, Sun, May 15 Ardenwood Trent Pearce south end of Somersville Road in Antioch. to taste the pie. Let’s harness nature’s amazing recycling 11am-noon, Sat, Jun 11 For information call (510) 544-2750, or email power. We’ll build a pile to turn weeds, Ropes are important farm tools. Make your [email protected]. leaves and even a little manure into what own on our old-fashioned machine and learn HAZEL-ATLAS a few farmyard knots to hold it all together. every garden needs–“brown gold”. SILICA-SAND MINE TOUR CAJUN/ZYDECO FESTIVAL Cajun/Zydeco music, dancing, and SATURDAY RAIL ADVENTURE ICED TEA TIME Black Diamond Mines Interpretive Staff Southern and Cajun food. Visit the Ardenwood Railroad Museum Ardenwood Trent Pearce Various times, weekends through June 12 farm animals, shop specialty vendors, 11am-3:30pm, Sat, May 21, Jun 25 2-3pm, Sat, Jun 11 Take a guided tour of the mine; learn its his- and join dance lessons. 15th annual Ride Ardenwood’s railroad around the fi elds Celebrate National Iced Tea Day by sampling tory, geology, and the methods used to mine festival features national and local and through the eucalyptus groves. Learn the some delicious farm-brewed cold tea. We’ll the sandstone. 90-minute, advanced reserva- bands. Advance tickets on sale begin- farm’s and the railroad’s history. try different varieties and learn a little his- tion tour: 2 p.m. weekends. 10 a.m. tour ning June 1 at 1-888-327-2757. option Fee: All-Day Pass $1/person tory about this unique drink. for groups of ten or more: weekends (no on-line registration.) First-come, fi rst-served 2, or online at www.ebparks.org. AFTERNOON FUN & GAMES GOURMET POPCORN tours:noon and 3 p.m. 7+yrs Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Trent Pearce 11am-noon, Sat, Jun 18 Registration is required. 2-3pm, Sun, May 15 & 1-2pm, Sat, May 28 Fee: $5 MEMORIAL DAY Join us for some old-fashioned fun! Try your Gourmet popcorn? We’ll spice up an old OPEN HOUSE hand at classic American pastimes including farm staple with herbs, spices, and maybe SIDNEY FLAT VISITOR CENTER Ardenwood Interpretive Staff stilts, tug-of-war, and the potato-spoon race. even sugar. You decide which fl avor is best. Black Diamond Mines Interpretive Staff 10am-4pm, Mon, May 30 NIFTY MINI GREENHOUSES 10am-4:30pm weekends, Mar-Nov Celebrate an admission-free day of PERFECTLY DELECTABLE PANCAKES Ardenwood Melissa Fowlks View artifacts and photographs or say hello fun! Help with the morning chores (11 Ardenwood Melissa Fowlks 11am - noon, Sat, Jun 18 to our resident snakes. Tickets for Hazel- a.m.-noon). Ride the train, tour the 1-2:30pm, Sun, May 22 Let’s roll up our sleeves and do some plant- Atlas mine tours for sale. Arrive at least Victorian farmhouse, and watch the Let’s gather ingredients from around the ing! Make a mini greenhouse out of recycled one-hour before tour time to sign up. 7+yrs. blacksmith at work. Taste farm baked farm to make and enjoy delicious, farm-fresh plastic bottles, take it home and watch your THURSDAY WILDFLOWERS cookies from our outdoor Country pancakes on our wood-burning stove. herbs grow! Black Diamond Mines Eddie Willis Kitchen (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) and try your HAY HOISTING 9:30am-noon, Thu, May 5, 19 skills at old-time games (noon-1 p.m.). INSECT SCAVENGER HUNT Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Find the late-season bloomers on these Stroll with an interpreter and learn Ardenwood Trent Pearce 2-3pm, Sun, May 22 moderately challenging hikes. Bring plenty of what life was like long ago (2-3pm). 2-3pm, Sat, Jun 18 Make rope with our antique machine, then water and sturdy hiking shoes. 8+yrs Feed the animals (3 p.m.). see how lots of rope plus a few pulleys make Insects make the world go ‘round! Learn hoisting hay bales into the barn loft a cinch. how to identify an insect, and then fi nd out who’s buzzing around on the farm. Complete the scavenger hunt for a prize!

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May 2011 WALKING LIKE A NEWT! “WOMEN ON COMMON GROUND,” May 24 Martinez Shoreline: EXOTIC MARTINEZ Tilden: GOLF–INTRODUCTION Crown Beach: ESTUARY EXPLORERS/ SMTWTF S MOUNT DIABLO SP & MLK Shoreline: Wildcat Canyon/Alvarado: IVAN DICKSON FOOD CHAINS: WHO EATS WHO? EDUCATORS ACADEMY: NATURE TRAIL DAY SEA SQUIRTS/FOOD CHAINS: WHO 1234567 JOURNALING May 15 EATS WHO? Redwood: FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL Ardenwood: AFTERNOON FUN & GAMES Miller/Knox: TUESDAYS FOR THE BIRDS 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PROJECT FARM CHORES FOR KIDS Wildcat Canyon/Alvarado: THE OVER THE Sibley: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY GARDEN COMPOSTING–SOIL BUILDERS HILLS GANG! 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 STROLLS LOVELY LADIES CROQUET May 26 Tilden: GARDEN DISCOVERY MEET THE BUNNIES 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Ardenwood: ARDENWOOD BIRD SATURDAYS:EXPLORING GARDENS FOR Coyote Hills: WATERSHED WONDER CENSUS KIDS 7-9 YEARS 29 30 31 WRIGGLY REPTILE Marsh Creek Regional Trail: THURSDAY TREKKING WITH TOTS: TIPS AND Hayward Shoreline: WILDLIFE BIRDING: RAPTOR BASELINE TRICKS VOLUNTEERS: LEAST TERN COLONY Sunol: OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES: May 1 May 8 MONITORS BLUEBIRDS Ardenwood: ANIMAL FEEDING Ardenwood: GARDEN VEGETABLE PIZZA MLK Shoreline: BIRDING BY CANOE May 27 BLACKSMITHING DEMONSTRATIONS TENDING THE HEIRLOOM GARDEN: Point Pinole: BIKING AND BIRDING THE Las Trampas: HEALTHY HIKES COOKING IN THE COUNTRY KITCHEN PLANTING FOR SUMMER BAY HIKING WITH KIDS TUSSIE-MUSSIE FOR MOM Tilden: INTRO TO FLY-FISHING–Fish 1st! TRAIN RIDES May 28 Black Diamond: 35TH ANNIVERSARY Brooks Island: BROOKS ISLAND May 17 Alameda Creek Regional Trail: BIKING: MINE OPEN HOUSE ADVENTURE Lake Cascade, Orinda: TUESDAYS FOR ROAD CYCLING Coyote Hills: GIFTS FROM NATURE FOR Redwood: WILDFLOWERS OF SKYLINE THE BIRDS Anthony Chabot: CAMPFIRE PROGRAM MOM SERPENTINE PRAIRIE May 18 Ardenwood: AFTERNOON FUN & GAMES OHLONE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Round Valley: VASCO CAVES PRESERVE Garin: WEDNESDAY WALKS BLACKSMITHING DEMONSTRATIONS Crown Beach: ADVENTURES AT LOW TOUR Temescal: FISHING–MY FIRST FISH! CORN MOSAIC MAGIC TIDE!!! Sunol: “BEES, BUTTERFLIES OR BUGS?” (GUARANTEED) GORGEOUS GOATS Tilden: FLOWER CROWNS AND Redwood: FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL May 19 Black Diamond: SOMERSVILLE ECHOES MAYPOLE DANCING Tilden: FEROCIOUS FELINES! Black Diamond: THURSDAY Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline: MAYDAY CELEBRATION MOTHER’S DAY MEANDER WILDFLOWERS CALIFORNIA CROSSROADS May 2 May 10 May 21 Coyote Hills: ARCHAEOLOGY Sunol: SUNOL DOCENT FALL TRAINING Crown Beach: ESTUARY EXPLORERS/ ADVENTURES Ardenwood: FARM CHORES FOR KIDS HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? MARSH MEANDER May 3 “LAMBS, KIDS, & PIGLETS OH MY!” SEA SQUIRTS/HOW DOES YOUR Del Valle: CAMPFIRE PROGRAM Ardenwood: TODDLER TIME SATURDAY RAIL ADVENTURE GARDEN GROW MLK Shoreline: DISCOVER BAY Claremont Canyon: TUESDAYS FOR THE Black Diamond: BLACK DIAMOND Point Pinole: TUESDAYS FOR THE BIRDS KAYAKING BIRDS BLOOMS Tilden: TILDEN TRAIL WALKERS Round Valley: VASCO CAVES PRESERVE Tilden: NATURAL TALENT Coyote Hills: FAMILY NATURE HOUR/ May 12 TOUR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT NATIVE AMERICAN GAMES & PLANT Big Break Shoreline: THURSDAY BIRDING: Shadow Cliffs: BEGINNING FLY CASTING May 4 USES EAST COUNTY Tilden: FLUTTER-BY(s) Del Valle: WEDNESDAY WALKS Garin: CANINE CAPERS–DOG WALK Sunol: OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES: WATER Shadow Cliffs: FISHING–MY FIRST FISH! Morgan Territory: TRAILS CHALLENGERS May 29 WANDERS (GUARANTEED) Redwood: LLAMAS–MYSTICS OF ANDES Ardenwood: FARM CHORES FOR KIDS Tilden: TILDEN EXPLORERS! May 13 Round Valley: VASCO CAVES PRESERVE MEET THE BUNNIES May 5 Garin: HEALTHY HIKES TOUR Coyote Hills: CATTAIL MATS WITH A HIKING WITH KIDS Black Diamond: THURSDAY Tilden: DRAGON QUEST! TWIST WILDFLOWERS May 14 May 22 Redwood: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY STROLLS Tilden: TILDEN MINI-RANGERS! Anthony Chabot: SATURDAY AND Ardenwood: HAY HOISTING Sunol: VALLEY NATURE RIDE May 7 SUNDAY STROLLS TENDING THE HEIRLOOM GARDEN: Ardenwood: BLACKSMITHING Tilden: LOVE FOR OUR NATIVE TURTLES! Ardenwood: ARDENWOOD FARM ORGANIC FERTILIZER DEMONSTRATIONS TRAILS CHALLENGE: RAPTORS FROM DOCENT TRAINING PERFECTLY DELECTABLE PANCAKES SUGAR SCRUBS AND BATH SALTS RIDGES FARM CHORES FOR KIDS Briones: GRASS! Coyote Hills: FANTASTIC FLOWER WONDEROUS WILDFLOWERS! “LAMBS, KIDS, & PIGLETS OH MY!” Crown Beach: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PHOTOGRAPHY Coyote Hills: BIRD WALK STROLLS May 30 USING POLES FOR HIKING & EXERCISE Crown Beach: BIKING: FERRY TO Pleasanton Ridge: CULTIVATE BASKETS IN Ardenwood: BLACKSMITHING WONDERS OF WETLANDS GHIRARDELLI NATURE DEMONSTRATIONS MLK Shoreline: EDUCATORS ACADEMY: Del Valle: FAMILY SCIENCE ADVENTURE: Redwood: LLAMAS–MYSTICS OF ANDES FREE DAY & OPEN HOUSE ON NATURE JOURNALING WOOD DUCKS Tilden: SPRING GARDEN WORK PARTY MEMORIAL DAY Mission Peak: IVAN DICKSON TRAIL DAY LOFTY LAKE LOOKOUT Wildcat Creek Regional Trail Black Diamond: MEMORIAL DAY MINE Quarry Lakes: KAYAKING FOR FOLKS 50+ Lake Chabot: DISCOVER KAYAKING TEENS TOUCH THE EARTH TOURS Roberts: ARCHERY–INTRODUCTION MLK Shoreline: NORDIC POLE WALKING Coyote Hills: NECTAR GARDEN FUN DAY Sunol: BASIC LAND NAVIGATION FOR HEALTH & FITNESS Crown Beach: FAMILY FUN OPEN HOUSE Tilden: MEMORIAL DAY OPEN HOUSE!

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; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 Register beginning April 5. Online: www.ebparksonline.org Regional in Nature By phone: 1-888-EBPARKS Calendar (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 www.ebparks.org

June 1 PREY REDWOOD & RESERVOIR HIKE Brushy Peak: WEDNESDAY WALKS Coyote Hills: OHLONE VILLAGE SITE Tilden: UNDERSTANDING/IDENTIFYING June 2011 June 3 OPEN HOUSE BAY AREA’S DAZZLING DRAGONFLIES S M TWT F S Del Valle: CAMPFIRE PROGRAM Lake Chabot: KAYAKING FOR FOLKS 50+ June 19 Tilden: GOLF–INTRODUCTION PET FIRST AID/CPR Anthony Chabot: SATURDAY AND 1234 MLK Shoreline: BIKING: ROAD CYCLING June 4 SUNDAY STROLLS Shadow Cliffs: BEGINNING FLY CASTING 567891011 Ardenwood: BARNYARD BIRDS Ardenwood: SWEET AND TASTY Tilden: ATLATL AND DART MAKING TENDING THE HEIRLOOM GARDEN: LEMONADE WORKSHOP! 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 NATURAL PEST CONTROL Black Diamond: DADS OF THE COAL POLLINATOR PARADISE FIELD SUMMER BIRD WALK & COUNT 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Contra Loma: SHOOTING THE LIGHT: June 12 Brushy Peak: DAD’S DAY HIKE & STARRY PHOTOGRAPHY HIKE Alameda Creek Regional Trail: BIKING: NIGHT 26 27 28 29 30 Crown Beach: ANNUAL SAND CASTLE ALAMEDA CREEK-NILES CANYON DAD’S DAY HIKE & STARRY NIGHT AND SCULPTURE CONTEST ADVENTURE Garin: FATHER’S DAY ADVENTURE: Del Valle: CAMPFIRE PROGRAM Ardenwood: GORGEOUS GOATS ATLATL THROWERS June 28 CAMPGROUND ROVERS–DISCOVERY LOVELY LADIES CROQUET FATHER’S DAY ADVENTURE: FIRE Redwood: TUESDAY TWILIGHTS: HIKE Briones: WOMEN ON COMMON MAKING REDWOOD UP-DOWN MLK Shoreline: BIKING: ROAD CYCLING GROUND: FRUITY HIKE Quarry Lakes: DISCOVER KAYAKING June 29 Coyote Hills: BUTTERFLY AND BIRD Tilden: FELTING FOR BEGINNERS NORDIC POLE WALKING FOR HEALTH Don Castro: WEDNESDAY WALKS FESTIVAL WALK ON THE WILD SIDE & FITNESS June 30 Garin: SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS June 20 WALKING LIKE A NEWT! Contra Loma: NATURE’S AFTERNOON/ Lake Chabot: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Castle Rock: PARK’N IT SUMMER DAY Morgan Territory: LAST COLORS IN THE PREDATORS AND PREY STROLLS CAMP BLACK HILLS Shadow Cliffs: OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES: Martinez Shoreline: WEBELOS Contra Loma: PARK’N IT SUMMER DAY Pleasanton Ridge: BIRD WALK HUG-A-BUCKEYE LUNCH HIKE Redwood: FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL NATURALISTS CAMP Redwood: FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL Roberts: ARCHERY–INTRODUCTION June 21 Tilden: INTRO TO FLY-FISHING–Fish 1st! Sibley: NATIONAL TRAILS DAY WITH REI Crown Beach: TUESDAY TWILIGHTS: POND PLUNGE Tilden: ELDERBERRY FLUTE MAKING FAMILY SUMMER SOLSTICE FUN TREES ARE TERRIFIC WORKSHOP Tilden: TUESDAY TWILIGHT: SUMMER June 5 June 13 SOLTICE CELEBRATION Tilden: CANINE CAPERS Ardenwood: HAY HARVESTING June 23 SUMPTUOUS STRAWBERRY CAKE June 14 Ardenwood: ARDENWOOD BIRD Brushy Peak: VASCO CAVES PRESERVE Miller/Knox: THE OVER THE HILLS GANG! CENSUS TOUR Redwood: TUESDAYS FOR THE BIRDS Contra Loma: NATURE’S AFTERNOON/ Coyote Hills: SKILLS OF THE PAST: Shadow Cliffs: TUESDAY TWILIGHTS: ECOSYSTEM ADVENTURES! BATTY AT SHADOW FLINTKNAPPING: June 24 TULE BOAT CONSTRUCTION Tilden: TILDEN TOTS!! MLK Shoreline: HEALTHY HIKES Marsh Creek Regional Trail: EAST June 15 HIKING WITH KIDS COUNTY BIKE RIDE Black Diamond: FULL MOON HIKE June 25 Tilden: RAINBOW RAMBLERS! Oyster Bay: WEDNESDAY WALKS Ardenwood: A TASTE OF THE PAST REPTILE RENDEZVOUS Tilden: GOLF–INTRODUCTION BLACKSMITHING DEMONSTRATIONS June 7 June 16 SATURDAY RAIL ADVENTURE Briones: TUESDAY TWILIGHTS: DIABLO Round Valley: THURSDAY BIRDING: EAST SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNDIALS VISTA DINNER HIKE COUNTY TRACTOR TIME Crown Beach: ESTUARY EXPLORERS/ June 17 Black Diamond: HAZEL-ATLAS HISTORY BIRDS OF THE BAY! Kennedy Grove: USING POLES TO Coyote Hills: WALK THIS WAY: SEA SQUIRTS/BIRDS OF THE BAY! ACHIEVE & MAINTAIN MOBILITY ORIENTEERING June 9 June 18 MLK Shoreline: DISCOVER BAY Las Trampas: OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES/ Ardenwood: GOURMET POPCORN KAYAKING THE FIRST MUSIC INSECT SCAVENGER HUNT Pittsburg Marina: SUMMER DELTA LUNCH June 10 NIFTY MINI GREENHOUSES CRUISE Crown Beach: CONCERT AT THE COVE! Contra Loma: SNAKES ON THE ROAD Redwood: WILDERNESS TRIP– Redwood: HEALTHY HIKES Crown Beach: RETURN OF THE TERNS BACKPACKING: INTRODUCTION HIKING WITH KIDS Del Valle: CAMPGROUND ROVERS– June 26 June 11 MAMMALIAN MADNESS! Ardenwood: TENDING THE HEIRLOOM Ardenwood: BLACKSMITHING Diablo Foothills: TRAILS CHALLENGERS GARDEN: EARLY SEASON HARVESTING An entry in the 2010 Crown Beach Sand Castle DEMONSTRATIONS Lake Chabot: KAYAKING FAMILY Coyote Hills: ANIMAL DEFENSES and Sand Sculpture Contest. This year, the competition is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,on Saturday, ICED TEA TIME DISCOVERY Tilden: ROCK’N ROLL AT WILDCAT June 4. See page 11. KNOW YOUR KNOTS Creekside Park, Brentwood CREEK! Black Diamond: WEBELOS GEOLOGY SNAKES ON THE ROAD THE TRUTH ABOUT BEES Castle Rock: PREDATORS AND THEIR Redwood: CANINE CAPERS–DOG WALK

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program 9 Register beginning April 5. Online: www.ebparksonline.org GIFTS FROM NATURE FOR MOM CATTAIL MATS WITH A TWIST By phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz Coyote Hills 10am-noon, Sun, May 8 Beverly Ortiz, Ohlones, Docents Create a necklace for mom on her special 10am-3pm, Sun, May 29 #27031 35TH ANNIVERSARY BOTANIC GARDEN day with pine nuts, shells, berries, and glass Make cattail mats for placement on old- MINE OPEN HOUSE The Regional Parks Botanic Garden is located beads, or make her potpourris with sweet- style houses at an Ohlone village site. Help Black Diamond Mines Interpretive Staff on Wildcat Canyon Road at South Park Drive smelling plants from our nectar garden. remove invasive plants. We’ll provide lunch Noon-4:30pm, Sun, May 8 in Tilden Regional Park. Info: (510) 544-3169. and tools. 12+yrs Celebrate our anniversary with our free FANTASTIC Registration is required. open house–explore nearly 1,000 feet of a DOCENT-GUIDED GARDEN TOURS FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY restored 1930s-era silica mine. 7+yrs Regional Parks Botanic Garden Coyote Hills Parkison/Jedlovec NECTAR GARDEN FUN DAY 2pm Sats, 11am and 2pm Sundays 9:30-11am, Sat, May 14 #27000 Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz, Docents BLACK DIAMOND BLOOMS Learn about California native plants on free, Photographer Don Jedlovec teaches tips and 10am-3pm, Mon, May 30 Black Diamond Mines Bob Kanagaki docent-guided tours at the 10-acre Regional tricks to get professional images of our fl oral See butterfl ies and other insects. Make a 9:30am-12:30pm, Sat, May 21 Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Regional jewels in the Butterfl y Garden. Learn to at- compostable plant pot with wildfl ower or Visit a blend of habitats with some beautiful Park. No tour on April 16. Info: www. tract pollinators to your garden. 12+yrs milkweed seeds to grow, or a butterfl y/fl ow- blooms as we hike Chaparral Loop, Black nativeplants.org or (510) 544-3169. Registration is required. er-themed craft. Learn to garden for habitat. Diamond, and Nortonville trails. THURSDAY MORNING PLANT SALE WONDERS OF WETLANDS TULE BOAT CONSTRUCTION SOMERSVILLE ECHOES If the Botanic Garden is open and it is not Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison Coyote Hills, Quarry Lakes Dino Labiste Black Diamond Mines Bob Kanagaki pouring rain, the volunteers usually sell plants 1-3pm, Sat, May 14 9am-2pm, Sun, Jun 5, 9:30am-3:30pm, Sun, 9:30am-Noon, Sat, May 28 Thursday mornings between 9-11 a.m. at the Discover the animals and plants that make up June 26 #27051 Stroll through a peaceful valley and visit a potting shed (the Juniper Lodge). Info: www. this unique ecosystem. Rain cancels. 8+yrs June 5, Coyote Hills: Gather tule, then see a town site that once boomed with explosions, nativeplants.org, 510-544-3169, or email bgar- slideshow about California tule boats. June huffed with steam engines, and was home to WRIGGLY REPTILE [email protected]. 26, Quarry Lakes: We’ll build a tule boat and hundreds of miners and their families. 7+yrs Coyote Hills Aaron Gonzales GARDEN DISCOVERY SATURDAYS: EX- 11am-noon, Sun, May 15 launch it in the lake. Participation in gather- MEMORIAL DAY MINE TOURS PLORING THE GARDEN FOR CHILDREN Learn why snakes are vital to our environ- ing tule is required. 12+yrs. Black Diamond Mines Interpretive Staff 7 TO 9 YEARS OLD ment. Have a personal “interview” with our Registration is required. Noon-4:30pm, Mon, May 30 Botanic Garden Alya Davidman resident reptiles, and fi nd out the unique SKILLS OF THE PAST: Hazel-Atlas silica sand mine tours: noon, 1 10am-2pm, Sat, May 7, 14, 21, 28 characteristics, defenses, and lifestyles of FLINTKNAPPING p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Purchase tickets at Through gardening activities, games, garden these scaly friends! Coyote Hills Dino Labiste the Sidney Flat Visitor Center. 7+yrs hikes, and sharing Ca. Indian uses of native WATERSHED WONDER 3-5pm, Sun, Jun 5 #27056 Fee: $5 plants, this four-class series follows a plant’s Coyote Hills Aaron Gonzales Turn a volcanic rock into a Stone Age cutting WEBELOS GEOLOGY journey from seed to seed. The class will be 2-3pm, Sun, May 15 tool. Learn the principles behind the ability a fun adventure to learn about native plants Black Diamond Mines Bob Kanagaki Explore the world of watersheds, erosion, to knock off stone fl akes predictably. Try and animals and create a magical relationship 9:30-noon, Sat, Jun 11 #26906 and how this affects water we use daily. hands-on fl intknapping activities with ham- 1:30-4pm, Sat, Jun 11 #26907 with the Botanic Garden. Bring lunch. mer stones, antlers, and copper tools. Make Scouts: earn your geology badge at the place Registration is required: www.nativeplants.org FAMILY NATURE HOUR an obsidian arrowhead. 18+yrs where rocks rule! Investigate the fascinating Fee: $100 members/$120 nonmembers Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison Registration is required. world of rocks above and below ground on a POLLINATOR PARADISE 1-2pm, Sat, May 21 Stories, games, and activities for all ages hike up and into the Hazel-Atlas Mine. 7+yrs Botanic Garden K. Ruby Blume Registration is required. communicate fun facts about the natural Noon-3 pm, Sat, Jun 11 OHLONE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Fee: $5 world. In this introduction to pollination ecology, FULL MOON HIKE learn about bee-friendly gardening, pollinator MARSH MEANDER Coyote Hills Black Diamond Mines Eddie Willis syndromes, plant strategies, taxonomy, polli- Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison Ortiz, Ohlones, Docents 7-10pm, Wed, Jun 15 #26908 nator challenges, and more. Tour the garden 2-3:30pm, Sat, May 28 1:30-4pm, Sun, May 8 Ascend the park’s ridgelines to watch the to explore plant-pollinator interactions. The marsh is a place to look for nests and Cultural skills demonstrations. Mortar full moon rise over the Sierra; see the park Registration is required: www.nativeplants.org busy animal parents, to listen for bird calls, making. Make a mini tule boat. “come alive” after dark. Some rugged trail Fee: $35 members/$40 nonmembers and hear stories about the animals who live ARCHAEOLOGY ADVENTURES conditions. 10+yrs UNDERSTANDING AND IDENTIFYING here! 5+yrs Registration is required. THE BAY AREA’S DRAGONFLIES Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison

DADS OF THE COAL FIELD Botanic Garden Kathy & Dave Biggs 10am-1pm, Sat, May 28 #26996 Black Diamond Mines Eddie Willis 10am-2pm, Sat, Jun 18 BUTTERFLY AND Discover the fascinating science of ar- 10am-noon, Sun, Jun 19 Learn about the earth’s earliest fl iers: exotic BIRD FESTIVAL cheology and join us for a “dig!” We’ll We’ll walk through Somersville town site and and beautiful dragonfl ies. Explore their biol- Coyote Hills Dino Labiste cover the basic principles of archeol- up to Rose Hill Cemetery while sharing true ogy, life cycle, ecology, and fi eld marks, thenPhot by Kameshwar Eranki. 10am-3:30pm, Sun, Jun 12 ogy through hands-on activities, and stories of fathers who worked and lived in go outside to practice identifi cation skills and Learn to create wildlife friendly habi- we’ll visit our 2,000-year-old Ohlone California’s largest coal mining district. observe dragonfl y behaviors. The Biggs’ fi eld tats and bring your backyard to life! village site. Bring a snack. 10+yrs guides and coloring books will be offered to Dedicated to increasing the numbers HAZEL-ATLAS HISTORY Registration is required. class participants at a discount. and species of butterfl ies and birds in Black Diamond Mines Bob Kanagaki Registration is required: www.nativeplants.org Bay Area landscapes, the 12th Annual OHLONE VILLAGE SITE 9:30am-1pm, Sat, Jun 25 #26910 Fee: $35 members/$40 nonmembers Butterfl y and Bird Festival is full of OPEN HOUSE Trace the work of miners in the 1920s and family fun. Spend a day of adventure Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison 30s. We’ll hike Chaparral Loop and tour the COYOTE HILLS and learning that allows you to get 10am-noon, 1-3pm, Sat, Jun 11, Hazel-Atlas Mine. 7+yrs The Coyote Hills Visitor Center is open close to nature’s fl ying critters. Enjoy Stroll through the marsh to a Registration is required. Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Pos- garden tours, educational speakers, 2,200-year-old Tuibun Ohlone vil- Fee: $5 sum’s Pocket Nature Store has books, Ameri- slide presentations, music, and family, lage. Tour the structures, learn some can Indian items, nature games, T-shirts, and hands-on activities. games, and discover Ohlone culture. other items. For information call (510) 544- 3220, or email [email protected].

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; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 view of our crabs, fl ounder, perch, pipefi sh, WALK THIS WAY–ORIENTEERING Register beginning April 5. Online: www.ebparksonline.org and more–while they eat. It’s like a dive in By phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 Coyote Hills Parkison/Dudgeon the Bay without getting wet! 10am-1pm, Sat, June 25 #27057 ADVENTURES AT LOW TIDE TILDEN TRAIL WALKERS Learn to fi nd your way in the woods with BEES, BUTTERFLIES OR BUGS? Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Tilden Nature Area Dave Zuckermann a map and compass! Fun activities will help Sunol Terri Bostater 10:30am-noon, Sun, May 8 10am-noon, Tue, May 10 you use these simple tools, and we’ll test you 10-11:30am, Sun, May 1 Explore the mudfl ats with a naturalist! Join Join a naturalist and the Tuesday Tilden with fun exercises. Compass provided. 8+yrs Whose job is it to pollinate our beautiful us on a low-tide morning as we fi nd slimy Walkers group for a very leisurely stroll Registration is required. wildfl owers? We’ll walk from the Green bubble snails, hidden hermit crabs, and other around Jewel Lake. We’ll enjoy the sights, wonders of the shoreline. Barn to a nearby meadow and fi nd out! ANIMAL DEFENSES sounds, and smell of spring. 55+yrs Coyote Hills Aaron Gonzales VALLEY NATURE RIDE FAMILY FUN OPEN HOUSE DRAGON QUEST! 11am-noon, Sun, Jun 26 Sunol Interpretive Staff Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher Learn the amazing strategies our wriggly, fl y- 10-10:45am, Sun, May 29 #27045 10am-4pm, Mon, May 30 2-4pm, Sat, May 21 ing, and warm-blooded animal friends use to Enjoy an introduction to the cultural and Join us for a day of fun with family nature In which we learn the ways of the ancient protect themselves from predators. activities! 10 a.m.: low-tide walk. 2 p.m.: natural history of Sunol during a horseback ride. 6+yrs Damsel and Dragonfl ies through image, pond walk and sandy beach exploration. 3 information, and observation in the fi eld. CRAB COVE p.m.: fi sh feeding. Throughout the day: snake Registration is required. Crab Cove Visitor Center hours are Wed.- meet-and-greet, nature crafts, and videos. Fee: $25 (non-res. $29) SPRING GARDEN WORK PARTY Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Center’s gift shop Tilden Nature Area Courtney Glettner RETURN OF THE TERNS HERE KITTY, KITTY! has books, T-shirts, and other nature-related 2-3:30pm, Sun, May 22 Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Sunol Terri Bostater items for sale. For information about natural- 10-11:30am, Sat, Jun 26 Enjoy an afternoon of gardening as we ist programs or other activities, call (510) 11am #27042, noon #27043, 1pm #27044, prepare our garden for the coming summer. Sat, June 18 We will look for evidence of big cats as well 544-3187, or email [email protected]. as coyote, fox, and other mammals. We’ll Plant seeds, harvest winter’s bounty, and Journey to the proposed Alameda Wildlife dream of tomatoes! Dress to dig in soil. CATCH OF THE DAY Refuge to view a nesting site teeming with wander along the creek and tramp through Crab Cove Interpretive Staff endangered California least terns and their meadows looking for tracks. FLUTTER-BY(s) 2-3pm, Every Sat & Sun, May & Jun chicks. A wildlife biologist will be aboard our Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher The tides roll in and out–discover something bus “blind” to interpret behavior. Learn about TILDEN NATURE AREA 2-4pm, Sat, May 28 The Environmental Education Center is open new each day. Our pond is bursting with bird the terns’ journey and lives in a slide program. Indoors, a brief presentation on butterfl y Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Little Farm is life and dragonfl ies. Come explore and enjoy At 2:30 p.m. join a naturalist to watch these biology. Outdoors, a whimsical search for as open daily. For info call (510) 544-2233, or family-friendly activities! amazing acrobats hunt. 8+yrs many as we can fi nd. email [email protected]. FISH FEEDING TIME Fee: $7 ($9 non-res.) TRAILS CHALLENGE: MAYDAY CELEBRATION Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Registration is required. RAPTORS FROM RIDGES 3-3:30pm, Every Sat & Sun, May & Jun Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Tilden Nature Area Bethany Facendini Learn about Bay creatures and get a good SUNOL 10am-noon, Sat, May 1 10am-2:30pm, Sun, May 29 All programs meet at the Sunol Visitor Celebrate with maypoles, bubbles, and Look high and low, traversing Laurel Canyon Center unless otherwise noted. For Visitor crafts. On green pastures, our local Berkeley to the East Bay Skyline National Trail in Center hours and information, call (510) 544- Morris Dancers will entertain as they edu- SEA SQUIRTS search of birds of prey on this four-mile hike. Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 3249, or email [email protected]. cate and perform the rites of May. Bring a sack lunch, binoculars, and water. 10:15-11:30am, Tue, May 10 #27060, FLOWER CROWNS LOVE FOR OUR NATIVE TURTLES! 24 #27061, Jun 7 #27062; 7-8:30pm AND MAYPOLE DANCING Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff Tue, Jun 21 Tilden Nature Area James Wilson ANNUAL SAND CASTLE AND 11am-noon, Sun, May 29 Share a morning of shoreline fun 2-4pm, Sun, May 1 Learn about the only native freshwater turtle SCULPTURE CONTEST with your preschool-age child. May Celebrate spring; learn about the season and in the west! See if you can tell the western Crown Beach, Crab Cove Interp. Staff 10: How Does Your Garden Grow? the changes at hand. Join the fanfare and help pond turtle from the non-natives. May 24: Food Chains: Who Eats 9am-1pm, Sat, Jun 4 dance in the wonderful summer to come. Registration for this FREE program WONDEROUS WILDFLOWERS! Who? June 7: Birds of the Bay! TREKKING WITH TOTS: June 21: Tuesday Twilight: Family begins at 9 a.m., viewing and judging at Tilden Nature Area Morgan Evans TIPS AND TRICKS Summer Solstice Fun (special time– noon, and the award presentation is at 2-3:30pm, Sun, May 29 Tilden Nature Area James Wilson no fee, no registration required for 1 p.m. Categories include castles and Familiarize yourself with some of the wild- 2-3:30pm, Sat, May 7 this one class). sculptures by youth, families, and adults. fl owers that grow right here in Tilden Park. Join a short, entertaining fi rst hike with your Cosponsored by Bay View Women’s Watch a slideshow followed by a Q&A to ESTUARY tot. Learn fun trail activities and some tools Club, East Bay Regional Park District, help prepare you for your own fi eld study. EXPLORERS to get your little rambler exploring nature. and Alameda Recreation & Parks. Crab Cove Interpretive Staff FEROCIOUS FELINES! 3:45-5pm, Tue, May 10 #27078, 24 CONCERT AT THE COVE Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff #27079, Jun 7 #27080; 7-8:30pm Tue, Crab Cove Interpretive Staff CALAVERAS RESERVOIR WORK 11am-noon, Sun, May 8 Jun 21 5:30-7:30pm, Fri, Jun 10 IMPACTS SUNOL OPERATION Big cats, small cats, feral cats, wild cats! School-age kids like exploring nature, Free music by Johnny Vegas and the During Calaveras Reservoir improve- Learn about some of the recent sightings at playing outdoors, and learning inde- High Rollers. The Visitor Center stays ments, Sunol Regional Wilderness Tilden and the role these cats play in nature. pendently–no parents required. Join open later with activities on the deck. is expected to remain open for day us for this program! May 10: How Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a MOTHER’S DAY MEANDER use. The Visitor Center will be open Does Your Garden Grow? May 24: picnic dinner, or purchase food and Tilden Nature Area Bethany Facendini on weekends only. There will be no Food Chains: Who Eats Who? June beverages here. Park on Webster 2-3pm, Sun, May 8 overnight camping at the park’s camp- 7: Birds of the Bay! June 21: Tuesday Street or in the Crown Beach lot at Thinking of a way to honor your mom? Take grounds. The two reservable picnic Twilight: Family Summer Solstice Fun Otis Stteet. Sponsored by the West a one-half-mile family stroll to Jewel Lake sites will remain in use. See www. (special time–no fee, no registration Alameda Business Association and and back, admiring Mother Earth’s fl ora and ebparks.org/closure for more info. required for this one class). East Bay Regional Park District. fauna along the way.

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program 11 Register beginning April 5. Online: www.ebparksonline.org WALK ON THE WILD SIDE– WEDNESDAY WALKS By phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 WILDCAT PEAK Various parks Christina Garcia Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail May 4, 18, Jun 1, 15, 29 9:30am-noon, Sun, Jun 19 Hikes begin at 9:30am ELDERBERRY FLUTE MAKING MEMORIAL DAY OPEN HOUSE! Grab a snack and some water, and we’ll head Discover the natural and human history of Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff WORKSHOP to Wildcat Peak, where we’ll experience our our parklands and improve your health on Noon-3:30pm, Mon, May 30 Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher connection to the rest of the Bay Area. a fast-paced hike. Hikers of all ages/abilities Join the holiday fun naturally as we create 10am-2pm, Sat, Jun 4 #26945 welcome. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water FELTING FOR BEGINNERS art from recycled materials, meet reptiles, This iconic fl ute of Native California is not so and dress for the weather–we walk rain or hard to make, but quite challenging to play! Tilden Nature Area Gail Broesder explore the butterfl y garden, play nature 1-3pm, Sun, Jun 19 shine. For more information, call (510) 544- games, and learn about trees. Learn other traditional uses of elderberry 3282 or email [email protected]. May 4, while you work, and get playing tips! 10+yrs Interested in wool and fi bers? Want to try your hand at an ancient craft? Using wool Del Valle: A strenuous fi ve-mile hike along Registration is required. the shore and into the hills. May 18, Garin: Fee: $10 (non-res. $12) from our own sheep, you’ll create a small pouch or item to take home! A moderate four miles through a secluded TILDEN MINI RANGERS RAINBOW RAMBLERS! canyon. June 1, Brushy Peak: a moderate- ROCK’N ROLL AT WILDCAT CREEK! Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Tilden Nature Area Bethany Facendini to-strenuous 4.5 miles around this landmark. 3:30-5:30pm, Thu, May 5 #26929 10am-1pm, Sun, Jun 5 Tilden Nature Area Dave Zuckermann June 15, Oyster Bay: Three fl at, easy miles Do you like hiking, conservation, and Celebrate Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgen- 10-11:30am, Sun, Jun 26 along the shoreline. June 29, Don Castro: nature-based activities? This after- der Pride Month on a “family” walk! Enjoy Young nature explorers and their parents A strenuous 6.3-mile hike to Five Canyons school program is for you! For kids the spirit of community, nature’s wonders, are invited to learn about rocks, explore a Open Space. 8-13 years old, unaccompanied by riverbed, and gather and identify stones. and 3.5 miles of trails to Wildcat Peak. Bring BIRD WALK parents. Dress to ramble and get dirty. layered clothing, water, and lunch. THE TRUTH ABOUT BEES Various parks Kristina Parkison Registration is required. Tilden Nature Area Morgan Evans 8-10am, Sat, May 7 and Jun 4 Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) REPTILE RENDEZVOUS Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff 2-3:30pm, Sun, Jun 26 The Bay Area bursts with bird life! New and TILDEN EXPLORERS 2-3pm, Sun, Jun 5 Learn about local bees, watch for the experienced birders: join us as we discover Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Meet our resident reptiles at the Environ- “waggle dance,” and discuss the importance patterns of behavior, migration, and habitat. 3:15-4:45pm, Wed, May 4 #26928 mental Education Center. Learn who might of a healthy bee population. May 7, Coyote Hills: meet at Visitor Center. Join an after-school nature adventure be lounging in the sun. June 4, Pleasanton Ridge: meet at Foothill for 5-7 year olds, who may be accom- OTHER PARKS Staging Area. Info: (510) 544-3220. 8+yrs panied by an adult. No younger siblings. ATLATL AND VASCO CAVES PRESERVE TOUR LOFTY LAKE LOOKOUT Registration is required. DART-MAKING WORKSHOP! Vasco Caves Interpretive Staff Arroyo Del Valle Cat Taylor Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher Leaving from Round Valley Staging Area: 9-11:30am, Sat, May 7 10am-4pm, Sat, Jun 11 #26951 9am-2pm, Sun, May 1 #26912, Sat, May 21 TILDEN TOTS!! Before the bow and arrow, this hunting It’s a wondrous time to hike high up above Tilden Nature Area Gail Broesder #26913, May 28 #26914 the lake for great views of the surrounding system put meat on the ancestors’ “table.” Leaving from Brushy Peak: 9am-2pm, Sun, 10-11:30am, Tue, Jun 14 #26964 Learn the history of the dart and thrower, historic landscape. Three miles. Meet at the Join “The Wonders of Whales.,” an Jun 5 #26915 staging area and the end of Arroyo Road in and make them with your own hands. Cau- Vasco’s spectacular rock outcrops and vernal outdoor, nature adventure program tion: some sharp tools used! 13+yrs Livermore. Info: (510) 544-3242. for 3-4 year olds, each accompanied by pools–seasonal home of endangered amphib- Registration is required. EDUCATORS ACADEMY: an adult (grandparents welcome!). No ians and fairy shrimp, and habitat for eagles Fee: $30 (non-res. $34) NATURE JOURNALING younger siblings. 3-4yrs and nesting and migrating raptors hunting Mount Diablo State Park and MLK, Jr. Re- Registration is required. POND PLUNGE prey in restored grasslands. Archaeological gional Shoreline Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) Tilden Nature Area Bethany Facendini sites contain Indian rock art. This Preserve is 10-11:30am, Sun, Jun 12 accessible through guided tours only, aboard Interpretive Staff TILDEN LITTLE FARM CAMP Who’s croaking, soaking, fl oating, fl uttering, District-provided bus transportation. 10+yrs 9am-5pm, Sat, May 7, 14 Tilden Nature Area James Wilson hunting, and basking at our ponds? Come Registration is required. Explore the beauty of the East Bay landscape 10am-4pm, Jul 4-8 #26377, Jul 11-15 fi nd out through hands-on investigation, Fee: $30 (non-res. $34) in spring on this two-day workshop. Improve #26378, Jul 18-22 #26379, Aug 1-5 observational skills, develop relevant scien- games, and stories for the entire family. Be WILDFLOWERS OF #26898, Aug 8-12 #26899 ready to get wet! 5+yrs tifi c questions, and experience the natural Experience the old-time country farm SKYLINE SERPENTINE PRAIRIE world through journaling. John Muir (Jack) lifestyle! We’ll learn to harvest, cook, TREES ARE TERRIFIC Redwood Interpretive Staff Laws, noted naturalist, artist, and author care for farm animals, get dirty, and Tilden Nature Area Bethany Facendini 10am-noon, Sun, May 1 from the California Academy of Sciences, have fun! 8-11 yrs 2-3pm, Sun, Jun 12 Learn to identify some of California’s native joins us to share how best to observe and Registration is required. Are you ready for a family “treesure” hunt wildfl owers and grasses as we explore this record the natural world in your own nature Fee: $250 (non-res. $270) to discover more about the region’s tallest hotspot of plant diversity! Discover how journal. Great for connecting activities for treasures? Learn about them through hands- our state rock–serpentine–creates unique ADVANCED TILDEN English language development with CA on activities and a craft. 5+yrs soil where endemic plants can out-compete content standards. Co-sponsored by the LITTLE FARM CAMP non-natives. Meet at the Trudeau Center at California Institute for Biodiversity, Califor- Tilden Nature Area James Wilson 11500 Skyline Blvd. in Oakland. 10am-4pm, Aug 15-19 #26900 nia State Parks, and EBRPD. May 7: Mount For the more advanced little farmer, NATURAL TALENT TUESDAYS FOR THE BIRDS Diablo State Park. May 14: MLK Jr. Regional Various Parks Bethany Facendini Shoreline. we present a hands-on camp offering PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT in-depth experiences in animal hus- Tilden Nature Area 7:30-9:30am, Tue, May 3, 10, 17, 24; Jun 14 Fee: $85 bandry, agriculture, and food produc- 10am-4:30pm, Tue-Sun, May-Jun Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a Registration/information: (510)544-3187 tion. No prerequisites. 12-15 yrs The Environmental Education Center tranquil walk through various Bay Area EXOTIC MARTINEZ Registration is required. is pleased to display photographs of parklands! All levels of birding experience Martinez Shoreline Bob Kanagaki Fee: $250 (non-res. $270) the winners and fi nalists from the welcome. Bring water, sunscreen, and 10am-12:30pm, Sat, May 7 2010 East Bay Regional Park District binoculars or scopes. May 3: Claremont Some of the botanical residents of Martinez Photo Contest. Canyon, Panoramic Way. May 10: Point highlight the history of the waterfront. Meet Pinole. May 17: Lake Cascade, Orinda. May them while we stroll the marsh. Meet at the 24: Miller/Knox. June 14: Redwood, Skyline Granger’s Wharf parking area. Gate. Info: (510) 544-2233.

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; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 FAMILY SCIENCE ADVENTURE– the creek. Meet at the gate on Old Vineyard Register beginning April 5. Online: www.ebparksonline.org WOOD DUCKS! Ave. (Park Access Rd. on Google) at the By phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 Arroyo Del Valle Cat Taylor foot of Clara Lane at its intersection with 1-3:30pm, Sat, May 7 Vineyard Ave. in Pleasanton. Help our feathered friends by participating in Registration is required. ride. Limited loaner bikes and helmets may place, and nature and objects, will be our a statewide monitoring program. We’ll spy Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) be available. Info: (510) 544-2233. theme as you help cultivate, clean, and weed at a basketry materials gathering site. 14+yrs on woodducks and count eggs. Bring gloves, WOMEN ON COMMON GROUND TRAILS CHALLENGERS Registration is required. eye-protection. For ages 8+, must be accom- Sunol, Briones Katie Colbert Morgan Territory, Diablo Foothills panied by adult. Meet at the staging area at 10am-2:30pm, Sat, May 14 #27023 Kevin Damstra THE OVER THE HILLS GANG! the end of Arroyo Road in Livermore. Info: 10am-4:30pm, Sun, Jun 12 #27024 8am-1pm, Sat, May 21 #26918 Various Parks Dave Zuckermann (510) 544-3292. Naturalist-led programs for women who 8am-1pm, Sat, Jun 18 #26919 Diablo 10am-12:30pm, Tue, May 24; Jun 14 THURSDAY BIRDING EAST COUNTY love the outdoors but whose concern for Explore the natural and cultural history of Hikers 55+ years interested in nature study, Various parks Mike Moran personal safety keeps them from enjoying our East Bay Parks as we complete the 26.2- history, fi tness, and fun are invited to join 9-11am, Thu, May 12 #26917 Big Break Reg. the parks. For a schedule call (510) 544- mile Trails Challenge. We’ll hike 5.8 miles in a these monthly excursions. May 24: we’ll Trail 3243, or email [email protected]. May different park each month. May 21: Morgan explore the hills of Wildcat Canyon, from 9-11am, Thu, Jun 16 #26920 Round Valley 14, Sunol: Near And Far Vistas Hike–We’ll Territory. June 18: Diablo Foothills. 7+yrs Alvarado staging area. June 14: we’ll visit May 12, Big Break: Wetland wanderers climb up and down in search of fl owers and Registration is required. Miller/Knox. Info: (510) 544-2233. 55+yrs (shorebirds) and widely-traveled waterfowl vistas of Alameda Creek Canyon, waaaaay TEENS TOUCH THE EARTH THURSDAY BIRDING: along the Big Break Regional Trail. June below our feet. Four miles. June 12, Brio- Wildcat Creek Reg. Trail, N. Richmond RAPTOR BASELINE 16, Round Valley: plentiful passerines and nes: Fruity Hike–6.7 hilly miles through for- Bethany Facendini Marsh Creek Regional Trail Mike Moran resplendent raptor. mer orchard and ranchlands with beautiful 9am-noon, Sun, May 22 9am-11:30am, Thu, May 26 #26922 Registration is required. vistas; great exercise, and a chance to meet Do you care about the environment and The eastern side of Mount Diablo hosts a others who hike at a like pace. OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES would like to meet other teens? Take action magnifi cent array of birds of prey: hawks, Registration is required. Various parks Cat Taylor, Katie Colbert to clean-up our creek, while earning commu- falcons, eagles. Help us document their 10-11:30am, Thu, May 12 #27012, 26 BIRDING BY CANOE nity service credit. Be prepared to get wet variety and numbers in this science research #27009, Jun 9 #27010 MLK Shoreline, Tidewater Interpretive Staff and dirty! Ages 13-19. Info: (510) 544-2233. project. No experience necessary–we’ll teach you how to identify these birds. 10-noon, Thu, Jun 30 #27011 9:30am -12:30pm, Sun, May 15 #27089 GRASS! Children 3-5 years and a parent are invited Learn basic canoeing skills as we set off from Briones Eddie Willis Registration is required. to make wild discoveries at different Regional our new facility on the estuary (near High 10am-12:30pm, Sun, May 22 #26921 CALIFORNIA CROSSROADS Parks. Info: (510) 544-3249. May 12, Sunol: St. bridge). Paddle to Arrowhead Marsh and Grasslands are becoming increasingly rare in Carquinez Strait Kevin Damstra Water Wanders–Explore wet wildlife during quietly explore the sloughs. Sneak a peak at the East Bay. Join a park naturalist and park 8am-noon, Sat, May 28 #27110 this aquatic adventure! May 26, Mission some of our favorite shorebirds, such as the supervisor on a moderate hike to learn how Discover the Carquinez Strait–the cross- Peak: Bluebirds–Let’s look for some and see endangered California clapper rail! 14+ yrs. EBRPD protects and manages this precious roads of California, divider of ecosystems, if they really do carry the sky on their backs! Fee: $32 and surprisingly diverse ecosystem. Meet at transportation passageway, protector of the Meet at the Stanford Avenue staging area Registration is required. the Bear Creek Staging Area. 12+yrs fl eet, and gateway to the Delta. 5+yrs in Fremont. June 9, Las Trampas: The First BIKING AND BIRDING THE BAY Registration is required. Registration is required. Music–Chirp, boom, warble, and burp! Make Point Pinole Facendini/Ahnmark CULTIVATE BASKETS IN NATURE CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS music and listen for the songs of the woods 10am-12:30pm, Sun, May 15 Pleasanton Ridge Beverly Ortiz Chabot Campground Interpretive Staff and stream. Meet at the staging area at the Cruise the scenic bayside trails, viewing bird 10am-3pm; Sun, May 22 #27088 8-9pm, Sat May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 end of Bollinger Canyon Road. June 30, life in a variety of habitats on this 3.5-mile The ancient relationship between people and FREE! Join us for after-dark fun! Learn about Shadow Cliffs: Hug-A-Buckeye Lunch Hike– the parks and nature around you through Pack a lunch for this walk in the woods by games, songs, slides, and stories around the TUESDAY TWILIGHTS mer Solstice Fun: Crab Cove (Nelson- campfi re. A new topic each week. Even if Various parks Colbert, Taylor, Embry)–Walk the Bay Trail at sunset you’re not camping, you’re welcome to join CANINE CAPERS–DOG WALK Nelson Embry, Faccendini, Fisher and celebrate the longest day of the year us! Dress warmly and bring marshmallows to 7-9pm, Tue, Jun 7; 7-9:30pm, Tue, Jun with games, songs, and stories. Especially roast. Meet at the campground amphitheater. Various Parks Kristina Parkison 14; 7-8:30pm, Tue, Jun 21; 6-9pm, Tue, for families with children ages 3-8 years Info: (510) 544-3187. 9-11am, Sat, May 21 #27075 Jun 28 (younger and older siblings welcome). 9am-2pm, Sat, June 18 (Redwood) CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS These naturalist-guided walks vary in Meet at the Crab Cove Visitor Center. #27076 Del Valle campground Interpretive Staff diffi culty and are usually not suitable for Info: (510) 544-3187. June 28, Redwood Make new friends, enjoy a nature walk, 9-10pm, Sat, May 28 organized groups. Bring water, snacks, Up-Down: Redwood (Fisher)–Climb to explore the open space with your 8-9pm, Fri, Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 a fl ashlight, and wear layered clothing the West Ridge and go down the Chown, four-legged friend! Homemade snacks 8:30-9:30pm, Sat, Jun 4, 11, 18 and good hiking shoes. For a complete moving through an array of plant com- provided for good and spirited dogs! Join the interpretive staff for entertaining schedule, call (510) 544-3249, or email munities. About four miles with steep Rain cancels. Trails can be steep. May and educational programs. Children should [email protected]. June 7, Diablo Vista sections. Meet at the Fishway lot past the 21, Garin, Dry Creek. June 18, Red- be accompanied by an adult. Non-campers Dinner Hike: Briones (Colbert)–We’ll kiosk at the Redwood Road entrance. wood: Picnic hike; bring a lunch. 8+yrs welcome. Meet at the campground amphi- climb to a fabulous dinner spot, then Info: (510) 544-2233. Registration is required. theater. Park by the campground store. Info: amble downhill through the oaks. Two TUESDAY TWILIGHT: SUMMER SOL- (510) 544-3249. CANINE CAPERS: TILDEN miles, including a steep stretch. Bring a STICE CELEBRATION SHOOTING THE LIGHT: Tilden Gail Broesder trail dinner. Meet at the Alhambra Creek Tilden Nature Area Facendini PHOTOGRAPHY HIKE 8:30-11:30am, Mon, Jun 13 Staging Area off Reliez Valley Road. 6:30-9pm, Tue, Jun 21 #27066 Contra Loma Kevin Damstra Get some fresh air and exercise while Info: (510) 544-3243. June 14, Batty At Light up with the spirit of community on 8am-noon, Sat, Jun 4 #27118 enjoying the park with a naturalist Shadow: Shadow Cliffs (Taylor)–Sort the longest day of the year! Join us for Grab your camera and stroll the shores and and your 4-legged pal. Bring your bat fact from bat fi ction and watch the a 1.5-mile nature walk, festive campfi re, ridgetops of Contra Loma, discovering the furry-friend, water, and treats (dog spectacular show as the nightshift starts and children’s crafts. Bring a snack, story, diversity of our East County oasis before the not required). Meet at the Lone Oak their day. Meet in the parking lot. Info: poem, or song to share. summer crowds. 6+yrs Picnic Area. Info (510) 544-2233. (510) 544-3242. June 21, Family Sum- Registration is required. Registration is required.

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program 13 Register beginning April 5. Online: www.ebparksonline.org VOLUNTEER ment of native plants. Tools privided. Sat- By phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 urday, May 7, June 4: Meet at 9 a.m. at the SUNOL DOCENT FALL TRAINING Skyline Gate staging area (8500 Skyline Blvd., Sunol Katie Colbert Oakland) for a French broom pull along the LAST COLORS IN THE BLACK HILLS SNAKES ON THE ROAD If you love parks and kids, consider becom- East Ridge Trail. May 8, June 12: Meet at Morgan Territory Bob Kanagaki Various Parks Bob Kanagaki ing a Sunol docent! Help naturalists teach 9:30 a.m. at the Wayside Picnic Area inside 10am-12:30pm, Sat, Jun 4 #27111 10-11:30am, Sat, Jun 18 Contra Loma outdoor weekday school programs in many Redwood Gate at 7867 Redwood Road for See the late spring blooms and views on a 1-2:30pm, Sat, Jun 18 Marsh Creek Trail EBRPD parks in southeast Alameda County. exotic plant removal and restoration proj- walk in the eastern foothills of Mount Diablo. Contra Loma: Watch for our reptilian Begins fall 2011. Contact Naturalist/Docent ects in the Redwood Canyon. Registration is required. ambassadors as they travel to make new Coordinator Katie Colbert: (510) 544-3243. Info: 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4553. friends. Learn about their lives and their wild LEONA CANYON EAST COUNTY BIKE RIDE cousins in the hills. Marsh Creek Trail: Meet NATIVE PLANT RESTORATION Marsh Creek Regional Trail Eddie Willis our reptilian ambassadors at Brentwood’s 9:30-noon, Sun, Jun 5 #27112 Leona Canyon Michael Charnofsky SATURDAY AND Creekside Park and make new friends. Learn Bring your bikes for a guided nature ride 10am-2pm, Sun, Mar 20 #26057 SUNDAY STROLLS about their lives and their wild cousins in the along the beautiful Marsh Creek Trail to the Help maintain a self-guided trail. Pull non- Various Parks Interpretive Staff hills. Meet at Brentwood’s Creekside Park. shores of the Delta and back. This fl at, paved native invasive grasses/shrubs; prune native 10am-noon, Sat, May 7, 14, Sun, May Info: (510) 544-2750. trail is suitable for all ages. Info: (510) 544- plants. Lunch, tools, gloves provided. Rain or 22, 29, Jun 12, 19 2750. 8+yrs FATHER’S DAY ADVENTURE: shine. 10+yrs. Each week we will explore a different Registration is required. FIRE MAKING Registration is required. park and its natural wonders. Hikes Garin Dino Labiste PREDATORS AND THEIR PREY GARDEN VOLUNTEERS are 2-5 miles. Great for families. 9:30am-12:30pm, Sun, Jun 19 #27099 Castle Rock Kevin Damstra Quarry Lakes David Pellarin Dogs welcome on most hikes. See Ever wondered how fi re was created before Noon-2pm, Sat, Jun 11 Dates and times vary www.ebparks.org/parks for maps matches or a lighter? Unravel the secrets of Wildlife is always involved in a life-and-death Help with planting, garden maintenance, and directions. Info: (510) 544-3187. fi re-by-friction, fi re-by-percussion, and fi re- game of hide-and-seek. Discover the players and general garden care. Plantings include May 7, Sibley and Tilden (Sibley’s by-compression. Discover the techniques to and their secret tricks. Meet at the pool. California native plants and plantings in a Old Tunnel Road Staging Area) Hike produce a glowing ember as we practice our rose garden and rare fruit grove. Info: (510) from Sibley’s rolling hills to Tilden’s WEBELOS NATURALISTS fi re making skills. Bring a lunch to cook over 544-3134. wooded valleys and back along the Martinez Reg. Shoreline Eddie Willis the fi re. 9+yrs. Bay Area Ridge Trail. At the halfway WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS– 10am-12:30pm, Sun, Jun 12 #27114 Registration is required. mark we will stop for a ride on the LEAST TERN COLONY MONITORS Hey, Scouts! Earn your badge at a place steam trains ($2). Five moderate FATHER’S DAY ADVENTURE: Hayward Reg. Shoreline Doc Quack where nature rules! We’ll play games, ex- miles, restrooms at steam trains only. ATLATL THROWERS 2-4pm, Sun, May 15 plore wacky wetlands, and learn about ways May 14, Anthony Chabot (Clyde Garin Dino Labiste Become a “Birding Peeping Tom” by peering to protect the planet during this hands-on, Woolridge Staging Area) Jackson 1:30pm-3:30pm, Sun, Jun 19 #27013 into the family life of terns. Help record data eco-groovy adventure! 7+yrs Grade/Cascade/Columbine/Golden- Join us for a day of Stone Age activity. The about nest distribution, chronology, and Registration is required. rod loop: Follow Grass Valley Creek atlatl, with a stone-tipped dart, pre-dated reproductive success using the Type 2 moni- to Lake Chabot. Moderate 3.8 miles, REDWOOD & RESERVOIR HIKE the bow and arrow. Dart throwers were toring method. Space is limited to current no restrooms. Potluck picnic lunch Redwood Gail Broesder utilized by hunter/gatherer societies. Watch Wildlife Volunteers. will follow. May 22, Crab Cove (Meet 9am-3:30pm, Sat, Jun 18 a fl intknapping demonstration and try your Registration is required: 510-544-2319 Discover our varied ecosystems on this skill at hitting a target with an atlatl. 9+yrs at Visitor Center): Discover Alam- IVAN DICKSON TRAIL DAY strenuous 10-mile hike from Redwood Re- Registration is required. eda’s beautiful shoreline as we stroll gional Park, through EBMUD lands, to Upper Mission Peak, Wildcat REI along the Bay Trail to Elsie Roemer DAD’S DAY HIKE & STARRY NIGHT San Leandro Reservoir, and back again. Meet May 14 Bird Sanctuary and back. Four easy Brushy Peak Cat Taylor at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area. Info: Help with trail improvements. Tools and in- miles. Dogs must be leashed. May 29: 5-9pm, Sun, Jun 19 Hike (510) 544-2233. struction provided. Wear sturdy shoes, long Redwood (Canyon Meadow Staging 9-10:30pm, Sun, Jun 19 Astronomy pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat, suncreen, and Area) Stream Trail/Fern Trail/West Hike the historic hills on this four-mile loop gloves. Bring water/snacks; lunch provided. Ridge loop: Walk alongside a shady with a picnic near the summit. Stay for the Youth under 18 require an adult to work creek and learn about stream ecology CAMPGROUND ROVERS– star party at the staging area after. Bring pic- alongside. No dogs. Heavy rain cancels. on this beautiful, four-mile, moderate DISCOVERY HIKE! nic, blanket, fl ashlight. Info: (510) 544-3242. Registration is required: Mission Peak, see hike. June 12: Lake Chabot (Nike Del Valle Cat Taylor www.rei.com/stores/71 or call (510) 651- Classroom Staging Area, follow signs 2:30-4pm, Sat, Jun 4 NATURE’S AFTERNOON 0309. Wildcat, call (510) 544-2631. to Regional Park Police/Fire HQ off Explore arroyos, rocks, and trails as Contra Loma Kevin Damstra Lake Chabot Road) Ten Hills Trail/ we discover secret places and the ani- 1-3pm, Thu, Jun 23, 30 NATIONAL TRAILS DAY WITH REI Cameron loop: We will examine mals that call this place “home.” Kids Join us as we discover Contra Loma’s natural Sibley REI Chabot’s biodiversity as we walk the (7+) must be accompanied by an adult. world through games, crafts, and eco-adven- Jun 4 hills above the lake, then descend to Meet at the campground amphithe- tures. Meet at the main parking lot. June 23: Help with trail improvements. Tools/instruc- the tule-lined shores below. Three ater. Info: (510) 544-3242. Ecosystem Adventures! June 30: Predators tion provided. Wear sturdy shoes, long and Prey. Info: (510) 544-2750. 7+yrs pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat, suncreen, moderate miles; some steep hills. CAMPGROUND ROVERS– and gloves. Bring water and snacks; lunch June 19: Anthony Chabot (Meet at MAMMALIAN MADNESS! SUMMER DELTA LUNCH CRUISE the day use area between Marciel Delta, Pittsburg Marina Mike Moran provided. Youth under 18 require an adult to Del Valle Cat Taylor work alongside. No dogs. Heavy rain cancels. Gate and the campground entrance 2:30-4pm, Sat, Jun 18 10:30am-2pm, Sat, Jun 25 #27117 kiosk) Brandon Trail to Lake Chabot/ Ply the serene waters of California’s Delta Registration is required: www.rei.com/ Delve into the world of skulls, skins, stores/12 or call (510) 527- 4140. Huck’s Trail loop: fi ve miles–views of tracks, and scats as we learn who is along the lower Sacramento and San Joaquin grassy hills and watershed lands with who and the clues they leave behind. rivers. We’ll board the beautiful, double- FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/ some steep sections. A great Father’s Meet at the campground amphithe- decked Island Serenade, enjoy a hearty lunch RESTORATION PROJECT Day exploration for the family! ater. Info: (510) 544-3242. (included!), and explore the nature and lore Redwood Di Rosario of this corner of California’s Inland Coast. 9am-1pm, Sat, May 7, Jun 4 10+yrs 9:30am-1pm, Sun, May 8, Jun 12 Registration is required. Volunteers needed to help restore Redwood Fee: $48 (non-res. $54) Regional Park from French broom displac-

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; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 SWIM FACILITIES Register beginning April 5. Online: www.ebparksonline.org How to Register • Fee PaymentBy phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, then 3 LAKE ANZA Tilden Regional Park Many programs do not require registration. Simply join the instruc- FEE PAYMENT: Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Berkeley, CA 94708 tor at the location indicated in the program description. Call the phone Fees may be paid by money order, VISA, Mastercard, cash, or pre- (510) 843-2137 number listed in the program description if you need further information. printed check for walk-in registration. Make checks payable to EBRPD. CASTLE ROCK For programs that indicate “Registration is required.,” register by Programs registered in the parks may be paid for by check up until the 1700 Castle Rock Road day of the program if space is available. Returned checks will be charged Walnut Creek, CA 94598 calling 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, 3 or by calling the 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4518 number listed in the program description. a $25 Returned Check charge. Non-resident fees apply to anyone liv- ing outside Alameda or Contra Costa counties. Parking or park entrance CONTRA LOMA ONLINE registration is available if the program title displays fees may be charged depending on program time and location. Arden- 1200 Frederickson Lane this symbol: Go to www.ebparksonline.org. When registering Antioch, CA 94509 wood entrance fees vary depending on the event or activity. Confi rm all 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4518 online, use the course code printed next to the program date(s). fees when registering for a program. CULL CANYON WALK-IN: Come to the District Headquarters between 8:30 CREDIT CARDS: 18627 Cull Canyon Road a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. We are located at 2950 VISA and Mastercard are accepted for all fee programs except those that are Castro Valley, CA 94552 Peralta Oaks Court in Oakland, next to the Dunsmuir House registered at a park. Call the phone number in program description for info. 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4523 and south of the Oakland Zoo off I-580. See map below. DEL VALLE CANCELLATION POLICY: REFUNDS/TRANSFERS: Refunds or 7000 Del Valle Road BY PHONE: Phone registration requires a VISA or Mastercard. transfers will be processed for programs canceled because registration is below Livermore, CA 94550 The Reservations Offi ce is open between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. the minimum enrollment at the cutoff date, or if a program is canceled due to 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4524 Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Fridays inclement weather or instructor illness. Please allow up to three weeks for re- DON CASTRO (closed weekends and holidays). Call 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757) ceipt of refund. IF YOU MUST CANCEL: you must call in your cancellation at 22400 Woodroe Ave. and select option 2, then 3. TDD: (510) 633-0460. Hayward, CA 94541 least seven days prior to the class or program for a refund. Failure to notify 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4527 BY MAIL: Call the Reservations Offi ce at 1-888-EBPARKS (327- the Reservations Offi ce at least seven days in advance of the program date 2757) option 2, then 3, to request a mail-in registration form. Regis- QUARRY LAKES will result in forfeiture of program fees. 2100 Isherwood Way tration is payable by check only up to 15 days before the program. Fremont, CA 94535 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4552 ROBERTS POOL 10570 Skyline Blvd. 80 680 Oakland, CA 94619 San Suisun Honker SOLA Pablo NO (510) 482-6028 Carquinez Bay COUNTY CONTRA CO Bay Sacramento River Bay STA COUNTY r Strait Browns e 160 iv C R SHADOW CLIFFS San a Martinez Bay Island n r ui qu Bay q in Point a Pablo e Shoreline Jo 2500 Stanley Blvd. Crockett z Point n Sc Sa Bay Pinole en Hills ic A Pittsburg D l Waterbird Pittsburg Pleasanton, CA 94566 r h Big 4 a 4 m P i Del Antioch C b blo Ave n Antioch Pa a ta De Anza Break o r 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4557 n Hercules l Antioch/Oakley a i a Point Atlas Rd l f Martinez e o S e g T T ra A rail d r Y

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Environmental Education Regional Trails ALAMEDA COUNTY Center (EEC) at Tilden Camp SANTA CLARA COUNTY 0 10 Miles Ohlone Regional Park 101 Berkeley, CA 94708 (510) 544-2233 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program 15 A FREE Family Event East Bay Festival Regional Park District 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Oakland, CA 94605-0381 Celebrating National Outdoor Day www.ebparks.org Saturday, June 11 • 11 am – 4 pm Come learn about outdoor recreation and healthy lifestyle options in the East Bay, including Trails Challenge and Kids Challenge programs designed to get you outdoors for and fun and fi tness. • Entertainment • Naturalist Programs • Games • Food Vendors • Community Vendors • Giveaways • Kids Activities • Arts & Crafts • And More

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