Regional in Nature Activity Guide SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2019

Inside: Fun Events to Celebrate 85 Years • page 2 Above: Wildlife Warriors • page 2 Concord Hills Regional Park. See story page 3. Staying Ready for Wildfires • page 3 Concord Hills – A Powerful Park History • page 3 Volunteer Opportunities • page 14 Contents Recreation Programs...... 4 Fun Events to Celebrate 85 Years Ardenwood...... 5 A message from general manager robert e. doyle Botanic Garden...... 6 Big Break...... 7 Black Diamond...... 7 or many, the East Bay Regional • Friday, August 23, 6pm – FParks have provided a lifetime of CONCERT IN THE PARK, Contra Loma, Antioch Coyote Hills...... 10 memories. Whether it’s taking a first (The David Perez Band: Latin Pop/Rock, Cumbia, Tex Crab Cove...... 10 hike, catching a first fish, or riding the Mex, Salsa) steam train at Tilden for the first time, • Friday, September 13, 5:30pm – CONCERT AT many of us have lasting memories and Del Valle, Sunol...... 11 THE COVE, Crown Beach, Alameda (SambaDa: deep appreciation of the Park District’s Tilden Nature Area...... 12 Traditional Afro-Brazilian heritage music blended with beautiful parks, shorelines, and trails. funk, rock, and reggae) Other Regional Parks...... 12 2019 is the Park District’s 85th • Saturday, September 28, 1pm – FAM FEST! anniversary – a remarkable milestone and a reason to Volunteer Programs...... 14 FALL ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL at the Bridge celebrate. Founded in 1934 by citizens who, in the depths Yard Building, at Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline, Registration and Fees...... 15 of the great depression, elected to tax themselves to Oakland (In partnership with OAKHELLA, SaulPaul preserve and provide public access to nature, the Park Visitor Centers/ MC’s a mix of local artists, musicians, DJs, and District today has 73 parks on more than 122,000 acres Swim Areas...... 15 performers) in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Another great way to support and enjoy your parks is To celebrate this special anniversary, the Park District has to become a member of the Regional Parks Foundation, been offering Free Park Fridays, with park fees waived which is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year! Or on Fridays for the entire year. join the fun at their fundraiser gala on Thursday, October The Park District is also holding several free, fun, 10, 2019, at Casa Real, Pleasanton with guest performer celebratory events. We’d love to have you join us! Michael McDonald. • Friday, August 9, 5:30pm – CONCERT AT THE For more information, visit www.ebparks.org/85th. COVE, Crown Beach, Alameda (Jazz Mafia: Jazz, funk, See you in your Regional Parks! ebparks.org soul, hip-hop, and electronica)

General Information 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757 Camping and Picnic Reservations.... Wildlife Warriors ...... 1-888-EBPARKS park district stewardship Naturalist and Recreation Programs...... 1-888-EBPARKS department working to TRS Relay Service...... 7-1-1 protect local wildlife

California tiger salamander Western pond turtle EBRPD Board of Directors Whitney Dotson...... Ward 1 he Regional Parks are well known for their experts also perform research funded by grants from Dee Rosario...... Ward 2 Tabundance of wildlife – from the cutest of critters state and federal agencies. Over the past 10 years, the Dennis Waespi...... Ward 3 to the cunningest of predators. But it is some of the less Stewardship Department has published more than Ellen Corbett...... Ward 4 noticeable creatures that need the most help. 20 scientific studies on local protected species. Ayn Wieskamp (President)...... Ward 5 Beverly Lane...... Ward 6 As a park management agency, the District has a Special protected species in the Park District include the Colin Coffey...... Ward 7 responsibility to protect and preserve natural habitat, Alameda whipsnake, the California tiger salamander, the Robert E. Doyle...... General Manager especially for those species listed as rare, threatened, or California red-legged frog, the California least tern, the endangered. That’s where the Park District’s Stewardship salt-marsh harvest mouse, the San Joaquin kit fox, and Visit ebparks.org for map Department steps in. With a staff of 21, the Stewardship the western pond turtle. downloads, activity and event Department identifies wildlife habitat and develops information, and much more! For more information on the Park District’s strategic management and habitat restoration plans to protect and efforts to protect wildlife and steward its natural enhance the habitat. The Stewardship Department wildlife resources, visit www.ebparks.org/about/stewardship. Staying Ready for Wildfires

he statistics are sobering. Ten of the most destructive fires in California Thistory have occurred in the past four years. “A year-round fire season is now the ‘new normal’ in California, and we must maintain constant vigilance,” says Aileen Theile, Fire Chief of the East Bay Regional Park District. To prepare for wildfires and protect its neighbors, the Park District uses a multifaceted strategy, including reducing fire fuels, monitoring weather conditions, maintaining specialized equipment, providing staff training, water tenders, all-terrain vehicles, and two helicopters that can each drop collaborating with 25-plus local and regional fire agencies, and educating between 144 and 210 gallons of water. In 2018, the Park District’s helicopters the public about wildfire protection activities and dangers. delivered 116 water buckets to fight 15 fires. Fire hazard reduction means thinning and removing dense brush, trees, Wildland firefighting training for staff includes extinguishing wildland fires, and tall grasses, together referred to as the fuel load. Grazing animals also structure fires, and vehicle fires. The Park District also provides fuel reduction keep fire fuels in check. Park District land is grazed by 6,000 cattle, 1,500 training to park staff and external crews, who assist the Park District with the sheep and 1,600 goats, spread out over about half of the District’s parks huge maintenance needs of its 122,000 acres. at any given time. More Resources: Remote weather stations located on Park District property provide For more information, visit data to predict regional fire behavior and track weather dangers that are www.ebparks.org/about/fire. communicated to the public. Specialized wildland equipment helps with emergency response for the East Bay’s varied terrain and topography. This includes a variety of engines, Health Concord Hills Regional Park Matters a park with a powerful history

The East Bay Regional Park District’s This new regional park will someday Kaiser Permanente and East Bay Regional Park District are proud newest regional park took another On July 17, 1944, over 5,000 tons include a joint visitor center with of munitions exploded, killing 320 partners with the mutual goal of step closer to becoming a reality this the National Park Service which promoting health and fitness. past July when the Navy officially mostly enlisted African American manages the Port Chicago Naval assigned 2,216 acres of Concord sailors. The tragic explosion accounted Magazine National Memorial. The Health Tips: Naval Weapons Station land to the for a quarter of all African American visitor center will welcome the public National Park Service which will deaths in World War II and highlighted to explore the human and natural Prevent Heat- formally transfer the property to the racial inequality within the Navy. history of the site and serve as the Related Illness Park District. Subsequently, on February 27, 1946, visitor center for the new park and the Bureau of Naval Personnel issued 1. Wear clothing that is light- The assignment of the property its future hiking trails. Circular Letter 48-46 which prohibited colored, lightweight, and to the National Park Service was Visitor facilities and public access all segregation in assignments, ratings, absorbent, allowing evaporation celebrated at a July 13th event that also amenities are expected to take years ranks, ships, facilities, and housing of body sweat. commemorated the 75th anniversary to complete and significant financial within the Navy. President Truman of the Port Chicago explosion at the resources. Public access will likely 2. Stay hydrated. Carry water for later signed Executive Order 9981 Concord Naval Weapons Station. The first come to the southern portions yourself and your dog. on July 26, 1948, ordering the remaining Concord Naval Weapons of the park between Bailey Road and desegregation of all military forces. 3. Limit outdoor activity during the Station land is being planned by the Kirker Pass Road. hottest part of the day. City of Concord for commercial and residential uses. RECREATION POLE WALKING & POLE HIKING

ARCHERY - INTRODUCTION Learning how to use poles helps walkers & hikers improve endurance, posture, bal- Roberts Redwood Bowmen ance, confidence and strength and performance. Pole skills enhance your enjoyment 1:30-3:30pm, Sat, Sep 21 #26395; of the outdoors all year long. All levels focus on learning anatomically-optimal tech- Oct 19 #26399 niques to expand your capabilities while learning how to avoid joint stress or strain. Gain 90 minutes of archery coaching and Carefully select the class that suits your physical ability and inclination. A variety practice at an outdoor range, with all of top-quality poles are provided at all seminars. Beautiful hiking locations equipment provided. Designed for the be- are based on the season/weather. Mobility class locations offer indoor training and ginner, the class starts with 30 minutes of lovely/easy pole walks for practice. See next session for mobility class. classroom instruction. 8+yrs. Adult super- Registration is required. vision required for children ages 8-13yrs. Registration is required. Uphill: Improve power, endurance, and spine function. Downhill: Develop skills for Fee: $50 (non-res. $56) feeling safer and preserving joints. Save your knees! LLAMAS – MYSTICS OF ANDES Day hike with a llama. Redwood LAMAS Outfitters 12pm-3:30pm, Sat, Sep 7 #26566; Sep 21 the guidance of Geo, a 'Llama Michie,' #26570; Oct 5 #26572; Oct 19 #26573 with over 25 years' experience. Up to two 10am-1:30pm, Sun, Sep 8 #26568; Sep 22 people can share one llama or reserve #26576; Oct 6 #26577; Oct 20 #26574 your own. Adult participation required for The Quechua Andeans refer to llamas ages 8-17yrs. as 'Speechless Brothers.' Learn how to Registration is required. groom, feed, lead and interact positively Fee: $90 (non-res. $100) per llama - 6 with these specially trained llamas, under llamas max. per class.

KAYAKING / BOATING

Registration is required. practice what you have learned touring BROOKS ISLAND ADVENTURE the lake by kayak. Brooks Island Registration is required. Naturalist/ Fee: $52 (non-res. $58) Recreation Staff KAYAKING BIG BREAK – LONGER 10am-4pm, Sat, Sep 7 #26416; PADDLE All set to head out with hiking poles at Black Diamond Mines. 9am-3pm, Sun, Sep 8 #26417; Big Break Recreation Staff 9:30am-3:30pm, Sat, Oct 5 #26419; 9am-12:30pm, Sat, Sep 21 #26582 HIKING POLES: SKILLS & gentle exercises empower people to Sun, Oct 6 #26420; Sun, Oct 27 #26421 Come ply the welcoming and wondrous TECHNIQUES PLUS HIKE maintain independence, navigate ev- This trip is a short paddle in stable, waters of the Delta on this beginner (& Redwood Regional Jayah Faye Paley eryday obstacles, reduce risk of falling, two-person kayaks across sheltered bay up) kayak excursion. We’ll start off with 8:30am-3pm, Sat, Sep 21 #26324 restore spine function, and improve water with spectacu- dry-land instruction Comprehensive training helps hikers stamina and walking form. Strengthen lar views of San Fran- then paddle our improve performance and confidence muscles that support weight bearing cisco. Paddle along steady and stable on the trail. “Test drive” quality pole joints. Optional lovely practice pole Brooks Island Regi- craft on a group models on a beautiful, Redwood hike; walk – approximately 1/3 mile. Special inal Preserve, then exploration of this learn which poles fit you best. equipment provided. come ashore to enjoy lovely, rich shoreline. Registration is required. Registration is required. a naturalist-guided Adult participation Fee: $75 (non-res. $83) Fee: $48 (non-res. $54) two-mile hike around required for ages 10- HIKING WITH POLES: MORNING BOTANIC GARDEN PRACTICE the island which 16yrs. 10+yrs. SKILLS & TECHNIQUES POLE HIKE is normally closed Registration is Tamdem Kayaking at Big Break. Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley Tilden Botanic Garden Jayah to visitors. Adult required. 8:15am-1pm, Sat, Oct 19 #26579 Faye Paley registration/participation required with Fee: $40 (non-res. $44) Morning session helps hikers learn 8:30am-10:45am, Thu, Oct 17 # 26333 registered children ages 16-17yrs. SUNSET & MOON PADDLE poles, trail and body skills. Beginner to Refine, enhance, and learn new skills Registration is required. Big Break Recreation Staff experienced hikers learn techniques on gentle, varied terrain. Easy practice Fee: $85 (non-res. $95) 5pm-7:30pm, Sun, Oct 13 #26581 without the additional challenge of the hike – connect with nature while im- KAYAKING FOR FOLKS 50+ Paddle as the light of the setting sun and practice hike in the afternoon. proving confidence, pole performance, Various Parks Recreation Staff the rising moon sparkles on the waves. Registration is required. and body awareness. Explore Beautiful 11am-3pm, Thu, Sep 19 #26428 Shadow After dry-land instruction, we will Fee: $59 (non-res. $65) Native Garden: Botanically experience Cliffs; Wed, Oct 16 #26431 Del Valle wend our way in our steady and stable USING POLES FOR WALKING & California. Previous EBRPD pole hiking Learn kayaking skills with your peers at two-seater kayaks. Adult registration/ MAINTAINING MOBILITY instruction required. Test Drive Poles. a pace that is right for you. Learn pad- participation required with registered Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley Hike approximately 2 miles. dling techniques, equipment selection, children ages 10-17yrs. 1:15pm-4:45pm, Sat, Oct 19 #26580 Registration is required. and safety guidelines for paddling. Then Registration is required. Easy-to-learn pole techniques and Fee: $35 (non-res. $39) Fee: $30 (non-res. $34)

4 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program FLY-FISHING INTRODUCTION BOAT TO BROOKS Registration information – register beginning July 30 Tilden Fish First! Brooks Island Dolphin Charters/ www.ebparks.org/register or 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS), option 2 7am-1pm, Sun, Sep 15 #26363; Interpretive Staff Oct 13 #26367 9:30am-3:30pm, Fri, Oct 18 #26353; Sun, Tickets: $12/adults & seniors, $9/children This exciting and informative day is geared Oct 20 #26358 ages 4-17, ages 3 and under free. This is toward the beginning angler. Spend three Join us for a relaxed, narrated boat ride a fundraiser for the nonprofit Railroad hours at Lake Anza practicing casting with to Brooks Island. Once anchored near the Museum at Ardenwood, operated by the a certified fly-casting instructor. Then shoreline, participants will be ferried (by Society for the Preservation of Carter enjoy two and one-half hours of classroom skiff) to the island to enjoy a naturalist- Railroad Resources. Detailed information instruction where you will be introduced guided, two-mile hike around this beautiful will be posted beginning in early August at to knots, fly selection, reading the water, preserve. Hot coffee, hot chocolate and www.facebook.com/SPCRRmuseum. You and more. 12+yrs. tea are provided. Ages 12+yrs. can also call (510) 544-2797 or email info@ Registration is required. Registration is required. spcrr.org. Fee: $60 (non-res. $66) Fee: $72 (non-res. $80) ANIMAL FEEDING FISHING – INTERMEDIATE BASS Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Contra Loma Recreation Staff ARDENWOOD 3pm, Thu-Sun 8-11am, Sat, Sep 28 #26550 Check for eggs and feed the livestock. Learn the intermediate techniques of bass Ardenwood is open Tue-Sun, from 10am- Learn all the animals’ favorite foods as we fishing including gear selection, rigging, 4pm. Admission fees apply. Info: (510) help tuck them in for the evening. Meet at fish behavior, and bait selection. This 544-2797, [email protected] or www. the Chicken Coop. course is designed for those who have ebparks.org. RIDE THE RAILS - TRAIN RIDES experience bass fishing or have previously Ardenwood S.P.C.R.R. taken Bass Basics. Class will specifically Various times, Thu, Fri & Sun address bass fishing and various types of Railroads once connected many of the rigging and lures used. Valid California farms with towns in the East Bay. Today TODDLER TIME fishing license required for ages 16+yrs. they still run around the farm. Journey Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Gear provided. past rows of crops and through eucalyptus 10:30-11:45am, Wed, Sep 4, 18, 25, Oct, Registration is required. groves as you travel back in time. Check 16, 23, 30. Fee: $25 (non-res. $29) the daily schedule and meet the train at Bring the tots out for an exciting morning MY FIRST FISH! Arden Station or Deer Park. at the farm. Hear a story, do some chores, and meet some farm friends. Little ones PATTERSON HOUSE TOURS will enjoy a variety of activities at their Ardenwood Patterson House Docents own pace. We’ll meet rain or shine! HARVEST FESTIVAL Various times, every Thu-Sun Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Tour the beautifully restored Patterson GARDEN BUG SAFARI 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun, Oct 12-13 House Museum. Discover the history of Ardenwood Pia Loft Enjoy old-time country fun as you help this 19 room Queen Anne Victorian farm Noon-1pm, Sat, Sep 7, 21 bring in this year’s crop of corn. Wander house listed on the National Register of Discover the mysterious world of bugs as through a 5-acre field searching for ears of Historic Places which operates as a muse- we explore our vegetable garden. We will Indian corn and popcorn, and take home a um of local history and Victorian life. Tours observe these tiny farmers at work and tell portion of what you harvest. Outside the are led by docents dressed in 19th century their stories through arts and crafts. field, enjoy magic shows, cider pressing, clothing and take about 45 minutes. Check OLD-FASHIONED FUN old-time music, and historic crafts. Ride for tickets at the Train Station upon your Ardenwood Interpretive Staff a narrow-gauge train, visit the pumpkin arrival. Special 15 minute tours for children 1:30-2:30pm, Sat, Sep 7, 21, Sun, Oct 6 patch and learn what late-nineteenth cen- 6 and under offered Thursday and Friday Old-fashioned pastimes once included tury life was like on a tour of the beauti- at 2:30pm, Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am. stilt walking, running with tubers (potato- fully restored farmhouse. Please bring your Info: (510) 791-4196 spoon race), and hopping like a bunny (sack Isabella and Aliyah both caught their first fish at Lake own bags to take home your harvested RABBIT RENDEZVOUS races). Join the fun and test your skills! Chabot! Isabelle caught the bluegill with nightcrawlers, while Aliyah caught her trout with salmon egg flavored corn. Fee: $10/adult, $8/senior (62+yrs), Ardenwood Interpretive Staff FARM CHORES FOR KIDS Powerbait. Congratulations! $6/child (4-17yrs.) and free under 4yrs. 10:30-11am, Sat, Sep 7, 21 and 11:30am- Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Quarry Lakes Recreation Staff Ticket sales begin Aug 1. Avoid the lines by noon, Sun, Sep 8, 29 10:30-11am, Sun, Sep 8, 22, Oct 20 5-7pm, Wed, Oct 16 #26547 purchasing advance tickets at the farm or Hop on over for a warm welcome from Running a farm is hard work. But it’s fun Come out to the lake and participate in at www.ebparks.org. Free parking. some of the farm’s furriest residents. Learn too! Lend a hand cracking corn and feeding this fun 'derby style' class where youth why rabbits are great hoppers and how the animals. You’ll check the chickens and will have a chance to catch their first fish! RAIL FAIR they use their long ears to sense danger. help with other morning chores. Participants will learn basic techniques of Ardenwood SPCRR & Interpretive Staff COOKING IN COUNTRY KITCHEN fishing, include casting, bait selection, and 10am-4pm, Sat–Mon, Aug 31-Sep 1 & 2 Ardenwood Interpretive Staff knot tying. 5-12yrs. Participants must be Come to Ardenwood and celebrate the BIRDS OF THE FARM 11am-1pm, Sun, Sep 8, 15, 22, & Oct 6, 27 accompanied by an adult. No guarantee 20th Anniversary of Rail Fair! Your entire Ardenwood Christina Garcia Stop by our outdoor farm kitchen and take participants will catch a fish. family will enjoy train rides, model 8-9:30am, Sun, Sep 29, Oct 20 a tasty step back in time! Discover how Registration is required. railroads of different sizes, a full-size The farm provides valuable habitat for to cook with a wood-burning stove and Fee: $15 (non-res. $17) steam engine, historic railroad display, fall migratory birds. Let’s explore the sample the special of the day, be it savory farmyard activities, Patterson House gardens, forests and fields looking for or sweet. Pick up a historic recipe to try tours, and more! There will also be live them. No admission fee. at home. music all 3 days!

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 5 PLAY WITH DOUGH FUN WITH FELTING ROPE MAKING & HAY HOISTING Ardenwood Christina Garcia Ardenwood Mindy Castle Ardenwood Interpretive Staff 12:30-1:30pm, Sun, Sep 8 11am-noon, Sat, Sep 14 12:30-1pm, Sun, Oct 6 Experience the ancient art of bread mak- Have some good, clean fun as we learn Make rope with our antique machine, and ing. Knead the dough and shape your very how felt is made from sheep’s wool, and then see how lots of rope plus a few pul- own pretzel that we will bake in the wood- then make a felt toy to take home. leys make hoisting hay bales into the barn burning stove. CLOTHESPIN DOLLS loft a cinch. WAKE UP THE FARM Ardenwood Mindy Castle CORN HUSK DOLLS Ardenwood Interpretive Staff 1-2pm, Sat, Sep 14 Ardenwood Christina Garcia 10:30-11am, Sat, Sep 14, 28, Oct 19 and Create and dress up your own darling doll. 1:30-2:30pm, Sun, Oct 20, 27 Sun, Sep 29, Oct 27 We’ll make them out of clothespins just Craft your own folk art doll of colorful Rise and shine little farmers! Say “Good the way they did more than 100 years ago. husks gleaned from the field. Corn silk morning!” to the sheep and goats and lend Meet at the Granary. CORN MOSAICS hair, a twig broom or an acorn cap will add a hand as we prepare a morning snack for character to your creation. LEARN THE ROPES Ardenwood Interpretive Staff the farm animals. Ardenwood Interpretive Staff 1:30-2:30pm, Sat, Sep 28, Oct 19, and RAILROAD ADVENTURE DAY 2-2:30pm, Sat, Sep 14 Sun Sept 15, 22 Ardenwood S.P.C.R.R. Learn how a few twists and turns on our Learn how to turn our autumn-harvest- 10am-3:30pm, Sat, Oct 5 A program in partnership with . . . antique machine makes rope making a ed Indian corn into a fun craft for the Enjoy a Saturday ride on our narrow cinch. whole family! Use the rainbow of colored gauge train and learn about the history MEET THE CHICKENS kernels to make your own mosaic. of the original railroad that ran through Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood. Unlimited train rides are 10:30-11am, Sun, Sep 15, Oct 6 included with the Ardenwood admission Where do the chickens live? Find out WHAT’S THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES? fee. where they lay their eggs, how they sleep, Ardenwood Pia Loft Tickets: $6/adults (18+), $5/seniors (62+), and much more! Meet at the chicken 1-2pm, Sat, Oct 5, 26 $4/children (4-17), ages 3 and under free. coop. Join our team as we explore the wonderful This is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Rail- road Museum at Ardenwood, operated by APPLE CIDER PRESSING world of fruits and vegetables and discover why bees are a farmer’s best friend. the Society for the Preservation of Carter Ardenwood Christina Garcia Railroad Resources. Info: [email protected]. 11:30-12:30pm, Sun, Sep 22, Oct 20, 27 Come help squeeze the juice from apples and discover why this was once the most popular drink in America. Afterwards, REGIONAL PARKS BOTANIC GARDEN taste a sample of your hard work. DIRT MADE MY LUNCH The Botanic Garden is open 8:30am-5pm, Oct-May; 8:30am-5:30pm Jun-Sep. TRAILS CHALLENGE Ardenwood Pia Loft Info: (510)544-3169. See www.nativeplants.org for information about docent training, Take the Trails Challenge and Noon-1pm, Sat, Sep 28, Oct 19 spe­cial events and classes, and to sign up for our e-newsletter. Meet at the Botanic join thousands of hikers and bik- Come explore the wonders of dirt: we will Garden Visitor Center unless otherwise stated. ers. Complete at least 5 of the learn how healthy soils provide nourishing 20 trails featured in the guide- food while we experiment and have fun DOCENT-LED GARDEN TOURS 2019 FALL SALE OF CALIFORNIA book by December 1! with mud in our vegetable garden. 2pm, Sat; 11am & 2pm, Sun NATIVE PLANTS The trails are for all fitness FARMYARD GAMES Rain cancels! 10am-3pm, Sat, Oct 5 levels. Free printed guidebooks Ardenwood Interpretive Staff FAMILY-FRIENDLY TOUR Public Plant Sale at the Regional Parks and T-shirts are available at par- 1-2pm, Sun, Sep 29 2-3pm, Sun, Oct 20 Botanic Garden in Tilden Regional Park. ticipating Visitor Centers (while Life on a farm wasn’t all work and no play. This is a docent-led family-friendly 9am-10am: Friends Members Plant Sale. supplies last). Join us for some old-fashioned fun! Try theme tour, California Indian Uses of Friends memberships can be purchased Go “green” by downloading the your hand at classic pastimes from around Native Plants. Play the traditional Miwok the morning of the plant sale, starting at guidebook at www.ebparks. the world including croquet and bocce game of staves, grind acorns, and wash 8:30am, at the entrance to the plant sale. org/TC. The trails are also ball. your hands with soap root. You will Info: www.nativeplants.org. available on the AllTrails app. WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! see Native American artifacts and the A commemorative pin will be Ardenwood Christina Garcia plants used to make them while learn- sent (while supplies last) once 2-3pm, Sun, Sep 29 ing about important food sources. Rain you complete the Challenge and Put together some ice, salt, cream, sugar, cancels. submit your Trail Log. then add a little muscle power and learn CLASSES THROUGH THE Kaiser Permanente is a major how delicious old-fashioned ice cream FRIENDS OF THE REGIONAL sponsor of this program. is made. Learn the tasty history of this PARKS BOTANIC GARDEN popular treat. 10am-4pm, Sat, Sep 28 - Native STILT WALKERS Botanicals: Drawing in the Garden; Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Sun, Sep 29 - Native Botanicals: Paint- 1:30-2:30pm, Sun, Sept 8, and 12-12:30pm, ing with Watercolor & Gouache; Sat, Oct 5, 26 10am-1:30pm, Sat, Oct 19, 26, Nov 2 - Want to be taller? Improve your balance? Conifers of California; Give stilts a try. It’s fun! Guess why farm- 9am-12pm, Sun, Oct 27 - Seed Propa- ers used these fun tools in the past. gation of California Native Plants

6 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program HAUNTED RAILROAD Ardenwood S.P.C.R.R. BLACK DIAMOND Fri–Sun, Oct 18-20 & 25-27 Due to construction, Greathouse Visitor Train Times: Fridays & Saturdays 7-9:30pm; Center will be closed till mid-September. Sundays 7-9pm During this time, Sidney Flat Visitor Ride the Haunted Railroad for a frightfully Center will be open on weekends from fun journey through the haunted forest. 10am to 4:30pm. Info: (510) 544-2750 or This is a fun, spooky ride for all ages (not [email protected]. Programs meet in scary). Live actors play silly characters with parking lot at South end of Somersville Halloween inflatables between scenes. This Road unless otherwise noted. Weekend ride is especially designed for families with parking fee: $5. children under 12. GIVE A HOOT! Tickets: $12 for everyone ages 3 and up (2 Black Diamond Eddie Willis and under free). Online ticket sales begin at 1-3pm, Sun, Sep 8 8 am on September 15 at www.Eventbrite. Park Office - Reconstruct the last meal com (search for ”Haunted Train”). This of our feathered friends, the owls. While is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Railroad picking through bony pellets, you'll learn Museum at Ardenwood, operated by the whooo they eat and how they help our Society for the Preservation of Carter local parks. 6+yrs. Railroad Resources. Info: www.spcrr.org, SPIDER SENSES [email protected]. Fishing and observation pier at Big Break, with spectacular Delta views. Black Diamond Virginia Delgado- Martinez BIG BREAK SECOND SUNDAYS CAMPFIRE THURSDAY BIRDING: RAPTOR 1-2:30pm, Sat, Sep 14 Big Break Interpretive Staff BASELINE Upper Parking Lot - Come Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta is 6:30-8pm, Sep 8 Various Parks Michael Moran see what true spider open Wed-Sun, 10am to 4pm. Info: (510) Join us for a family evening exploring 9-11:30am, Thu, Sep 26 #26800 Big Break; senses are all about. 544-3050, or [email protected]. the wonders of Big Break through Oct 31 #26801 Round Valley Learn how the tiniest DELTA DISCOVERIES activities and a campfire complete with The morning (eastern) side of Mount arachnids defy gravity with Big Break Interpretive Staff s'mores! Bring a picnic to enjoy before- Diablo hosts a magnificent array of birds of their webs and how much 11am-2pm, every Sat & Sun hand! prey: hawks, falcons, eagles. Help us docu- venom a black widow really Discover the wonders of the Delta REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE ment their variety and numbers in this fun, packs. 3+yrs. social community science research project. through hands-on arts and crafts activi- Big Break Interpretive Staff EVENING CEMETERY HIKE ties! Each week we will explore different No experience necessary, we'll teach you 2-3pm, Sun, Sep 15 Black Diamond Interpretive Staff wetland wonders. Love your planet by recycling! Come find how to identify these birds. Join in for one or all. Registration is required. 4:30-7pm, Sun, Sep 22, Sat, Oct 26 TESTING THE WATER fun ways to reuse common household Upper Parking Lot - Long ago, miners Big Break Interpretive Staff items, as well as some hints for recycling CRITTER CLUES left their mark on these hills. Take a hike 9-10am, every Sat & Sun and reducing waste. Big Break Interpretive Staff to historic Rose Hill Cemetery to learn Track the health of the Delta! Using state BIG BREAK LITTLES 2-3pm, Sat, Oct 5 their tales of spirit, heroism, tragedy, and of the art instruments, we’ll test for dis- Big Break Interpretive Staff Discover which animals roam our wet- endurance. lands! Examine chewed branches, listen to solved oxygen, pH, conductivity, and more. 10-11am, Mon, Sep 16, Oct 7; TARANTULA TALES Our results go into a regional database for bird calls, and keep a look out for tracks as Tue, Sep 17, Oct 8 Black Diamond Eddie Willis use by researchers, scientists and water you become a Big Break critter detective. Bring the little ones out to the park to ex- 1-3pm, Sun, Sep 29 managers. plore nature. Same program both days per FRESHWATER FISH FUN Upper Parking Lot - They're just big love ANIMALS ON THE JOB month - come to one or the other! Dress Big Break Interpretive Staff bugs! Meet Harry, our resident tarantula, Big Break Interpretive Staff to get dirty! 2-3pm, Sun, Oct 13 and discover why he and his brothers are 2-3pm, Sun, Sep 1 BACKYARD RARITIES Fins, gills, tails and scales: come reel in roaming the hills this time of year. some amazing facts about Delta fish! In honor of Labor Day, let's find out how Big Break Interpretive Staff WILD DOGS OF BLACK DIAMOND some Delta critters work in a wetland. 2-3pm, Sat, Sep 21 FALL FOLIAGE Black Diamond Kevin Dixon COFFEE TALK & DELTA NEWS Discover some of our local endangered Big Break Interpretive Staff 9-11am, Sat, Oct 26 Big Break Interpretive Staff species and learn how we can help them. 2-3pm, Sun Oct 20 Upper Parking Lot - Have you ever heard 8:30-9am, Wed, Sep 4, Oct 2 BEAVERS IN THE SLOUGH Take in the Delta's delightful autumn colors a howling chorus in the hills, or glimpsed From tunnels to research projects, farming Big Break Interpretive Staff and learn about the trees in our park. a bushy-tailed creature flash through your to fish stocks, the Delta is always in the 2-3pm, Sun, Sep 29 DELTA MAMMAL MASKS headlight beams? Come learn about our news. Stop by the Visitor Center each Flat tail, orange teeth and stinkier than a Big Break Interpretive Staff seldom-seen park companions, coyotes month for coffee and discussion of science skunk! Let's explore the life and times of 2-3pm, Sat, Oct 26 and foxes. and events shaping the region. North America's largest rodent. Halloween is around the corner! Come make CREEPY CRITTERS OWL PELLET DISSECTION your favorite wetland mammal mask, then Black Diamond Interpretive Staff Big Break Interpretive Staff join our parade to show off your costume! Noon-3pm, Sun, Oct 27 2-3pm, Sat, Sep 7 Upper Parking Lot - Learn why some of Join us as we explore the wild world of : Bay Area the "creepiest" critters of the park aren't owls and their digestive contents. Pluck so creepy and make a fun craft to take apart owl pellets to discover more about Monthly walks that provide safe, low-impact physical activity and improve health home: Snakes (noon), Bats (1pm), Owls these predators' diets. and well-being of all participants, through regular use and enjoyment of the (2pm), Tarantulas (3pm). Regional Parks. Look for HPHP.

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 7 September 2019 Regional in S M T W T F S Nature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Activity Calendar 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Tour, Temescal: Hikes for Tykes Coyote Hills: Discovery Days 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Discovery Days 18 Crab Cove: Shore Bird Walk, Fa mily Nature Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Ardenwood: Toddler Time Fun, Fish Feeding Time 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Time Las Trampas: Wednesday Walks Del Valle: Meet a Tarantula Del Valle: Meet a Tarantula 19 Las Trampas: Radical Raptors 29 30 Eugene O’Neill Park: Hills of Solace: a Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Redwood: Llamas - Mystics of Andes Festival Hike Animal Feeding, Train Rides Sunol: Animal Feeding Time, Nature Crafts, Redwood: Llamas - Mystics of Andes Crab Cove: Third Thursdays in the Garden Wild Wonders Sunol: Animal Feeding Time, Nature Crafts, Shadow Cliffs: Kayaking for Folks 50+ Tilden Nature Area: Fantastic Felt, Talk 1 Wild Wonders 20 With The Animals Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Rail Fair Tilden Nature Area: Talk With The Ardenwood: 23 Big Break: Animals on the Job Animals Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding, Train Rides Sunol: Outdoor Discoveries: Raptors Contra Loma: Nature’s Corner 9 24 Coyote Hills: Discovery Days, Cordage & Sunol: Outdoor Discoveries Crab Cove: Sea Squirts: If You Were Only Pine Nut Bead Making 10 One-Inch Tall Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Crab Cove: Sea Squirts Huckleberry: The Over-The-Hills Gang Time 12 Quarry Lakes: Weekday Bird Walk Del Valle: Nature Hike 25 Sunol: Animal Feeding Time, Nature Crafts, Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Wild Wonders Animal Feeding, Train Rides Anthony Chabot: Wednesday Walks Temescal: Sunday Stroll: Lake Temescal 13 Ardenwood: Toddler Time Tilden Nature Area: Talk With The Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, 26 Animals Animal Feeding, Train Rides Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, 2 14 Animal Feeding, Train Rides Ardenwood: Rail Fair Ardenwood: Clothespin Dolls, Fun With Big Break: Thursday Birding Contra Loma: Nature’s Corner Felting, Patterson House Tours, Animal 27 Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Feeding, Learn The Ropes, Wake Up The Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Time Farm Animal Feeding, Train Rides Del Valle: Nature Hike Black Diamond: Spider Senses 28 3 Chabot Space and Science Center: Hike Alameda Creek Trail: Canine Capers Walk Sibley: and Sip: A Night of Redwoods and Stars Join us for the 35th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day at various Ardenwood: Corn Mosaics, Patterson Hikes for Tykes parks on Sat., September 21. Info: (510) 544-2229. Tilden: The Over-The-Hills Gang Coyote Hills: Discovery Days House Tours, Animal Feeding, Dirt Made Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time, Nature 4 21 My Lunch, Wake Up The Farm Party Alameda: Coastal Cleanup 2019 Contra Loma: Fishing - Intermediate Bass Ardenwood: Toddler Time ML King Jr Shoreline: Shoreline Habitat Big Break: Coffee Talk & Delta News Ardenwood: Old-Fashioned Fun, Patterson Coyote Hills: Cart of Curiosities, Di scovery Restoration Volunteers House Tours, Animal Feeding, Garden Bug Days 5 Sunol: Nature Crafts, Wild Wonders Safari, Rabbit Rendezvous Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Tilden Nature Area: Closing the Farm, Big Break: Kayaking Big Break - Longer Time Animal Feeding, Train Rides Farm Chores For Littles, Free Outdoor Paddle, Backyard Rarities, Coastal Cleanup Point Pinole: Shoreline Habitat Restoration 6 Movie Night! 2019 Volunteers Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, 15 Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Tour, Sunol: Nature Crafts, Wild Wonders Animal Feeding, Train Rides Ardenwood: Corn Mosaics, Cooking In The Animal Tracking, Discovery Days Tilden Nature Area: Closing the Farm, 7 Country Kitchen, Patterson House Tours, Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Farm Chores For Littles Ardenwood: Old-Fashioned Fun, Patterson Animal Feeding, Meet The Chickens, Train Time, Coastal Cleanup 2019 29 House Tours, Animal Feeding, Garden Bug Rides Del Valle: Coastal Cleanup 2019 Ardenwood: Birds Of The Farm, We All Safari, Rabbit Rendezvous Big Break: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” Hayward Shoreline: Coastal Cleanup 2019 Scream For Ice Cream!, Farmyard Games, Big Break: Owl Pellet Dissection Carquinez Strait: At the Strait’s Edge ML King Jr Shoreline: Coastal Cleanup Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding, Brooks Island: Kayaking Coyote Hills: Discovery Days, Volunteer 2019 Rabbit Rendezvous, Wake Up The Farm, Coyote Hills: Discovery Days Day - Ohlone Village Site Martinez Shoreline: Coastal Cleanup 2019 Train Rides Crab Cove: Alameda Walks, Family Nature Crab Cove: Monarchs In Jeopardy, Family Point Isabel: Coastal Cleanup 2019 Big Break: Beavers in the Slough Fun, Fish Feeding Time Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Time, Nature Point Pinole: Coastal Cleanup 2019 Black Diamond: Tarantula Tales Garin: Garin Apple Festival Party Redwood: Hiking Poles: Skills & Techniques Coyote Hills: Discovery Days, Salt of the Redwood: Llamas - Mystics of Andes Lake Temescal: Otter-Ly Amazing Plus Hike, Llamas - Mystics of Andes Bay Sunol: Nature Crafts, Wild Wonders Sunol: Animal Feeding Time, Nature Crafts, Roberts: Archery Introduction Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Tilden Nature Area: Closing the Farm, Wild Wonders Sunol: Nature Crafts, Wild Wonders Time, Nature Party Farm Chores For Littles, Spiderology Tilden: Fly-Fishing Introduction, Full Moon Tilden Nature Area: Closing the Farm, Leona Canyon: Native Plant Walk 8 Walk to the Peak, Talk With The Animals, Farm Chores For Littles, In sects are Weird! Sunol: Animal Feeding Time, Nature Crafts, Looking at Leaves Ardenwood: Cooking In The Country 22 Tarantula Trek, Wild Wonders Kitchen, Play With Dough, Patterson 16 Ardenwood: Corn Mosaics, Apple Cider Tilden Nature Area: Cordage-From Plant House Tours, Stilt Walkers, Animal Big Break: Big Break Littles Pressing, Cooking In The Country Kitchen, to Animal, Human Powered Apple Cider Feeding, Farm Chores For Kids, Tr ain Rides Shadow Cliffs: Lakeside Littles Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding, Pressing, Talk With The Animals Big Break: Second Sundays Campfire 17 Farm Chores For Kids, Train Rides 30 Black Diamond: Give A Hoot! Big Break: Big Break Littles Black Diamond Mines: Evening Cemetery Coyote Hills: Coyote Cubs Brooks Island: Kayaking Coyote Hills: Weekday Bird Walk Hike Point Pinole: Monday Birding: Atlas Rd Briones: Equinox Walk 8 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program October 2019 Celebrating 85 Years S M T W T F S

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 12 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Roberts: Hikes for Tykes Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Harvest Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding, Haunted Railroad, Train 2 Festival 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Coyote Hills: Discovery Days, Wondrous Rides Ardenwood: Toddler Time World of Animal Senses Brooks Island: Boat to Brooks Big Break: Coffee Talk & Delta News 27 28 29 30 31 Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding 19 3 Time, Nature Party, Bayside Beach Cleanup Ardenwood: Corn Mosaics, Patterson Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, ML King Jr Shoreline: Shoreline Habitat House Tours, Animal Feeding, Dirt Made 26 Restoration Volunteers Animal Feeding, Train Rides My Lunch, Wake Up The Farm, Haunted Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Stilt Sunol: Nature Crafts, Wild Wonders 4 Railroad Walkers, Animal Feeding, What’s The Buzz Tilden Nature Area: Fun with Felting, Coyote Hills: Discovery Days, “Ssnakes, About Bees?, Haunted Railroad Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Farm Chores For Littles Animal Feeding, Train Rides Sstories and Sspirals” Big Break: Delta Mammal Masks Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Black Diamond: Evening Cemetery Hike, 5 Time, Nuestra Costa Diversa Wild Dogs of Black Diamond Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Kennedy Grove: Hiking Poles: Basic Skills & Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Tour, Animal Feeding, What’s The Buzz About Techniques, Poles for Balance & Maintaining Halloween Twilight Hike, Discovery Days Bees?, Railroad Adventure Day Mobility Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun- Halloween Big Break: Critter Clues Lake Chabot: Saturday Stroll - Marina Animal Fun, Fish Feeding Time, Nature Brooks Island: Kayaking Morgan Territory: Morgan Morning Party Coyote Hills: Healthy Parks, Healthy Redwood: Llamas - Mystics of Andes Point Pinole: Shoreline Habitat Restoration People Hike, Amazing Amphibians, Roberts: Archery Introduction Volunteers Discovery Days Sunol: Nature Crafts, Wild Wonders, Redwood: Night Hike For Families Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Cowboy Hootenanny Sunol: Nature Crafts, Wild Wonders Time, Plankton Safari Tilden Nature Area: Farm Chores For Tilden Nature Area: Farm Chores For Redwood: Llamas - Mystics of Andes Littles, The Itsy Bitsy Spider... Littles Round Valley: Picnic Walk Sunol: Nature Crafts, Wild Wonders 20 27 Tilden Nature Area: Pumpkin Pie Ice Ardenwood: Birds Of The Farm, Apple Ardenwood: Apple Cider Pressing, Cooking Cream!, Farm Chores For Littles Cider Pressing, Corn Husk Dolls, Pa tterson In The Country Kitchen, Corn Husk Dolls, House Tours, Animal Feeding, Farm Chores Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding, 6 "Zipper" as himself at Halloween, 2011, at Point Isabel. For Kids, Haunted Railroad, Train Rides Wake Up The Farm, Haunted Railroad, Ardenwood: Cooking In The Country Big Break: Fall Foliage Train Rides Kitchen, Old-Fashioned Fun, Patterson 13 Briones: Seasonal Nature Walks Black Diamond: Creepy Critters House Tours, Animal Feeding, Meet The Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Harvest Brooks Island: Boat to Brooks Brooks Island: Kayaking Chickens, Rope Making & Hay Hoisting, Festival Coyote Hills: Cordage Making, Ohlone Coyote Hills: Discovery Days: Creepy Train Rides Big Break: Sunset and Full Moon Paddle, People & Culture, Discovery Days Crawly Edition Brooks Island: Kayaking - Brooks Island Freshwater Fish Fun Crab Cove: Creepy Crawly Critters, Family Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun- Halloween Adventure Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Tour, Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Time Animal Fun, Fish Feeding Time, Na tive Plant Coyote Hills: Discovery Days, 26th Discovery Days Diablo Foothills: Autumn Foothill Hike Gardening Gathering of Ohlone Peoples Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Redwood: Llamas - Mystics of Andes Del Valle: Halloween Creature Feature Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Time, Nature Party, Sunset Low Tide Walk Sunol: Animal Feeding Time, Nature Crafts, Sunol: All Hallows Hike, Animal Feeding Time, Nature Party Sunol: Animal Feeding Time, Nature Crafts, Wild Wonders Time, Nature Crafts, Wild Wonders Oyster Bay: Sunday Stroll Wild Wonders Tilden Nature Area: Microscopic Tilden Nature Area: Microscopic Scavenger Redwood: Llamas - Mystics of Andes Tilden Nature Area: Fly-Fishing Scavenger Hunt, Talk With The Animals Hunt, Seasonal Nature Walks, Talk With Sunol: Animal Feeding Time, Nature Crafts, Introduction, Seasonal Nature Walks, Talk The Animals Wild Wonders 21 With The Animals, Moonrise Hike-Big Miller Knox: Monday Birding: North 28 Tilden Nature Area: Talk With The Animals Springs Trailhead Parking Lot Coyote Hills: Coyote Cubs - Halloween at 7 14 Shadow Cliffs: Lakeside Littles the Hills Big Break: Big Break Littles Sunol: Outdoor Discoveries: First Peoples Crockett Hills: Monday Birding: Crockett Point Pinole: Monday Birding: Dotson 22 Tilden Nature Area: Monday Birding Crab Cove: Sea Squirts: Food Chains Hills Family Marsh Sunol: 15 Kennedy Grove: The Over-The-Hills Gang Outdoor Discoveries 8 Alameda Creek Trail: Weekday Bird Walk 23 29 Big Break: Big Break Littles Lake Chabot: Hikes for Tykes: Lake Chabot Redwood: Hikes for Tykes Crab Cove: Sea Squirts: Spectacular Spiders Ardenwood: Toddler Time Dry Creek: Weekday Bird Walk 16 Diablo Foothills: Wednesday Walks 30 Tilden: The Over-The-Hills Gang: Tilden, Ardenwood: Toddler Time 24 Redwood: Wednesday Walks Botanic Garden Del Valle: Kayaking for Folks 50+ Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, 31 Quarry Lakes: My First Fish! 10 Animal Feeding, Train Rides Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Animal Wildcat Canyon: Wednesday Walks Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, 25 Feeding, Train Rides Animal Feeding, Train Rides 17 Anthony Chabot: Night Hike For Adults Round Valley: Thursday Birding: Raptor Ardenwood: Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Baseline 11 Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding, Train Rides Animal Feeding, Haunted Railroad, Train Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Crab Cove: Third Thursdays in the Garden Rides Animal Feeding, Train Rides Tilden: Botanic Garden Practice Pole Hike = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 9 COYOTE HILLS SALT OF THE BAY HPHP CORDAGE MAKING COYOTE CUBS Coyote Hills Dino Labiste Coyote Hills Francis Mendoza Coyote Hills Visitor Center is open Wed- Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff 9:30-noon & 1:30-4pm, Sun, Sep 29 11am-noon, Sun, Oct 20 Sun, 10am-4pm. Info: (510) 544-3220 or 10:30-11:30am Join an easy 2-mile hike to explore the salt String and rope, collectively known as [email protected]. Mon, Sep 30 & Oct 28 ponds west of the hills. We’ll view native cordage, is used to tie together native CORDAGE & PINE NUT BEAD Get your preschooler out and into and migratory wildlife, learn about some peoples’ clothing, shelter, and tools. Learn MAKING nature! We’ll play games, explore the salty history, and use salt for old-fashioned how to twist plant material into cordage Coyote Hills Dino Labiste park, and do a craft related to the ice cream making and tasting! 8+yrs. and take a bracelet home with you. 12+yrs. 10-noon & 1-3pm, Sun, Sep 1 theme of the day. Parent/caregiver AMAZING AMPHIBIANS OHLONE PEOPLE & CULTURE The ability to twist, twine, or braid fibers participation required. 3-5yrs. Coyote Hills Dino Labiste Coyote Hills Francis Mendoza into cordage allowed indigenous cultures September theme: Sights and Sounds 10-noon Sat, Oct 5 1:30-3pm, Sun, Oct 20 to tie their world together. Learn the tech- October theme: Halloween at the Salamanders, frogs, and newts, oh my! Learn about Ohlone people and their inti- niques of gathering, extracting, and plying Hills (Wear your costume today Learn all about these fascinating creatures mate relationship with nature, family, and fibers to create cordage. Practice the ef- – please no Native American or that live in water and on land. Join us on their ancestors. We’ll discuss the impor- ficient method of leg rolling dogbane fibers culturally-appropriated costumes). a walk to the marsh as we hear stories tant values of generosity and fairness that and string some pine nut beads. 9+yrs. of adaptations and metamorphosis. Enjoy continue to resonate with Ohlone people the chance to make your own frog pop-up DISCOVERY DAYS VOLUNTEER DAY: today. 8+yrs. card. Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff OHLONE VILLAGE SITE DISCOVERY DAYS: CREEPY CRAWLY 11am-3:30pm, every Sat & Sun Coyote Hills Dino Labiste HEALTHY PARKS, HEALTHY PEOPLE EDITION Enhance your park adventure with hands- 10-noon & 1:30-3:30pm, Sun, Sep 15 HIKE HPHP Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff on exploration or crafts the whole family Learn about Tuibun Ohlone culture as Coyote Hills Dino Labiste 11am-3:30pm, Sat Oct 26 & Sun Oct 27 will enjoy. Come at 11am for an introduc- we help care for a more than 2,000-year- 1:30-3pm, Sat, Oct 5 Enhance your park adventure with hands- tion to the topic of the week, or partici- old village site. Volunteer to clean, weed, Combine being outdoors with a little bit on exploration or crafts the whole family pate at your own pace. and renew the structures and village site. of exercise and surprise yourself with will enjoy – all Halloween-themed. Come Parent participation required. We’ll provide water, gloves, tools, and a how great it makes you feel. Join us for a at 11am to meet some creepy crawlies. leisurely stroll along the marsh, bay trails, LABOR DAY FUN! presentation about the village site’s histori- HALLOWEEN TWILIGHT HIKE and over the hills. Get out and get moving! Coyote Hills Dino Labiste cal and cultural significance. 12+yrs. Parent Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff 10am-noon & 1:30-3:30pm, Mon, Sep 2 participation required. WONDROUS WORLD OF ANIMAL 5:30-8:30pm, Sat, Oct 26 Celebrate by playing old-fashioned games. SENSES ANIMAL TRACKING Spend a SPOOKtacular evening as we hike We’ll have a sack race, egg relays, tug-of- Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison Coyote Hills Dino Labiste the hills looking for hobgoblins, witches, war, kick-the-can and other exciting activi- 10-11:30am, Sat, Sep 21 10-noon & 1:30-3:30pm, Sat, Oct 12 and ghosts during sunset. Learn about the ties. Have a picnic and join in on the fun! Who’s been leaving tracks in the mud? Find Imagine if you stuck your tongue out to ancient origins and modern traditions of OHLONE VILLAGE SITE out with fun activities designed to help smell the air or tasted your dinner by walk- Halloween. Don your costume to seek out TOUR HPHP you learn to decode the secret language of ing on it. Sound strange? This is how some wondering souls along the trail. Return for Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff animal tracks! 7+yrs. Parent participation animals sense their environment. Join us treats and a campfire story. 10am-noon, 1:30-3:30pm, Sun, Sep 8, Oct required. for activities and experiments as we learn about animal super senses. 13, Sat Oct 26; 1:30-3:30pm Sat, Sep 21 VOLUNTEER DAY: CRAB COVE Visitor Center - Walk one-half mile GATHERING TULE SSNAKES, SSTORIES & SSPIRALS through vibrant marsh habitat to a more Coyote Hills Dino Labiste Crab Cove Visitor Center is open Wed- than 2,000-year-old Ohlone village site. 9:30-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm, Sat, Oct 19 Sun, 10am-5pm, and offers aquariums and Learn about Ohlone cultures, past to pres- Meet the snakes that make Coyote Hills exhibits about San Francisco Bay. For infor- ent. Tour a reconstructed shade structure, their home. Learn about their unique ad- mation about naturalist programs or other pit house, and sweat house. aptations and how these slithering reptiles activities, call (510) 544-3187, or ccove@ have become part of our folklore. Create a ebparks.org. snake spiral craft to take home. LABOR DAY OPEN HOUSE Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 10am-4pm, Mon, Sep 2 Enjoy a day of fun at the shoreline! 26th ANNUAL GATHERING OF 11am: Songs and Stories by the Shore; OHLONE PEOPLES 2pm: Family Nature Fun – Fish Fun; Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff Coyote Hills Dino Labiste 3pm: Fish Feeding. Also meet our box 10am-4pm, Sun, Oct 6 10-noon & 1:30-3:30pm, Sun, Sep 22 turtle, follow our self-guided history trail, BIRD WALKS Ohlones from several tribes will share Learn about Tuibun Ohlone culture as we make a nature craft, and watch a nature their culture, including music, song, Birds of the Farm, Ardenwood, Sep help gather tule for Coyote Hills’ cultural movie in the Old Wharf Classroom. 29, Oct 20 page 5 programs. We’ll provide gloves, tools, and dance, and stories. They'll discuss con- FAMILY NATURE FUN Thursday Birding, Raptor Baseline, a presentation about tule’s cultural and temporary cultural involvements, and Various Parks, Sep 26, Oct 31, page 7 demonstrate basket, jewelry, soaproot Crab Cove Interpretive Staff environmental significance. 2-3pm, every Sat & Sun Shore Bird Walk, Elsie Roemer Bird 12+yrs. Parent participation required. brush, and dogbane string making. Visit Santuary, Sep 22, page 11 a more than two-thousand-year-old The tides roll in and out making each day CART OF CURIOSITIES Weekday Bird Walk, Various Parks, village site, play an Ohlone game, try a chance to discover something new. Our Sep 17, 24, Oct 8, 15, page 13 Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison making fire without matches, or make shoreline is bursting with bird life and Monday Birding, Various Parks, Sep 1-3pm, Sat, Sep 28 a miniature tule boat. Taste native plant other signs of the season. Come explore 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, page 13 Nectar Garden - The Curiosity Cart, filled teas, manzanita cider and, in the after- with us and have fun with family-friendly Radical Raptors of Las Trampas, with wonders of cultural and natural his- noon, acorn soup cooked with heated activities. Sep 22, page 12 tory, is hidden somewhere within the park. stones in a basket. Find it and discover the secrets it shares! 10 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program SHORE BIRD WALK SUNOL SEA SQUIRTS Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary Susan Ramos Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 11:30am-1pm, Sun, Sep 22 Unless otherwise noted, all programs 10:30-11:45am, Tuesdays Take a “peep” at the shorebirds along the meet at the Sunol Visitor Center, open Sep 24: If You Were Only One-Inch bay! Beginners are welcome and encour- weekends 10am-4pm. Info: (510) 544-3249 Tall #26411; Oct 8: Spectacular aged. Binoculars available to borrow. or [email protected]. Spiders #26412; Oct 22: Food Chains: MONARCHS IN JEOPARDY Who Eats Who #26413 Crab Cove Susan Ramos & Xerces Free Concerts Share a morning of shoreline fun with Society your pre-school age child. We’ll play 12:30-2:30pm, Sun, Sep 15 in the Parks games, explore nature, share stories, Last year Monarch Butterfly numbers were and do a craft related to the theme at an all-time low. Discover ways you can of the day! 3-5yrs. Please no older or help Monarch Butterflies this year- from younger siblings (exception: infants). observations to gardening tips. Fri, Sept. 13, Crab Cove Fee: $5 ($7 non-res.) SambaDa: Traditional Registration is required. DEL VALLE Afro-Brazilian heritage All programs meet outside the Del Valle music blended with funk, FISH FEEDING TIME Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Info: rock & reggae Crab Cove Interpretive Staff (510) 544-3146 or [email protected]. 3-3:30pm, every Sat & Sun NATURE HIKE HPHP Meet our crabs, fish, and sharks while they Del Valle Interpretive staff eat! Learn how the Seafood Watch app 10am-12pm, Sun, Sep 1 helps their friends in the wild! Campground store - What is hiding in ALAMEDA WALKS HPHP those hills? Discover the answer as we COWBOY HOOTENANNY Crab Cove Michael Charnofsky search for clues on this guided hike. Sunol Interpretive Staff 9:00-10:30am, Sat, Sep 7 11am-4pm, Sat, Oct 19 Observe wildlife and beautiful views as Come celebrate our cowboy and we discuss the rich history of Alameda’s DEL VALLE ranching heritage and join us for some shoreline on a 3-mile walk to Doolittle good old-fashioned foot stompin', hand Pond at MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline. CAMPFIRE clappin' music in the grassy meadow at SUNSET LOW-TIDE WALK PROGRAMS Sunol. History comes alive with games Crab Cove Morgan Guenther and activities throughout the day. HALLOWEEN CREATURE 5:30-7pm, Sun, Oct 13 FEATURE Sat, Sept. 28, Judge John Explore the shore looking for ghost NATURE CRAFTS shrimp, crabs, worms, mussels, clams and Del Valle Ashley Grenier Sutter Regional Shoreline Sunol Interpretive Staff other creatures at the end of their day! 11am-1pm, Sun, Oct 27 10am-12pm, every Sat and Sun, Sep 1 – FAM Fest! Learn what draws shorebirds and ducks to Bats, owls, spiders, oh Oct 27 our Bay as winter comes. Wear shoes that Fall Arts and Music Festival my! Join us for fun and Discover the natural world through your can get muddy. games celebrating our artistic side. We will explore the wild side at the Bridge Yard Building, CREEPY CRAWLY CRITTERS favorite spooky animals of Sunol with a different craft each week. 210 Burma Road, Oakland Crab Cove Morgan Guenther that call Del Valle WILD WONDERS 10:30am-noon, Sun, Oct 20 home all year. Sunol Interpretive Staff Get up close and personal with the slimy, Bring your sweet tooth 2-3pm, every Sat and Sun, Sep 1 – Oct 27 slithery, and misunderstood creatures that and enjoy roasting Wildness awaits! Discover the wonders of make us scream, shake, and squirm as we marshmallows too. the wilderness through games, activities, and get over our fears together. explorations. Great for families of all ages. PLANKTON SAFARI ANIMAL FEEDING TIME Crab Cove Aaron Humpert Sunol Interpretive Staff 10:30am-noon, Sat, Oct 5 BEACH BREAK 10:30-11am, every Sun, Sep 1 – Oct 27 Adventure with us in search of the mi- Del Valle Interpretive staff Step inside our visitor center and meet the croscopic creatures that build the Bay’s 12:30-1:30pm, 2:30-3:30pm, 4:30-5:30pm, resident animals. Find out what and how Bridge Yard Building Event Space ecosystem and help you breathe! Sun, Sep 1 they eat as you watch us feed our not so West swim beach - Discover the natural furry friends! side of the park at this lakeside exploration OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES! NUESTRA COSTA DIVERSA station. Different games, crafts, and activi- Sunol Ashley Adams Crab Cove Ashley Cisneros-Palacios ties happening throughout the day. 10:30am-12pm, Mon, Sep 9 Settler Days 10:30am-noon, Sat, Oct 19 MEET A TARANTULA #26325; Sep 23 Raptors #26327; Oct Aprende un poco de la costa diversa Del Valle Ashley Grenier 14 First Peoples #26330; Oct 28 Sunol de Alameda. Ven a explorar lo que vive 2-3pm, Sun, Sep 8, 22 Spiders #26337 www.ebparks.org/85th entre las rocas - caracoles, cangrejos y As summer turns to fall tarantulas make Explore the world around you in this mucho mas! No es necesario regis- an appearance searching for love in the hands-on preschool and home school na- trarse; Gratis! Para información, llame parks. Drop by the visitor center to meet ture series! Join us as we discover, adven- Celebrate With Us! al (510) 544-3187 a tarantula up close and hear about their ture and create in the outdoor classroom amorous adventures. of Sunol. 4-8yrs. Registration is required. = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 11 TARANTULA TREK MICROSCOPIC SCAVENGER HUNT HILLS OF SOLACE - A EUGENE Sunol Ashley Adams OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT! FREE! Tilden Nature Area Trent Pearce O’NEILL FESTIVAL HIKE 6-8pm, Sun, Sep 29 Tilden Nature Area Recreation 10-11am, Sun, Oct. 20 & 27 Las Trampas Interpretive Staff As summer turns to fall these amazing Staff Explore the small side of the Tilden Nature 9am-12pm, Sun, Sep 8 arachnids long for love. Join us as we hike 7:45pm-9:30pm, Sat, Sep 14 #26424 Area on a microscopic scavenger hunt! Discover the legacy of playwright Eugene in search of our fuzzy friends roving for Join us for a FREE family movie, We’ll collect various tiny things, then look O’Neill and the peaceful hills of Las Tram- romance. Be sure to bring a flashlight. featuring Brother Bear, rated G, 85 at them under the microscope. Perfect for pas that inspired him as we hike from Front ALL HALLOWS HIKE minutes. Movie begins shortly after tots! Street Park in downtown Danville along the Ironhorse Trail and into Las Trampas Sunol Ashley Adams sunset (7:45pm) and is a great way to to the Eugene O’Neill National Historic 6-8pm, Sun, Oct 27 spend the evening with loved ones. OTHER PARKS site – a hidden National Park Service gem. Discover the history of this beloved Arrive early to secure a good seat Information and Registration, https://ti- holiday and search for some of it's not and enjoy your surroundings. Bring a NATURE’S CORNER nyurl.com/yy48crlw. so creepy mascots in Sunol! This family- flashlight, warm clothes, and a blanket Contra Loma Staff friendly hike will be all treat, no tricks! or chair for sitting. No pets. Rain 1-3pm, Sun, Sep 1 & Mon, Sep 2 HIKE AND SIP: A NIGHT OF cancels. Questions? Contact (510) Stop by the Naturalist table to learn what’s REDWOODS AND STARS 544-2567. happening in the park around you. Look for Roberts & Redwood Chabot Staff & TILDEN NATURE AREA us near the swim lagoon. Michael Charnofsky The Environmental Education Center 6-10pm, Sat, Sep 14 #26571 INSECTS ARE WEIRD! Info: (510) 544-2750. (EEC) is open Tue-Sun, 10am-4:30pm. The Chabot Space & Science Center - Watch Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher Little Farm is open daily. Info: (510) 544- the short documentary Old Survivor about 11am-noon, Sat, Sep 21 2233 or [email protected]. Oakland’s last old-growth redwood. Then We capture insects, study insects and embark on a 3-mile journey to learn about TALK WITH THE ANIMALS release insects. Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff redwood forest ecology. Rest under the 11-11:30am, every Sun in Sep & Oct FANTASTIC FELT ecliptic until the first stars appear. End at Get up close and personal to the animals Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail the observatory with a private reception of that call the Little Farm and Nature Area 2-3pm, Sun, Sep 22 beer, wine, snacks and telescopes. $30/$27 home. Learn how they move, how they Stop by the farm and make a felted cre- for CSSC Members. 21+yrs. find their food, and how they keep safe ation. We’ll use wool, soap and our own To register and for more info: https://bit. from predators. A different animal will be energy to make a unique piece. Come get ly/2LzH10t. your hands wet while learning about wool. featured each week. Meet in the classroom OTTER-LY AMAZING Over the Hill Gang at Tilden. at the Little Farm. CORDAGE – FROM PLANT TO Lake Temescal Susan Ramos ANIMAL FARM CHORES FOR LITTLES THE OVER-THE-HILLS GANG HPHP 8-9:30am, Sun, Sep 15 Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail Various Parks Trail Gail North Entrance - In the past River Otters 10:30-11am, every Sat in Sep & Oct 10-11:30am, Sun, Sep 29 10am-12:30pm, Tuesdays have been spotted in this park. Join the Little children will enjoy taking care of the Cordage (rope & string) is one of the most Hikers 55 years and older interested in search for signs of their presence as well as little animals at the Little Farm. Meet at the used and necessary items of our lives. nature study, history, fitness, and fun other wildlife on this early morning excur- rabbit hutch for a variety of age appropri- We’ll practice creating it with 3 different are invited to join this series of monthly sion. Info: (510) 544-3187. materials in this basic class. 7+yrs. ate activities. excursions exploring the Regional Parks. AT THE STRAIT’S EDGE SPIDEROLOGY HUMAN POWERED APPLE CIDER Sep 3: Tilden Park, Inspiration Point – Carquinez Shoreline Staff Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher PRESSING “mostly” flat. 10am-12:30pm, Sun, Sep 15 11am-noon, Sat, Sep 7 Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail Sep 24: Huckleberry Preserve, Skyline Nedjedly Staging Area - Hike above a Meet a very large spider and head into the 1:30-3pm, Sun, Sep 29 Blvd. Staging Area - Up and down all dramatic landscape that plunges into the wild to find some other living examples of From the Roman Empire across Europe to around in this shady park (no dogs) Carquinez Strait, a mile-wide corridor these fascinating creatures. the Colonies, folks have made this classic Oct 8: Tilden Park, Botanic Garden to where Sierra-born rivers scour the coastal Apple Festival at Garin. fall drink. Help squeeze the juice from Lake Anza - Meet at East Bay Regional CLOSING THE FARM mountains. Steep climbs with incredible apples and enjoy the fruit of your labor. Park Botanic Garden. No dogs. Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher views as your reward! Info: (510) 544-2750. Oct 22: Kennedy Grove – From the flats 3:30-4:30pm, every Sat in Sep PUMPKIN PIE ICE CREAM! LAKESIDE LITTLES to the view we’ll see this “Left over Land” Help put the chickens, ducks, geese, pig Tilden Nature Area Jenna S. Collins Shadow Cliffs Ashley Grenier Info: (510) 544-2233. and rabbits to bed. 3-3:30pm, Sat, Oct 5 10-11am, Mon, Sep 16, Oct 21 It’s October! Let’s celebrate this festive LOOKING AT LEAVES 11:30am-12:30pm, Mon, Sep 16, Oct 21 autumn month and make a delicious ice GARIN APPLE FESTIVAL Bring your little ones out and discover na- Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail cream using a gourd! 2-3pm, Sun, Sep 15 Garin Kristina Parkison ture. Each month we'll explore a trail, look Look at the leaves around. Are they hairy? FUN WITH FELTING Noon-4pm, Sat, Sept 7 at bugs, search for birds, and much more. Do they have teeth? Where can we find fall Tilden Nature Area Jenna S. Collins Celebrate Garin’s farming past during Let's get outside! Parent/caregiver participa- colors? Explore the leaves all around us as 3-4pm, Sat, Oct 12 this year’s Apple Festival! Garin is home tion required. (1-5yrs). Info: (510) 544-3249. we stroll through the Nature Area. Come find out how we can turn sheep’s to an antique apple orchard with varieties RADICAL RAPTORS OF wool into cloth! Practice your hand at wet FULL MOON WALK TO THE PEAK of apples you won’t find anywhere else – LAS TRAMPAS felting and make your own felted creation. except at the Apple Festival! Try your hand Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail Las Trampas Ashley Adams at hand-cranking ice cream or pressing 7-9pm, Sun, Sept 15 THE ITSY BITSY SPIDER … 9:30am-12pm, Sun, Sep 22 apple cider and then taste the “fruit” of We’ll meet at the Nature Center and hike Tilden Nature Area Jenna S. Collins Bollinger Canyon staging area - Step into your labor. Music, dancing, crafts, and old- to the peak to greet the rising Harvest 3-3:30pm, Sat, Oct 19 the wilderness and discover the radical fashioned games make this event fun for Moon. Traditionally farmers harvested the …went down the water spout and built a birds with sharp beaks, powerful grips, and the whole family! fields by moonlight; we’ll use it for our eve- beautiful web! Join us for a hike around the keen eyesight. We'll watch as they soar Info: (510) 544-3220. ning walk. Flashlights optional for return park to see where our littlest critters hide. above and ponder our connection to these walk. 8+yrs. Bring your magnifying glasses! majestic animals. Info: (510) 544-3249. 12 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program BRIONES EQUINOX WALK parklands! All levels of birding experience Briones Trail Gail welcome. Bring water, sunscreen, and 8:30-11am, Sun, Sept 22 binoculars or scopes. 12+yrs. Alhambra Staging Area – With the sun Info: (510) 544-3220. almost directly over the equator, the CANINE CAPERS WALK amount of daylight & dark equal, we’ll go in Alameda Creek Kristina Parkison search of the signs of fall. 8+ yrs. Info: (510) 9-11am, Sat, Sep 28 #26381 544-2233. Niles Staging Area - The restorative effect WEEKDAY BIRD WALK of spending time outdoors with a friend, Various Parks Francis Mendoza furry or otherwise, is well-known! Join this 7:30-9:30am, Tuesdays monthly adventure to nurture our inner Sep 17: Coyote Hills; Sep 24: Quarry and outer-selves by exploring and learn- Lakes (meet at Isherwood Staging Area); ing about the natural world around us as Oct 8: Dry Creek/Pioneer (meet at May we hike park trails. 8+yrs. Registration is Rd. Staging Area); Oct 15: Alameda Creek required. Regional Trail (meet at Niles Staging Area) NATIVE PLANT WALK Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a Leona Canyon Susan Ramos tranquil walk through various Bay Area 10-noon, Sun, Sep 29 Canyon Oaks Staging Area - Follow the trail on an ethnobotany walk discussing WEDNESDAY WALKS The journey is as scenic as the destination at Point Pinole (top & bottom photos) — a 2,315-acre parkland right native plants and their uses. Learn how Various Parks Interpretive Staff next to densely populated Pinole, Richmond, and San Pablo. Trails lead through breezy meadows with wildflowers local native Ohlone people prepared food, Discover the natural and human his- in season, through aromatic eucalyptus woods, or along bluffs and beaches on San Pablo Bay. medicine and more. Sorry, no restrooms. tory of our beautiful parklands and im- Info: (510) 544-3187. prove your health on a naturalist-led MONDAY BIRDING hike. Hikers of all ages and abilities are Various Parks Anthony Fisher welcome on these fast-paced hikes. 9am-noon, Mondays Wear sturdy footwear, bring water Delight in birds and other natural and dress for the weather. Heavy rain phenomena. cancels. Hikes begin at 9:30am. Sep 30: Point Pinole, Atlas Road entrance, Sep 18: Las Trampas - A short but flat strenuous climb up Las Trampas Ridge Oct 7: Dotson Family Marsh, flat followed by a 3-mile jaunt along the Oct 14: Tilden Nature Area lovely single track along the top. Meet Oct 21: Miller Knox, flat at the Bollinger Canyon Staging Area. Oct 28: Crockett Hills, hilly Led by Christina Garcia. Info (510) 544-2233. Sep 25: Anthony Chabot - Bort Meadow - Enjoy Autumn! Hike about ROUND VALLEY PICNIC WALK 4 miles through a meadow, up and Round Valley Kevin Dixon down hills, and along city streets. 9am-1:30pm, Sat, Oct. 5 Some parts strenuous. Restroom Staging Area - Explore the natural beauty of this peaceful valley, an East Bay gathering facilities about ¼ of a mile from the SATURDAY & SUNDAY HIKES FOR TYKES HPHP place for thousands of years. Bring lunch trailhead. Info: (510) 544-3187. Led by STROLLS HPHP Various parks Interpretive Staff for a picnic in a shady nook. Susan Ramos. Various Parks Interpretive Staff 10:30-11:45am, Tuesdays Info: (510) 544-2750. Oct 16: Wildcat Canyon, Alvarado 10am-noon Staging Area – Hills and views and his- Enjoy some nature before naptime SEASONAL NATURE WALKS HPHP with your young child! Join a naturalist Wake up and walk into nature. Each tory too! 8+yrs. Info: (510) 544-2233. Various Parks Trent Pearce as they take you over hill and dell to week we will explore a different park Led by Trail Gail. 3-4pm, Sundays explore the Regional Parks. Tools for and the natural wonders within. Hikes Oct 23: Diablo Foothills - Travel Learn about the seasonal changes in your exploration will be provided. Hikes range from two to five miles. Great for through oak-studded grasslands on the Regional Parks on these gentle strolls. average about 1 mile. Bring a snack. families. Dogs welcome on most hikes. gently rolling foothills of Mt. Diablo as Oct 13: Tilden Nature Area Strollers are not recommended for Info: (510) 544-3187. See www.ebparks. we climb over Shell Ridge and along Oct 20: Briones Regional Park, Bear most hikes. See www.ebparks.org/ org/parks for maps and directions. lovely Pine Creek. This moderately- Creek Staging Area parks for maps and directions. Sept 1: Lake Temescal (North En- strenuous hike covers 6 miles. Meet at Oct 27: Tilden Nature Area Info: (510) 544-3187. trance) - Two loops around the lake Livorna Road Staging area. No dogs, -one higher, one lower for a 2-mile walk. Info (510) 544-2233. please. Note: No water or restrooms Sep 3: Sibley, Staging Area Sep 17: Lake Temescal, North Oct 6: Oyster Bay (Neptune Dr.) - MOONRISE HIKE are available at the staging area. Led Discover the remarkable changes in this Tilden Regional Park Trent Pearce by Christina Garcia. Entrance Lawn Area Oct 1: Roberts, Main Entrance, trash to treasure park by the Bay on 5-8pm, Sun, Oct 13 Oct 30: Redwood, Trudeau - Hike this 2.5-mile level loop. Big Springs Staging Area - Absorb the through redwoods, along the ridge Lower Lot Oct 15: Lake Chabot Marina Oct 19: Lake Chabot (Marina) - Walk beauty of a simultaneous sunset and full and past serpentine rocks during this along the West Shore trail to the moonrise on this 3.5 mile hike to the top 4.5-mile walk. Info: (510) 544-3187. Oct 29: Redwood, Canyon Meadow Staging Area Dam and back - a little over 3.5 miles of San Pablo Ridge. Bring a flashlight, lay- Led by Susan Ramos. round trip. ers, and water. Info: (510) 544-2233.

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 13 MORGAN MORNING Morgan Territory Kevin Dixon WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS 8am-1pm, Sat, Oct. 19 with "Doc Quack" Staging Area - We'll beat the afternoon heat by starting early, and really stretch What to Bring: Outdoor clothing (long pants), hiking boots or waterproof boots- our legs through shaded valleys and reveal- knee high (close-toed, waterproof footwear), gloves, hats, water, and sunscreen. ing ridgelines. Morgan's diverse oaks will Physical labor is involved. Parent participation is required. afford shady pauses for reflection. Strenu- ous. (10+yrs). Info: (510) 544-2750. CALIFORNIA BLACK RAIL RAIL RESCUE RANGERS AUTUMN FOOTHILL HIKE HABITAT HELPERS 1:30-4pm, Sat, Sep 28 #26817 Diablo Foothills Staff 9:30am-noon, Sat, Sep 28 #26816 Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary, Crown 10am-2pm, Sun, Oct. 20 Point Pinole - During this hands-on Memorial State Beach - During this Orchard Staging Area - Hit the trails in activity, we’ll create habitat for the state hands-on adventure you’ll help cre- search of autumn’s red and gold among threatened California black rail. We will ate habitat for the federally and state dramatic rock outcrops and expansive remove non-native plants, pick up trash, endangered Ridgway’s Rail. We will rolling hills on this challenging and rugged COASTAL CLEANUP 2019 HPHP clear debris from clogged remove non-native plants, 7-mile hike. Rain cancels. Various Parks Staff channels to improve pick up trash, and plant Info: (510) 544-2750. 8:30am-noon, Sat, Sep 21 tidal water cycling, and wildlife-friendly vegeta- NIGHT HIKE FOR ADULTS Join us for the 35th Annual Coastal plant wildlife-friendly tion which will restore Anthony Chabot Susan Ramos Cleanup Day. Park District staff and vegetation which restores the upland areas of the 6:30-8:30pm, Fri, Oct 25 volunteers will pick up litter and recy- nesting habitat for the Roemer Bird Sanctuary Bort Meadow - As the sun goes down the clables from shoreline parks, lakes and California black rail. By for rails. By participat- “night shift” starts! Quietly walk, look, and along creeks in Alameda and Contra participating, you’ll earn ing, you’ll earn your “Rail listen for wildlife. Bring a small flashlight Costa Counties. An adult should ac- your “Black Rail Habitat Rescue Ranger” patch. Helper” patch. and dress warm. Plan ahead - Restroom company children under 16 years old. Deadline to sign-up facilities about ¼ of a mile from the trail- To “Go Green” and reduce the amount Deadline to sign-up is is 9/20/19. head. Info: (510) 544-3187. of waste, please bring a refillable water 9/20/19. Directions: Exit 880 on bottle, a bucket for trash, and reus- NIGHT HIKE FOR FAMILIES Directions: Driving from I-80, take the 23rd Ave, head west over the Park St. able gloves. All volunteers should wear Redwood Susan Ramos Richmond Parkway exit and go west. Bridge into Alameda. Follow Park St. a hat, closed toe shoes, appropriate 6:30-8:30pm, Sat, Oct 26 Cross San Pablo Avenue and watch for West across the island which dead ends layered clothing and bring sunscreen. Canyon Meadow - Whoo will be out the Point Pinole/Giant Highway exit. at Shoreline Drive; turn left for the bird The District will provide snacks, water tonight? As the sun goes down critters Turn right (north) at Giant Highway. The sanctuary (on the Bay between Park and trash bags. For groups of 25 or come out! Bring a small flashlight and dress park entrance will be ahead on the right, St. and Broadway). Meet at the Marsh more, please call to confirm your warm. Plan ahead - Restroom facilities past the railroad tracks (5551 Giant Overlook. about ¼ of a mile from the trailhead. Info: participation. Highway). (510) 544-3187. Info: (510) 544-2229.

VOLUNTEER THIRD THURSDAYS IN THE BAYSIDE BEACH CLEANUP of Oddities! Bring buckets and gloves, or FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/ GARDEN Crab Cove Susan Ramos borrow ours. Students earn community RESTORATION PROJECT Crab Cove Staff 1:30-3pm, Sat, Oct 12 service credit. Info: (510) 544-3187. Redwood Staff 10am-noon & 1-3pm, Thu Sep 19 & Oct 17 Help clean our beach, especially micro- 9am-1pm, 1st Sat of the month. Volunteers are needed in our Demonstra- trash. Add unusual items to our Museum 9:30am-1:30pm, 2nd Sun of the month. tion Garden to help with maintenance- Help remove invasive French Broom weeding, pruning, mulching, and other at various locations in the park. Tools, projects. One-time or on-going help protective equipment and snacks will be welcome. Attend one or both sessions. provided. Call (510) 544-3127 or email Meet at the bathhouse by Otis entrance. [email protected] to confirm meeting Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, hat, location as this can vary from month to and bring a water bottle. Children 12 and month. Rain cancels. under must be accompanied by an adult. INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL/ Info: (510) 544-3187. HABITAT RESTORATION NATIVE PLANT GARDENING Huckleberry, Sibley Staff Crab Cove Michael Charnofsky 9:30am - 3rd Sun of the month: 9:30am-12:30pm, Sun, Oct 27 # 26542 Huckleberry Fall is a wonderful time to plant California 9:30am- 2nd Sat of the month: Sibley natives and beautify our wildlife-friendly Monthly weeding sessions to help pro- gardens. Spend the morning planting, tect native plants against invasive species weeding, pruning, and mulching; choose displacement. Tools provided. Water and your favorite work. Snacks and refresh- snacks are provided but please bring your ments served, tools provided. Community reusable water bottle. Service hours available. Heavy rain cancels. The Volunteer Trail Safety Patrol comprises five patrol groups: the Volunteer Mounted Patrol, the Volunteer Bicycle Patrol, Info: (510) 544-3112. [email protected]. 8+yrs. Registration is required. the Volunteer Hiking Patrol, the Companion Dog Patrol, and the Volunteer Marine Safety Unit. These dedicated volunteers contribute greatly to your safe experience hiking and biking in the parklands.

14 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program How to Register • Fee Payment VISITOR CENTERS ARDENWOOD Many programs do not require registration. Simply join the instruc- printed check for walk-in registration. Make checks payable to EBRPD. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. tor at the location indicated in the program description. Call the phone Programs registered in the parks may be paid for by check up until the Fremont, CA number listed for further information. day of the program if space is available. Returned checks will be charged (510) 544-2797 For programs that indicate “Registration is required,” register by a $25 Returned Check charge. Non-resident fees apply to anyone liv- BIG BREAK 69 Big Break Road calling 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, or by calling the ing outside Alameda or Contra Costa counties. Parking or park entrance Oakley, CA number listed. fees may be charged depending on program time and location. Arden- (510) 544-3050 wood entrance fees vary depending on the event or activity. Confirm all ONLINE registration is available if the program title displays BLACK DIAMOND MINES fees when registering for a program. 5175 Somersville Road this symbol: Go to www.ebparksonline.org. When registering CREDIT CARDS: Antioch, CA online, use the course code printed next to the program date(s). VISA and Mastercard are accepted for all fee programs except those that are (510) 544-2750 WALK-IN: Come to the District Headquarters between registered at a park. Call the phone number in program description for info. BOTANIC GARDEN 8:30am and 5pm Mondays through Fridays. We are located at Tilden Regional Park 2950 Peralta Oaks Court in Oakland, next to the Dunsmuir CANCELLATION POLICY: REFUNDS/TRANSFERS: Refunds or Berkeley, CA transfers will be processed for programs canceled because registration is below (510) 544-3169 House and south of the Oakland Zoo off I-580. See map below. the minimum enrollment at the cutoff date, or if a program is canceled due to in- COYOTE HILLS BY PHONE: Phone registration requires a VISA or Master- clement weather or instructor illness. Please allow up to three weeks for receipt 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd. card. The Reservations Office is open between 8:30am-4:00pm Fremont, CA of refund. CANCELLATION POLICY: At least five business days advance notice (510) 544-3220 Mondays through Fridays (closed weekends and holidays). Call is necessary for a full refund. Failure to notify the Reservations Office at least CRAB COVE 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757) and select option 2. TRS Relay for five business days in advance of your cancellation will result in forfeiture of the 1252 McKay Avenue the Hearing Impaired: 7-1-1. program fee. The Reservations Office is open Monday through Friday. The last Alameda, CA FEE PAYMENT: Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. day to cancel a Saturday or Sunday program is the prior Monday. (510) 544-3187 Fees may be paid by money order, VISA, Mastercard, cash, or pre- DEL VALLE 7000 Del Valle Road Livermore, CA San Suisun Honker (510) 544-3146 summer weekends Pablo Bay SOLANO COUNTY Bay Bay CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Sacramento River only; 544-3249 Browns USA r San CarquinezRadke Bay ve Island Ri GARIN Strait MOTCO BAY in Franks Tract State Pablo Martinez Point qu Crockett POINT oa Recreation Area Bay n J 1320 Garin Avenue Hills Shoreline Waterbird Sa PINOLE Mallard PITTSBURG Hayward, CA Reservoir Big Point ANTIOCH Antioch/Oakley (510) 544-3220 Pinole HERCULES MARTINEZ Concord Break Hills Shoreline SUNOL-OHLONE EL Rancho OAKLEY SOBRANTE Pinole Contra Loma P.O. Box 82 (on Geary Road) Contra Loma SAN Sobrante Ridge CONCORD Reservoir Antioch Municipal Sunol, CA Point PABLO Reservoir KNIGHTSEN

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Molate Black CONTRA COSTA COUNTY (510) 544-3249 Wildcat BRENTWOOD Bay Trail RICHMOND Canyon Kennedy Grove PLEASANT Diamond TILDEN NATURE AREA HILL Delta Briones Briones CLAYTON Mines Access Environmental Education Reservoir Tilden Center (EEC) at Tilden San Pablo EL Reservoir Clayton Regional Park Miller/Knox Point CERRITO Castle Ranch Deer Isabel Rock Mt. Diablo Valley Berkeley, CA Brooks WALNUT State Botanic CREEK Island Park DISCOVERY (510) 544-2233 Garden ORINDA LAFAYETTE BAY BERKELEY Claremont Lafayette Diablo McLaughlin Reservoir Foothills Eastshore Canyon ALAMO Round BYRON SWIM FACILITIES State Park Sibley Las Valley Vasco Huckleberry 1-888-327-2757, option 3 San EMERYVILLE Trampas Hills Francisco Temescal Clifton MORAGA Court LAKE ANZA Bay Judge John Sutter Forebay Roberts Los Tilden Regional Park Regional Shoreline OAKLAND DANVILLE Vaqueros Berkeley, CA | ext. 4563 Lake Morgan Byron Merritt Redwood Sycamore Vasco Alameda Upper Territory Vernal CASTLE ROCK SAN Valley Caves FRANCISCO Point Leona San Leandro Little Pools 1700 Castle Rock Road Reservoir ALAMEDA Canyon Hills Walnut Creek, CA | ext. 4515 Tidewater SAN Bethany Reservoir Boating Anthony RAMON State Rec Area CONTRA LOMA Crown Beach Center Chabot CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Bishop ALAMEDA COUNTY Brushy 1200 Frederickson Lane Ranch EBRPD Peak Antioch, CA | ext. 4518 Martin Luther Headquarters Lake Doolan Chabot Canyon CULL CANYON King, Jr. Cull Dublin Canyon Hills 18627 Cull Canyon Road SAN LEANDRO CASTRO Castro Valley, CA | ext. 4523 Oyster DUBLIN Bay VALLEY Five DEL VALLE Don Canyons LIVERMORE SAN HAYWARD Castro 7000 Del Valle Road LORENZO Shadow Cliffs Shadow Livermore, CA | ext. 4524 Pleasanton Cliffs Ridge Lake DON CASTRO Hayward PLEASANTON Shoreline 22400 Woodroe Ave. Garin Carnegie State Hayward, CA | ext. 4527 Camp Vehicular Rec Area QUARRY LAKES Arroyo UNION Dry Creek/Pioneer (Outdoor education center by Lake 2100 Isherwood Way CITY reservation only through YMCA) Del Valle Fremont, CA | ext. 4552 San Quarry Del Valle ROBERTS POOL Francisco Vargas San Antonio Regional Parklands Lakes Plateau Reservoir 10570 Skyline Blvd. Bay

ALAMEDA COUNTY SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY Parklands Under Development Ardenwood FREMONT Oakland, CA | ext. 4555 Coyote Historic Farm Lake Ohlone North SHADOW CLIFFS Regional Shoreline Water Boundary Hills Elizabeth Dumbarton Quarry 2500 Stanley Blvd. Campground on the Bay Other Open Space Sunol Pleasanton, CA | ext. 4557 (No reservation until 2020) Mission EBRPD Visitor Center Peak LAKE TEMESCAL SF Bay National

20190506 NEWARK 6502 Broadway Terrace Wildlife Refuge BART Station Camp Ohlone Oakland, CA | ext. 4561 ALAMEDA COUNTY Regional Trails SANTA CLARA COUNTY Calaveras 0 10 Miles Reservoir = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = ADA accessible program = Parking fee HPHP = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 15 FAM Fest! Fall Arts and Music Festival

AT THE BRIDGE YARD BUILDING • SEPTEMBER 28, 2019, 1-5 P.M. 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Oakland, CA 94605-0381 Location: ebparks.org Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline, 210 Burma Road (At the Eastern Touchdown of the Bay Bridge in Oakland) Celebrate the Parks’ 85th Anniversary with Us! SaulPaul, A Musician with A Message entertains, inspires, and empowers as MC – mixing it up with local artists, musicians, and performers. Sunol Regional Wilderness boy ow anny CHooten Saturday, Oct. 19 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Hands on Ranching Activities • Folk and Bluegrass Music • Bring a Picnic Parking: $5 • 1895 Geary Road, Sunol, CA

Garin Apple Festival Saturday, Sept. 7 CALIFORNIA Noon to 4 p.m. Celebrate our farming heritage Coastal Cleanup • Apple cider • Unique apple varieties • Music • Old-Fashioned Games Saturday, September 21 • Dancing 8:30 a.m. to noon Event is free with a $5 parking fee.

Info: ebparks.org/activities Make a Difference! Snacks, water and trash bags provided. Garin/Dry Creek Kids 15 years of age and younger Pioneer Regional Park, must be accompanied by an adult. Hayward Information: (510) 544-2229, volunteers@ ebparks.org, or visit ebparks.org