July – August 2017 Photo: Bruce Beyaert

Dotson Family Marsh Restored See “New Park Amenities” page 2.

EBRPD Board Member Whitney Dotson and family celebrate dedication of Dotson Family Marsh. Inside: L – r: grandson Amarie (7), son Jelani; grandson Koby (9), Swim Lessons and Jr. Lifeguards • page 4 son Sule, Whitney, son Lukman Kayaking Opportunities • page 5 Outdoor Movie Night • page 6 Independence Day at Ardenwood • page 6 Campfire Programs • page 13 Photo: Sukirat Kaur Contents New Park Amenities For You Thanks to Measure CC Aquatics/Jr. Lifeguards...... 4 A MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER ROBERT E. DOYLE Recreation Programs...... 4-5 Ardenwood...... 5-7 he East Bay is loaded with beautiful places to enjoy outdoors, Big Break...... 7 Tand the East Bay Regional Park District just added some new Black Diamond...... 10 -11 amenities we think you’ll really like, thanks to voter-approved funding from Measure CC. The $12 annual parcel tax goes a long Coyote Hills...... 11 way to invest in regional trail improvements, fire hazard reduction, Crab Cove...... 11-12 shoreline restoration and infrastructure repairs through twenty of the oldest and busiest regional parks in western Alameda and

Del Valle...... 12 Contra Costa counties. Some newly completed projects include: Sukirat Kaur

Sunol...... 12 • Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, Richmond: Renovation/ Photo replacement of 79 family and group picnic tables, barbecues and Atlas Road Bridge dedication Tilden Nature Area...... 12-13 drinking fountains; addition of four flush restrooms; and accessibility improvements Other Regional Parks...13-14 including pathway upgrades and restroom renovations. Volunteer Programs...... 14 • Nearby Richmond Bay Trail: Installation of a one-mile Bay Trail segment around the West County Wastewater District facility, connecting Wildcat Creek Trail to San Registration & Fees...... 15 Pablo Creek and Point Pinole to the Richmond Parkway. Visitor Centers/ • Roberts Regional Park, Oakland: Renovation of ballfield irrigation and installation Swim Areas...... 15 of new drinking fountains, picnic tables, barbecues and pathways. • Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley: Accessibility improvements to the parking area and pathways near the Little Farm and installation of a wheelchair accessible ramp at the Big Leaf picnic area. • Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, Richmond: Completion of the Dotson Family Marsh restoration as well as new park access entry bridge at Atlas Road. (See page 3 story for more info.) All told, over $35 million in Regional Park projects have been completed since 2004.

ebparks.org Read more on our website: ebparks.org/CC. Thanks for your continued support Photo: Gary Crabbe of your Regional Parks. We couldn’t do it without You! Roberts renovated ballfield General Information 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757 Camping & Picnic Reservations...... Wet Spring Makes for High Fire Danger in Summer ...... 1-888-EBPARKS Naturalist & Recreation Programs...... 1-888-EBPARKS TRS Relay Service...... 7-1-1 he wet weather this spring has boosted wildflowers volunteer groups, California Department of Corrections and produced vivid green hillsides. But the added rain and Rehabilitation crews, and individual volunteers – Website...... ebparks.org T also causes wild grasses to grow thicker and taller, and as well as thousands of goats – to reduce the potential foliage to be more abundant. In the warm season, the soils for wildfires, especially in the wildland/urban interface. EBRPD Board of Directors dry out, the grass cures to a crisp, golden yellow and the Funding for this critical fuels management program is Whitney Dotson...... Ward 1 moisture in the leaves of brush and trees declines. The provided by grants from funders including the State of Dee Rosario...... Ward 2 hillsides turn brown, dry and flammable. Dust rising from Dennis Waespi...... Ward 3 California, PG&E (via the Regional Parks Foundation), and Ellen Corbett...... Ward 4 the hiking trail and the strong scent of pine and eucalyptus federal programs such as FEMA and the Diablo Fire Safe Ayn Wieskamp...... Ward 5 tell us summer is here and so is the wildfire season. Council. Additional funding comes from EBRPD’s Measure Beverly Lane (President)...... Ward 6 The Park District’s fire department works year-round CC as well as annual appropriations by the District’s Colin Coffey...... Ward 7 to reduce the threat of wildfire by thinning dry brush and Board of Directors. Robert E. Doyle...... General Manager oily eucalyptus, and strategically eliminating dead or dying While our efforts to reduce the risk of severe wildfires trees. Our professional firefighters and contract work are extensive, residents can take steps to reduce Visit ebparks.org for maps, activity crews follow our fuels management plan to reduce wildfire flammable brush and foliage around their homes too. and event information, and much hazards within the parklands and neighboring communities. more! Visit ebparks.org or contact your local fire department In recent years, we have also mobilized Civicorps and for tips on reducing fire risks. Student Conservation Association crews, neighborhood Park District Completes Health Matters

East Bay Regional Park District and Kaiser Permanente are proud partners in 2017 Major Investment with the mutual goal of promoting health and fitness. at Point Pinole Kaiser Permanente Health Tips The Park District completed and dedicated two huge and very lengthy, complex projects at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline in Richmond in April. Do things that you love to do, and you’ll never feel like your workout is work. The Atlas Road Aerobic exercise strengthens your heart and lungs and increases your body’s Bridge provides ability to use oxygen. Any activity that makes your heart beat faster and work a new main harder can boost your aerobic fitness. Walking is one of the best aerobics entrance and exercises you can do, but you’ve got lots of options. staging area to the park. The Here are a few ways to get active in the Regional Parks: completion Baseball Canoeing Hiking Running Swimming of the new Basketball Cycling Horse riding Softball Walking The Atlas Road Bridge ribbon cutting bridge is part of a multi-phase project that will eventually include new picnic areas, a new Take a few minutes before and after a workout for flexibility exercises. playground and the route to a new interpretive center for the park. It also And in the heat of the summer, remember your sunscreen and drink plenty connects to the San Francisco Bay Trail. The bridge construction involved of water. Take breaks and keep from overheating. working with the Union Pacific Railroad to ensure safety for the project Not sure which activities are right for you? Talk to your doctor or Kaiser while working over the active rail corridor. health coach. Meanwhile at the same park, the newly renamed Dotson Family Marsh boasts an extensive habitat restoration and public access project. The kaiser permanente is a major sponsor of the park district’s 2017 trails challenge. 150-acre, $14 million habitat restoration and public access project was to learn more about getting in shape and healthy lifestyles, visit kp.org funded by more than 10 agencies, including the U.S. Environmental (you do not need to be a member of kaiser to receive information). Protection Agency, along with EBRPD through local bond Measures CC and WW. The project is the culmination of the community’s 50-year advocacy to reclaim public access to the shoreline. As the Park District plans ahead for sea level rise, habitats and tidal wetlands such as these will help protect shoreline communities. Owls in the The total investment at Point Pinole is over $46 million, including $20.3 million to acquire both Dotson Family Marsh and Atlas Road Bridge regional parks properties; $14 million for the restoration project, and $11.7 million for the new entrance at Atlas Road Bridge. Together they represent The Bay Area is home to a resplendent variety Photo: James Watts, Jr. the largest park investment in EBRPD history. of owls. Perched high above a trail, tucked into the eaves of a building, or in a burrow, these Learn more and plan your Point Pinole nocturnal raptors are hidden much of the time. visit at ebparks.org. With a keen eye, some binoculars, and perhaps a helpful naturalist, you might just spot one in in your favorite Regional Park. Great horned owls, barn owls, Western screech owls, pygmy owls, saw-whet owls, and the Western burrowing owl are year-round Burrowing owl at MLK Jr. residents. Long-eared owls are among the Regional Shoreline, Oakland species seeking overwintering spots. The Park District supports owls by improving and protecting their habitats. Volunteers work with staff to install and maintain artificial burrows to provide extra homes for the burrowing owl, a California species of special concern. In some parks, nest boxes give barn owls a chance to stay out of reach of raccoons and other predators. Meanwhile, research conducted in the Altamont Pass on how Western burrowing owls use the landscape is informing wind farm development to lessen the impact on the birds. Support owls by becoming an EBRPD Wildlife Volunteer or donor. Dotson Family Marsh, Visit ebparks.org/volunteers to learn more.

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Kaur Sukirat Photos: Registration information – register beginningSUMMER May PROGRAMS 30 FOR YOUTH www.ebparks.org/register or 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) , option 2

http://goo.gl/TngKU http://goo.gl/TngKU SWIM LESSONS JUNIOR LIFEGUARD Swim Lessons are a great start to a This program will challenge teens LEADERS IN TRAINING safe fun summer around the water. ages 14-18 mentally and physically. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm PARK’N IT DAY CAMP We offer a wide range of American Develop skills in teamwork, profes- Jul 3-7, Various Parks #16562 Red Cross swim levels for ages 6 sionalism, communication and other Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Jul10-14, Contra Loma #16563 months through teens (Adult skills employers look for when hiring. Jul 10-14, Contra Loma #16486 Jul 17-21, Various Parks #16564 lessons offered at Roberts). The You will be training like a lifeguard. Jul 24-28, Miller Knox #16487 Jul 24-28, Miller Knox #16565 Contra Loma classes meet Mon/Wed Expect daily physical fitness activities, Jul 21-Aug 4, Ardenwood #16488 Jul 31-Aug 4, Ardenwood #16566 or Tue/Thurs for four weeks. The swimming and rescue skill training, Spend a whole week exploring and playing Looking for work experience or a career Roberts Pool classes meet Mon-Thurs first aid lectures, emergency proce- in the Regional Parks! Recreation leaders, in Parks & Recreation? Under staff guid- for two weeks. Reserve your spot by dure drills and insider tips on how lifeguards, and naturalists provide caring ance, work with other teens helping run signing up now. to become a lifeguard. For informa- supervision for hiking, fishing, swimming, our day camp! LITs must first apply and For more info on dates, times, and tion and an application, contact Kyle arts & crafts, sports, and active fun in the interview for positions. They will receive class descriptions, visit www.eblife- Maxwell at [email protected] great outdoors. Get 10% family discount a tee shirt, training, 35 community guard.org/swimlessons. or call (510) 690-6620. for registration of second child of same service hours, and job-skills development family; only applies when both children from staff. LITs are encouraged to work register and pay in one transaction-either for more than one camp session. Down- by phone or online. 5-12yrs. load an application at www.ebparks. Registration is required. org or contact Philip Coffin, Recreation Fee: $200 (non-res. $220) Coordinator, at pcoffin@ebparks. org/510.544.2566 for a paper copy. 13- 17yrs. Registration is required. Fee: $50

RECREATION RIDGETOP SHUTTLE RUN JUNIOR LIFEGUARD AIDE Pleasanton Ridge Recreation Staff Learn leadership, communication, and team building skills in the Junior Lifeguard CATCH OF THE DAY! 8am, Sat, Jul 1 #17531; Aug 26 #17539 Aide program. Participants assist instructors and act as role models to young Junior Big Break Recreation Staff 10am, Sat, Jul 1 #17533; Aug 26 #17540 Lifeguard participants by demonstrating and teaching skills as well as setting up and 9am-noon, Sat, Jul 1 We are providing one-way shuttle trips leading activities as directed by the lead instructor. This is a great opportunity to get Explore the Delta first hand and see what’s deep into the park, from the staging area a foot in the door if you would like to be a lifeguard. Offered for ages 13-15. biting. On this statewide FREE fishing day, to one of three destinations allowing you For more information regarding the Aide program and to receive an application, you will be able to use provided fishing to hike 4.66, 7, or 9.2 miles back to the contact Aaron Roth at [email protected] or call 510-690-6624. gear with assistance from knowledgeable staging area. The majority of the hike back instructors teaching you the basics. Gear is is along the ridgetop offering fantastic limited. First-come, first-served. Limit one views of the East Bay Hills and Bay. Prepare hour fishing time per participant. for remote hiking and carry water! Adult Questions? Call (510) 544-3050. participation required for ages 8-15. Registration is required. OFF-LEASH DOG RECALL AND Fee: $10 (non-res. $12) SAFETY Wildcat Metro Dog FLY-FISHING INTRODUCTION 11am-12:30pm, Sat, Jul 1 #17801; Aug 5 Tilden Fish First! #17825; Sun, Jul 16 #17819; Aug 20 #17834 7am-1pm, Sun, Jul 9 #17784; Aug 13 #17788 Learn valuable skills to train your dog to This exciting and informative day is geared JUNIOR CADET hike off-leash and how you can be a more toward the beginning angler. Spend three If you’re too old for Junior Lifeguards or were in the Aide program and are conscientious trail user. Practise as a hours at Lake Anza practising casting with now looking for a physical and mental challenge, the Junior Cadet program group during a short hike. Class suitable a certified fly-casting instructor. Then is for you! Under the supervision of a veteran lifeguard, Junior Cadets ONLY for social dogs that are good with enjoy two and one-half hours of classroom will complete long distance swims and paddles, in-depth skill practice, dogs and people, and do not hunt. instruction where you will be introduced training with the lifeguard staff, lots of physical training, and gain insider Registration is required. to knots, fly selection, reading the water, knowledge of how to become an EBRPD lifeguard. Offered for ages 14-18. Fee: $35 (non-res. $39) and more. Ages 12+. For more information and to receive an application, contact Kyle Maxwell, Registration is required. [email protected], or call 510-690-6620. Fee: $60 (non-res. $66) 4 Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797 • Big Break: (510) 544-3050 • 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 BIKING BASICS register beginning May 30 Various Recreation Staff Registration information – www.ebparks.org/register or 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) , option 2 9am-noon, Sun, Jul 16 #17565; Aug 20 #17552 House Museum. Discover the history Be road and trail ready. Learn how to fix ARDENWOOD of this 19-room Queen Anne Victorian your bike on the trail, route planning, and farmhouse listed on the National Register safe riding practices. Then go on a 1.5 Ardenwood is open Tues-Sun from 10am of Historic Places, which operates as a hour ride and practice your new skills. to 4pm. Admission fees apply. For program museum of local history and Victorian life. Bring your own bicycle or borrow one and fee info: 510-544-2797 or awvisit@ Tours are led by docents dressed in 19th of ours. : MLK Shoreline. : ebparks.org. Jul 16 Aug 20 century clothing and take about 45 min- Pt. Pinole. Loaner bikes/helmets available ANIMAL FEEDING utes. Check for tickets at the Train Station upon advance request. Adult participa- Ardenwood Interpretive Staff upon your arrival. Special 15-minute tours tion required for ages 12-15yrs (adult 3pm, every Thu-Sun for children 6 and under offered Thursday pays). Check for eggs and bring hay to the live- and Friday at 2:30pm, Saturday and Sunday Registration is required. stock. Learn all the animals’ favorite foods at 11:30am. Fee: $12 (non-res. $14) as we help tuck them in for the evening. Info: (510) 791-4196 PET FIRST AID/CPR Meet at the Chicken Coop. BERRY PICKING MLK Shoreline Peter Pay RIDE THE RAILS - TRAIN RIDES Ardenwood Christina Garcia 9am-1pm, Sat, Ardenwood S.P.C.R.R. 10:30-11:30am, Sat, Jul 1, 15 Aug 19 #17835 Various times, every Thu, Fri & Sun The Redwood Bowman site in Oakland's Redwood Summer’s succulent blackberries are ready Learn how to Railroads once connected many of the Regional Park. Photo circa 1950. for picking! Bring your own berry basket save a pet's farms with towns in the East Bay. Today and gather a bunch to take home for pies, life during an they still run around the farm. Journey ARCHERY - INTRODUCTION cobblers and other summertime treats. emergency, past rows of crops and through eucalyptus Roberts Redwood Bowmen FIXIN’ FEED 10am-12pm, Sat, Jul 15 #17906; Aug minimize a groves as you travel back in time. Check Ardenwood Interpretive Staff 19 #17920; pet's trauma the daily schedule and meet the train at 11:30am-12:30pm, Sat, Jul 1 1:30-3:30pm, Sat, Jul 15 #17917; after injury, Arden Station or Deer Park. Expend some elbow grease shelling and Aug 19 #17921 and safely PATTERSON HOUSE TOURS grinding a tasty treat for the sheep, goats and Gain 90 minutes of archery coaching transport an injured pet to the veteri- Ardenwood Patterson House Docents chickens using our antique equipment. Make and practice at an outdoor range, nary clinic. This program focuses on ba- Various times, every Thu -Sun a new friend when you feed them by hand. with all your equipment provided. sic first aid, including wounds, fractures, Tour the beautifully restored Patterson Designed for the beginner, the class choking, cardiac emergency, and snake starts with 30 minutes of classroom bites. Booklet and certificate included in instruction. Adult supervision re- fee. Ages 12+yrs. POLE WALKING & POLE HIKING quired for children ages 8-13yrs. Registration is required. Fee: $45 (non-res. $51) Learning how to use poles helps walkers & hikers improve endurance, posture, Registration is required. balance, confidence and strength, and enhances your enjoyment of the outdoors all Fee: $50 (non-res. $56) year long. All levels focus on learning anatomically-optimal techniques to achieve your desired performance while learning how to avoid joint stress or strain. Care- fully select the class that best suits your physical ability and inclination. A variety of top quality poles are provided at all seminars. Beautiful hiking locations KAYAKING / BOATING are based on the season/weather. Mobility class locations offer indoor training and lovely/easy pole practice walks. KAYAKING BIG BREAK double kayaks across sheltered bay Big Break Mike Moran/Recreation Staff water with spectacular views of San POLES: BASIC SKILLS & without the additional challenge of 8:30-11am, Sat, Jul 15 #17702; Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island TECHNIQUES PLUS HIKE the practice hike in afternoon. Uphill: Aug 26 #17744 Preserve shoreline then come ashore Redwood Jayah Faye Paley Improve power, endurance and spine Noon-2:30pm, Sat, Jul 15 #17708; to enjoy a naturalist guided two-mile 8:30am-2:30pm, Sat, Jul 22 #17759 function. Downhill: Develop skills for Aug 26 #17748 hike around the island which is normally Experience everything in the Basic Skills feeling safer and preserving joints. Come ply the welcoming and wondrous closed to visitors. & Techniques class plus a shaded Red- Registration is required. waters of the Delta on this beginner Registration is required. wood practice hike. Learn individualized Fee: $39 (non-res. $45) (& up) kayak excursion. We'll start off Fee: $85 (non-res. $95) strategies for improving performance POLES for BALANCE AND with dry land instruction then paddle KAYAKING – SUNSET PADDLE on varied terrain. “Test drive” differ- MAINTAINING MOBILITY our steady and stable craft on a group MLK Shoreline Recreation Staff ent pole models; learn which poles fit Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley exploration of this lovely shoreline. 6-9pm, Sat Jul 29 #17672 you best and will help you achieve your 1-4:30pm, Sat, Aug 12 #17768 Adult participation required for ages Relish the beauty of the sunset by kay- goals. Hike approximately 5 miles. Easy-to-learn pole techniques and gen- 8-17yrs. ak! We'll set off just before sunset and Registration is required. tle exercises empower people to main- Registration is required. explore the calm waters of San Leandro Fee: $48 (non-res. $51) tain independence, navigate everyday Fee: $30 (non-res. $34) Bay by moonlight. Whether a beginner POLES: BASIC HIKING SKILLS & obstacles, reduce risk of falling, restore KAYAKING – BROOKS ISLAND or novice kayaker, you will be sure to TECHNIQUES spine function, and improve stamina and ADVENTURE enjoy this leisurely paddle. Kayaks and Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley walking form. Strengthen muscles that Brooks Recreation Staff all associated safety gear provided. 8:45am-12:45pm, Sat, Aug 12 #17767 support weight-bearing joints. Optional 10am-4pm, Sat Jul 22 #17600; Aug 5 Registration is required. Morning session helps hikers learn lovely practice walk – approx. 1/3 mile. #17659; Sun Jul 23 #17658; Aug 6 #17667 Fee: $35 (non-res. $39) poles, trail and body skills. Beginner to Special equipment provided. This trip is a short paddle in stable, experienced hikers learn techniques Registration is required. Fee: $35 (non-res. $41)

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 5 THE LITTLE RED HEN register beginning May 30 Registration information – FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT! Ardenwood Christina Garcia www.ebparks.org/register or 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) , option 2 Ardenwood Recreation Staff 11-11:30am, Sat, Jul 22 8-10pm, Sat, Aug 19 Who will help mill some wheat into flour? MEET THE BUNNIES WAX: IT’S THE BEE’S KNEES! You will, after we read this classic tale and Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca Join us for a FREE family movie, featuring Ardenwood Interpretive Staff the 2015 animation, Shaun the Sheep, meet the main character in the flesh, er, 1:30-2pm, Sat, Jul 1; 10:30-11am, Sun, Jul 16 1-2pm, Sun, Jul 2, Aug 20 feathers. What’s the buzz about bees? Beeswax! rated PG, 85 minutes. Hop on over for a warm welcome from Movie begins shortly after sunset and WHEAT HARVESTING some of the farm’s furriest residents. Learn This secretion of waxiness is important to both bees and humans. Illuminate your is a great way to spend the evening for Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca & Christina why rabbits are great hoppers and how everyone! Arrive early to secure a good Garcia they use their long ears to sense danger. mind as you make a candle and taste some Ardenwood honey. seat and enjoy your surroundings. Bring 1:30-2:30pm, Sat, Jul 22, 29; Sun, Jul 23, 30 CORN MOSAICS a flashlight, warm clothes, and a blanket Follow a plump wheat berry’s journey Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca CHORES FOR LITTLE FARMERS or chair for sitting. Snacks and drinks for from the farm’s field to your table. You’ll 2-3pm, Sat, Jul 1, 15; 1:30-2:30pm, Sun, Ardenwood Interpretive Staff sale. No pets. Rain cancels. Questions? bring in the sheaves of grain and thresh Aug 6 10:30-11am, Sat, Jul 8, 22; 11-11:30am, Sun, Contact (510) 544-2567. it to separate the wheat from the chaff. Learn how to turn our beautiful Indian Jul 16 Next we’ll mill the grain into whole- corn into a fun craft for the whole family! Rise and shine! Lend a hand! We’ll start some, stone-ground flour. Use the rainbow of colored kernels to with a story before we prepare a morning treat for the sheep, goats and chickens. PUPPET SHOW make your own mosaic. PRE-SCHOOL TODDLER TIME Ardenwood Max Cade THE ITSY BITSY SPIDER … POPCORN CONNOISEUR Ardenwood Interpretive Staff 11-11:30am, Sun, Jul 23, 30 Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca Ardenwood Marco Castaneda 10:30-11:45am, Wed, Jul 12, 26, Aug 16, 30 Come see the story of the Little Red 10:30-11am, Sun, Jul 2, Aug 27 11:30am-noon, Sat, Jul 8 Bring the tots out for an exciting morn- Hen performed by our farmyard …went down the water spout and built a Become better acquainted with the noisy, ing at the farm. Hear a story, do some puppets. hot, and fluffy snack that is loved by many. chores, and meet some farm friends. beautiful web! Join us for a hike around the COOKING IN THE COUNTRY farm to see where our littlest critters hide. Afterwards, sample a few unique popcorn Little ones will enjoy a variety of activi- recipes. ties at their own pace. We’ll meet rain or KITCHEN SWEET, SPICY, & SCENTED shine! Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Sophia Huang VICTORIAN TABLE TOP GAMES 11am-1pm, Sun, Jul, 23, 30, Aug 6, 27 11am-noon, Sun, Jul 2; Sat, Aug 5; 1:30- Ardenwood Interpretive Staff TRAIN RIDE SATURDAY RAILROAD Stop by our outdoor farm kitchen and 2:30pm, Sun, Jul 9 1-2pm, Sat, Jul 8, 22, Aug 19; Sun, Aug 27 ADVENTURE DAY take a tasty step back in time! Discover Sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, and Ready for some old-fashioned fun? Chal- Railroad Museum at Ardenwood how to cook with a wood-burning stove always scented, sachets are more than an lenge your family and friends to a game of 10am-3:30pm, Sat, July 15 and sample the special of the day, be olfactory delight. Discover the numerous ball and cup, tops, or Jacob’s Ladder as you All Aboard! Come take a relaxing it savory or sweet. Pick up a historic historic uses for sachets, and personalize delve into our box of games from days- ride on the narrow gauge railroad at recipe to try at home. your own scented bag to bring home. gone-by. Ardenwood. Special trains will take CHICKEN FEATHERS you around the fields and through the Ardenwood Christina Garcia eucalyptus groves. Enjoy the view as you 2-2:30pm, Sat Jul 8 learn about the history of the railroad Take a closer look at a chicken and her and the farm. Fee: All Day Pass $3/ wonderful coat of feathers. See these person for ages 2 and up – ride as many amazing and beautiful plumes up close and times as you like! A program in partnership with . . . learn how they keep her warm and dry. ROPE MAKING & HAY HOISTING WAKE UP THE FARM Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Interpretive Staff 1-2pm, Sat, Jul 15, Sun, Aug 13 10-10:30am, Sun, Jul 9; 10:30-11am, Aug Start by making rope the old-fashioned TRAILS CHALLENGE 6, 20 way – with our antique machine. Then We challenge you to complete Rise and shine little farmers! Say “Good see how rope plus a few pulleys make 5 featured trails by December morning!” to the sheep and goats and lend hoisting hay bales into the barn loft a 1. The guidebook features trails INDEPENDENCE DAY a hand as we prepare a morning snack for cinch. for all fitness levels as well as tips CELEBRATION the farm animals. APPLE CIDER PRESSING for new trail users. Go “green” Ardenwood Interpretive Staff HENS LAY EGGS Ardenwood Mindy Castle by downloading the guidebook 12:30-1pm, Sun, Jul 16 10am-4pm, Tue, Jul 4 at ebparks.org – print only what Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Join us for a fun-filled community 10:30-11am, Sun Jul 9 Help squeeze the juice from apples and you need. Get a FREE 50/50 discover how long people have enjoyed festival, 1900-style! Celebrate cotton/polyester T-shirt (while Bring the little ones to the farm to meet America’s 241st birthday with rousing the chickens. We’ll listen to a story, see this as a tasty fruit treat! Afterwards, supplies last). A commemorative taste a sample of our hard work. patriotic music on the lawn and fiddle pin will be sent (while supplies what a hen’s feathers feel like, and search music in the farmyard. There will be FARMHOUSE CHEESE last) once you complete the the coop for eggs. games, contests and races for every- Ardenwood Sophia Huang Challenge and return your Trail WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! one all day long. Test your skill at 1:30-2:30pm, Sun, Jul 16 Log. Kaiser Permanente is a ma- Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca & Mindy Castle nail-driving, egg toss, and watermelon Delightfully creamy and mildly sweet, jor sponsor of this program. 11:30am-12:30pm, Sun Jul 9; 1-2pm, Sat, seed spitting or join a bucket brigade Aug 12 farmhouse cheese has traditionally been and tug-of-war contest. Bring a picnic Put together some ice, salt, cream, sugar, a farmer’s favorite. Come experience and spend the day the old-fashioned and a little muscle power to learn how the transformation from milk to way! we make delicious old-fashioned ice cheese and sample a variety of gourmet Fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors (62+), $5 cream. flavors. children (4-17), under 4 years free.

6 Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797 • Big Break: (510) 544-3050 • 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 PLAY WITH DOUGH FARMYARD STORY TIME register beginning May 30 Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Registration information – www.ebparks.org/register or 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) , option 2 12:30-1:30pm, Sun, Jul 23, 30 11am-noon, Sat, Aug 19 Experience the ancient art of bread mak- The Little Red Hen, the Billy Goats Gruff LEVEE TOP STROLL ing. Sift flour, knead the dough and shape and other farm friends are waiting to meet your very own pretzel that we will bake you! Join the story circle for some classic Big Break Interpretive Staff BIG BREAK LITTLES in the wood-burning stove. barnyard tales before visiting the main 8-9am, Sat, Jul 1 Big Break Nichole Gange Meander through the willows on this flat 10-11am, Mon, Jul 3, Aug 7 FARM CHORES FOR KIDS characters. one mile stroll. Calm your mind while Bring the little ones out to the park Ardenwood Interpretive Staff JAM MAKIN’ enjoying a variety of plant and wildlife. to explore nature. In July we'll use the 10:30-11am, Sat, Aug 5, 19 Ardenwood Nicholas Fowlks FISH FUN sun to make shadows and in August Running a farm is hard work. But it’s fun 11am-noon, Sun, Aug 20 we'll find an owl's home. Parent/care- too! Lend a hand cracking corn and Let’s preserve an old-fashioned style of Big Break Interpretive Staff giver participation required. 1-5 yrs. feeding the animals. You’ll check the food preparation by making some tasty 2-3pm, Sat, Jul1 chickens and help with other morning jam. After a sample, $1 dollar jars of jam Reel in the family for a fun exploration of chores. will be made available for purchase. our aquatic friends! FUN WITH FELTING COFFEE TALK & DELTA NEWS Big Break Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Mindy Castle artists! Enjoy some new perspectives and BIG BREAK 8:30-9am, Wed, Jul 5, Aug 2 1-2pm, Sat, Aug 5 classic takes on the rich beauty of the From tunnels to research projects and Have some good, clean fun as we learn Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta is region. open Wed-Sun, 10am to 4pm. Info: 510- farming to fish stocks, the Delta is in the how felt is made from sheep’s wool, and SUNNY SIDE UP! 544-3050 or email BigBreakVisit@ebparks. news a lot. Stop by the Big Break Visitor then make a felt toy to take home. Big Break Interpretive Staff org. Center on the FIRST Wednesday of each OLD-FASHIONED FUN month for coffee and to discuss the science 2-3pm, Sun, Jul 9 DELTA DISCOVERIES Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca & and events shaping the region. Let's build a miniature solar oven and Interpretive Staff Big Break Interpretive Staff explore the mysteries of the great glowing DAWN CHORUS YOGA 11:30am-12:30pm, Sun, Aug 6; 2-3pm, Sat, 11am-2pm, Every Sat & Sun orb in the sky: our sun! Discover the wonders of the Delta Big Break Interpretive Staff/ Brentwood Aug 12; 11am-noon, Sat, Aug 26 OWL PELLET DISSECTION through hands-on arts and crafts activi- Yoga Center Americans’ pastimes once included stilt Big Break Interpretive Staff ties! Each week we will explore different 6:30-7:30am, Sat, Jul 8 #17752 walking, running with tubers (potato- 2-3pm, Sat, Jul 15 spoon race), testing your strength wetland wonders. Aug 12 #17808 Enjoy sunrise yoga (indoors or outdoors, Join our exploration of barn owls and their (tug-o-war) and hopping like a bunny TESTING THE WATER weather dependent) and the park's awak- digestive contents. Pluck apart owl pellets (sack races). Join the fun and test your Big Break Interpretive Staff ening. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, to discover what the prey tells us about skill! 9-10am, Every Sat & Sun and wear warm, comfortable layers to the predators. Track the health of the Delta! Using MEET THE CHICKENS move, breathe and meditate. NATURE PLAY state of the art instruments, we’ll test Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca & Big Break Nichole Gange for dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, LOCAL ART ON DISPLAY Interpretive Staff 3-4pm, Sun, Jul 16, Aug 20 and more. Our results go into a regional Big Break Interpretive Staff 10:30-11am, Sat, Aug 12, 26; 2-2:30pm, The great outdoors is a natural playground database for use by researchers, scien- 10am-4pm, Sat, Jul 8, 15; Sun, Aug 20 for children. Bring your little ones out to tists and water managers. Sun, Jul 9, 16 Check out our coop full of chickens! explore nature in a playful way. Ages 1-5. Discover why they like to roam around We're hosting another exhibit by local the farmyard and scratch and peck at GIRL SCOUT CADETTES: the ground while you feed them a little NATURALIST snack. Big Break Interpretive Staff 5-6:30pm, Wed, Jul 19 #17792 BEGINNING EMBROIDERY Cadettes, take steps to earn your Natu- Ardenwood Mindy Castle ralist badge! We'll dig into the amazing 11am-noon, Sat, Aug 12 science of trees. Victorians loved to embroider, and you Registration is required. will too! Learn some basic embroidery stitches and you will be able to decorate CRAWDAD, CRAYFISH, all sorts of cloth objects. Training materials CRUSTACEAN CRITTERS supplied. Big Break Interpretive Staff 10-11am, Sat, Jul 22 #17513 SCRUMPTIOUS SOURDOUGH! Call them what you will while we explore a Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca day in the life of these amazing creatures! 10:30am-noon, Sun, Aug 13 Come taste one of the oldest forms of ALL ABILITIES DAY leavened bread. Check out the wild caught Big Break Interpretive Staff yeast used in our biscuits and discover how 9am-3pm, Tue, Jul 25 this bread gets its sour kick! Explore nature at your own pace and

Lee Greengrass Lee way. This program is inclusive for all RABBIT RENDEZVOUS abilities, offering something for Ardenwood Interpretive Staff everyone! Travel along paved trails to BOUNDLESS BIRDS 2:30-3pm, Sun, Aug 13, 27 visit stations to touch fur, listen to Big Break Interpretive Staff Hop on over for a warm welcome from birds, draw wildlife, sit on benches to 2-3pm Sun, Jul 23 some of the farm’s furriest residents. Learn scan the water, or paint the view. Indoor Fly on in for some winged-wonder. Soar through some fun facts about our feathered why rabbits are great hoppers and how and outdoor options, wheelchair friends, from beaks to talons, wings to eggs. they use their long ears to sense danger. accessible.

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JULY 7 on Display, Testing The Water, Owl Pellet Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Boundless July 2017 Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Dissection, Kayaking Birds, Testing The Water Animal Feeding, Train Rides Black Diamond: Bat Monitoring Brooks Island: Kayaking S M T W T F S Del Valle: Family Explorers Coyote Hills: Discovery Days Coyote Hills: Discovery Days Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Water Crab Cove: Morning Yoga By The Bay, 1 Miller/Knox: The Over-The-Hills-Gang Games, Fish Feeding Family Nature Fun, Food Chains, Fish JULY 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Del Valle: Campfires, Scenic Boat Tour, Feeding, None Of Your Beeswax! Anthony Chabot: Campfire Programs Lakeside Cup of Joe Del Valle: Scenic Boat Tour, Snake Feedings Ardenwood: Popcorn Connoiseur, 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Redwood: Saturday and Sunday Strolls Sunol: Summer Splashdown! Patterson House Tours, Victorian Table Roberts: Archery Introduction Tilden Nature Area: Talk With The Animals Top Games, Animal Feeding, Chicken Tilden Nature Area: Farm Chores 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Feathers, Chores For Little Farmers JULY 24 JULY 16 Miller/Knox: Park’n It Day Camp, Leaders 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Local Art, Dawn Chorus Yoga, Testing The Water Ardenwood: Apple Cider Pressing, in Training 30 31 Contra Loma: Snakes at Contra Loma Farmhouse Cheese, Patterson House Sunol: Outdoor Discoveries: Wet & Wild Coyote Hills: Discovery Days, Docent Training Tours, Animal Feeding, Chores For Little Tilden Nature Area: Camp of the Wild Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Farmers, Meet The Bunnies, Train Rides JULY 25 JULY 1 Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Local Art on Del Valle: Campfires, Scenic Boat Tour, Big Break: All Abilities Day Alameda Creek Trail: Bird Walk Lakeside Cup of Joe Display, Testing The Water, Nature Play Anthony Chabot: Campfire Programs Brushy Peak: Tortoise Trekkers Crab Cove: Sea Squirts: Stinkin? Good Time Tilden Nature Area: Farm Chores, Ice Del Valle: Birding by Boat Ardenwood: Corn Mosaics, Patterson Cream Impressions Coyote Hills: Discovery Days House Tours, Animal Feeding, Berry Crab Cove: National Ice Cream Day, Family JULY 26 JULY 9 Picking, Fixin’ Feed, Meet The Bunnies Nature Fun, Water Games, Fish Feeding Anthony Chabot: Wednesday Walks Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Fish Fun, Anthony Chabot: Full Moon Summer Eve Del Valle: Scenic Boat Tour, Snake Feedings Ardenwood: Toddler Time Testing The Water, Levee Top Stroll Ardenwood: “Sweet, Spicy & Scented”, Martin Luther King Jr: Biking Basics Black Diamond: Parasite Day We All Scream For Ice Cream!, Patterson Tilden Nature Area: Talk With The Animals JULY 27 Coyote Hills: Discovery Days House Tours, Animal Feeding, Hens Lay Wildcat Canyon: Off-Leash Dog Recall Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Eggs, Wake Up The Farm, Train Rides Animal Feeding, Train Rides Crown Beach: Alameda Walks Arroyo Del Valle: Beat The Heat JULY 17 Big Break: Thursday Birding Shadow Cliffs: Lakeside Littles Del Valle: Campfires, Scenic Boat Tour, Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Local Art on JULY 28 Display, Second Sundays Campfire, Sunny Various Parks: Leaders in Training Lakeside Cup of Joe Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Hayward Shoreline: Canine Capers Walk Side Up!, Testing The Water JULY 18 Briones: Bugs of Briones Animal Feeding, Train Rides Pleasanton Ridge: Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Quarry Lakes: Weekday Bird Walk Del Valle: Family Explorers Tilden Nature Area: Farm Chores Coyote Hills: Ohlone People & Culture, Roberts: Hikes for Tykes Wildcat Canyon: Off-Leash Dog Recall Discovery Days, Roving Ranger JULY 29 Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding JULY 19 JULY 2 Anthony Chabot: Campfire Programs Del Valle: Scenic Boat Tour, Snake Feedings Big Break: Girl Scout Cadettes Naturalist Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Ardenwood: “Sweet, Spicy & Scented”, Tilden: Fly-Fishing Introduction Dry Creek/Pioneer: Wednesday Walks Animal Feeding, Wheat Harvesting Patterson House Tours, Wax: It’s The Bees Tilden Nature Area: Talk With The JULY 20 Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Testing The Knees!, Animal Feeding, The Itsy Bitsy Animals, Magic Microscope Worlds Water, Tule World Spider... , Train Rides Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, JULY 10 Animal Feeding, Train Rides Contra Loma: Nature’s Corner Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Testing The Coyote Hills Contra Loma: Park’n It Day Camp, Leaders : Discovery Days Water JULY 21 Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Nature in Training Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Tour, Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Tilden Nature Area: Camp of the Wild Crafts, Fish Feeding Discovery Days Animal Feeding, Train Rides Del Valle: Campfires, Scenic Boat Tour, Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Fish Feeding, JULY 11 Del Valle: Family Explorers Lakeside Cup of Joe Low Tide Exploration Crab Cove: Sea Squirts JULY 22 Martin Luther King Jr: Kayaking Del Valle: Scenic Boat Tour, Snake Feedings Tilden Nature Area: Teen Volunteer Tilden Nature Area: Farm Chores Roberts: Saturday and Sunday Strolls Anthony Chabot: Campfire Programs Sunol: Citizen Science: Batwatch! JULY 12 Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, JULY 30 Tilden Nature Area: Talk With The Ardenwood: Toddler Time Victorian Table Top Games, Animal Ardenwood: Cooking In The Country Animals, Insect Expeditions, Tilden Tots JULY 13 Feeding, Chores For Little Farmers, The Kitchen, Play With Dough, Patterson JULY 3 Little Red Hen, Wheat Harvesting House Tours, Animal Feeding, Puppet Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Testing The Show, Wheat Harvesting, Train Rides Big Break: Big Break Littles Animal Feeding, Train Rides Water Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Testing The Sunol: Outdoor Discoveries: Just Batty! JULY 14 Brooks Island: Kayaking Water, Where are the Reptiles? Various Parks: Leaders in Training Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Coyote Hills: Discovery Days Coyote Hills: Willows Hike, Discovery Days JULY 4 Animal Feeding, Train Rides Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Food Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Nature Ardenwood: Independence Day Celebration Crab Cove: Concert at the Cove Chains, Fish Feeding, Sunrise At The Shore Crafts, Fish Feeding Crab Cove: 4th of July Open House, Del Valle: Family Explorers Del Valle: Campfires, Scenic Boat Tour, Del Valle: Scenic Boat Tour, Snake Feedings Lakeside Cup of Joe Hayward Shoreline: Birding The Shoreline Alameda 4th of July Parade JULY 15 Tilden Nature Area: Open House Roberts: Poles: Skills & Techniques Plus Hike Lake Chabot: Saturday and Sunday Strolls Anthony Chabot: Campfire Programs- Tilden Nature Area: Farm Chores Tilden Nature Area: Twilight Walk, Talk JULY 5 Native Peoples, Corn Mosaics, Patterson With The Animals, Insect Expeditions Big Break: Coffee Talk & Delta News House Tours, Animal Feeding, Berry JULY 23 Ardenwood: Cooking In The Country JULY 31 JULY 6 Picking, Rope Making & Hay Hoisting, Saturday Railroad Adventure Day Kitchen, Play With Dough, Animal Feeding, Ardenwood: Park’n It Day Camp, Leaders Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Train Rides Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Local Art Puppet Show, Wheat Harvesting, Train Rides in Training 8 Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797 • Big Break: (510) 544-3050 • 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 Update Registration date in header (on Master Pages) . . . 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AUGUST 1 Del Valle: Family Explorers, Birding by Boat Discovery Days, Volunteer Day August 2017 Martin Luther King Jr: Hikes for Tykes AUGUST 12 Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Lions and Tigers and Bears!, Fish Feeding Sunol: Tuesday Twilights Anthony Chabot S M T W T F S : Campfire Programs Del Valle: Campfires, Scenic Boat Tour, Tilden Nature Area: Teen Volunteer Ardenwood : Beginning Embroidery, We All Lakeside Cup of Joe AUGUST 2 1 2 3 4 5 Scream For Ice Cream!, Old-Fashioned Martin Luther King Jr: Pet First Aid & CPR Fun, Patterson House Tours, Animal Big Break: Coffee Talk & Delta News Roberts: Archery Introduction 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Del Valle: Birding by Boat Feeding, Meet The Chickens Tilden Nature Area: Farm Chores, Willow Big Break Redwood: Wednesday Walks : Delta Discoveries, Dawn Chorus & Tule Basket 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Yoga, Perseid Meteor Shower, Testing The AUGUST 3 Water, Macro Mayhem AUGUST 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Black Diamond: Bat Monitoring, Notes Anthony Chabot: A Galloping Good Time Animal Feeding, Train Rides from the Underground Ardenwood: Jam Makin’, Patterson House 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 4 Coyote Hills: Discovery Days Tours, Wax: It’s The Bees Knees!, Animal Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Wonderful Feeding, Meet The Chickens, Wake Up The Animal Feeding, Train Rides Whales, Fish Feeding Farm, Train Rides Del Valle: Family Explorers Del Valle: Campfires, Perseid Meteor Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Nature Rendezvous, The Itsy Bitsy Spider..., Train Shower Starparty!, Scenic Boat Tour, Photography, Testing The Water, Nature Rides AUGUST 5 Lakeside Cup of Joe Play, Mammals of the Marsh Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Testing The Anthony Chabot: Campfire Programs Garin: Canine Capers Walk Coyote Hills: Ohlone People & Culture, Water Ardenwood: Fun With Felting, “Sweet, Spicy Kennedy Grove: Poles for Balance & Discovery Days, Roving Ranger Coyote Hills: Discovery Days, Knap-In: & Scented”, Patterson House Tours, Animal Mobility, & Hiking Skills & Techniques Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Lions and Stone Tool Making Feeding, Farm Chores For Kids Tilden Nature Area: Farm Chores Tigers and Bears!, Fish Feeding Crab Cove: Morning Yoga By The Bay, Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Testing The AUGUST 13 Del Valle: Scenic Boat Tour, Snake Family Nature Fun, Compass Connection, Water, Testing The Water Feedings Fish Feeding, Busy Summer Beach Cleanup Ardenwood Black Diamond: Sounds of the Night : Scrumptious Sourdough!, Point Pinole: Biking Basics Del Valle: Scenic Boat Tour, Snake Feedings Brooks Island: Kayaking Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding, Sunol: Summer Splashdown! Garin: Barnyard Blacksmithing Coyote Hills: Archeology Adventures, Rabbit Rendezvous, Rope Making & Hay Tilden Nature Area: Talk With The Point Pinole: Sunday’s Birds Discovery Days Hoisting, Train Rides Animals, Sunday’s Birds-Tilden Nature Tilden Nature Area: Talk With The Big Break Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Washed Up : Delta Discoveries, Second Area, Trail Cam Adventures Animals, Spidering Beach Clean Up, Fish Feeding Sundays Campfire, Testing The Water Wildcat Canyon: Off-Leash Dog Recall Del Valle: Campfires, Scenic Boat Tour, Coyote Hills: Discovery Days AUGUST 29 Lakeside Cup of Joe Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Wonderful AUGUST 21 Oyster Bay: Hikes for Tykes Quarry Lakes: Bird Walk Whales, Fish Feeding Big Break: Solar Eclipse Tilden Nature Area: Tilden Tots Tilden Nature Area: Farm Chores Del Valle: Scenic Boat Tour, Snake Shadow Cliffs: Lakeside Littles AUGUST 30 Feedings Wildcat Canyon: Off-Leash Dog Recall AUGUST 22 Ardenwood: Toddler Time McLaughlin Eastshore: Sunday’s Birds Alameda Encinal Beach Pleasanton Ridge: Wednesday Walks AUGUST 6 Oyster Bay: Saturday and Sunday Strolls : Tuesday Twilight Crab Cove Ardenwood: Corn Mosaics, Cooking In Tilden: Fly-Fishing Introduction : Sea Squirts AUGUST 31 The Country Kitchen, Old-Fashioned Fun, Tilden Nature Area: Talk With The AUGUST 24 Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding, Animals, Quest for Dragons Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding, Train Rides Wake Up The Farm, Train Rides AUGUST 15 Animal Feeding, Train Rides Marsh Creek Regional Trail: Thursday Arroyo Staging: Beat The Heat Birding - Raptor Baseline Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Testing The Big Break: Chalk the Walks AUGUST 25 Water, Arachnid Adventures Garin: Weekday Bird Walk Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Brooks Island: Kayaking - Adventure Sibley: Hikes for Tykes Animal Feeding, Train Rides Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Tour, AUGUST 16 Del Valle: Family Explorers Discovery Days Ardenwood: Toddler Time AUGUST 26 Bird Walks Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Washed Up AUGUST 17 Anthony Chabot: Campfire Programs Boundless Birds Beach Clean Up, Fish Feeding Ardenwood Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, : Old-Fashioned Fun, Patterson Jul 23 , page 7 Del Valle: Scenic Boat Tour, Snake House Tours, Animal Feeding, Meet The Feedings Animal Feeding, Train Rides Thursday Birding: Raptor Baseline Del Valle: Tree Planting and Boat Tour Chickens Tilden Nature Area: Talk With The Animals Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Reduce Reuse Thu, Jul 27, page 7 AUGUST 7 AUGUST 18 Recycle, Testing The Water, Kayaking Sunday’s Birds Big Break: Big Break Littles Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Train Rides Black Diamond: Star Mine by Starlight Sun, Aug 13, 20, 27, page 13 Big Break: Nature Photography Coyote Hills: Discovery Days, Knap-In: Birding By Boat AUGUST 8 Del Valle: Family Explorers Stone Tool Making Tue, Jul 25, Fri, Aug 11, Wed, Aug 2, Crab Cove: Sea Squirts: Animals that Fly AUGUST 19 Crab Cove: Family Nature Fun, Compass page 11 Point Pinole: The Over-The-Hills-Gang Connection, Fish Feeding Anthony Chabot Peregrines Of Pine Creek : Campfire Programs Del Valle: Campfires, Scenic Boat Tour, AUGUST 10 Ardenwood Sat, Jul 1, page 12 : Patterson House Tours, Lakeside Cup of Joe Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding, Farmyard Story Time, Bird Walk Animal Feeding, Train Rides Pleasanton Ridge: Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Sat, Jul 1 Aug 5, page 13 Farm Chores For Kids, FREE Outdoor Tilden Nature Area: Farm Chores AUGUST 11 Movie Night! Weekday Bird Walk Ardenwood: Patterson House Tours, Big Break: Delta Discoveries, Nature AUGUST 27 Tue, Jul 18, Aug 15, page 13 Animal Feeding, Train Rides Photography, Testing The Water Ardenwood: Cooking In The Country Birding The Shoreline Crab Cove: Concert at the Cove Black Diamond: Some Lichen It Hot Kitchen, Patterson House Tours, Victorian Sun, Jul 30, page 13 Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Tour, Table Top Games, Animal Feeding, Rabbit = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 9

MACRO MAYHEM 510-544-3050 for information on displaying Registration information – register beginning May 30 Big Break Interpretive Staff your art. www.ebparks.org/register or 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) , option 2 2-3pm Sat, Aug 12 MAMMALS OF THE MARSH Explore the incredible world of water Big Break Interpretive Staff bugs! Let's collect and identify some 2-3pm, Sun, Aug 20 THURSDAY BIRDING: RAPTOR TULE WORLD plankton and macroinvertebrates and dis- Discover some of the Delta's furry cuties: BASELINE Big Break Interpretive Staff cover their important role in the wetland river otters, beavers, minks, and more. Various Parks Mike Moran 2-3pm Sat, Jul 29 ecosystem. Explore their similarities, differences and 9-11:30am, Thu, Jul 27 #17601 Big Break Enjoy the feel and smell of the wetlands as PERSEID METEOR SHOWER adaptations to the unique habitat they call Regional Trail: Jordan Lane we get hands on with the plants living in home. 9-11:30am, Thu, Aug 31 #17603 Marsh this one-of-a-kind Delta environment. Big Break Interpretive Staff 8-9:30pm, Sat, Aug 12 SOLAR ECLIPSE Creek Regional Trail: Cypress Staging WHERE ARE THE REPTILES? Lay back and let the stars shower you with Big Break Interpretive Staff Area Big Break Interpretive Staff a show. Bring your own blanket or reclin- 9:30-11am, Mon, Aug 21 The morning (eastern) side of Mount 10-11am, Sun, Jul 30 ing chair. The solar eclipse is coming! Set time aside Diablo hosts a magnificent array of birds How do "cold blooded" animals survive a CHALK THE WALKS to learn about and experience this rare, of prey; hawks, falcons, eagles. Help us hot summer day? Explore the micro-habi- brief and beautiful astronomical event. document their variety and numbers in tats that allow reptiles to beat the heat. Big Break Interpretive Staff this fun, social, citizen science research 6-8pm, Tue, Aug 15 Viewing equipment provided. ARACHNID ADVENTURES project. No experience necessary – Transform the park patio into art with us. REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE Big Break Interpretive Staff we’ll teach you how to identify these Join the 6th annual international Chalk the Big Break Interpretive Staff 2-3pm Sun, Aug 6 birds. We’ll meet at a different park on Walks event of spreading joy, optimism and 2-3pm, Sat, Aug 26 Our eight-legged residents are prowl- the last Thursday of each month, except inspiration through the magical power of Come find fun ways to reuse common ing the park... for food! Drop by to learn November. Join in for one or all. sidewalk chalk. Chalk provided. household items, as well as some hints for about spiders and join us in some arachnid Registration is required. NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE recycling and reducing waste. activities! EAST BAY Big Break Interpretive Staff BLACK DIAMOND 10am-4pm, Fri, Aug 18, Sat, Aug 19, and Sidney Flat Visitor Center is currently REGIONAL PARKS BOTANIC GARDEN Sun, Aug 20 open 10am to 4:30pm on weekends. Info: Marvel at the art of a local photographer (510) 544-2750 or [email protected]. The Botanic Garden is open 8:30am-5pm. It is located in Tilden Regional Park on capturing the nature and culture of the Programs meet in parking lot at South Wildcat Canyon Road between Anza View Road and South Park Drive, Berkeley, East Bay Regional Parks. Photography will end of Somersville Road, unless otherwise CA 94701. Info: 510-544-3169. See www.nativeplants.org for information about be on display in the Visitor Center from noted. Parking fee: $5. Fri. Aug. 18 to Sun. Aug 20th. Please call docent training, special events, and classes, and to sign up for our e-newsletter. PARASITE DAY Black Diamond Kevin Dixon sell California native plants on Thursday 9-10:30am, Sat, Jul 1 mornings 9 a.m.-11 a.m. year-round Wherever you go in the parks, some- (except during the 4 weeks before the one nearby is sucking someone else's life spring and the fall plant sales) at the Ju- juices. Come stroll with us in the morning niper Lodge potting shed. Park on Anza to learn about parasites, hyperparasites, View Road and enter via west gate. parasitoids, and others. Meet at Upper PLANT ADAPTION Parking Lot. TO HABITAT TOUR BAT MONITORING 2pm, Sat, Aug 19

Bev Ortiz Black Diamond Virginia Delgado Please join us at the Botanic Garden for 7:30-9:30pm, Sat, Jul 15 #17506 & 7:15- a special family friendly Plant Adaption Instructor Ken Peek makes an arrowhead. 9:15pm, Sat, Aug 12 #17512 John Rusk to Habitat Tour. On this tour, you will KNAP-IN: Stay after hours in the park to help moni- explore the different parts of California STONE TOOL MAKING tor our bat colony as they fly out of the represented in the garden. Each of these DOCENT-GUIDED hills and into the night sky. 7+yrs. sections have different types of habitat – Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison, BOTANIC GARDEN TOURS Meet at Upper Parking Lot. Registration is from the deserts to the mountains to the Francis Mendoza & Friends Saturdays at 2pm; Sundays at 11am, 10am-3pm, Sat & Sun, Aug 26 & 27, Required 2pm. sea bluffs to the temperate rain forests – to which our California native plants The ancient skill of stone tool mak- SOUNDS OF THE NIGHT Learn about California native plants ing is the focus of this “knap-in.” on free, docent-guided tours at the have adapted. This is a docent-led, family- Black Diamond Kevin Dixon friendly tour. Meet in front of the Botanic Join experienced stone tool mak- 7:30-9:30pm, Sat, Aug 5 #17532 10-acre Botanic Garden, “the ers during this informal, weekend living museum.” The Garden is open Garden Visitor Center. Rain cancels. As we pass along the moonlit paths, many opportunity to learn about the wild creatures are following our progress. 8:30am-5pm (main gate closes at 5 CLASSES THROUGH THE methods used locally and worldwide Walk quietly - and listen for voices that p.m.; west gate at 4:30 p.m.). FRIENDS OF REGIONAL PARKS to transform chert, obsidian and might reveal them. 8+yrs. Directions and information: http:// BOTANIC GARDEN other stones into spear points, ar- Registration is Required nativeplants.org/directions.html, call See www.nativeplants.org/events-and- rowheads and drills. Young children NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND 510-544-3169 or email bgarden@ classes/classes-field-trips-workshops/ for may watch. Anyone 16 years or Black Diamond Kevin Dixon ebparks.org. fun and informative classes, field trips, older may give “knapping” a try. 8:30-10am, Sat, Aug 12 THURSDAY MORNING and workshops that offer something Bring leather gloves, long pants, East Contra Costa is hot, and it gets very PLANT SALE for every native plant lover. Questions? close-toed shoes and protective eye dry. Have you ever wondered how crea- When the Botanic Garden is open and Email: [email protected]. Advance wear if you want to test your knack tures survive the summer out here? Meet it’s not pouring rain, volunteers usually registration is required. for knapping. at Upper Parking Lot.

10 Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797 • Big Break: (510) 544-3050 • 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 SOME LICHEN IT HOT or participate at your own pace through- register beginning May 30 Black Diamond Kevin Dixon out the day. Registration information – www.ebparks.org/register or 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) , option 2 8:30-10am, Sat, Aug 19 DOCENT TRAINING How could a mushroom or a tiny plant sur- Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison vive the baking hot surface of an exposed 10am-noon, Sat, Jul 8, 22, and 29. #17373 1:30-3:30pm, Sun, Jul 30 rock in summer? It takes an amazing part- We are looking for people excited Come explore the far reaches of Coyote SEA SQUIRTS nership! Meet at the Upper Parking Lot. to share their joy and enthusiasm for Hills as we visit the marsh, Ohlone village Crab Cove Interpretive Staff nature! This three-part training provides site, and Willows Trail. Wear sturdy STAR MINE BY STARLIGHT shoes, sunscreen, and bring water on this 10:30-11:45am, Tuesdays Black Diamond Kevin Dixon information about the park’s cultural Jul 11: Roar, Roar, Dinosaur #17500 and natural history, as well as tips and easy 3 mile hike. Meet at the Quarry Park- 6:30-10pm, Sat, Aug 26 #17632 ing Lot. 14+yrs. Jul 25: Stinkin’ Good Time #17502 Breathe in the late evening air on a walk tricks for helping with public and school Aug 8: Animals that Fly #17503 that starts near Contra Loma and con- programs. Join us in fostering steward- OHLONE PEOPLE & CULTURE Aug 22: Amazing Animal Adaptations tinues to Star Mine and the rocky ridge ship through thoughtful and inspiring Coyote Hills Francis Mendoza #17505 beyond. Registration is Required. environmental and cultural education! 1-2:30pm, Sun, Jul 9 & Aug 20 Share a morning of shoreline fun with 18+yrs. Registration is required. For Learn about Ohlone people and their your pre-school age child. We’ll play more information or to sign up, contact intimate relationship with nature, fam- games, explore nature, share stories, COYOTE HILLS (510) 544-3213 ily, and their ancestors. We’ll discuss and do a craft related to the theme of Coyote Hills Visitor Center is open Wed- ROVING RANGER the important values of generosity and the day! Please no older or younger Sun, 10am-4pm. Info: 510-544-3220 or Coyote Hills Francis Mendoza fairness that continue to resonate with siblings (exception: infants). [email protected]. 9:30-11:30am, Sun, Jul 9 & Aug 20 Ohlone people today. 8+yrs. 3-5 years. Registration is required. $5 ARCHEOLOGY ADVENTURES DISCOVERY DAYS Meet up with a naturalist along the trail ($7 non-res.) Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff and look for signs of nature, animals, and Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison 10:30am-3:30pm, Every Sat & Sun plants that Ohlone people have used for 1-3:30pm, Sat, Aug 5 Course #17399 Enhance your park adventure with hands- thousands of years. We’ll start at the Young archeologists will discover fasci- on exploration or crafts the whole family Quarry Parking Lot. 5+yrs. nating science as they join us for a “dig!” ALAMEDA WALKS: SHORELINE TO will enjoy. Come at 10:30am for a presen- WILLOWS HIKE We’ll cover the basic principles of arche- DOOLITTLE POND tation introducing the topic of the week, Coyote Hills Francis Mendoza ology through hands-on activities, and Crown Beach Interpretive Staff we’ll finish up with a walk to our 2,000 9-10:30am Sat, Jul 1 year-old Ohlone village site. 8-12 years, Observe wildlife and beautiful views as with parent participation. we discuss the rich history of Alameda’s Registration is required. shoreline on a 3-mile walk to Doolittle OHLONE VILLAGE SITE TOUR Pond at MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline. Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison LOW TIDE EXPLORATION 10-12pm & 1:30-3:30pm, Sun, Jul 2 & Aug 6, Crab Cove Susan Ramos 1:30-3:30pm Sat, Aug 19 1-2pm, Sun, Jul 2 Walk one-half mile through vibrant marsh Pull on your mud boots and old clothes habitat to a more than 2,000-year-old for this low tide summer exploration. See Ohlone village site. Learn about Ohlone cul- what lives in the mud and on the rocky tures, past to present. Tour a reconstructed shore of our local Marine Conservation shade structure, pit house and sweat house. Area! Meet at Visitor Center. ALAMEDA 4TH OF JULY PARADE Crab Cove Interpretive Staff CRAB COVE 9:30am-1pm, Tues, Jul 4 'Swim' along the Alameda hometown Crab Cove Visitor Center is open Wed.- parade route (or a section of it) with our Sun., 10am-5pm and offers aquariums and Mobile Visitor Center as we promote exhibits about San Francisco Bay. The the love of nature and the Regional Parks Center’s gift shop has books, t-shirts, and or just enjoy the show from the side- other nature-related items for sale. For walk. information about naturalist programs or other activities, call (510) 544-3187, or 4TH OF JULY OPEN HOUSE [email protected]. Crab Cove Interpretive Staff The Visitor Center will be open up to 2-4:30pm, Tues, Jul 4 4:30pm on July 4th. Drop by to celebrate our nation’s birthday CONCERT AT THE COVE and the beauty and diversity of our Bay FAMILY NATURE FUN Crab Cove Interpretive Staff with family-friendly activities throughout Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 5:30-7:30pm, Fri, Jul 14 & Aug 11 the afternoon. Start your weekend with free music and family fun as the sun sets over San 2-3pm, Every Sat & Sun Francisco Bay. The Visitor Center stays open until 8pm with activities on our deck Come explore with us and have fun with CELEBRATE NATIONAL starting at 4:30pm. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and a picnic dinner, or purchase family-friendly activities and a new adven- ICE CREAM DAY local food and beverages here. Parking on Webster St. or Crown Beach lot at Otis. ture each week. Great for all ages! Crab Cove Susan Ramos Sponsored by the Alameda Rotary Club, Regional Parks Foundation, and East Bay No registration; drop-in. 12:30-2pm, Sun, Jul 16 Today is National Ice Cream Day! Lend a Regional Park District. FISH FEEDING TIME hand by cranking out some old fash- Jul 14 The Patsy Choros - Patsy Cline Tribute. Aug 11 The Up and Down – voted Crab Cove Interpretive Staff ioned ice cream. Enjoy the frozen treat, Alameda Magazine’s Readers Choice BEST BAND award in 2015. Info: (510) 544-3187. 3-3:30pm, every Sat & Sun and learn the secret sea ingredient it Tour the hidden habitats of the Bay while contains! our aquarium fish feast! = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 11 Valle is all about. Games and nature crafts about these fluttery acro-bats of the Registration information – register beginning May 30 abound, while staff share some camp- night skies. Jul 24: Wet & Wild - Search www.ebparks.org/register or 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) , option 2 ing and recreation tips about Del Valle's for aquatic critters with dip-nets in hand. secrets. Campground Amphitheater. Dress for in-water investigations. Close- SUNRISE AT THE SHORE cup of coffee and find out what's happening BEAT THE HEAT toed shoes required. Crab Cove Interpretive Staff around the park. How is the fishing? What SUMMER SPLASHDOWN 6-9am, Sat, Jul 22 Del Valle Ashley Grenier wildlife has been seen? What's planned for 8-10am, Sun, Jul 9, Aug 6 Sunol Cat Taylor Beat the crowds and explore the mudflat the weekend? and rocky shore during this special time of Greet the morning with a hike over the 10:30am-12noon, Sun, Jul 23 LAKE DEL VALLE SCENIC day. Search for marine creatures! Wear arroyo, through oak grasslands, and uphill Sunol Ashley Grenier BOAT TOUR old shoes, boots and clothes. Coffee and for spectacular views of Lake Del Valle. 7+ Sun, Aug 20 Del Valle Interpretive Staff snacks provided! years. Arroyo Road staging area. We'll keep cool in the pools of Alameda 1-2:30pm, every Sat & Sun, & Tue, Jul 4 Creek as we investigate the stream's di- MORNING YOGA BY THE BAY BIRDING BY BOAT Catch cool breezes as you explore the lake Del Valle Cat Taylor verse wet wildlife with dip-nets in hand. Crab Cove Stacy Dulan & the easy way - by boat. Find out about the Wear close-toed shoes. 3+ years. Meet Interpretive Staff 8:30-11am, Tue, Jul 25, Wed, Aug 2 Fri, creatures below, above and on land and Aug 11 at Wilderness Room. 8-9:30am, Sun, Jul 23 & Aug 27 hear the history of the area. Bring a jacket Greet the day and energize with Vin- Spend the morning birding the lake and and binoculars, if you have them. Purchase hidden coves aboard the Del Valle tour yasa flow yoga, connecting movement to tickets at the East shore boat concession TILDEN NATURE AREA breath. Finish your session with some boat. We'll be on the lookout for soaring beginning at 6am, or in the Rocky Ridge raptors, stately herons and more! Bring The Environmental Education Center is nature exploration. All experience levels Visitor Center. open Tue-Sun, 10am-4:30pm. The Little welcome. Bring a yoga mat; class held binoculars. 7+ years. East Shore Boat Con- BEACH BLAST Farm is open daily. Info: 510-544-2233 or indoors or out, weather dependent. cession. Ticket required. Del Valle Interpretive Staff [email protected]. NONE OF YOUR BEESWAX! PERSEID METEOR SHOWER 1-1:15pm, 2-2:15pm, 3-3:15pm, every Sat STAR PARTY TALK WITH THE ANIMALS Crab Cove Susan Ramos & Sun Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff 12:30-2pm, Sun, July 23 Del Valle Cat Taylor The whistle blows; lifeguards clear the 8-10:15pm, Sat, Aug 12 11-11:30am, Every Sun in Jul & Aug Visit our small nectar garden in search of water for a 15 minute swim break. Join Get up close and personal to the animals honey bees in action. We’ll also see a local Bring the family for this annual astronomi- us for a beach side nature break! We will cal adventue. Intersection of Del Valle & that call the Little Farm and Nature Area hive, eat a sweet snack and roll a beeswax have games, animals, and more to explore home. Learn how they move, how they candle! Mendenhall Rd. before park entrance. before the whistle blows again! West swim Drop in. find their food, and how they keep safe beach. from predators. A different animal will TREE PLANTING AND BOAT TOUR be featured each day. DEL VALLE DEL VALLE SNAKE FEEDINGS Jul 2 - Goats, Jul 9 –Spiders, Jul 16 –Ducks, Del Valle Interpretive Staff Del Valle Ashley Grenier All programs meet at the Del Valle Rocky Jul 23 –Rabbits, Jul 30 –Pigs, Aug 6 –Cows, 11-11:30 am, ever y Sun 9am-2pm, Thu, Aug 17 #17545 Ridge Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Aug 13 –Turtle, Aug 20 –Snake, Aug 27 – Meet our resident gopher snake, Julius Extreme drought and heavy rainfall have The Rocky Ridge Visitor Center is open Squeezer for an up-close and personal Chickens. on Saturdays and Sundays 10am-5pm from impacted trees in the park. You can help by visit. If he is hungry, we'll be able to feed planting the next generation to keep the pop- INSECT EXPEDITIONS May 1 to Sept. 30. $6 parking fee. Info: (510) him his lunch as well. 544-3146. ulation strong. As a thank you, we'll take you Tilden Nature Area Trent Pearce FAMILY EXPLORERS on a guided boat tour on the lake. 10+ years. Noon-1:30pm, Sun Jul 2, 30 LAKESIDE CUP OF JOE Del Valle Interpretive Staff Main entrance. Registration is required. Get to know your local insects on these Del Valle Interpretive Staff 7:30-9:30pm, every Fri adventure-filled outings! Insect nets 9-10am, every Sat, Jul 1 to Sep 2 Bring the family and explore what Del provided, but no bugs will be harmed in Wander over to the Visitor Center for a SUNOL the making of this study. All programs meet at the Sunol TILDEN TOTS : Bay Area Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Tilden Nature Area Trent Pearce The Sunol Visitor Center is open week- 3-4pm, Sun Jul 2, Tue Aug 29 Monthly activities and outings that provide safe, low-impact physical activity ends 10am-4pm. Info: 510-544-3249 or Join an outdoor, nature adventure and improve health and well-being of all Bay Area residents, through regular [email protected]. program for 3-4 year olds, each ac- use and enjoyment of the Regional Parks. CITIZEN SCIENCE: BATWATCH companied by an adult (grandparents Sunol Cat Taylor welcome!). SATURDAY & SUNDAY STROLLS 7:30-9:30pm, Sun, Jul 2 #17423

year’s Trail Challenge Explore the nocturnal world of bats and Various Parks Interpretive Staff booklet! help gain an understanding of their secre- 10am-noon, Sat, Jul 15, Sun, Jul 2, 30 & Sat, Jul 15: Redwood Regional Park tive habits. Use bat detectors and record Aug 13 (Trudeau Center) Hike a moderate 3.5 observations at a bat roosting site. 7+ CAMP OF THE WILD Wake up and walk into nature. Each miles through unique CA native grass- years. Registration is required. Tilden Nature Area Broesder/Fisher week we will explore a different park land and mixed forest. 10am-4pm, Mon-Fri, Jul 10-14 #16403 and the natural wonders within. Hikes Sat, Jul 30: Lake Chabot (Marina) OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES Jul 17-21 #16404, Jul 24-28 #16405 range from two-five miles. Great for We’ll walk along the shady East Shore Sunol Cat Taylor Get in touch with your wild side! Learn families. Dogs welcome on most hikes. trail to Huck’s trail and back, about 3.5 10-11:30am, Mon, Jul 3 #17432, Jul 24 ancient and useful skills. We’ll build shel- See www.ebparks.org/parks for maps miles. Meet at the Marina Store. Parking #17436 ters, make cordage and containers, cook and directions. and dog fees apply. Preschool & home school science series! over an open fire, and discover edible Info: (510) 544-3187. Sun, Aug 13: Oyster Bay (Neptune Make playful and scientific discoveries in and useful plants. Make things! Explore! Sun, Jul 2: Roberts Park (main park- Dr.) See this park transitioning from trash an exciting outdoor classroom. 4-8 yrs. 9-12 yrs. ing lot) Short 1.22 mile shady wooded to shoreline treasure on this relatively flat Registration is required. Fee: $6 (non-res. Registration is required. loop, one of the trails featured in this 2 mile walk. $8). Fee: $260 (non-res. $280) Jul 3: Just Batty! Sort fact from fiction

12 Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797 • Big Break: (510) 544-3050 • 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 Registration information – register beginning May 30 www.ebparks.org/register or 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) , option 2

prey during nesting season. (5+yrs). Info: 8am, Sat, Jul 1 #17531; Aug 26 #17539 (510) 544-2750. 10am, Sat, Jul 1 #17533; Aug 26 #17540 BIRD WALK We are providing one-way shuttle trips Various Parks Kristina Parkison deep into the park. We will shuttle you 8-10am, Sat, Jul 1 Alameda Creek Niles from the staging area to 1 of 3 destinations Staging Area. Aug 5 Quarry Lakes. allowing you to hike 4.66, 7, or 9.2 miles The Bay Area bursts with bird life! New back to the staging area. The majority of and experienced birders alike join us as we the hike back is along the ridgetop offering discover patterns of behavior, migration, fantastic views of the East Bay Hills and and habitat. 8+yrs. Info: (510) 544-3220 Bay. Prepare for remote hiking and carry water! Choose from one of two daily CANINE CAPERS WALK trips. Adult participation required for ages Various Parks Kristina Parkison 8-15yrs. (adult registers). 1-3pm, Sat, Jul 1 Hayward Shoreline Registration is required. #17393 Fee: 10 (non-res. $12) 9-11am, Sat, Aug 12 Garin #17389 The restorative effect of spending time THE OVER-THE-HILLS-GANG outdoors with a friend, furry or otherwise, Various Parks Trail Gail is well-known! Join this monthly adventure 10am-12:30pm, Friday July 7 & Tuesday to nurture our inner and outer-selves by Aug 8 exploring and learning about the natural Hikers 55 years and older interested in FARM CHORES FOR LITTLES world around us as we hike park trails. nature study, history, fitness, and fun are Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff 8+yrs, accompanied by parents. invited to join this series of monthly excur- 10:30-11am, Every Saturday in Jul & Aug Registration is required. sions exploring the Regional Parks. July Little children will enjoy taking care of the little animals at the Little Farm. Meet at 7 – Miller Knox, Dornan Drive Parking Lot SNAKES AT CONTRA LOMA the rabbit hutch for a variety of age appropriate activities. (North) - Hills. Aug 8 – Point Pinole, Atlas Contra Loma Kevin Dixon Bridge - Mostly flat. 10:30am-noon, Sat, Jul 8 Have you ever met a snake out on the BUGS OF BRIONES trail? How did you feel about it? Share your Briones Regional Park Trent Pearce 11am-12:30pm, Sun Jul 9 damsels, revealed through a slideshow and experiences and learn from a (friendly) FOURTH OF JULY OPEN HOUSE snake. Info: (510) 544-2750 Briones is buggy! Survey your favorite Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail & direct experience. grassland park for six-legged inhabitants Interpretive Staff WILLOW & TULE BASKET RIDGETOP SHUTTLE RUN on this informative outing. Nets provided. 11am-3:00pm, Tue Jul 4 Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail Pleasanton Ridge Recreation Staff Meet at Bear Creek Staging Area. Celebrate Independence Day at Tilden! 10:30am-3pm, Sat. Aug. 19 Nature exploration, lemonade tasting, and Rushes have been used as building materi- making ice cream await your arrival! als around the world. Today we'll com- bine native materials to make an Ohlone CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS – ICE CREAM IMPRESSIONS ANTHONY CHABOT Tilden Nature Area Brianna inspired, small basket from these versatile plants. 10+yrs. Registration is required. Campground Amphitheater The evening glow gives way to the Contaxis-Tucker Interpretive Staff 2-3pm, Sat Jul 8 Fee: $10 (non-res. $12) roaring fire, as families gather along 8-9pm, every Sat in Jul & Aug the creekside. We will discover the Take a turn at the churn and learn how ice TRAIL CAM ADVENTURES FREE! Join us for after-dark fun! Learn cream is made from cow to creamery. Join Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher wonders of the park and this camp- about the parks and nature around you ing tradition each Saturday night. this team effort resulting in a refreshing 2-3pm, Sun, Aug 20 through games, songs, photos and sto- sweet treat. Enjoy some edited footage from motion Meet at Campground Amphitheater. ries around the campfire. We’ll have Jul 1: Wonders of Wildlife. July 8: MAGIC MICROSCOPIC WORLDS activated trail cameras. See what your a new topic each week. Even if you’re Skulls, Skins, Scat, and Tracks. Jul Tilden Nature Area Trent Pearce nocturnal neighbors have been up to. Fun not camping, you’re welcome to join us for the whole family! 15: Talent Show! Jul 22: Bats! Jul 29: 3-4pm, Sun, Jul 9 for the program! Dress warmly. Cats vs. Owls. Aug 5: Bats! Aug 12: Explore the small side of the Tilden Nature SPIDERING Info: (510) 544-3187. Native Peoples of the East Bay. Aug Area on a microscopic scavenger hunt! Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher Jul 1: Bats, Jul 8: Grossology: What’s 19: The Night Sky. Aug 26: The We’ll collect various tiny things, then look 2-3:30pm, Sun, Aug 27 Gross at Anthony Chabot?, Jul 15: Night Sky. at them up close under the ‘scope. Late summer is a good time for spidering. Native Peoples of the East Bay, Jul 22: Meet a pet tarantula, and then out into the Animal Myths and Magic, Jul 29: Noc- SECOND SUNDAYS CAMPFIRE TWILIGHT WALK Big Break Tilden Nature Area Trent Pearce field to see wild spiders! turnal Animals, Aug 5: Bears!, Aug 12: Things that go bump in the night, Interpretive Staff 7-9pm, Sun Jul 30 6:30-8pm, Sun, Jul 9, Aug 13 Explore secret worlds on an evening walk. OTHER PARKS Aug 19: Whoo goes there? Silent Hunters of the Night-Owls!, Aug 26: Gather the family for an evening in the Meet at the Environmental Education PEREGRINES OF PINE CREEK park! Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy Center. Bees, Bugs and Butterflies,Sep 2: Old Diablo Foothills Virginia Delgado Fashioned Campfire Fun. before the festivities begin. We'll QUEST FOR DRAGONS 1-3pm, Sat, Jul 1 explore the wonders of Big Break Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher Learn about the falcons that soar above DEL VALLE CAMPFIRES through activities and a family campfire 2- 3:30 Sun, Aug 13 Pine Creek and what the Park District is Del Valle Interpretive Staff (and S'mores of course!) The secret truth about the dragons and doing to protect these fascinating birds of 8:30-9:30pm, Sat, Jul 1 to Sep 2

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 13 Registration information – register beginning May 30 TUESDAY TWILIGHT- www.ebparks.org/register or 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) , option 2 SUNSET VIEWS AND DARK CANYONS FULL MOON SUMMER EVENING will be provided. Hikes average about Sunol Cat Taylor Anthony Chabot Regional Park - Bort 1 mile. Bring a snack. Strollers are not 6:30-9:30pm, Tue, Aug 1 Meadow Susan Ramos recommended for most hikes. 2.5 Miles. Old Green Barn Visitor 7:30-9:30pm, Sun Jul 9 Jul 18: Roberts Regional Recreation Center. Bring flashlights. We will walk down to the meadow, listen Area (Redwood Bowl) 7+ years. to moon lore, learn the moon phases and Aug 1: Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional ENCINAL BEACH watch the rising full moon! Bring a flash- Shoreline (Arrowhead Marsh) Jim Rutledge Crab Cove Susan Ramos light and blanket to sit on. Aug 15: Sibley Volcanic Regional Pre- Volunteers at the monthly French Broom pull at Redwood. 7-8:30pm, Tue, Aug 22 Info: (510) 544-3187. serve (Old Tunnel Road) Aug 29: Oyster Bay (Neptune Drive) Discover one of the hidden lesser LAKESIDE LITTLES See www.ebparks.org/parks for maps VOLUNTEER known public beach areas of the Shadow Cliffs Ashley Grenier San Francisco Bay! Directions: and directions. FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/ 10-11am, Mon, Jul 17, Aug 21 From Webster Street in Alameda, For info: (510) 544-3187. RESTORATION PROJECT Bring your little ones out and discover turn right on Central Ave., go NATURE’S CORNER Redwood Staff nature. Each month we'll explore a trail, 0.8 miles (just past Encinal High 9am-1pm, Sat, Aug 12 look at bugs, search for birds, and much Contra Loma Virginia Delgado School) and take a sharp left onto Help remove invasive French broom at var- more. Let's get outside! Parent/caregiver 1-2pm, Sat, Jul 29 the access road to the boat ramp. ious locations in the park. Tools provided. participation required. 1-5yrs. Main Ever wonder about the creatures that Look for “Bay Trail” signs on the Info: 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4553. entrance. call Contra Loma home? Come to fence. Meet at the parking lot. nature's corner and learn about what Registration is required. WEEKDAY BIRD WALK Info: (510) 544-3187. swims, crawls and flies around the reser- Various Parks Kristina Parkison FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/ voir. 5+yrs. 7:30-9:30am, Tue, Jul 18, Aug 15 RESTORATION PROJECT Info: (510) 544-2750. Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a Huckleberry, Sibley Staff tranquil walk through various Bay Area BIRDING THE SHORELINE 9:30am, Sat, Aug 12 WEDNESDAY WALKS parklands! All levels of birding experience Hayward Shoreline Francis Mendoza Help protect native plants against French Various Locations Interpretive welcome. Bring water, sunscreen, and 8:30-10:30am, Sun, Jul 30 broom displacement. Tools provided. Staff binoculars or scopes. Walk along an easy, flat 2 miles to the Info: 510-544-3112. 9:30am. Wed, Jul 19; Aug 2 July 18: Quarry Lakes. Meet at Isherwood shoreline where we’ll look for shore- VOLUNTEER DAY: Explore new trails, make new Staging Area. birds, waterfowl and passerines. Wear OHLONE VILLAGE SITE friends and learn about your parks Aug 15: Garin. Meet at Red Barn Visitor layers, sunscreen and bring water. Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison on a Naturalist-led hike. Hikers of Center. 14+yrs. Info: (510) 544-3220 9-11am, Sat, Aug 19, Course #17381 all ages and abilities are welcome 12+yrs. Info: (510) 544-3220 SUNDAY’S BIRDS Help care for a more than 2,000-year-old on hikes ranging from easy to Various Parks Anthony Fisher HIKES FOR TYKES Ohlone village site as we clean, weed, and challenging. Wear sturdy footwear, 8-10am Sun, Aug 13, 20, 27 Various Parks Interpretive Staff renew its structures. We’ll provide snacks, bring water and dress for the Check out the latest shorebird models, 10:30-11:30am, Tue, Jul 18 & Aug 1, 15, water, gloves, tools, and a program about weather. freshly minted in the Arctic! Some hillside and 29 the village site’s historical and cultural July 19 - Dry Creek/Pioneer & birds as well. , McLaughlin Easts- Enjoy some nature before nap time Aug 13 significance. 12+yrs, accompanied by Garin – Meet at the trailhead at hore State Park, Seabreeze Mkt. lot. with your young child! Join a naturalist Aug parents. Registration is required. the end of May Rd. in Union City. 20, Tilden Nature Area Aug 27, Point who will take you over hill and dell to TEEN VOLUNTEER PROJECTS Hike along High Ridge Loop trail (6 Pinole, Dotson Family Marsh, end of explore the fabulous flora and fauna of miles) Info: 510-544-3216. Goodrick Ave in Richmond. Tilden Nature Area Trent Pearce the Regional Parks. Tools for exploration 10am-1pm, Tue Jul 11, Aug 1 #17537 Jul 26 – Anthony Chabot – Meet A GALLOPING GOOD TIME Get your hands dirty and help make our at Clyde Woolridge Staging Area Anthony Chabot Julia Sorto & parks better places! Designed for teenag- at Skyline and Grass Valley Road Morgan Dill TORTOISE TREKKERS ers, these 3-hour volunteer sessions can in Oakland for a moderate, 5-mile 10am-Noon, Sun, Aug 20. #17699 HIKE SERIES fill community service hour requirements trek into Bort meadow. Chabot Equestrian Center: Trot on up for Various parks Cat Taylor for schools. Wear clothes to get dirty and Info: 510-544-3282. a meet and greet with the horses of the 8-11am, Sun, Jul 16 #17476 come prepared for work! Ages 13-18. Call Aug 2 – Redwood – Meet at Can- Volunteer and Officer Mounted Patrol 5:45-9:15pm, Sun, Jul 30 #17491 (510) 544-3257 to sign up. No Fee. yon Meadow Staging Area. Hike units. Tour the stables and look behind the Calling all Meanderthals! For those who up and along almost the entire the scenes of equestrian life. Registration is want to more intimately explore the East Ridge Trail. Pass great views, required. parks at a leisurely pace. Life is about grassland, bays and oaks, then the journey, not just the destination! BARNYARD BUSY SUMMER BEACH drop down into the shady red- 7+yrs. Info: (510) 544-3249 BLACKSMITHING CLEANUP woods. 6.2 miles, moderate. Jul 16: Brushy Peak, intersection Garin Myasha Nicholas Crab Cove Morgan Dill Info: (510) 544-3187 Altamont Creek Dr./Laughlin Rd, 4.5 1-4pm, Sun, Aug 27 10:30am-Noon, Sun, Aug 27 Aug 30 – Pleasanton Ridge – miles, A Different Perspective, Ram- Stop by the barn and find out how The best days of summer start on Meet at Foothill Staging Area. bling up Dyer Road to Laughlin Loop. blacksmiths shaped the tools of the the beach. Do your part to make it Explore the fruit and olive growing Jul 30: Del Valle, Arroyo Road staging past. Learn local farm history through even better by helping pick up the history of this area on a somewhat area, 3.7 miles, Dusk Hike from Dam to a display of antique tools. Info: (510) trash the washes up on shore. Bring strenuous climb up. About 5 miles Heron Bay, bring flashlights. 544-3220 buckets and gloves, or borrow ours. total. Info: 510-544-3282. Registration is required. Info: (510) 544-3187.

14 Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797 • Big Break: (510) 544-3050 • 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 How to RegisterRegistration • Fee Payment information – register beginning May 30 www.ebparks.org/register or 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) , option 2 SWIM FACILITIES Many programs do not require registration. Simply join the instruc- FEE PAYMENT: Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. 1-888-327-2757, option 3 tor at the location indicated in the program description. Call the phone Fees may be paid by money order, VISA, Mastercard, cash, or pre- number listed in the program description if you need further information. printed check for walk-in registration. Make checks payable to EBRPD. LAKE ANZA Tilden Regional Park For programs that indicate “Registration is required,” register by Programs registered in the parks may be paid for by check up until the Berkeley, CA | ext. 4563 calling 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, or by calling the day of the program if space is available. Returned checks will be charged CASTLE ROCK number listed in the program description. a $25 Returned Check charge. Non-resident fees apply to anyone liv- 1700 Castle Rock Road ing outside Alameda or Contra Costa counties. Parking or park entrance ONLINE registration is available if the program title displays Walnut Creek, CA | ext. 4515 fees may be charged depending on program time and location. Arden- CONTRA LOMA this symbol: Go to www.ebparksonline.org. When registering wood entrance fees vary depending on the event or activity. Confirm all 1200 Frederickson Lane online, use the course code printed next to the program date(s). Antioch, CA | ext. 4518 fees when registering for a program. CULL CANYON WALK-IN: Come to the District Headquarters between CREDIT CARDS: 18627 Cull Canyon Road 8:30am and 5pm Mondays through Fridays. We are located at VISA and Mastercard are accepted for all fee programs except those that are Castro Valley, CA | ext. 4523 2950 Peralta Oaks Court in Oakland, next to the Dunsmuir registered at a park. Call the phone number in program description for info. DEL VALLE House and south of the Oakland Zoo off I-580. See map below. 7000 Del Valle Road CANCELLATION POLICY: REFUNDS/TRANSFERS: Refunds or Livermore, CA | ext. 4524 BY PHONE: Phone registration requires a VISA or Mastercard. transfers will be processed for programs canceled because registration is below DON CASTRO The Reservations Office is open between 8:30am-4:30pm Mon- the minimum enrollment at the cutoff date, or if a program is canceled due to in- 22400 Woodroe Ave. days through Thursdays and 8:30am and 4pm on Fridays (closed Hayward, CA | ext. 4527 clement weather or instructor illness. Please allow up to three weeks for receipt weekends and holidays). Call 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757) and of refund. CANCELLATION POLICY: At least five business days advance notice QUARRY LAKES select option 2. TRS Relay for the Hearing Impaired: 7-1-1. 2100 Isherwood Way is necessary for a full refund. Failure to notify the Reservations Office at least Fremont, CA | ext. 4552 BY MAIL: Call the Reservations Office at 1-888-EBPARKS (327- five business days in advance of your cancellation will result in forfeiture of the ROBERTS POOL 2757) option 2, to request a mail-in registration form. Registration program fee. The Reservations Office is open Monday through Friday. The last 10570 Skyline Blvd. is payable by check only up to 15 days before the program. Oakland, CA | ext. 4555 day to cancel a Saturday or Sunday program is the prior Monday. SHADOW CLIFFS 2500 Stanley Blvd. Pleasanton, CA | ext. 4557 LAKE TEMESCAL 80 680 6502 Broadway Terrace San Suisun Pablo Carquinez SOLANO COUNTY Oakland, CA | ext. 4561 Bay CONTRA C Sacramento River Bay Strait OSTA COUNTY Browns 160 San C Bay er a Island iv rq Martinez R ui Bay in Pablo ne Point qu Crockett z Shoreline Point oa VISITOR CENTERS Sc n J Bay en Sa Hills ic A D l Waterbird Pittsburg Pinole r h Pittsburg Big 4 a 4 m ARDENWOOD P i Delta De Anza Trail Antioch C b blo Ave n Pa a Antioch Break r o Antioch/Oakley n Hercules l a i a Point l f Atlas Rd e o S e g T Martinez ra A 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. d r d V i il n v R Shoreline Big Break a R e Pinole ia e nd l ll Trail o le S i chm t 242 d sv

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Center (EEC) at Tilden Regional Parklands B a B y Farm a Welch T y G Creek R r d Regional Park ail A e r a e r Landbank – Parks Not Yet Open Newark a y R R Berkeley, CA 94708 i d il 880 Mission d Sunol Tra ge Wild ess T ne ern EBRPD Visitor Centers r O hlo Peak a (510) 544-2233 i 84 Stanford l Tidewater Boating Center Ave Regional Trails ALAMEDA COUNTY Camp SANTA CLARA COUNTY 010 Miles Ohlone 101 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 15 Ardenwood Historic Farm Wheat Harvesting SUNDAYS, JULY 23, 30 1:30-2:30 p.m. 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Follow a plump wheat berry’s Oakland, CA 94605-0381 journey from the farm’s field to ebparks.org your table. You’ll bring in the sheaves of grain and thresh it to separate the wheat from the chaff. Next, we’ll mill the grain into wholesome, stone-ground flour.

Information: (510) 544-2797 and [email protected] Address: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont CA, 94555 (off Hwy 84, just east of the Dumbarton Bridge)

JULY 14 and AUGUST 11 Join us for incredible free music and fun! 4:30 to 5:30 pm...... Food and Crab Cove Family Program 5:30 to 7:30 pm...... Music

Information: 510-544-3185 or ebparks.org Crab Cove Visitor Center • 1252 McKay Ave., Alameda PRODUCED BY: East Bay Regional Park District, Regional Parks Foundation, and the Rotary Club of Alameda

Your investment of $21 a month ($250/ year) will enroll you in the 1-in-a-Million Donor Circle. Together, 4,000 donors will raise $1 million dollars annually Love your Parks? to fund environmental restoration Become a Member! and protection of open space. Membership is a great way to show your support and commitment to your Regional Parks. As a thank you, Members receive: • Personalized Membership Card(s) • Day-Use Parking • Swimming • Annual Dog Pass Sign up for a Membership today: RegionalParksFoundation.org/MEM;

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