January - February 2014

East Bay Regional Park District Celebrates 80 Years... See Page 2

Then: For thousands of years, Coyote Hills in Fremont was home for ancestors of the Ohlone Indians, skilled hunters and gatherers who Photo: EBRPD Photo: thrived on the abundant plant Photo: Jerry Ting and animal resources. Within Coyote Hills Regional Park is a reconstructed Ohlone village on a 2,000- Today: Preserving and interpreting the cultural heritage of the Ohlone year-old site. A unique, modern presence at the site was a Biological Sonar Indians is a major emphasis of programs at Coyote Hills Regional Park. Laboratory headed by Dr. Thomas Poulter (above). There he studied live Coyote Hills also preserves and protects a fragile and critical bayland seals, sea lions, and river otters to see what their physiology might reveal ecosystem. The park’s visitor center contains displays illustrating the Ohlone about human obesity, the aging process, multiple sclerosis, and fatal shock. For way and showcasing the park’s abundant wildlife. Park trails lead across nearly fi ve years after the East Bay Regional Park District acquired the park, marshlands fi lled with bird life, and to hilltops with panoramic South Bay vistas. tours of Dr. Poulter’s lab became part of the interpretive program. Ultimately Special events include the annual Gathering of the Ohlone Peoples, during his research ended and the lab closed. which Ohlone descendants celebrate and share their culture.

Inside: Canoeing and Kayaking in Bay and Lake • page 4

Fishing for Seniors • page 5 Photo: Frank Fisher Monarch Butterfl y Walks • page 6 Tuibun Ohlone Village Open House and Tour • page 7 Nature Walks and Strolls • page 14 Many local projects are funded by Measure WW, see page 2. Contents Kayaking/Canoeing ...... 4 Fishing Programs ...... 5 East Bay Regional Park District Ardenwood ...... 4-5, 6 Celebrates 80 Years in 2014 Big Break ...... 5-6 A MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER ROBERT E. DOYLE Black Diamond ...... 6

Coyote Hills ...... 6-7 ur story begins in the late 1920s land preservation movement in the nation.ti I kknow you will ill enjoy j Botanic Garden ...... 7 Owhen thousands of acres of placed a measure on the ballot to our 2014 wall calendar that features pristine watershed land suddenly put Olmsted’s plan into action. It historical photos and stories of many of Crab Cove ...... 7, 10 became available for development. passed by a resounding 71 percent our parks. The calendars are mailed to Sunol ...... 10 Far-sighted civic leaders had a vision, and the fi rst regional park agency Regional Parks Foundation members, however, to preserve the land forever, in the nation was born: the East Bay and available at Visitor Centers, while Tilden Nature Area ...... 10-11 balancing wilderness features with Regional Park District. supplies last. Or you can see it online Other public enjoyment. Since then, our Parkrk District has grown at www.ebparks.org. Regional Parks...... 11-13, 24 To aid the cause, they asked the to over 113,000 acresres in Alameda and Volunteer Programs ...... 13 renowned Olmsted Brothers fi rm to Contra Costa counties,nties, tthehe survey watershed lands for potential largest regional Registration & Fees...... 15 park use. The resulting 1930 report park district Visitor Centers/ brought national credibility Swim Areas ...... 15 to local park efforts. Olmsted recommended a novel approach, a regional system to manage over 10,000 acres of future parklands. In 1934, in the Great Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. Depression, a grass-roots and a 1930s Park District map

General Information/Free Brochure 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757 Measure WW Benefi ts Cities’ Local Projects, Too Camping & Picnic Reservations ...... WW is a $500 million bond measure passed by voters in 2008 But in addition to adding to the Regional Parks, Measure WW ...... 1-888-EBPARKS which enables the East Bay Regional Park District to keep pace has awarded more than $8.7 million in funding for projects Naturalist & Recreation with recreation needs of the growing population in Alameda that benefi t 34 cities, local park districts, and the Oakland Programs ...... 1-888-EBPARKS and Contra Costa counties. With these funds, the Park District Zoo. Some examples: has been able to acquire and protect more than 30,000 acres of TDD ...... 510-633-0460 • East Oakland Sports Center, approved for $6 million open space and wildlife in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, Website ...... www.ebparks.org increasing our network of preserved parklands. • Oakley Creekside Park playground, approved for $1,112,020 • Meadow Homes Spray Park in Concord, approved for EBRPD Board of Directors $1,050,600 Whitney Dotson ...... Ward 1 John Sutter ...... Ward 2 • Fallon Sports Park Synthetic Turf in Dublin, approved for Carol Severin ...... Ward 3 $1,123,610 Douglas Siden ...... Ward 4 • Citywide Play Area Upgrades in Fremont, approved for Ayn Wieskamp (President) ...... Ward 5 Beverly Lane ...... Ward 6 $2,663,943 (shown on cover) Ted Radke ...... Ward 7 • Alameda Boys and Girls Club Youth Development Center, Robert E. Doyle ...... General Manager approved for $1,000,000 • Renovation of the Richmond Natatorium, Phase II, approved Visit www.ebparks.org for map for $3,069,316 downloads, activity and event information, and much more! Visit our web site for more information about other local Measure WW helped fund the projects funded by Measure WW at www.ebparks.org/ Alameda Boys and Girls Club building. planning/ww/Measure_WW_Projects_Update Controlling Green Aliens Health Does a “Good Tern” Matters The endangered California least tern once was common along our coast. However, they have been struggling to survive due Keep Active East Bay to contaminants, overabundant predators, and loss of habitat. Regional Park District AND We know the terns prefer nesting in shallow depressions AT ANY AGE lined with oyster shells and other debris, surrounded by little Most days before sunrise, Walnut Creek residents Pat vegetation. Staff and citizen scientists over the past dozen Prevetz, 92, and her 94-year-old neighbor, Billie Bond, ARE PROUD PARTNERS years have created a safe nesting habitat in the protected get up and hit the East Bay trails. They’ve been walking IN 2014 WITH THE MUTUAL GOAL Hayward Regional Shoreline. But from 2007 to 2011, a “green buddies for more than 20 years. On the trails they OF PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS. alien,” Mayweed Chamomile (Anthemis cotula) grew rapidly, meet up with old friends and make new ones, including covering the majority of the island, and there was little open many four-legged ones. space for terns to nest. Healthy Tips “You have to push yourself a little,” says Pat. “We like to go before the sun’s up. I think it’s wonderful there for the are so many places around here to get outside. We just New Year love what we see out there – birds, a fox, all kinds of wildlife. Walking is great.” Many popular New Year’s Pat Prevetz had a career as a pediatric nurse while Summer resolutions focus on how to raising seven kids. This photo by Pat’s daughter was a Wildlife Interns winner in our 2013 Park Stories Photo Contest. The improve our health. That is good Sara Lockett theme was “Play Outdoors” – a good habit at any age. news, considering being healthy (left), and Cody provides us protection against Newell, conduct disease and injury, as well as a California strength and energy to help least tern survey us have a good quality of life. on Tern Town island, Hayward Here are a few general tips for Regional a safe and healthy life: Shoreline. • Encourage health through play. Children and adolescents should In 2012, Dow AgroSciences LLC contributed specialty do an hour or more of physical herbicides that were applied by trained and licensed Caltrans activity each day. specialists. It worked! Thanks to our partners, volunteers, and fi nancial support from the Regional Parks Foundation, our site • Protect yourself from injury is now the second largest California least tern colony north or disease by wearing a helmet, of Ventura County. This year, a total of 85 tern nests were sunscreen, or insect repellent monitored, with a 95 percent hatching success rate! Pat Prevetz, 92, (left) and Billie Bond, 94, both of Walnut when necessary. Since the start of “Tern Town” over a dozen years ago, more Creek, on the Briones-Mt. Diablo Regional Trail, passing • Visit the new outdoor fi tness through Walnut Creek’s Larkey Park. Photo courtesy of than 4,100 volunteers have devoted 16,800 hours so that these zone at Lake Chabot Regional Mary Prevetz. endangered little birds might overcome the challenges they Park in Castro Valley. Kaiser face. The Park District is always looking for new volunteers Permanente is a proud sponsor and funding to assist the terns on their path to recovery off of this unique way to stay fi t the endangered species list. Wildlife volunteer opportunities SUITABLE FOR SENIORS outdoors. include island maintenance activities to provide prime nesting conditions, and monitoring terns and potential predators. Seniors of all abilities can enjoy the Regional Parks. Whether you are a fi t and active 90-something, or KAISER PERMANENTE IS A MAJOR SPONSOR For more information on how you can participate, contact “Doc have less mobility, our Healthy Parks Healthy People OF THE PARK DISTRICT’S 2014 TRAILS Quack” at (510) 544-2319 or email [email protected]. programs range from strenuous hikes like “Over the CHALLENGE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GETTING IN SHAPE AND HEALTHY Also, be sure to check out more volunteer opportunities Hills Gang” to more moderate and easy activities like LIFESTYLES, VISIT WWW.KP.ORG at www.ebparks.org. “Sunday Strolls” or our new “Memory Lane History (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER By: Dave “Doc Quack” Riensche, Certifi ed Wildlife Biologist, Tour” at Crab Cove. Look through our Activity Guide, OF KAISER TO RECEIVE INFORMATION). Wildlife Resource Analyst for the East Bay Regional Park District. and fi nd a time and place that works for you! Registration information – register beginning Dec. 3 KAYAKING / CANOEING www.ebparksonline.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2 BOATING IN THE BIRDING BY CANOE REGIONAL PARKS Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline ARDENWOOD CORN COB BIRD FEEDERS Ardenwood Spencer Freidin Register your school or community Recreation/Mendoza Ardenwood Historic Farm is open Noon-1pm, Sat, Feb 1 group for a canoe or kayak trip 9am-12:30pm, Sat, Feb 22 #4612 Tues.-Sun. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. House Come learn about the different birds that is tailored to meet your boat- Learn the basics of canoeing while tours are available by reservation only that live on the farm and make them ing needs. Ages 8 & up. Info: (510) a naturalist shows you a different (call 510-791-4196). Blacksmithing dem- a tasty treat for you to put in your 544-2553 or email recreation@ perspective on birding! We will look onstrations and train rides will return garden. ebparks.org. for birds out on the open water, in April. Admission fees apply. For SUNRISE DELTA KAYAK TRIP along the rocky shoreline and next program and fee information, call (510) WINTER FUN & GAMES to Arrowhead Marsh. Loaner bin- Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca Big Break Kevin Damstra 544-2797, email [email protected] 7am-9:30am, Sun, Jan 5 #4613 oculars will be available. or see www.ebparks.org. 1-2pm, Sat, Feb 1 Registration is required. Ready for some old-fashioned fun? The sun’s rays crest the snow ANIMAL FEEDING Fee: $44 (non-res. $50) Gather around the wood-burning covered Sierra as Big Break bursts Ardenwood Interpretive Staff stove and join a game of pick-up-sticks, to life. Join us as we paddle through WINTER DELTA KAYAK TRIP 3pm, every Thu-Sun tops, or jacks as you delve into our this awakening wetland world to Big Break Kevin Damstra Check for eggs and bring hay to the box of games from days-gone-by. discover the wintery, watery, world. 9:30am-1:30pm, Sun, Feb 23 #4620 livestock. Learn all the animals’ favorite 14+yrs Winter on the waters of the Delta foods as we help tuck them in for the HISTORY WALK AND TALK Registration Required. hold many wonders. Gain a differ- evening. Meet at the Chicken Coop. Ardenwood Andrew Staley Fee: $30 (non-res. $35) ent perspective from your summer 11-12pm, Sat, Feb 8 SWEATER WEATHER paddles by joining us to seek out Learn the secrets of Ardenwood as we KAYAKING FOR FOLKS 50+ CLOUD WALK this season’s treasures. Participants walk the Patterson farm. Where’s the Lake Chabot Recreation Staff Ardenwood Spencer Freidin should be prepared for cold water tea house? How did Ardenwood get its 11am-3pm, Thu, Feb 6 #4609 1-2pm, Sat, Jan 4, Sun, Jan 26 paddling and have experience kayak- name? All answers will be revealed on Learn kayaking skills with your Tour the farm and learn about the ing. 14+yrs this easy hike. peers at a pace that is right for you. different clouds we see and what sets Learn paddling techniques, equip- Registration Required. them apart from one another. Take MEET THE BUNNIES ment selection, and safety guidelines Fee: $45 (non-res. $50) home the cotton-ball cloud you make Ardenwood Interpretive Staff in calm waters. Practice what you and decorate. 12:30-1pm, Sat, Feb 8 & Sun, Feb 23 have learned touring the lake in a Come meet the farm rabbits. Learn TODDLER TIME kayak. Ages 50+ yrs. A California clapper rail browses the marsh at Martin why they have big ears, their favorite WINTER EDITION Registration is required. Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline in Oakland. See food and how they communicate. See this endangered waterbird on the Feb. 22 “Birding by Ardenwood Ranger Ira Fee: $52 (non-res. $58) if you can find the softest part of a Canoe” program noted above. 11-11:30am, Tue, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb bunny. Meet in the Farmyard. 4, 11, 18, 25 Put on your rain boots and bring the HOT APPLE CIDER tiny tots out for an exciting morning at Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca the farm. Each day we’ll meet and learn 1-2pm, Sat, Feb 8 all about a new animal friend through What’s in a name? Cider, hard cider, stories, chores and fun. Jan. 7: Goats. apple jack, apple juice? Discover the Jan. 14: Rabbits. Jan. 21: Chickens. differences between these drinks as Jan. 28: Sheep. Feb. 4: Goats. Feb. we make a batch of apple cider on our 11: Rabbits. Feb. 18: Chickens. Feb. wood burning stove! 25: Sheep. 1-4 yrs. COWBOY COFFEE TEA AND COOKIES Ardenwood Andrew Staley Ardenwood Kristen Seuis 10:30-11:30am, Sat, Feb 15 1-2pm, Sat, Jan 18 There’s one sure-fire way to start a Come join us to sample different fla- chilly morning: a hot cup of coffee. vors of hot tea and a variety of cookies Learn how coffee was made on the during this chilly weather. farm before the drip machine, and sample the results. Photo by Jerry Ting BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca GORGEOUS GOATS WINTER WILDLIFE WALK 11am-noon, Sat, Feb 1 Ardenwood Interpretive Staff GOOD MORNING FARM Create your very own colorful butter- 12:30-1pm, Sat, Feb 15 Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Christina Garcia fly out of tissue paper and clothespins, Discover why goats are a farmyard 10:30-11am, Sun, Feb 16 11:30am-12:30pm, Sun, Feb 16 and find out why farmers love to see mainstay. Lend a hand grooming our Rise and shine little farmers! Say Beyond the fields, fences, and corrals butterflies flutter above their fields. nannies. Meet our billy and give them “Good morning!” to the sheep and live the wilder residents of the farm. a snack as you learn all about these goats and lend a hand as we prepare a Search for signs of foxes, birds, squir- gentle farm friends. morning snack for the farm animals. rels and other untamed creatures that also call the park home. Meet at the Granary.

4 Info–Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 WONDERFUL WOOL AFTERNOON FARM CHORES register beginning Dec. 3 Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Registration information – 1-2:30pm, Sun, Feb 16 & Sat, Feb 22 Andrew Staley & Christina Garcia www.ebparksonline.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2 There’s lots of work to do on the 1-2:30pm, Sat, Feb 15 & 10:30am- many different feathers at Big Break farm. Help grind corn, gather eggs, and Noon, Sun, Feb 23 Regional Shoreline. clean pens as we prepare the farm for We’ll start with a yarn about wool the evening. Meet at the barn. before visiting our fleeciest friends. BUGGING OUT IN THE DELTA Big Break Interpretive Staff PICKIN’ PERFECT PANCAKES Along the way we’ll learn about these wooly wonders and how their special 2-3pm, Sun, January 12 Ardenwood Andrew Staley A program in partnership with . . . fur helps keep us warm. Delve into the world of wetland bugs! 10:30-11:30am, Sat, Feb 22 Come get your hands wet and muddy Come join us for a batter of a time as THERE’S GOLD while finding out what these little we pick and choose what it takes to IN THEM THAR HILLS! creatures can tell us about the Delta’s TRAILS CHALLENGE make our own perfect pancakes with Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca ecosystem. Last year over 10,000 people took ingredients straight from the farm. 11:30am-12:30, Sat, Feb 22 the Trails Challenge, which chal- CRITTER CLUES The gold rush of 1849 brought thou- lenges you to complete 5 featured Big Break Interpretive Staff sands of people to California. Miners, trails by Dec. 1. The discounted FISHING 2-3pm, Sat, Jan 18 including Ardenwood’s George Pat- “Trails Challenge” Membership Feel impressions in the dirt, examine SENIOR ANGLERS terson, came flooding in expecting to saves you money on park fees; chewed branches and listen to bird PIER FISHING make easy money but discovered that see website for more information. calls as you become a Big Break detec- MLKing Jr. Shoreline Recreation it’s hard work! Come learn how to pan The booklet features trails tive, figuring out what animals roam Staff for gold and shout “Eureka!” when you for all fitness levels as well as tips our wetlands. 8-10am, strike it rich. for new trail users. Go “green” by Sat, Jan 25 Fee: $2 WORKING FOR WETLANDS using the downloadable version of #4618 SPEED HISTORY HIKE Big Break Interpretive Staff the booklet and printing only what Learn the Ardenwood Christina Garcia 2-3pm, Sun, Jan 26 you need; hard copies are available basics of 1-2:30pm, Sun, Feb 23 Expand your mind and absorb informa- for $10 (includes shipping). pier fishing Time travel to the days when the park tion as we explore how our endangered With registration you will receive from Tide- was a thriving Victorian farm. Find out wetlands can use sponge-like qualities instructions on how to download water Boat- what life was like while you stretch to balance our ecosystem’s water. the guidebook and other program ing Center’s your legs on an ambitious 1.5-mile hike. FINNICKY DELTA FISH materials. Get a FREE organic T- ADA acces- Big Break Interpretive Staff shirt (while supplies last). A com- sible dock. BIG BREAK 2-3pm, Sat, Feb 1 memorative pin will be sent in the A short Throw out a line for Saturday fun and fall (while supplies last) once you distance Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta reel in some facts as we play fishing complete the Challenge. Kaiser Leopard shark caught at from a ma- is open weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. games to discover how to identify dif- Permanente is a major sponsor TIdewater Boating Center. jor highway For information call (510) 544-3050, or ferent species in the Delta. of this program. Registration Photo by Ilana Peterson. email [email protected]. in Oakland, THE DELTA is required.: www.regionalparks- you can relax by the water and foundation. org & click on DELTA DISCOVERIES THAT ISN’T A DELTA? catch leopard sharks, rays and Big Break Interpretive Staff Big Break Kevin Damstra “Events.” No phone registrations. other species! Gear provided, as 11am-2pm, Every Sat & Sun, Jan & Feb 10-11am, Sun, Feb 2 well as expert instruction. Ages Drop by every weekend between the Is the Delta really a Delta? With 97 55+yrs. hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to discover percent of our historical wetlands Registration is required. the wonders of the Delta through gone, what is this ecosystem? We’ll Fee: $15 (non-res. $17) hands on arts and craft activities! Each look deeper into what a Delta is, and FISHING FROM week we will explore different wetland why ours is different. KIDS CHALLENGE 2014 wonders. The Kids Challenge program is FERRY POINT PLANKTON PARADISE based on the California Children’s Miller/Knox Recreation Staff TESTING THE WATER Big Break Interpretive Staff Outdoor Bill of Rights, which 8-10am, Sat, Feb 15 #4634 Big Break Interpretive Staff 2-3pm, Sun, Feb 9 recommends a fundamental list of Learn the basics of pier fishing 9-10am, Every Sat & Sun, Jan & Feb Come help us haul in and magnify experiences that every child would by historic Ferry Point. Will the Join us every Saturday and Sunday to Plankton, the creatures of the water benefit from before entering high flounders of February be biting? track the health of the Delta! Each day that drift around and provide a founda- school. This program is self-paced We will go over basic rigs and we will test for different criteria, re- tion for much of the energy needs of and challenges youth to complete 5 knot tying, and proper gear and cording water quality changes that affect our ecosystem. bait selection. There will be plen- our ecosystem. of the 10 activities listed in the Bill WATERSHED WONDERS of Rights. Some activities require ty of time for hands-on learning. FLYERS WITH FEATHERS Big Break Interpretive Staff adult participation and/or addition- Gear provided. Ages 5+yrs. Big Break Interpretive Staff 2-3pm, Sat, Feb 15 al fees. Register to receive the free Registration is required. 2-3pm, Sat, Jan 4 Why is the Delta Watershed impor- guide booklet. A commemorative Fee: $19 adult (non-res. $21) Strap on your feathers, sharpen your tant? From fish to fowl, plants to peo- patch will be sent after completing $15 child (non-res. $17) talons and put on your bill as we plop ple, we have an impact on the Delta the challenge. Course code: 4829 into the wetland world that features and it has a profound impact on us! Registration is required.

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 5 SOGGY FOOTED PLANTS SOMERSVILLE SURVEY: register beginning Dec. 3 Registration information – Big Break Interpretive Staff BOTANICAL HISTORY www.ebparksonline.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2 2-3pm, Sun, Feb 23 Black Diamond Bob Kanagaki Feel contours on cottonwood bark, 10-11:30am, Sat., Jan. 18 ARDENWOOD MONARCH BUTTERFLY PROGRAMS listen for popping seed pods and watch We’ll trace the natural and man- cattails seeds travel away in the wind as made patterns on the Black Diamond AFTERNOON NEW YEAR’S DAY wetland plants come to life at Big Break. landscape as we stroll the Somersville WITH THE MONARCHS BUTTERFLY WALKS DELTA NEWS COFFEE TALK townsite. Rain cancels. 7+yrs Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Big Break Kevin Damstra DEAD OF WINTER? 2-3pm, every Wed-Fri in Jan 11:30am and 1:30pm, Wed, Jan 1 8:30 -9 am, Wed, Jan 15, Feb 19 Black Diamond Eddie Willis Ever wonder why the monarch Start the year off right with an From tunnels, to research projects, 10am-noon, Sun., Jan. 19 butterflies gather in large clusters? inspiring visit to a monarch butterfly farming, and fish stocks, the Delta Au contraire. See how winter breathes What’s eating the eucalyptus leaves? over-wintering site. Discover the is in the news a lot. Stop by the Big new life into the hills during this cool Have a burning question about amazing migration of these tiny crea- Break Visitor Center on the third but rugged chaparral hike. 8+yrs these mysterious insects you want tures and how they survive the long Wednesday of each month to have a SNAKE BRUNCH answered? Ask the naturalists! Meet cold season in our eucalyptus trees. cup of coffee and discuss the science us in the eucalyptus grove – over- We’ll use spotting scopes to see Black Diamond Bob Kanagaki and current events that are shaping 10-11am, Sat., Jan. 25 wintering grounds of the monarch these magnificent creatures up close California’s Delta. butterflies. We’ll have the spotting and personal. Meet at the Granary. Join Black Diamond’s reptilian staff for INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL a mid-winter snack and learn about scope out for an up close look at MONARCHS FOR KIDS these magnificent migrators. Big Break Kevin Damstra their wild cousins in the hills. Meet at Ardenwood 9:30am – 12:30pm, Sun, Jan 19 #4611 Park Headquarters. 5-12yrs MONARCH Christina Garcia & Mindy Castle Enjoy a Day of Service as we work to BUTTERFLY WALKS 11am-noon, Sat, Jan 4, 18 & HAZEL-ATLAS HISTORY HIKE restore the native wetlands here at Black Diamond Eddie Willis Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Sun, Jan 12, 26 Big Break. Help us remove the inva- 10:30am & 2pm, Young children will enjoy an interac- 10am-Noon, Sun., Jan. 26 sive plants that are altering the Delta. From seaside to hillside to table- every Sat & Sun in Jan tive puppet show all about monarch Work may involve cutting, digging, and Tour Ardenwood’s monarch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalides and top, this area’s rocks have been on a bagging plants. journey. Discover the region’s ancient overwintering site on an easy stroll butterflies. Then they’ll take a short Registration is required. of less than a mile. Search for hike to see these amazing insects and modern roots as we travel 2 miles clusters of butterflies hanging from in action. Meet at the Granary. 3-6 THURSDAY BIRDING: above and peer into the hills. 8+yrs eucalyptus branches and learn yrs. RAPTOR BASELINE NOT WORKING IN THE DARK about the mysterious migration of Various parks Mike Moran Black Diamond Bob Kanagaki MEET THE MONARCHS 9-11:30am, Thu, Jan 30 #4789 these majestic insects. Meet at the Ardenwood 10-11am, Sat., Feb. 8 Granary. 9–11:30am, Thu, Feb 27 #4790 How do miners cope with their deep, Christina Garcia & Mindy Castle The morning (eastern) side of Mount 12:30-1:30pm, Sat, Jan 11, 25 & Sun, dark workplaces? We’ll look at the Diablo hosts a magnificent array of development of mine lighting over Jan 5, 19 birds of prey: hawks, falcons, eagles. Discover the life cycle of the mon- the years. Rain cancels. Meet at Park Help us document their variety and Headquarters. 7+yrs arch butterfly during a short slide numbers in this fun, social citizen SEARCHING FOR LITTLE APPLES show followed by a walk to the science research project. No experi- Black Diamond Bob Kanagaki overwintering site. Learn about the ence necessary - we’ll teach you how 10-11:30 am, Sat., Feb. 15 incredible journey these tiny animals to identify these birds. Jan. 30: Marsh We’ll search for manzanita, one of the make each year and the increasing Creek Regional Trail. Feb. 27: Big most attractive plants in the park, view threats to their survival. Meet at Break Visitor Center. their delicate blossoms, and perhaps the Granary. Registration is required. FAREWELL see the fruit. Rain cancels. 7+yrs TO THE MONARCHS Ardenwood Christina Garcia BLACK DIAMOND COYOTE HILLS 11am-3pm, Sun, Feb 9 All Black Diamond programs (unless The Coyote Hills Visitor Center is Say goodbye to the butterflies until otherwise noted) meet at the park- next season. See a slide or puppet ing lot at the south end of Somersville open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 show, tour the greenhouse and join Road in Antioch. For information call p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christ- mas. For information call (510) 544- an easy walk to the overwintering (510) 544-2750, or email bdvisit@ 3220, or email [email protected]. site. Find out what you can do to ebparks.org. CALIFORNIA INDIAN Monarch butterfly cluster at Ardenwood Historic Farm help these tiny travelers on their SOMERSVILLE SURVEY: FILMS FESTIVAL in Fremont. Photo by Sally Rae Kimmel. journey. THE HISTORIC LANDSCAPE Black Diamond Bob Kanagaki Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz 10-11:30am, Sat., Jan. 4 10am-noon, 1-3pm, Wed Jan 1 View traces of 150 years of human Find out about Ohlone peoples today activity as we explore the site of Som- (morning) and Central California Indian ersville, a nineteenth century mining basketry (afternoon) through rarely town. Rain cancels. 7+yrs known and shown films, introduced, described, and discussed within their full cultural context and meaning.

6 Info–Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 SENSATIONAL tools and we’ll put you to the test with register beginning Dec. 3 SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHY some fun exercises. 8+ yrs Registration information – Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison Reg. Required www.ebparksonline.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2 Don Jedlovec ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS insects and join us on a walk to find VILLAGE SITE CARETAKING 4:30-6:30pm, Sun, Jan 5 #4509 Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison some in their homes. We’ll go eye to Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz Photograph the sun setting over amaz- 10-11:30am, Sun, Jan 19 bugs’ eye, as we examine them through 10-noon, Sun, Feb 23 ing views of the marsh and bay while Animals are crafty – they have special a microscope. 5+yrs After winter’s onslaught, join us at the learning about these special habitats! ways to find, catch, and avoid each entrance booth to caretake a more This landscape photography workshop SNAKESSS other! Come explore the fascinating than 2,000-year-old Tuibun Ohlone features photographer Don Jedlovec. Coyote Hills Frank Kincheloe world of animal adaptations through village site. We’ll repair the structures Please bring your camera and tripod. 1-1:30pm, Sat, Jan 25 games and crafts! 6+yrs and remove debris. Refreshments 12+yrs Join the world of slithering snakes: provided. 12+yrs Reg. Required SILLY SCIENCE Study how reptiles are similar to and Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison different, from us. Meet a snake face to WALK THIS WAY – 1-3pm, Sun, Jan 19 face. Create a snake spiral craft to take ORIENTEERING CRAB COVE Science can be stinky, gross, and fun! home. 5+yrs Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison Crab Cove Visitor Center is open Join us for experiments to delight and TUIBUN OHLONE VILLAGE Mike Dudgeon Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Visitor disgust you – all at the same time! 8+ SITE PROGRAMS 10am-1pm, Sun, Jan 12 #4532 Center is closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, yrs Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff You don’t need fancy equipment to and Wednesday, Jan. 1 for the Christ- BUGGING OUT 10 am-noon, Sun, Jan 26 find your way in the woods – just a mas and New Year’s Day holidays. For 1-4 pm, Sun, Feb 23 compass and a map! Engaging activi- Coyote Hills Frank Kincheloe information about naturalist programs Stroll one-half mile through vibrant ties help you learn to use these simple 10:30-11:30am, Sat, Jan 25 or other activities, call (510) 544-3187, marsh habitat to a more than 2,000 Find out all about bugs and other or email [email protected]. year-old Tuibun Ohlone village site and be introduced to Ohlone cultures FISH FEEDING TIME REGIONAL PARKS BOTANIC GARDEN past to present. Tour a reconstructed Crab Cove Interpretive Staff shade structure, pit house and sweat 3-3:30pm, Sat & Sun, Jan & Feb house. Sun., Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-noon, “Dive” into the Bay and learn about its Ohlone Village Site Tour: Meet Natu- wildlife! Get close to crabs, flounder, ralist Kristina Parkison at the Visitor perch, and pipefish - just to name a few Center for a walk through vibrant of our amazing animals – while they eat. marsh habitat to the Ohlone village FAMILY FUN NATURE HOUR site. Sun., Feb. 23, 1-4 p.m., Ohlone Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Village Site Open House: Meet Natu- 2-3pm, Sat & Sun, Jan & Feb ralist Bev Ortiz at the Ohlone village Drop by for fun activities to help you site. Basketry demonstrations will be learn about the Bay, its wildlife, and shared. Drop-in anytime. local history. The aquariums, beach, and pond await you, with a new topic each week. Jan. 4 & 5: Bird Bingo – play the game and view birds up close! Jan. 11 Regional Parks Botanic Garden. Photo by Teresa LeYung-Ryan. CRAB COVE WEEKDAY FUN & 12: Low Tide Exploration – bring The Regional Parks Botanic Garden DOCENT-GUIDED your mud boots! Jan. 18 & 19: His- is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (except for GARDEN TOURS SEA SQUIRTS tory Walk – from Victorian “Fun Zone” New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and 2pm Saturdays, Crab Cove Sara Fetterly to military history with special treats Christmas). The Garden is located in 11am & 2pm Sundays 10:15-11:30am, Tue, Jan 14 #4659 original to Alameda! Jan. 25 & 26: Tilden Regional Park at the intersec- Learn about California native plants & 28 #4660, Feb 11 #4661 & 25 Low Tide Exploration – bring your mud tion of Wildcat Canyon Road and on free, docent-guided tours at #4662 boots! Feb. 1 & 2: Sharks! – toothy South Park Drive, Berkeley, CA the beautiful, naturalistic, 10-acre Share a morning of shoreline fun fun exploration of fascinating predators. 94701 (use Shasta Road to connect Regional Parks Botanic Garden in with your pre-school age child. Feb. 8 & 9: Low Tide Exploration – to Wildcat Canyon Road when South Tilden Regional Park. The Garden Ages 3-5 years. Jan. 14: Wig- bring your mud boots! Feb. 15 & 16: Park Drive is closed November is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (except for gly Worms. Jan. 28: The Tallest Bird Bingo – play the game and view through March). Info: (510) 544-3169. New Year’s Day). Tree in the World. Feb. 11: Love birds up close! Feb. 22 & 23: Fabulous Bugs. : Fabulous Fish. Fish – learn what makes them special. See www.nativeplants.org and click THURSDAY MORNING Feb. 25 Registration is required. on “Events & Classes” for class and PLANT SALE Fee: $5 ($7 non-res.) registration information. Feb. classes: If the Garden is open and it is not “Manzanitas of Mt San Bruno” a field pouring rain, the volunteers usually trip with Heath Bartosh; “Flora of sell plants Thursday mornings 9-11 the Mt. Pinos Region in the Trans- a.m. at the potting shed (the Juniper verse Ranges of Ventura County” Lodge) through December. Mark with Dr. Glenn Keator; “The Magnifi- your 2014 calendars for the April 19 cent and Lush Northwestern Coast” Botanic Garden annual fundraiser. with Dr. Glenn Keator.

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January 7 January 18 Sunol: Railroad Dollars And Sugar Tales January 2014 Ardenwood: Toddler Time-Winter Edition: Anthony Chabot: Saturday Stroll Hike S M T W T F S Goats Ardenwood: Tea And Cookies, Animal Tilden Nature Area: Magazine Beads Briones: Over-The-Hills Gang Feeding, Monarch Butterfly Walks, January 26 1 2 3 4 Oyster Bay: Hikes for Tykes Monarchs For Kids Ardenwood: Sweater Weather Cloud Walk, January 8 Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Animal Feeding, Monarch Butterfly Walks, 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Ardenwood: Afternoon With The Monarchs Discoveries, Critter Clues Monarchs For Kids Las Trampas: Wednesday Walks Black Diamond: Botanical History Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time, Family Fun January 9 Discoveries, Working for Wetlands Nature Hour–History Walk Black Diamond: Hazel-Atlas History Hike 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Afternoon Quarry Lakes: Tending Nature Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Tour With The Monarchs Sunol: Salamander Search 26 27 28 29 30 31 Crab Cove: Storytime And Nature Fun, Fish January 10 January 19 Feeding Time, Birding the Bay, Family Fun Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Afternoon Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Monarch Nature Hour–Low Tide Exploration January 1 With The Monarchs Butterfly Walks, Meet The Monarchs Garin: Nifty Newts Ardenwood: New Year’s Day Butterfly January 11 Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Sunol: Women on Common Ground–Sugar Walks Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Monarch Discoveries, Invasive Plant Removal Tales History Hike Coyote Hills: California Indian Film Festival Butterfly Walks, Meet The Monarchs Black Diamond: Dead of Winter? Tilden Nature Area: Whole Shoot Sunol: Four Bridges New Year’s Hike Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Coyote Hills: Animal Adaptations, Silly Twined Willow Basket, Got Gall? January 2 Discoveries Science January 27 Anthony Chabot: New Year’s Nature Hike Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time, Family Fun Crab Cove: Storytime And Nature Fun, Fish Landfill Loop Trail: Monday Birding Nature Hour–Low Tide Exploration Feeding Time, Family Fun Nature Hour– Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Afternoon January 28 With The Monarchs Point Pinole: Beneath the Waves History Walk Redwood: Saturday Stroll Landfill Loop Trail: Tracking The Urban Edge Ardenwood: Toddler Time-Winter Edition: January 3 Sunol: Wonderous Watershed Martin Luther King Jr Shoreline: MLK Sheep Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Afternoon Reflections and Journaling Crab Cove: Sea Squirts–The Tallest Tree in With The Monarchs January 12 the World Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Monarch January 20 January 4 January 29 Butterfly Walks, Monarchs For Kids Martin Luther King Jr Shoreline: Martin Ardenwood: Sweater Weather Cloud Walk, Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Luther King Jr Day of Service Ardenwood: Afternoon With The Monarchs Animal Feeding, Monarch Butterfly Walks, Discoveries, Bugging Out In The Delta Quarry Lakes to Coyote Hills: Senior Safari Redwood: Wednesday Walks Monarchs For Kids Coyote Hills: Walk this Way–Orienteering Van Tour–Ohlone Indian Shellmound January 30 Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Crab Cove: Storytime And Nature Fun, Fish Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Afternoon Discoveries, Flyers With Feathers January 21 Feeding Time, Behind the Scenes, Family With The Monarchs Black Diamond: Somersville Survey–The Ardenwood: Toddler Time–Winter Edition: Fun Nature Hour–Low Tide Exploration Marsh Creek Regional Trail: Thursday Historic Landscape Chickens Sobrante Ridge: Tracking The Urban Edge Birding: Raptor Baseline Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time, Family Fun Brushy Peak: Raptors Sunol: The Building Blocks Of Nature Shadow Cliffs: Outdoor Discoveries– Nature Hour–Bird Bingo Martin Luther King Jr Shoreline: Hikes for Tilden Nature Area: Fabulous Fungi, Unnatural Nature Walk Quarry Lakes: Willow Basketry, Cultural Tykes Wintery Nature Walk Basketry January 22 January 31 Redwood: Saturday Stroll January 13 Ardenwood: Afternoon With The Monarchs Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Afternoon Tilden Nature Area: A Walk on the Wild Tilden Nature Area: Monday Birding Quarry Lakes: Wednesday Walk With The Monarchs SIde Peak Climb January 14 January 23 February 1 January 5 Ardenwood: Toddler Time–Winter Edition: Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Afternoon Ardenwood: Corn Cob Bird Feeders, Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Monarch Rabbits With The Monarchs Animal Feeding, Beautiful Butterflies, Crab Cove: Sea Squirts–Wiggly Worms Winter Fun & Games Butterfly Walks, Meet The Monarchs January 24 Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Garin: Weekday Bird Walk Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Afternoon Discoveries, Sunrise Delta Kayak Trip Discoveries, Finnicky Delta Fish January 15 With The Monarchs Coyote Hills: Sensational Sunset Ardenwood: Afternoon With The Monarchs Coyote Hills: Bird Walk, Healthy Heart Photography Big Break: Delta News Coffee Talk January 25 Hikes Crockett Hills: Tracking The Urban Edge Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Monarch Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time, Family Fun Crab Cove: Storytime And Nature Fun, Fish January 16 Butterfly Walks, Meet The Monarchs Nature Hour–Sharks! Feeding Time, All things Squid, Family Fun Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Afternoon Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Crown Beach: Healthy Parks, Healthy Nature Hour–Bird Bingo With The Monarchs Discoveries People Walk at Elsie Roemer Bird Garin: Bird Walk January 16 Black Diamond: Snake Brunch Sanctuary Morgan Territory: Resolution Hike Garin:Outdoor Discoveries–Jordan Pond Coyote Hills: Bugging Out, Snakesss Shadow Cliffs: Backwoods Rambling Sunol: Outdoor Discoveries–Rain, Rain, Lunch Hike Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time, Family Fun Wildcat (Alvarado): Field Sketching Come Today! Nature Hour–Low Tide Exploration January 17 Lake Chabot: Saturday Stroll January 6 Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Afternoon Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline: Senior Eastshore State Park: Monday Birding With The Monarchs Anglers Pier Fishing

8 Info–Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 Registration information – register beginning Dec. 3 East Bay www.ebparksonline.orgEast Bay or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2 Regional Park District Regional Park District Calendar www.ebparks.org www.ebparks.org

February 2 February 11 February 22 Ardenwood: Animal Feeding Ardenwood: Toddler Time–Winter Edition: Ardenwood: Pickin’ Perfect Pancakes, February 2014 Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Rabbits Afternoon Farm Chores, Animal Feeding, S M T W T F S Discoveries, The Delta that isn’t a Delta? Crab Cove: Sea Squirts–Love Bugs There’s Gold In Them Thar Hills! Coyote Hills: Mewuk-Style Coiled Basketry February 12 Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta 1 Crab Cove: Storytime And Nature Fun, Fish Coyote Hills: Wednesday Walks Discoveries 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Feeding Time, Family Fun Nature Hour– Shadow Cliffs: Citizen Science: Great Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time, Family Fun Sharks! Backyard Bird Count Nature Hour–Fabulous Fish Diablo Foothills: Pine Creek Crossings Martin Luther King Jr Shoreline: Birding by 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Redwood: Sunday Stroll February 13 Canoe Tilden: Groundhog Day Flora and Fauna Ardenwood: Animal Feeding Mission Peak: Healthy Heart Hike 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Survey February 14 Sunol: Women on Common Ground– 23 24 25 26 27 28 Tilden Nature Area: Yoga for Kids Ardenwood: Animal Feeding Moon-Free Dinner Hike Tilden Nature Area: Bird Seed Bird Feeder February 3 February 15 Miller/Knox: Monday Birding Alameda Creek Trail: Healthy Heart Hikes February 23 February 24 February 4 Bike Ride Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Meet The Coyote Hills: Monday Birding Alameda Creek Regional Trail: Weekday Ardenwood: Cowboy Coffee, Animal Bunnies, Speed History Hike, Wonderful February 25 Bird Walk Feeding, Gorgeous Goats, Wonderful Wool Ardenwood: Toddler Time–Winter Edition: Ardenwood: Toddler Time–Winter Edition: Wool Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Sheep Goats Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Discoveries, Winter Delta Kayak Trip, Crab Cove: Sea Squirts–Fabulous Fish Eastshore State Park: Over-The-Hills Gang Discoveries, Watershed Wonders! Soggy Footed Plants Lake Chabot: Wednesday Walks Lake Temescal: Hikes for Tykes Black Diamond: Searching For Little Apples Coyote Hills: Village Site Caretaking, Claremont Canyon: Field Sketching Ohlone Village Site Open House February 27 February 6 Contra Loma: Qual Rangers Crab Cove: Storytime And Nature Fun, Fish Ardenwood: Animal Feeding Ardenwood: Animal Feeding Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time, Family Fun Feeding Time, Family Fun Nature Hour– Big Break: Thursday Birding–Raptor Lake Chabot: Kayaking for Folks 50+ Nature Hour–Bird Bingo Fabulous Fish Baseline February 7 Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline: Fishing from Roberts: Sunday Stroll Shadow Cliffs: Outdoor Discoveries–Wintry Ardenwood: Animal Feeding Ferry Point Sunol: Humpty Cow Birds Tilden: Lake Anza Fairy Tales February 8 Redwood: Ladybug Hike February 28 Shadow Cliffs: Citizen Science–Great Vasco Caves: Vasco Caves Regional Preserve Ardenwood: Animal Feeding Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, History Walk Tour and Talk, Animal Feeding, Hot Apple Backyard Bird Count Cider, Meet The Bunnies February 16 Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Anthony Chabot; Sunday Stroll Discoveries Ardenwood: Afternoon Farm Chores, BIRDWALKS Black Diamond: Not Working in the Dark Animal Feeding, Good Morning Farm, • Thursday Birding: Raptor Baseline, • Monday Birding, Miller/Knox, Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time, Family Fun Winter Wildlife Walk Marsh Creek Trail, 9-11:30am, Thu, 9-noon, Mon, Feb 3, page 11. Nature Hour–Low Tide Exploration Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Jan 30, page 6. Garin: Healthy Heart Hikes Discoveries • Groundhog Day Flora And Fauna Redwood: Banana Slug Crawl Crab Cove: Storytime And Nature Fun, Fish • Birding The Bay, Crab Cove, Survey, Tilden, noon-3pm, Sun, Feb 2, Sunol: Outdoor Discoveries–See A Bee?, Feeding Time, Family Fun Nature Hour– 9-10:30am, Sun, Jan 26, page 10. page 12. Hearts of Nature Cards Bird Bingo Tilden: Salamander Search Vasco Caves: Vasco Caves Regional Preserve • Bird Walk, Garin, 9:30-11:30am, Sun, • Weekday Bird Walk, Alameda Tilden Nature Area: Plantable Seed Paper Tour Jan 5, page 11. Creek Trail, 7:30-9:30am, Tue, Feb 4, page 12. February 9 February 18 • Monday Birding, Eastshore State Big Break: Testing the Water, Delta Ardenwood: Toddler Time-Winter Edition: Discoveries, Plankton Paradise Chickens Park, 9-noon, Mon, Jan 6, page 11. • Citizen Science: Great Backyard Briones: Amorous Amphibians Redwood: Hikes for Tykes Bird Count, Shadow Cliffs, 8:30am- • Weekday Bird Walk, Garin/Dry 10:30am, Sat Feb 15, page 12. Ardenwood: Animal Feeding, Farewell To February 19 Creek, 7:30-9:30am, Tue, Jan 14, page The Monarchs Big Break: Delta News Coffee Talk 12. • Birding By Canoe, MLK Jr. Regional Crab Cove: Storytime And Nature Fun, Fish Feeding Time, Family Fun Nature Hour– February 20 Shoreline, 9-12:30pm, Sat, Feb 22, • Monday Birding, Tilden Nature page 13. Low Tide Exploration Ardenwood: Animal Feeding Area, 9-noon, Mon, Jan. 13, page 11. Sibley: Sunday Stroll Las Trampas: Outdoor Discoveries– Pollymanders • Monday Birding, Coyote Hills, Sunol: February Holidays Hike • Monday Birding, Landfill Loop Trail, 9-noon, Feb. 24, page 11. Tilden: Annual Newt Hike February 21 9-noon, Mon, Jan. 27, page 11. Tilden Nature Area: Sweets For Your Sweet Ardenwood: Animal Feeding • Thursday Birding: Raptor Baseline, • Bird Walk, Coyote Hills, 8-10am, Briones Reservoir: Nature Hike Big Break, 9–11:30am, Thu, Feb 27, February 10 Sat, Feb 1, page 11. Tilden: Senior Safari Van Tours page 6.

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 9 MAGAZINE BEADS register beginning Dec. 3 TILDEN NATURE AREA Registration information – Tilden Nature Area Tricia Radis www.ebparksonline.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2 The Environmental Education Center 2-3:30pm, Sat, Jan 25 is open Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The THE BUILDING BLOCKS What’s a great way to reuse old maga- STORYTIME AND NATURE FUN Little Farm is open daily. For info call OF NATURE zines? Make beads out of them! Join Crab Cove Interpretive Staff (510) 544-2233, or email tnarea@ Sunol Melissa Tarnowski us to make these beautiful beads using 11-11:30am, every Sun, Jan & Feb ebparks.org. NOTE: Tilden Nature 11am-noon, Sun, Jan 12 #4551 only magazines and glue. 8+yrs Kids: come in and meet characters like Area will be undergoing a major sewer Discover the building blocks of life WHOLE SHOOT the Lorax, hermit crabs, and “Swimmy construction project through February and the code that makes each organ- TWINED WILLOW BASKET the Fish” through stories. Then share 2014. The Little Farm will be closed ism unique. Do an experiment to Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher some fun, from meeting live animals to during this period, the EEC will be see DNA. Then take a short hike to 9-2pm, Sun, Jan 26 #4831 crafts, scavenger hunts or nature videos! open weekends only, and the Indian observe the genetic diversity. The flexible grey willow has been used ALL THINGS SQUID Camp parking lot will be closed to ve- Registration is required. for millennia in California basket mak- Crab Cove Francis Mendoza hicles. Please watch for detour signs.. ing. Using fresh, locally gathered wil- 11am-noon, Sun, Jan 5 SALAMANDER SEARCH See story on page 11. Sunol Cat Taylor low, twine a basic and useful basket of Learn about our cephalopod friends by A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: your own using an ancient technique. exploring their anatomy and the many 1:30-3pm, Sat Jan 18 #4552 PEAK CLIMB Wintry wet weather is great for amo- Bring clippers if you have them. 12+yrs adaptations they have to survive in the Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail rous amphibians! Today we’ll go on a Registration is required. deep ocean. Prepare to get messy with 2-4pm Sat, Jan 4 short explore to find salamanders! Fee: $10 (non-res. $12) a squid dissection! Trek to the “top of the world.” Grab Registration is required. GOT GALL? CRAB COVE: a snack, some water, and we’ll hike up Tilden Nature Area BEHIND THE SCENES RAILROAD DOLLARS high to experience our connection to AND SUGAR TALES HIKE Morgan Rani Evans Crab Cove Francis Mendoza the rest of the Bay Area. 10+yrs. 2-3:30pm, Sun, Jan 26 11am-12:30pm, Sun, Jan 12 Sunol Katie Colbert TAKING TINY PICTURES 9:30am-4:30pm, Sat, Jan 25 #4627 What are those strange growths you Take a look past our aquariums and Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher Maguire Peaks echoes with memories see on oak trees in the hills? Explore exhibits to see the magic behind them. 2-3:30pm, Sun, Jan 5, 19 of farmers, sugar barons and railroad this intriguing and little-understood We’ll also visit the Bay Lab where we Not a photography class, but a chance magnates. We’ll listen for their stories botanical phenomenon to get a better keep more saltwater and freshwater to close-focus on details in Nature. on this six-mile leisurely loop hike. We understanding of this unique relation- animals. Bring any camera with a macro set- will carpool to the trailhead. Ages 10+ ship. BIRDING THE BAY ting (even your phone!). Meet at end Registration is required. Crab Cove Francis Mendoza of Lone Oak Road in Tilden Regional 9-10:30am, Sun, Jan 26 HEARTS OF NATURE CARDS Park. ARTIST EXHIBIT – Sunol Adrian Anthony Look for winter migrants and resident TILDEN YOUNG NATURALISTS GET TO KNOW CONTEST 1-2:00pm, Sat, Feb 8 #4631 birds as we visit the birding hotspots of Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Tilden Nature Area Craft a unique handmade card just in the park. Such a variety of habitats will 3:30-5:30pm, Thu, Jan 9 #4824, Interpretive Staff time for St. Valentine’s Day. Let your lead to a variety of birds! Feb 6 #4825 10-4:30pm, Weekends, Jan & Feb imagination soar and your personal- Like hiking, conservation, and nature- The East Bay Regional Park ity shine, as you design and play with based activities? This after-school pro- District is proud to be a partner SUNOL found natural items. gram is for you! Designed for kids 8-13 of the United States 2013 “Get Registration is required. All programs meet at the Sunol Visitor years old, unaccompanied by parents. to Know” Creativity Contest, a Center unless otherwise noted. The FEBRUARY HOLIDAYS HIKE Dress to ramble and get dirty; bring a production of the Get to Know Sunol Visitor Center is open week- Sunol Katie Colbert snack. 8-13yrs Society, Canada. The Get to ends 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information 12:30-3:30pm, Sun, Feb 9 #4633 Registration is required. Know Program was created by call (510) 544-3249, or email svisit@ Did the groundhog see his valentine? Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) internationally acclaimed Canadian ebparks.org Will Lincoln cast a “log” shadow? Find FABULOUS FUNGI! artist and naturalist Robert Bate- out on a three-mile up-and-downhill FOUR BRIDGES Tilden Nature Area man in an effort to foster connec- hike in search of newts and other NEW YEAR’S HIKE Morgan Rani Evans tions between young people and things named after politicians. Sunol Katie Colbert 1-2:30pm, Sun, Jan 12 nature. Registration is required. 1-4:30pm, Wed, Jan 1 #4546 Come discover the fabulous world of MEET THE ARTIST Step into the New Year on Sunol’s HUMPTY COW fungi! We’ll learn distinguishing traits RECEPTION own Bridge-to-Bridge hike. Three and Sunol Katie Colbert of the major groups and discover what Tilden Nature Area one-half casual miles, with some uphill. 1-2:30pm, Sun, Feb 23 #4637 types grow right here in the Nature Interpretive Staff Trolls possible. Ages 6+ Learn about our own bones as you Area. 2-4:30pm, Sun, Feb 16 Registration is required. help put Humpty Cow back together WINTERY NATURE WALK Come enjoy the art display and again. Can we do better than all the WONDEROUS WATERSHED Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher try your hand at live animal King’s men? Sunol Adrian Anthony 2-3:30pm, Sun, Jan 12 sketching. Art materials and light Registration is required. 1-2:30pm, Sat, Jan 11 #4549 Take an easy walk around the Nature refreshments provided. Witness hydrology in action as we Area looking for quiet affirmations walk along Alameda Creek. Learn of the richness of life. Meet at end where the water travels as it makes its of Lone Oak Road in Tilden Regional way through Sunol Valley. Park. Registration is required.

10 Info–Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 YOGA FOR KIDS OTHER PARKS register beginning Dec. 3 Tilden Nature Area Registration information – Morgan Rani Evans NEW YEAR’S NATURE HIKES www.ebparksonline.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2 2-3pm, Sun, Feb 2 Various Parks Trail Gail MONDAY BIRDING Kids, with their inherent flexibility, are 9-1pm, Thu, Jan 2 Various parks Anthony Fisher naturally born yogis! Bring them along 9-3pm, Fri, Feb 21 WILLOW BASKETRY 9-noon, Mon, Jan 6, 13, 27; Feb 3, 24 for some kid friendly yoga inspired by It’s time to get out and enjoy the Re- Quarry Lakes Beverly Ortiz Birds have feathers, not hair. Scratch- nature. 6+yrs gional Parks! Get some fresh air while 10-noon, Sat, Jan 4 #4515 ing in loam and coursing in air, stitch- learning about the parks with a natu- Learn to twine a basket with gray PLANTABLE SEED PAPER ing the mud or calling to mates. So ralist. Jan. 2: Anthony Chabot, meet willow shoots while you enjoy Tilden Nature Area Tricia Radis the wise naturalist looks, listens and at the Clyde Woolridge Staging Area at the tranquility and calm of win- 2-3:30pm, Sat, Feb 8 participates. Jan. 6, Eastshore State the top of Grass Valley Road in Oak- tertime Quarry Lakes. You’ll find Prepare for Spring by making plantable Park: Meet in the Seabreeze Market land. Feb. 21: Briones Reservoir, 13 out how to prune willow so next seed paper! You can write and color parking lot at the west end of Univer- miles. Meet at the EBMUD Bear Creek year’s growth is healthier, stron- on it and later plant it in the ground to sity Ave. in Berkeley. Jan. 13: Tilden Staging area on Bear Creek Road ger, and more flexible than if you see nature come alive! 8+yrs Nature Area: Meet at the end of Lone northeast of Orinda Village. Walks go left the plants alone. 18+yrs SWEETS FOR YOUR SWEET! Oak Road in Tilden Regional Park. Jan. rain or shine, but mud shortens, bring Registration is required. 27: Landfill Loop Trail, meet at the Tilden Nature Area water and a snack to share. 12+yrs. Fee: $15/person, $13/senior trailhead at the west end of Parr Blvd. Morgan Rani Evans Info: (510) 544-2233. (non-res. $17/person, $15/senior) 2-3:30pm, Sun, Feb 9 #4832 in Richmond. Feb. 3: Miller/Knox, Learn the basics of truffle-making in TRACKING THE URBAN EDGE meet in the first parking lot on Dornan CULTURAL BASKETRY time for St. Valentine’s Day! We’ll learn Various parks Anthony Fisher Drive in Richmond after exiting the Quarry Lakes Beverly Ortiz about the natural history of chocolate 9-noon, Sun, Jan 5, 12, 19 south end of the tunnel. Feb. 24: Coy- 1-4pm, Sat, Jan 4 #4531 while we create some tasty treats for Combat the alienation of modern life ote Hills, meet at the Visitor Center Learn to twine a model open- your own valentine. by communing with the wild creatures lot at the end of Patterson Ranch Road work, Central California Indian- Registration is required. that call the urban interstices home. in Fremont. style work basket with gray While hugging a coyote is contra- willow shoots. You’ll learn about Fee: $10 (non-res. $12) THE OVER-THE-HILLS-GANG indicated, learning to identify their traditionalist perspectives on BIRD SEED BIRD FEEDER Various Parks James Wilson tracks and those of other local fauna relationships that interconnect 10-12:30pm, Tue, Jan 7, Feb 4 Tilden Nature Area Tricia Radis is the next best thing. Bring camera, the basket maker with creation, Hikers 55 years and older interested 2-3:30pm, Sat, Feb 22 notebook, binoculars and measuring teacher, family, community, place, Help the birds near your house find in nature study, history, fitness, and tool. Be prepared for dirt time. Jan. plant, and the spirits in every- food! Join us to make a bird feeder for fun are invited to join this series of 5: Crockett Hills. Jan. 12: Sobrante thing. 18+yrs monthly excursions exploring the Re- our feathered friends. 6+yrs Ridge, meet at the trailhead near the Registration is required. gional Parks. Jan. 7: we’ll visit Briones end of Heavenly Ridge Lane in Rich- Fee: $15/person, $13/senior to see breeding newts. Meet at the end mond. Jan. 19: Landfill Loop, meet at (non-res. $17/person, $15/senior) of Briones Road off Alhambra Road INFRASTRUCTURE the trailhead at the west end of Parr in Martinez. Feb. 4: we’ll explore the MEWUK-STYLE IMPROVEMENTS TO CLOSE Blvd. in Richmond. Info: (510) 544- Berkeley Meadow at East Shore State COILED BASKETRY PORTIONS OF TILDEN AND 2233. TILDEN NATURE AREA Park. Meet at the Seabreeze Market Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz Major sewer construction work BIRD WALK parking lot at the west end of Univer- 10am-4pm, Sun, Feb 2, 9, Feb 16 will occur in northern Tilden Various Parks Kristina Parkison sity Ave. in Berkeley. 55+yrs #4512 9:30-11:30am, Sun, Jan 5 #4517 Experience the intricacy and Regional Park and in the Tilden HIKES FOR TYKES 8-10am, Sat, Feb 1 #4516 ingenuity of Central California Nature Area from October 2013 Various Parks Interpretive Staff The Bay Area bursts with bird life! Indian basketry. Gain an un- through February 2014. The fol- 10:30-11:30am, Tue, Jan 7 & 21, New and experienced birders alike join derstanding of a thousands-of- lowing areas will be CLOSED to Feb 4 & 18 us as we discover patterns of behavior, years-old relationship between the public: Enjoy some nature before naptime migration, and habitat. Jan. 5: Garin/ people and place as you learn to • The Tilden Little Farm. with your young child! Join naturalist Dry Creek. Meet at the Garin Barn harvest willow and sedge growing • Indian Camp parking lot, picnic Sara as she takes you over hill and dell Visitor Center at the end of Garin along an oak-studded, stream- areas, play structure, and re- to explore the fabulous flora and fauna Ave. in Hayward. Feb. 1: Coyote Hills. side woodland. You’ll be guided stroom. Pedestrian access OK of the Regional parks. Tools for explo- Meet at the Visitor Center at the end through the process of curing, through Indian Camp parking lot. ration will be provided. Hikes average of Patterson Ranch Road in Fremont. sizing and trimming those materi- • Some Tilden Nature Area trails about one mile. See www.ebparks.org/ may be closed or have alternate ac- 8+yrs. Info: (510) 544-3220. als, along with redbud, before us- parks for maps and directions. Bring a ing these plants to create a small, cess. Please watch for detour signs. RESOLUTION HIKE snack. Strollers are not recommended • Big Leaf picnic area and rest- Morgan Territory Eddie Willis coiled basket with Sierra Mewuk for most hikes. techniques. 18+yrs room. 10am-1pm, Sun, Jan 5 Jan. 7: Oyster Bay. Meet at the end of Begin a fresh new year the healthy way Registration is required. During construction, the Environ- Neptune Drive in San Leandro. Fee: $120/person, $100/senior mental Education Center (EEC) and discover life’s renewal among Mor- Jan. 21 MLK Shoreline. Meet at the gan’s placid, wintry hills as we hike 3-4 (non-res. $132/person; $112/ will be open weekends only, 10 Arrowhead Marsh observation tower senior) a.m.-4:30 p.m. Please call (510) moderate, and probably muddy, miles off the park entrance at Swan Way 544-2233 or visit www.ebparks. of trails. Rain cancels. 8+yrs in Oakland. Feb. 4: Lake Temes- org for more information. cal. Meet at the south entrance off

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 11 Registration information – register beginning Dec. 3 www.ebparksonline.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2 Broadway Terrace in Oakland. Feb. MLK REFLECTIONS : Bay Area 18: Redwood Park. Meet at the Skyline & JOURNALING Gate Staging Area on Skyline Blvd. in MLKin Jr. Shoreline Francis Mendoza These monthly activities and outings provide safe, low-impact physi- Oakland. 11am-noon, Sun, Jan 19 cal activity, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of all BENEATH THE WAVES A day before, learn what you can do Bay Area residents, especially those with high health needs, through Point Pinole Trail Gail for Martin Luther King, Jr’s, Day of regular use and enjoyment of the Regional Parks. 1-2:30pm, Sat, Jan 11 Service. We’ll make nature journals SATURDAY STROLL HEALTHY Learn what lies beneath the Bay. From and fill them with thoughts, observa- Redwood Sara Fetterly HEART HIKES bat rays to crabs, we’ll look for evi- tions and reflections. Meet at the 10am-noon, Sat, Jan 4 Various Parks Kristina Parkison dence of life in this underwater world. Arrowhead Marsh observation tower Wake up and walk into nature. 1-3pm, Sat, Feb 1 Be ready to get your feet and hands off Swan Way in Oakland. Info: (510) Look for winter wildlife in and February is National Heart Health wet! 544-3187. above the beautiful Serpentine Month – show your heart you love WEEKDAY BIRD WALK RAPTORS! Prairie. Two easy miles. Great for it and join us on a series of hikes Various Parks Kristina Parkison Brushy Peak Cat Taylor families. Dogs welcome. Meet at and bike rides designed to get your 7:30-9:30am, Tue, Jan 14 8:30am-12:30pm, Tue, Jan 21 the Trudeau Staging Area on Skyline heart racing! Feb. 1: We start 7:30-9:30am, Tue, Feb 4 We’ll be on the lookout for soaring Blvd. in Oakland. See page 14 for off gently at Coyote Hills with its Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a eagles, hawks and falcons today along more Saturday and Sunday Strolls. spectacular views and birding. Meet tranquil walk through various Bay Area this somewhat strenuous 4.25-mile Info: (510) 544-3187. at the Visitor Center at the end of parklands! All levels of birding experi- hike over the hills. Bring binoculars, HEALTHY PARKS, Patterson Ranch Road in Fremont. ence welcome. Bring water, sunscreen, field guides or apps, water and snack. HEALTHY PEOPLE See more Heathy Heart Hikes on and binoculars or scopes. Jan. 14: Ga- Meet at the staging area at the north WALK this page. rin/Dry Creek. Feb. 4: Alameda Creek end of Laughlin Road in Livermore. Crown Memorial State Beach, 10+yrs. Info: (510) 544-3220 Trail. Meet at the Niles Staging Area on HEALTHY HE ART HIKES Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary BACKWOODS Old Canyon Road in Fremont. 12+yrs Various Parks Kristina Parkison Francis Mendoza RAMBLING 1-3pm, Sat, Feb 1 10-11am, Sat, Feb 1 Shadow Cliffs Cat Taylor 8am-noon, Sat, Feb 8 Did you know 2014 marks Califor- 9-11am, Sat, Feb 1 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 9am-2pm, Sat, Feb 15 nia State Parks 150th Anniversary? Explore the backwoods areas of DAY OF SERVICE 9am-3pm, Sat, Feb 22 Come celebrate with an easy stroll these urban wilds on a relaxing yet February is National Heart Health down the shoreline. Meet at the invigorating 2-mile ramble as we dis- MLKing, Jr Shoreline Staff Month – show your heart you love intersection of Park St. and Shore- cover some of the surprising wildlife 8:30am-noon, Mon, Jan 20 it and join us on a series of hikes and line Dr. in Alameda. More info: (510) in the woods. Meet at the last park- The Park District will be celebrat- bike rides designed to get your heart 544-3187. ing lot near Lake Trail. ing its 6th Annual Day of Service racing! Feb. 1: We start off gently at that continues Dr. Martin Luther Coyote Hills with its spectacular views King, Jr.’s, vision to improve lives, and birding. Meet at the Visitor Center McBryde Ave., 94805. Feb. 15: Clare- BANANA SLUG CRAWL bridge social barriers and move at the end of Patterson Ranch Road our nation closer together to the mont Canyon. Meet at the trailhead at Redwood Park Francis Mendoza in Fremont. Feb. 8: We ramp it up the end of Stonewall Road in Berkeley. 11am-12:30pm, Sat, Feb 8 beloved community. Volunteers at Garin with some hills. Meet at the GROUNDHOG DAY We’ll take a short hike to look for will assist staff in restoration Red Barn Visitor Center at the end FLORA AND FAUNA SURVEY these lovely invertebrates on the for- work and invasive plant removal of Garin Ave. in Hayward. Feb. 15: Tilden James Wilson est floor. Watch your step and become in order to support and care for Kick it up a notch biking a flat, 18-mile Noon-3pm, Sun, Feb 2 a member of an exclusive club! Meet wildlife and their natural habitats. round-trip along Alameda Creek. Meet Come along and take inventory of what at the Redwood Bowl Staging Area on Volunteers will also be participat- at the Niles Staging Area on Old Can- nature has awakened. Birds, amphib- Skyline Blvd. in Oakland. Info: (510) ing in the restoration of the Martin yon Road in Fremont. Feb. 22: Finish ians, mammals, and flowers, oh my! 544-3187. Luther King, Jr., Memorial Grove. off by summiting Mission Peak. Meet at Bring binoculars and dress appropriate- CITIZEN SCIENCE: Children under age 16 must be the Ohlone College parking lot on Mis- ly for the weather. Meet at Inspiration GREAT BACKYARD chaperoned (one adult for every sion Blvd. in Fremont– near the pool. Point on Wildcat Canyon Road. BIRD COUNT 20 kids). Check In/Registration 10+yrs. Info: (510) 544-3220. begins at 8:30 a.m. Wear comfort- PINE CREEK CROSSINGS Shadow Cliffs Cat Taylor FIELD SKETCHING able, weather-appropriate clothes Diablo Foothills Eddie Willis 8:30am-10:30am, Sat Feb 15 #4635 Various Parks Trent Pearce and closed-toe shoes. To cut down 1-3pm, Sun, Feb. 2 Be part of an annual national research 2-4pm, Sat, Feb 1, 15 on the use of plastic, please bring a Celebrate the height of the rainy sea- project to collect a “snapshot” bird Short walks to explore and document refillable water bottle and bucket son by getting into it! We’ll stroll over census during the Great Backyard Bird with your sketch book. All ages and to pick up litter. Info: 510-544- 1 mile along (and in) the creek looking Count. Beginners welcome! Bring bin- skills levels welcome. Bring your own 2590. Heavy rain cancels. for fossils, frogs, and other soggy de- oculars, spotting scopes, field guides sketch pad and drawing instruments. Registration is required lights. Meet at the Castle Rock staging or apps. Heavy rain cancels. Feb. 1: Alvarado area at the end of Castle Rock Road in Registration is required. Park, Wildcat Canyon. Meet at 5755 Walnut Creek. 6+yrs

12 Info–Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 LADYBUG HIKE BIRDING BY CANOE register beginning Dec. 3 Redwood Park Francis Mendoza MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline Registration information – 11am-12:30pm, Sat, Feb 15 Francis Mendoza/Jeremy Saito www.ebparksonline.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2 In honor of Valentine’s day, keep 9-12:30pm, Sat, Feb 22 the love going by looking for these Learn the basics of canoeing while a amorous ladybird beetles. We’ll hike a naturalist shows you a different per- steep section of trail to look for these spective on birding! We will look for creatures. Meet at the Skyline Gate birds out on the open water, along the Staging Area on Skyline Blvd. in Oak- rocky shoreline and next to Arrow- land. Info: (510) 544-3187. head Marsh. We will have binoculars VASCO CAVES on hand to lend out. REGIONAL PRESERVE TOUR Fee: $44 ($49 non-res.) Vasco Caves Interpretive Staff Registration is required. 9am-2pm, Sun, Feb 16 #4787 LAKE ANZA FAIRY TALES 9am-2pm, Sun, Feb 23 4786 Tilden James Wilson Behold Vasco’s spectacular rock out- Noon- 3pm, Sun, Feb 23 crops, vernal pools – seasonal home A short hike and some tales inspired of endangered amphibians and fairy by nature. We’ll let gnomes, lake shrimp. This is habitat for eagles and monsters, and fairies take us to some various nesting and migrating raptors mysterious places. Meet at Lake Anza hunting bountiful prey in robust re- overflow parking lot on Lake Anza stored grasslands. Archaeological sites Road in Tilden Regional Park. California newt. Photo by Morgan Rani Evans. contain Indian rock art, part of a com- plex reaching back nearly 10,000 years. NIFTY NEWTS AMOROUS AMPHIBIANS This Preserve is accessible through VOLUNTEER Garin/Dry Creek Kristina Parkison Briones Eddie Willis 10am-noon, Sun, Feb 9 guided tours only, staging from Brushy TEEN VOLUNTEER TIME 1:30-3pm, Sun, Jan 26 #4519 Love is in the air, but especially Peak Regional Preserve (Feb. 16) and Tilden Nature Area James Wilson “What’s poisonous, slimy, but cute in the water. We’ll hike 1.5 miles Round Valley Regional Preserve (Feb. 3:30-5:30pm, Mon, Jan 13 #4827, as can be and often confused for a round-trip to where the slimy things 23) aboard District-provided bus Feb 10 #4828 reptile when it’s not? It’s the Cali- are and check out all the newt-idy. transportation. 10+yrs Do you like working outdoors, con- fornia newt headed toward a pond Meet at the end of Briones Road off Registration is required. servation, and need community service near you. Join us for a chance to Alhambra Road in Martinez. Rain Fee: $30 (non-residents $34) credit? This after-school program is find this animal jewel.” 5+yrs cancels. 5+yrs for you! Learn about nature’s inter- Registration is required relationships and help remove invasive SALAMANDER SEARCH ANNUAL NEWT HIKE SENIOR SAFARI VAN TOURS plants. Make a difference while having Tilden Trent Pearce Tilden James Wilson Quarry Lakes-to-Coyote Hills, fun! For youth 13-17 years old, unac- 2-3pm, Sat, Feb 8 1-4pm, Sun, Feb 9 Tilden Regional Park companied by parents. Bring your Amphibians are afoot! We’ll take a Learn about the amazing migra- Erica Herron, Nancy Ceridwyn signed waiver. walk on South Park Drive search- tion of our park’s newts. From high 10 am-2 pm, Mon, Jan 20 #4588 Registration is required. ing for migrating newts and other woodlands to low creeks, we’ll fol- low their impressive journey. Hike 10 am-2 pm, Mon, Feb 10 #4590 TENDING NATURE interesting herpetofauna. Meet at begins at the Steam Trains overflow Jan. 20, Ohlone Shellmound: Quarry Lakes Beverly Ortiz Regional Parks Botanic Garden parking lot in Tilden Regional Park Explore the traditional home of 11am-3pm, Sat Jan 18 parking lot near the intersection of off Lomas Cantadas near Grizzly the Ohlone. We’ll follow Alam- Find out about methods used by local Wildcat Canyon Road and South Peak Blvd . 9+yrs. eda Creek to Coyote Hills and Ohlones to tend nature, then apply Park Drive in Tilden Regional Park. visit the 2,000 year-old Ohlone those methods by helping us increase Rain or shine. Tuibun village site. Feb. 10, In- the health, extent and habitat potential spiration Point: Inspiration Point of a lakeside willow patch. Meet at the and the Nimitz Way Trail in Ensenada parking area off Isherwood WILDLIFE VOLUNTEER Tilden Regional Park offer stun- QUAIL RANGERS Way in Fremont. 12+yrs. Info: (510) Contra Loma Doc Quack MEMBERSHIP MEETING ning, panoramic views and rich 544-3220. EBRPD Main Office, Oakland history, a perfect getaway for 1:30-4:30pm, Sat, Feb 15 #4836 FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/ Doc Quack a winter day. The trips are for Join in some family fun as we improve RESTORATION PROJECT 6:30-8:30pm, Wed, Jan 15 #4421 those who crave a new outdoor Contra Loma’s habitat for the State Sibley Park Staff Have you ever wondered what it would adventure from the warmth of a bird. Physical labor is involved with this 9am, Sun, Jan 19, Feb 16 be like to get nose-to-nose with wild- van. 55+yrs. project. Each participant will receive a Help protect against French broom life? Well now is your chance to hear Registration is required. “Covey Conservation” patch for plant- displacement of native plants. Tools pro- about our science based, hands-on wild- Fee: $30 for each trip ing and creating a safe place for quail vided. Meet at the Sibley staging area on life management activities while having (non-res. $34 for each trip) to eat, rest and nest. Skyline Blvd. Info: (510) 544-3112. Reservations are required. some fun and possibly joining our team! Physical labor is involved with many of our projects. Parent participation is required. Registration is required.

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 13 register beginning Dec. 3 Registration information – SATURDAY AND SUNDAY STROLLS www.ebparksonline.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2 Various parks Interpretive Staff Chabot Marina (Lake Chabot Road, 10am-noon, Sat, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 Castro Valley): Wildlife abounds on and Sun, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 this beautiful lake. As we follow the WOMEN ON OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES Wake up and walk into nature. east shore to the bridge and back, COMMON GROUND Various Parks Each week we will explore a we will search for signs of the many Various Parks Katie Colbert Katie Colbert/Cat Taylor different park and the natural animals that call this park home. 9:30am-4:30pm, Sun, Jan 26 1-2:30pm, Sun, Jan 5 #4559 wonders within. Hikes range An easy 3-mile walk. Meet at the #4600 10-noon, Thu, Jan 16 #4561 from two to five miles. Great marina store. Parking and dog fees 4:30-8pm, Sat, Feb 22 #4601 10-11:30am, Thu, Jan 30 #4563 for families. Dogs welcome on apply. Feb. 2: Redwood Regional This is a series of naturalist-led 10-11:30am, Sat, Feb 8 #4591 most hikes. See www.ebparks. Park, Canyon Meadow Staging Area, programs for women who love 10-11:30am, Thu, Feb 20 #4592 org/parks for maps and direc- (Redwood Road, Oakland): Banana the outdoors but whose concern 10-11:30am, Thu, Feb 27 #4596 tions. Info: (510) 544-3187. Jan. slugs, mushrooms, newts and more! for personal safety keeps them Children 3-6 years and a parent 4, Healthy Parks, Healthy People Let’s see what we can spot on from enjoying their own parks. are invited to make playful and Walk, Redwood Regional Park, this easy, 2-mile walk through the For a complete schedule contact scientific discoveries in excit- Trudeau Staging Area (Skyline redwoods. Feb. 9: Sibley Volcanic (510) 544-3243, or kcolbert@ ing outdoor classrooms – rain Blvd., Oakland): Look for winter Preserve, Sibley Staging Area (Sky- ebparks.org. Jan. 26, Sunol/Ma- or shine! Info: (510) 544-3249. wildlife in and above the beau- line Blvd., Oakland): Valentines at a guire – Sugar Tales History Hike: Jan. 5, Sunol – Rain, Rain, Come tiful Serpentine Prairie. Two volcano! We will search for amo- Our six-mile loop hike around Today… so we can all go out to easy miles. Jan. 11, Redwood rous salamanders, weave our way Maguire Peaks will explore the play! Make a rain catcher too, Regional Park, Skyline Gate Stag- through mazes, and enjoy scenic history and beauty of this remote and see what’s sprouting in the ing Area (Skyline Blvd., Oak- views of Mt. Diablo. Moderate, 2.6- area. We carpool to trailhead. wilderness. With Naturalist land): Search for overwintering mile walk. Feb. 22, Sunol – Moon-Free Katie Colbert. Jan. 16, Garin, ladybugs as we hike this scenic Feb. 16: Anthony Chabot Regional Dinner Hike: Our not-very-hilly Jordan Pond Lunch Hike – It’s canyon. Moderate, 3-mile loop: Park, Clyde Woolridge Staging Area three-mile hike will take us to always good weather for ducks! East Ridge/Prince/Stream Trail (top of Grass Valley Road, Oakland) Little Yosemite for picnic dinner, Pack a trail lunch for our visit to loop. Jan. 18, Anthony Chabot Hike 4 moderate miles to Bass and if it’s clear, back by the light ducky Jordan Pond. With Natu- Regional Park, MacDonald Cove along the beautiful Cascade of Leo and Pegasus and all the ralist Katie Colbert. Jan. 30, Staging Area (Redwood Road, Trail. stars in between! Shadow Cliffs, Unnatural Nature Oakland): Explore the cascades Feb. 23: Robert’s Regional Rec- Registration is required. Walk – Go on a long explore and along the Bird Trail loop, then reation Area (Meet in the lower find things that belong in nature get your exercise on as we hike parking lot off Skyline Blvd., Oak- and things that don’t, and find to the Parkridge Drive trailhead land) Celebrate the trees on this out how things can be hidden, and back. A moderate, 3-mile moderate, 4-mile walk through oak, yet in plain sight! With Naturalist hike with big hills. Jan. 25, Lake redwood and bay forests. Cat Taylor. Feb. 8, Sunol, See A Bee? We’ll learn the A-B-Cs of native bees, and next time you

C-A-B it will bee your friend! With Naturalist Katie Colbert. WEDNESDAY WALKS Feb. 20, Las Trampas, Pollyman- Various Parks Interpretive Staff – An easy 4 miles on mostly flat, ders – We’ll look for Sal Mander 9:30am, Wed, Jan 8, 22, 29, Feb graveled trails, with a 61-foot sum- and Polly Frog and other cool 12, 26 mit on the trail. Jan. 29: Redwood and slimy friends in the woods. Explore new trails and make – Meet at Redwood Bowl and climb With Naturalist Katie Colbert. new friends as you get in some to the top of 1642-foot Redwood Feb. 27, Shadow Cliffs – Wintry healthy outdoor activity with our Peak on a moderately strenuous Birds – What birds are dropping friendly walking group. Hikers of 3.5-mile loop. Feb. 12: Coyote by for the winter? We’ll be on all ages and abilities are welcome Hills – Hike 4.5 miles around and up the lookout for pelicans, grebes, on hikes ranging from easy to both Red Hill and South Red Hill on ducks and other feathered visi- challenging. Join our quest to a somewhat strenuous tour of this tors. With Naturalist Cat Taylor. reach the high point in each park scenic bayside park. Feb. 26: Lake Registration is required. we visit in 2014! Wear sturdy Chabot – Enjoy the view from 700- Fee: $6 (non-res. $8). footwear, bring water and dress foot Fairmont Ridge on a moder- for the weather. Heavy rain ate, 2-mile up-and-back hike. Info: cancels. Jan. 8: Las Trampas – A (510)544-3282 or email cgarcia@ short but strenuous 0.75 mile ebparks.org. Flyer with complete climb up 2024-foot Rocky Ridge, directions is available on the hiking plus a 3.5-mile descent, mud per- page at www.ebparks.org mitting. Jan. 22: Quarry Lakes

14 Info–Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 SWIM FACILITIES How to RegisterRegistration • Fee Payment information – register beginning Dec. 3 LAKE ANZA www.ebparksonline.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2 Tilden Regional Park Many programs do not require registration. Simply join the instruc- FEE PAYMENT: Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Berkeley, CA 94708 tor at the location indicated in the program description. Call the phone Fees may be paid by money order, VISA, Mastercard, cash, or pre- 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4563 number listed in the program description if you need further information. printed check for walk-in registration. Make checks payable to EBRPD. CASTLE ROCK Programs registered in the parks may be paid for by check up until the 1700 Castle Rock Road For programs that indicate “Registration is required.,” register by Walnut Creek, CA 94598 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 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4515 number listed in the program description. a $25 Returned Check charge. Non-resident fees apply to anyone liv- CONTRA LOMA ONLINE registration is available if the program title displays ing outside Alameda or Contra Costa counties. Parking or park entrance 1200 Frederickson Lane fees may be charged depending on program time and location. Arden- Antioch, CA 94509 this symbol: Go to www.ebparksonline.org. When registering wood entrance fees vary depending on the event or activity. Confirm all 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4518 online, use the course code printed next to the program date(s). CULL CANYON fees when registering for a program. 18627 Cull Canyon Road WALK-IN: Come to the District Headquarters between 8:30 CREDIT CARDS: Castro Valley, CA 94552 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. We are located at 2950 VISA and Mastercard are accepted for all fee programs except those that are 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4523 Peralta Oaks Court in Oakland, next to the Dunsmuir House registered at a park. Call the phone number in program description for info. DEL VALLE and south of the Oakland Zoo off I-580. See map below. 7000 Del Valle Road CANCELLATION POLICY: REFUNDS/TRANSFERS: Refunds or Livermore, CA 94550 BY PHONE: Phone registration requires a VISA or Mastercard. transfers will be processed for programs canceled because registration is below 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4524 The Reservations Office is open between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. the minimum enrollment at the cutoff date, or if a program is canceled due to in- DON CASTRO Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Fridays clement weather or instructor illness. Please allow up to three weeks for receipt 22400 Woodroe Ave. (closed weekends and holidays). Call 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757) Hayward, CA 94541 of refund. CANCELLATION POLICY: At least five business days advance notice 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4527 and select option 2. TDD: (510) 633-0460. is necessary for a full refund. Failure to notify the Reservations Office at least QUARRY LAKES 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 2100 Isherwood Way 2757) option 2, to request a mail-in registration form. Registration program fee. The Reservations Office is open Monday through Friday. The last Fremont, CA 94535 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4552 is payable by check only up to 15 days before the program. day to cancel a Saturday or Sunday program is the prior Monday. ROBERTS POOL 10570 Skyline Blvd. Oakland, CA 94619 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4555 80 680 San SHADOW CLIFFS Suisun Honker River

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Environmental Education Regional Trails ALAMEDA COUNTY Center (EEC) at Tilden Camp SANTA CLARA CO UNTY 0 10 Miles Ohlone Regional Park 101 Berkeley, CA 94708 (510) 544-2233 = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 15 TRAILS CHALLENGE 2014

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GET FIT. STAY HEALTHY. CELEBRATE THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT! Sign up for this FREE, popular self-guided hiking program!

Registration begins January 15, 2014...... www.RegionalParksFoundation.org Once registered, participants will receive a Trails Challenge T-shirt, and upon completion of the challenge, a commemorative pin while supplies last.

FREE Trails Challenge Mobile Application • Register for the Trails Challenge at Don’t miss our FREE Wedding Fairs www.RegionalParksFoundation.org and then download the app. • Download from the Android Market or iTunes App Store. at the Brazilian Room in Tilden Regional Park • Access trail maps and guidebook. Log hikes and mileage. (Located at Wildcat Canyon Road & Shasta Road in Berkeley) Trails Challenge is a Tuesdays: February 18 and 25, and March 4 program of EBRPD 4 to 8 p.m.: Meet our caterers and vendors in partnership with... Rental facilities for weddings, reunions, retreats, and business meetings in four beautiful Park locations: • Brazilian Room, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley • Lake Temescal Beach House, Temescal Regional Recreation Area, Oakland Spring and Summer • Shoreline Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland Jobs in the Parkss • Fern Cottage, Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area, El Sobrante Information: 510 -544 -3164 The East Bay Regional Park District offers a or www.brazilianroom.org variety of full and part-time seasonal jobs for youth ages 16+, including lifeguards, recreation leaders, gate attendants, and student laborers. These positions are ideal for students and those who enjoy working outdoors. The Park District also offers two training programs for student aides to work year-round at visitor centers or in public safety. Visit our website at www. ebparks.org/jobs to apply online, or submit a job interest card so you will be notifi ed when recruitments open, or for more information contact East Bay Regional Park District Human Resources staff at 510-544-2154 or [email protected].