May - June 2014

80 Years of Recreation and Preservation... See Page 2. Photo: Museum of the San Ramon Valley, #17-20080320009

Then: From 1890 to the mid-1970s, In 1982 the State Legislature Today: Developed incrementally since – all forms of transportation except trains of the Southern Pacifi c Railroad recognized the need to preserve the 1987, the Iron Horse Regional Trail motorized. It is used extensively by chugged through the Diablo and right of way as a public multi-use trail now extends along the former railbed children on their way to school, adults San Ramon valleys from Suisun Bay and provided $2 million in planning for 30 miles between Concord and commuting to job sites and shopping to Pleasanton, serving the farming and development funds. Land acquisition Pleasanton, with connections along centers, and all ages for recreation communities along the way. The photo began in 1984, cooperatively funded the way to a network of other and exercise. At “intermodal” points, shows the Danville depot in 1895. by all levels of government plus private regional trails. It is multi-use, open to the trail accesses bus and Bay Area With the advent of better roadways and corporate donations. Crucial hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders Rapid Transit lines. and reduced movement of agricultural support came from a grass-roots goods, the railroad was abandoned. citizens’ group, the Right of Way By 1978 all the tracks had been removed. Trail Advocates.

Inside: Swim Lessons and Jr. Lifeguards • page 4 Kayaking Opportunities • page 4 Learn to Fish! • page 4 Discover Bird Days in May • page 8 Day Camps for the Kids • pages 6, 7, & 11 Healthy Parks Healthy People and 80th Anniversary activities, see page 2. Contents Aquatics/Jr. Lifeguards ...... 4 CELEBRATE HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE Recreation Programs ...... 5-4 Kayaking ...... 4 JUNE IS GET OUTDOORS MONTH Pole Hiking & Fishing ...... 5 A MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER ROBERT E. DOYLE Parkn” It Day Camps ...... 6 he East Bay Regional Park District use and enjoyment of parks. Nearly demonstrations. You can also Ardenwood ...... 6-7 Tis celebrating our 80th anniversary every county and regional park system meet a unique camping pack animal: Big Break ...... 7, 10 of connecting parks to people and how in the Bay Area now offers a free the llama. Black Diamond ...... 10 better than by spotlighting Healthy healthy program on the First Saturday On Sunday, June 8, discover the Parks Healthy People (HPHP), a of each month. Botanic Garden ...... 10 culture, adventures, and natural worldwide campaign that encourages Healthy Parks Healthy People is a year- world surrounding Big Break Visitor Coyote Hills ...... 10-11 healthy active fun in the outdoors, and round initiative that kicks into high Center at the Delta in Oakley. Games, Crab Cove ...... 11 appreciation and stewardship of our gear in June, when we celebrate with activities, and nature walks are all parks and open space areas. We’ve Sunol ...... 11 special healthy and environmentally part of the Delta adventure, and the taken a leadership role in the HPHP friendly events and programs at various evening features the fi rst of this year’s Tilden Nature Area ...... 11-13 United States initiative, advancing parks all across the District. Second Sundays in the Park campfi re the fact that public parks are vital for HPHP Bay Area Programs ..12 The whole family can have a Healthy series. A really fun and healthy way for human and societal health and for the the family to spend the day! Other Regional Parks ...13-14 wellbeing of the environmental and Day by the Bay at the Tidewater Volunteer Programs ...... 14 ecological sustainability. Boating Center in Oakland on As you read through this publication Saturday, June 1. There will be free look for the Healthy parks Healthy Registration & Fees...... 15 The Park District is part of a growing biking, hiking, and canoeing adventures People icon to fi nd healthy programs Visitor Centers/ network of HPHP partner agencies on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis happening soon at a park near you. working to improve the health and Swim Areas ...... 15 – AND we provide the equipment! We hope you’ll be inspired to get wellbeing of all Bay Area residents, Drop-in activities include arts and healthy and active outdoors in especially children and those with high crafts, fi eld games, and camping gear your Regional Parks. health needs, by fostering regular Get outdoors! Find fun and free activities in this edition of the Regional General Information/Free Brochure In Nature 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757 Activity Guide. Camping & Picnic Reservations ...... 1-888-EBPARKS Naturalist & Recreation TH NNIVERSARY Programs ...... 1-888-EBPARKS 80 A TDD ...... 510-633-0460 EVENTS Website ...... www.ebparks.org Date Event May 3 International Migratory Bird Day EBRPD Board of Directors at MLK Shoreline, Oakland Whitney Dotson ...... Ward 1 John Sutter ...... Ward 2 May 10- 80th Anniversary Exhibit at Museum Carol Severin ...... Ward 3 June 8 of San Ramon Valley, Danville Douglas Siden ...... Ward 4 Ayn Wieskamp (President) ...... Ward 5 June 1-30 All month long - Healthy Parks Beverly Lane ...... Ward 6 Healthy People programs at all Ted Radke ...... Ward 7 10 Regional Park Visitor Centers Robert E. Doyle ...... General Manager MAKING A DIFFERENCE June 8 Bird and Butterfl y Festival The soccer fi eld of the large and popular at Coyote Hills, Fremont Visit www.ebparks.org for map Pinole Valley Park was renovated in downloads, activity and event June 13 80th Anniversary - Summer Concert 2013 with $329,000 of the Measure information, and much more! at Crab Cove, Alameda WW funds. The $500 million Measure WW, approved by voters June 18- 80th Anniversary Exhibit in Alameda and Contra Costa counties in 2008, has awarded more July 6 at Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton than $84 million in funding for local projects. Did You Know Animals in Your Parks... WILDLIFE AT QUARRY LAKES Health rom 1881 to 1960, Point Pinole Regional Shoreline in Richmond was a gunpowder and dynamite manufacturing site, producing Matters F Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in more than two billion pounds of dynamite before the Regional Fremont is home to eight special status wildlife Parks acquired the property in 1973 from Bethlehem Steel. species. Two birds – the Alameda song sparrow In the mid-1800s, and saltmarsh yellow throat – are species East Bay Regional Park District Ardenwood Historic at risk. Volunteers have built nesting boxes AND Farm in Fremont was and platforms for tree swallows, wood ducks the prosperous farm and and western grebes. Trees planted ten years country estate of George ago are designed to enhance bird and wildlife ARE PROUD PARTNERS Washington Patterson. habitat. By capturing the sun’s energy, lakeshore IN 2014 WITH THE MUTUAL GOAL It was turned over to plants form the basis of a complex food web. OF PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS. the City of Fremont in An amazing array of insects feed on shoreline 1978, and the East Bay plants before becoming food themselves for Stay Healthy Regional Park District has frogs, fi sh, and birds. in Summer operated the property as International Migratory Bird Day, the second a fully functioning 19th- Conditions Saturday in May, celebrates and brings attention century farm since 1985. Protect your health and be A dynamite barge in Point Pinole to bird migration, one of the most important and spectacular occurrences in nature. You prepared when you venture can learn about the importance and status outdoors in summer. of migratory birds at many of your Regional • For hikes labeled “challenging,” Parks. And you can help preserve our wildlife or on days when the temperature and their homes in creeks, lakes and bays by is over 90 degrees, allow extra preventing trash, vehicle fl uids, and household time and take more water. Hikers chemicals from entering your storm drains. should wear sturdy shoes with Photo: Robin Mayoff Robin Photo: DROUGHT Western ankle support. grebe • Wear protective clothing, such CAUSES IMPACTS courtship as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a IN REGIONAL PARKS dance wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses. • Generously apply a broad- spectrum, water-resistant Despite some recent rains, California’s drought is causing epic sunscreen with a Sun Protection impacts throughout the State, including at East Bay Regional parklands. Factor (SPF) of 30 or more Park District staff have reduced irrigation by 20 percent, as requested to all exposed skin. “Broad- by the Governor. The limitation, or in some cases complete lack of spectrum” provides protection water, may greatly reduce recreational access to some of our busiest from both ultraviolet A (UVA) lakes, including Del Valle, Shadow Cliffs and Quarry Lakes. Jerry Ting Photo: and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Anticipated low lake levels may affect the ability to maintain basic Reapply approximately every sanitary services for restrooms and drinking water at some parks. 80th Anniversary Exhibit two hours, even on cloudy days, Drought conditions will also impact adequate fi re protection MUSEUM OF THE SAN RAMON VALLEY, and after swimming or sweating. resources and access to recreational uses at the lake. Reservations ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR • Use extra caution near water at Del Valle for camping, picnicking, swimming or special event use and sand because they refl ect and prior to June 8 will be honored contingent upon adequate lake levels Founded in 1934, the Park District has been growing intensify the damaging rays of and water supplies. Swimming and boat launches may be impacted and changing over 80 years to meet the needs of the the sun, which can increase your at Shadow Cliffs and Quarry Lakes because of water levels. community for conservation and recreation. chances of sunburn. Dry conditions will also increase the threat of parkland fi res as Check out the historical exhibit about the East Bay Summer is also the perfect time cattle grazing has been disrupted in many parks due to the reduction Regional Park District on display May 10 through June 8 to take a CPR and fi rst aid class. of grass feed availability. As always, the Park District will focus on at the Museum of San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad KAISER PERMANENTE IS A MAJOR SPONSOR providing safe public access to these lakes and amenities as possible Ave nue in Danville. For more info OF THE PARK DISTRICT’S 2014 TRAILS and apologizes for any inconvenience should water levels affect our callca (925) 837-3750. CHALLENGE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ability to maintain public access in some locations. AfterA that, the exhibit moves to the GETTING IN SHAPE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, VISIT WWW.KP.ORG Everyone is asked to check www.ebparks.org for drought AlamedaA County Fairgrounds from (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER and lake level updates before traveling to their regional parks. JuneJu 18 to July 6. OF KAISER TO RECEIVE INFORMATION). RECREATION BIKING BASICS SWIM LESSONS Pt Pinole Recreation Staff RIDGETOP SHUTTLE RUNS 9am noon, Sat, May 3 #6123 Swim Lessons are a great start Pleasanton Ridge Recreation staff Discover the Regional Parks on two to a safe, fun summer. We of- Sat, May 3, 8am #5908; 10am #5913 wheels with confi dence! Basic instruction fer a wide range of American Wed, May 14, 8am #5916; 10am #5918 on how to fi t a bike, safely navigate trails Sat, May 24, 8am #6104; 10am #6105 Red Cross swim levels for ages and bike maintenance. Bring a snack, water Sat, Jun 7, 8am #6106; 10am #6107 bottle and sense of adventure! Limited 6 months to adult. Classes Wed, Jun 11, 8am #6108; 10am #6109 number of loaner bikes/helmets available meet twice a week: Monday/ Sat , Jun 21, 8am # 6110; 10 am # 6111 upon advance request: contact (510) 544 Wednesday and Tuesday/ We are providing one way shuttle trips 2554. 12+yrs. Thursday. Sign up before deep into the park for people who have Registration is required. classes are fi lled. Scholarships the desire but no longer have the ability INTRODUCTION TO for those big mileage hiking days. We will are available. Go to the URL STAND UP PADDLING or QR code at right for more shuttle you from the staging area to one Jack London Square CCK information: dates, times, de- of two destinations, allowing you to hike 9am noon, Sat, May 3 #5783; Sat, Jun 28 scription and locations. Type in either 4.66 or 9.22 miles back. The major #5785 http://goo.gl/TngKU ity of your hike will be along the ridgetop the keywords: swim lessons. Give Stand Up Paddling (SUP) a try in this offering fantastic views! No shuttle trips introductory class. SUPing has become back to the staging area. Choose from one incredibly popular in a few short years be of two daily shuttle trips. cause it’s fun, easy, and another great way JUNIOR LIFEGUARD Registration is required. to get on the water. No previous paddling Fee: $10 (non res. $12) or surfi ng experience is necessary. Ages Junior Lifeguards, ready for 14+yrs. adventure and fun? Our one- Registration is required. week sessions pack loads of Fee: $70 (non res. $78) lifeguarding skills and excite- ment. Each session has a KAYAKING / CANOEING different theme accenting the lifeguarding activities for the KAYAKING BIG BREAK KAYAKING – week. Nine weeks, fi ve loca- Big Break Kevin Damstra DUTCH SLOUGH tions. Scholarships are avail- 8:30 11am, Sun, May 18 #5786; Sat, Jun Big Break Kevin Damstra able. Go to the URL or QR 2 1 # 5 7 8 7 a n d 1 1 : 3 0 a m 2 p m # 5 7 8 9 Noon 3pm, Sun, Jun 15 #5776 code at left for dates, themes, Come ply the welcoming waters and This Father’s Day, join us on an inter videos, location availability and discover the wondrous water world of mediate kayak trip that will cover up sibling and multiple session dis- Big Break on this beginner (& up) kayak to six miles as we explore the historic counts. Type in the keywords: excursion. We’ll start off with dry land waterway that fl ows past Big Break. We junior lifeguard. instruction then paddle our steady and will plan on spending up to 2.5 hours in stable craft on a group exploration of our kayaks. this lovely Delta shoreline. Registration is required. http://goo.gl/TngKU Registration is required. Fee: $30 (non res. $34) Fee: $30 (non res. $34) KAYAKING FAMILY DISCOVERY KAYAKING – Contra Loma Recreation Staff JUNIOR LIFEGUARD AIDE PLANT DISCOVERY 10am 2:30pm, Sun, Jun 22 #5798 Big Break Kevin Damstra Learn basic paddling techniques, how 11:30am 2pm, Sun, May 18 #5773 to choose the right gear and plan a safe Amongst the cattails and tules of our trip, then tour the lake in stable, double Delta wetlands are the hidden treasures kayaks. A great way for families to bond and concurring invaders of Big Break’s while being active and enjoying the aquatic plants. Join us as we paddle the outdoors. Ages 8 15yrs require adult park to discover what awaits in this participation. 8+yrs. watery world. Registration is required. Registration is required. Fee: $46 (non res. $52) Fee: $30 (non res. $34) KAYAKING FOR FOLKS 50+ Junior Lifeguard Aides train with and assist the Junior Lifeguard Instruc- Quarry Lakes Recreation Staff tors in the Junior Lifeguard program. Learn leadership and communica- 10am 2pm, Thu, Jun 5 #5833 Learn kayaking skills with your peers at tion skills and participate with a fun, dynamic team (13-15 years old a pace that is right for you. Basic pad only). This is a great opportunity to get a foot in the door if you would dling techniques, equipment selection, like to become a lifeguard. Applications are required for this program. and safety guidelines in calm waters For more information regarding the Aide program and to receive will be covered. Practice what you have an application, contact Katy Hornbeck at [email protected] learned while touring the lake. 50+yrs. or call ( 510) 690-6625. Registration is required. Fee: $52 (non res. $58) Kayaking at Contra Loma. Always swim near a lifeguard!

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 544 2554. 12+yrs. HEALTHY HIKES: register beginning April 1 SENIOR STROLLS Registration is required. Registration information – Sunol Recreation staff Fee: $30/adults, $25/child www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 9:30am 11:30am, Sun, May 4 (non res. $34/$29) and time to play at the Outdoor Fitness Explore our Regional Parks at a pace that’s LLAMAS – MYSTICS OF ANDES on outdoor range. Equipment provided. Zone! Then relax on a scenic boat tour of right for you. Begin with a discussion on Redwood LAMAS Outfi tters 8+yrs the lake! Loaner bikes/helmets available health benefi ts of hiking and safety tips. 11am 2:30pm, Sat, May 31 #5895 Registration is required. upon advance request: contact (510) 544 Participate for all or part of the hike, The Quechua Andeans refer to llamas as Fee: $50 (non res. $56) 2554. 12+yrs. increasing as stamina improves. Join other “Speechless Brothers.” A Llama Michie PET FIRST AID & CPR Registration is required. like minded hikers while staying healthy! with over 25 years’ experience caring for, Lake Chabot Peter Pay Fee: $30/adults, $25/child Meet at the Green Barn Visitor Center. training, and packing with llamas will teach 9am 1pm, Sat, Jun 21 #5642 (non res. $34/$29) HEALTHY HIKES: FAMILY FUN you to groom, feed, lead and interact posi Learn how to save a pet’s life during an Sunol Recreation staff tively with these specially trained animals. emergency, minimize a pet’s trauma after 12:30pm 2:30pm, Sun, May 4 Reserve your own llama, or up to 3 people injury and safely transport an injured pet Join us on a family friendly hike designed to can share one llama. 8+yrs. to the veterinary clinic. This program make walking fun. Begin with a discussion Registration is required. focuses on basic fi rst aid, including wounds, of the health benefi ts of hiking and safety Fee: $70 per llama 4 llamas max. per class fractures, choking, cardiac emergency tips before we explore our Regional Parks. (non res. $78) and snake bites. Booklet and certifi cate Hikes include breaks for games ARCHERY – INTRODUCTION included in fee. Ages 12+yrs. A program in partnership with . . . and activities. Adults must accompany Roberts Redwood Bowmen Registration is required. children. Meet at the Green Barn Visitor 1:30 3:30pm, Sat, May 31 #5652; Sat, Jun Fee: $45 Adults (non res. $51) Center. 28 #5339; 10am 12noon, Sat, Jun 28 #5337 EXPLORING LAKE CHABOT: TRAILS CHALLENGE BIKING BY THE BAY: Basic beginner recreational archery BY BIKE & BY BOAT WWII HISTORY RIDE instruction. Start with 30 minutes of Lake Chabot Recreation staff Thousands of people take the Trails Point Isabel Recreation staff classroom lecture in clubhouse reviewing 10am 3pm, Sat, Jun 28 #6125 Challenge, which challenges you to 10am 4pm, Sat, May 10 #6124 safety, terminology, and a brief overview of Begin with a ride along the shoreline on complete 5 featured trails by Dec. 1. Explore the important role Richmond and recreational archery, followed by 90 min both paved and dirt trails, returning to the The discounted “Trails Challenge” the Bay Area played in WWII. Ride along utes of shooting instruction and practice Marina for lunch (included in program fee) Membership saves you money on park the Bay Trail to visit Rosie the Riveter fees; see website for more informa WWII Home Front Nat’l Historic Park and tion. The booklet features trails for the Red Oak Victory Ship. Lunch included POLE HIKING all fi tness levels as well as tips for new in program fee. Loaner bikes/helmets avail trail users. Go “green” by using the able upon advance request: contact (510) POLE HIKING: SKILLS CLASS terrain like streams and steep descents. downloadable version of the booklet INCLUDING HIKE Quality poles provided; test drive top and printing only what you need; hard Coyote Hills Jayah Faye Paley models or bring your own. Previous copies are available for $10 (includes 10am 3:30pm, Sat, May 17 #5848 Hiking Poles class REQUIRED. shipping). With registration you will FISHING Skills class plus “fl owerful” practice hike. Registration is required. receive instructions on how to down FLY-FISHING INTRODUCTION Top quality poles provided for proper Fee: $23 (non res. $27) load the guidebook and other program Tilden Fish First! fi t. Learn, practice, review individualized USING POLES FOR MOBILITY & materials. Get a FREE organic T shirt (while supplies last). A commemora 7am 1pm, Sun, May 11 #5646; Sun, strategies to gain confi dence. Improve BASIC WALKING Jun 8 #5647 agility, spine function, performance and Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley tive pin will be sent in the fall (while This exciting and informative day is whole body fi tness on gorgeous District 12:15 3:45pm, Thu, Jun 19 #5862 supplies last) once you complete the geared toward the beginning angler. trails! Hike is less than 4 miles. Poles can help improve your balance, Challenge. Kaiser Permanente is a ma Spend three hours at Lake Anza Registration is required. endurance, posture, confi dence, walk jor sponsor of this program. Registra practicing casting with a certifi ed Fee: $45 (non res. $51) ing gait and agility. You’ll feel Taller! tion is required.: www.regionalparks fl y casting instructor. Then enjoy BOTANIC GARDEN PRACTICE HIKE: Easy to learn techniques and gentle foundation.org & click on “Events.” No phone registrations. two and one half hours of classroom POLES 2 exercises help people with mobility instruction where you will be intro Tilden Jayah Faye Paley challenges navigate everyday obstacles, duced to knots, fl y selection, reading 2 4:30pm, Fri, May 30 #5851 restore spine function and strengthen the water, and more. Ages 12+yrs. Experience glorious springtime ex muscles that support joints. Variety of Registration is required. ploring the entire State of California top quality poles provided. Fee: $60 (non res. $66) (botanically). Refi ne, enhance and learn Registration is required. FISHING – BASS BASICS new skills on a variety of gentle, varied Fee: $36 (non res. $40) KIDS CHALLENGE 2014 Temescal Recreation Staff terrain. Practice hike provides an op HIKING WITH POLES: The Kids Challenge program is based 8 10am, Sat, May 24 #5746 portunity to connect with nature, while SKILLS & TECHNIQUES on the California Children’s Outdoor Learn the basics of bass fi shing we improve confi dence, performance Roberts Jayah Faye Paley Bill of Rights, which recommends a including rigging, casting, knot tying, and skills. Quality poles provided. Previ 9:30am to 1pm, Thu, Jun 26 #5874 fundamental list of experiences that bait and gear selection, and bass ous Hiking Poles class REQUIRED. Morning seminar helps hikers learn trail every child would benefi t from before habitat and behaviors. There will be Registration is required. and body skills. Uphill: Experience ana entering high school. This program plenty of time to practice what you Fee: $26 (non res. $30) tomically healthy methods for improv is self paced and challenges youth to learn. Gear provided. A valid Cali PRACTICE POLE HIKE: POLES 2 ing power, performance, endurance. complete 5 of the 10 activities listed fornia fi shing license is required for Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley Downhill: Techniques for preserving in the Bill of Rights. Some activities 16+yrs. Gear provided. Ages 5+yrs 9:15 11:30am, Thu, Jun 19 #5856 joints and improving stability and safety. require adult participation and/or (children 5 15yrs. require adult Hit the trails with Poles! Practice skills Realize profound postural benefi t. Top additional fees. Register to receive the participation). and techniques for signifi cantly improv quality poles provided. Easy class for any free guide booklet. A commemorative Registration is required. ing performance. Gain power, endur level hiker. patch will be sent after completing the Fee: $19/adults, $15/child ance and muscle recruitment. Learn Registration is required. challenge. Course code: 4829 Registra (non res. $21/$17) advanced skills for navigating trickier Fee: $37 (non res. $41) tion is required.

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 5 “wild” plants can be turned into tasty of the house museum before it is opened register beginning April 1 Registration information – snacks? Come fi nd out on this short, snack to the public. 21+yrs www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 and history fi lled walk around the park. Registration is required: www.regerec.com VICTORIAN TABLE TOP GAMES Fee: $15. tours lead by docents dressed in 19th ARDENWOOD Ardenwood Interpretive Staff WAKE UP THE FARM century clothing. Get tickets at the Train 2 3pm, Sun, May 4, 18 & Jun 1 Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Historic Farm is open Tues. Station. Special tours for children 6 and Ready for some old fashioned fun? Chal 10:30 11am, Sat, May 17, Jun 14, 21 Sun. from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Admission fees under are offered Thursday and Fridays at lenge your family and friends to a game of Rise and shine little farmers! Say “Good apply. For program and fee information, 2:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am. pick up sticks, tops, or jacks as you delve morning!” to the sheep and goats and lend call (510) 544 2797, email awvisit@eb ANIMAL FEEDING into our box of games from days gone by. a hand as we prepare a morning snack for parks.org or see www.ebparks.org. Ardenwood Interpretive Staff BEAUTIFUL BIRDS the farm animals. TODDLER TIME 3pm, Every Thu Sun in May & June Ardenwood Abraham Espinoza SATURDAY RAIL ADVENTURE Ardenwood Ranger Ira Feed the pigs, check for eggs, and bring hay 10:30 11:30am, Sat, May 10, 24 Ardenwood Railroad Museum 11 11:30am, Tuesdays in May & June to the livestock. You’ll learn all the animals’ Discover the amazing variety of fowl, 11am 3:30pm, Sat, May 17 & Jun 21 Bring the tiny tots for an exciting morn favorite foods as you help shut the farm both wild and domestic, around the farm’s Take a relaxing ride on Ardenwood’s ing at the farm. Meet and learn all about down for the evening. gardens, groves and fi elds! Bring your bin railroad around the fi elds and through the animal friends through stories, chores and May 6 May 13 FARM CHORES FOR KIDS oculars or borrow a pair from us. eucalyptus groves. Enjoy the view as you fun. Rain or shine! : Goats. : Ardenwood Interpretive Staff May 20 May 27 FARM MOMS learn about the history of the farm and the Cows. : Chickens. : Rabbits. 11:30am noon, Sat, May 3, 24 June 3 June 10 June 17 Ardenwood Christina Garcia railroad. Fee: All Day Pass $3/person – ride : Sheep. : Pigs. : There’s always work to do on the farm June 24 11:30am 12:30pm, Sat, May 10 as often as you like! Goats. : Cows. 1 4 yrs. so lend a hand. We’ll crack corn for feed, Many new moms are on the farm in spring NEST SEARCH TRAIN RIDES check the coop for eggs and give the ani time. Visit with the hens, ewes and nanny Ardenwood Christina Garcia Ardenwood Railroad Museum mals their morning snack. goats and learn how they take excellent Noon 1pm, Sat, May 17 10:15am 3:30pm, Every Thu, Fri & Sun GORGEOUS GOATS care of their babies. Nests are cozy places for baby animals to Climb aboard for a ride back in time to the Ardenwood Interpretive Staff FROM MOO TO YOU grow. Let’s search for nests of all kinds days when railroads connected the East 12:30 1pm, Sat, May 3, Jun 14 & Sun, May 18 Ardenwood Deborba/Interpretive Staff around the farm fi elds and orchards, and Bay to the world. Check the daily schedule Let the Little Ones lend a hand giving our 12:30 1:30pm, Sat, May 10 then make a few of our own. and meet the train at Ardenwood Station goats some much needed exercise and Is it one stomach or four? Get acquainted CHORES or Deer Park. grooming attention. See if your kids like with our quirky cows. Learn about their IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN PATTERSON HOUSE TOURS working with our kids. digestive abilities and why they are such an Ardenwood Scimeca/Castle Ardenwood Patterson House Docents AFTERNOON FUN & GAMES important animal to have on the farm. 10:30 11:30am, Sun, May 18 & Jun 1, Sat, Jun 7 Various times, Every Thu Sun Ardenwood Andrew Staley/Interp. Staff BIG BUTTER BATTLE Lend a hand planting seeds and turning Tour the beautifully restored Patterson 1 2pm, Sat, May 3, 17 & 2 3pm, Sat, Jun 7, Ardenwood Christina Garcia compost in our heirloom kitchen garden. House Museum. Discover its history on 14, 21, Sun, Jun 29 1:30 2:30pm, Sat, May 10 Learn vegetable fact and lore. If we’re Life on a farm wasn’t all work and no play. Learn how butter is made. Join a team to lucky, a few tender vegetables may be Join us for some old fashioned fun! Try your see who can make this dairy delight the ready to taste. PARK’N IT DAY CAMP hand at classic American pastimes including fastest; then taste it on crackers. OLD-TIME FARMING Mon Fri, 9am 4pm stilts, tug of war and the potato spoon race. June 16 20, Contra Loma #5629, COOKING IN THE Ardenwood Abraham Espinoza POPCORN TIME Temescal #5630, June 23 27, Temes COUNTRY KITCHEN 11:30am 12:30pm, Sun, May 18, Jun 1 Ardenwood Garcia/Masood cal #5631, Don Castro #5632 Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Experience how farmers did their work 2 3pm, Sat, May 3, 17, 31 & Noon 1pm, Aug 4 8, Ardenwood #5628 11am 1pm, Sun, May 11, 25, Jun 15, 22 & without the use of modern machinery but Sun, May 4 & Jun 8 Hiking, fi shing, swimming, arts Mon, May 26 with only their hands and tools. Come Indulge in a healthy snack and learn the his and crafts, and sports in the great Stop by the Country Kitchen, discover prepared for some fun physical activity. tory of this explosive crop. Help shell our outdoors with Recreation leaders, how to cook with a wood burning stove RESPECT YOUR ELDERBERRIES organic popcorn and we’ll pop it for your lifeguards, and naturalists. (family and sample the special of the day, be it Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca favorite topping – butter, salt, herbs or cinna discount; 10% discount with phone savory or sweet. Pick up an historic recipe 1 2pm, Sun, May 18 mon. Who knew popcorn could be gourmet? registration of a sibling) 5 12yrs. to try at home. Meet the elder tree; a jack of all trades. FARMYARD DOCENT TRAINING Registration is required. LAMBS, KIDS, & PIGLETS OH MY! Discover what this splendid tree has to Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca Fee: $200 (non res. $220) Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca offer, be it medicine or food! Then taste a 10am 3pm, Sun, May 4 LEADERS IN TRAINING 11am noon, Sun, May 11 treat made from its magnifi cent berries. Learn to handle farm animals, demon Mon Fri, 8:30am 4:30pm When is a lamb called a sheep? Who’s a strate Victorian crafts and farm chores, Jun 16 20, Temescal #5633, Contra nanny? Who’s a kid? What’s a pig’s favorite dress in period style clothing and play Loma #5634; Jun 23 27, Temescal food? Discover fun animal facts on a morn old fashioned games. If you’re at least 16 FREE DAY & OPEN HOUSE #5635, Don Castro #5636; ing stroll around the farm. ON MEMORIAL DAY Jun 30 Jul 3, Various Parks #5637; years old, enjoy working with children, and are available most Thursdays, Fridays and TUSSIE-MUSSIE FOR MOM Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Jul 14 18, Various Parks #5638; Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca 10am 4pm, Mon, May 26 Jul 21 25, Various Parks #5639; weekends, call (510) 544 3284 or email [email protected]. 2 3pm, Sun, May 11 Help with the morning chores Jul 28 Aug 1, Various Parks #5640; Victorians assigned meanings to fl owers (11am noon). Ride the train, tour the BUNNY LOVE Aug 4 8, Ardenwood #5641 and sent messages via “tussie mussies.” Victorian farmhouse and watch the Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Be a Leader in Training for hands on Select a few blooms and create your own blacksmith at work. Taste some “farm 11:30am noon, Sun, May 4 & Sat, May 31 leadership experience in our Day fl oral message for your mom. baked” cookies from our outdoor Camp. Work with other teens help If you love rabbits, hop on over! Why are Country Kitchen (11am 1pm) and try FRIDAY NIGHTS @ THE MUSEUM ing run camp! You must APPLY and their ears so big? Do they make a sound? Ask your skills at some old time games INTERVIEW for positions. For an a friendly farmer all your bunny questions. Ardenwood Patterson House 6 9pm, Fri, May 16, Jun 20 & Jul 18 (noon 1pm). Take a stroll with a application, contact (510) 544 2566 WILD SPRINGTIME EDIBLES Join us at the historic Patterson House for naturalist and learn what life was like or pcoffi [email protected]. 13 17yrs. Ardenwood Andrew Staley a mix of live entertainment, local micro 100 years ago (2 3pm) and give the Fee: $50 (non res. $56) 1 2pm, Sun, May 4 & 25 brew/wine tastings, and great food. Each animals their afternoon meal (3pm). Ever wanted to know which of the farm’s Friday night we will unveil a new element 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 of people to California. Miners, including LOVELY LADIES CROQUET register beginning April 1 Ardenwood Patterson House Volunteers Ardenwood’s George Patterson, came Registration information – 1 3pm, Sun, May 18 & Jun 15 fl ooding in expecting to make easy money www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 Social requirements did not always limit but discovered that it’s hard work! Come Victorian ladies to watching sports from learn how to pan for gold and shout “Eu WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! play old fashioned games. If you’re at least the sidelines. Enjoy an entertaining ex reka!” when you strike it rich. 5 12 yrs. Ardenwood Mindy Castle 16 years old, enjoy working with the pub ample of a “very Victorian” croquet game Fee: $2 plus Ardenwood admission. 1 2pm, Sat, Jun 14 lic, and are available to volunteer for one played by our elegant volunteers. BUZZY BEEZ Put together ice, salt, cream, sugar, and a day on July 4th, please call (510) 544 3284 or email [email protected]. WARP AND WEAVE Ardenwood Abraham Espinoza little muscle power and learn how we make delicious, old fashioned ice cream. Learn Ardenwood Christina Garcia 10:30 11:30am, Sat, May 31, noon 1pm, Sat, the tasty history of this popular treat. Noon 2pm, Sat, May 24, 31 Jun 28 BIG BREAK Colorful yarn spun from soft sheep’s wool Want to know the importance of bees HAY HARVESTING can become cloth. Watch a weaver at on a farm? Watch some bees at work, Ardenwood Scimeca/Interp. Staff Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta work on the big loom, then work on your discover why they’re needed on the farm 1pm, Sun, Jun 15, 22 is open weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For own tiny tapestry to take home. and what we can get from them! Hop into the hay wagon for a ride into the information call (510) 544 3050, or email [email protected]. ROPE MAKING & HAY HOISTING CANDIED ORANGE PEELS fi elds, then help load the freshly mown hay and haul it back to the hay boom to build Ardenwood Andrew Staley Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca DELTA DISCOVERIES a big stack. We’ll discover the difference 2 3pm, Sat, May 24, noon 1pm, Sat, Jun 7, 1 2pm, Sun, Jun 1 Big Break Interpretive Staff between hay and straw. Sun, Jun 29 Not long ago oranges were considered 11am 2pm Every Sat & Sun, May & Jun Make rope with our antique machine, then special and rare. In the 1800s, they were FESTIVE FATHER’S DAY CARDS Discover the wonders of the Delta see how lots of rope plus a few pulleys make even given as gifts. Sample a “sucket” and Ardenwood Spencer Freidin through hands on arts and craft activities! hoisting hay bales into the barn loft a cinch. discover how tasty an orange rind can be. 2 3pm, Sun, Jun 15 Explore different wetland wonders weekly. WAX: IT’S THE BEE’S KNEES! CORN SHELLING & GRINDING Join us in celebrating Father’s Day! First TESTING THE WATER we’ll meet Claude the Ram and the farm’s Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Big Break Interpretive Staff other dads then we’ll make beautiful cards 11am noon, Sun, May 25 & Jun 15 11:30 noon, Sat, Jun 7 9 10am, Every Sat & Sun, May & Jun to take home to your dad! What’s the buzz about bees? Beeswax! Stop by and help turn ears of Indian corn Track the health of the Delta! We will test This secretion of waxiness is important into tasty animal feed. Remove the kernels SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNBURSTS for different criteria, recording water qual to both bees and humans. Illuminate your (shelling) and crack the grain (grinding) Ardenwood Mindy Castle ity changes that affect our ecosystem. mind as you make a candle and sample before we give the livestock a snack. 11am noon, Sat, Jun 21 LAND ART FOR KIDS Ardenwood’s honey. THE HOLE DONUT Celebrate our sun on the longest day of Big Break Interpretive Staff THERE’S GOLD Ardenwood Mindy Castle the year. Discover amazing solar facts 2 3pm, Sun, May 4 while you create your own sunburst craft IN THEM THAR HILLS! 1 2pm, Sat, Jun 7 & 21 Using the colors of the season as your to take home! Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca Who doesn’t love donuts? Learn a little palette, create unique pieces of art with 2 3pm, Sun, May 25 history about this punctured pastry and HENS LAY EGGS leaves, sticks and stones that will comple The gold rush of 1849 brought thousands discover how to bake or fry them using Ardenwood Interfpretive Staff ment the landscape and blow away in the our wood burning stove. Noon 1pm, Sat, Jun 21 wind. Bring the little ones to the farm to meet GUMNUT NATURE EXPLORERS NIFTY MINI GREENHOUSES OWL PELLET DISSECTION the chickens. We’ll listen to a story, see Big Break Interpretive Staff DAYCAMP Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca 11am noon, Sun, Jun 8 what a hen’s feathers feel like, and search 2 3pm, Sat, May 10 Ardenwood Ranger Laurie the coop for eggs. 9am 3pm, Mon Fri, Jun 16 20 It’s spring! Let’s roll up our sleeves and do Pluck apart owl pellets to understand what Join the Gumnut Explorers for out some planting. Make a mini greenhouse out WONDERFUL WOOL the prey tells about the predator. Join us door fun. Enjoy nature walks, wild and of recycled plastic bottles; take it home Ardenwood Mindy Castle for an exploration of the barn owl and its domestic animal identifi cation, hands and watch your herbs grow. 10:30am noon, Sat, Jun 28 digestive contents. on investigations, historical infl uence, DIG IT UP: We’ll start with a yarn about wool before MOTHER’S DAY MOSAICS visiting our fl eeciest friends. Along the way games and crafts. Enjoy nature up AFTERNOON IN THE GARDEN Big Break Interpretive Staff close personal. AND discover what a Ardenwood Interpretive Staff we’ll learn how we can transform their 3 4:30pm, Sun, May 11 “gumnut” is! Info: (510) 791 4196 or 1–2pm, Sun, Jun 8, 29 & Sat, Jun 28 special fur into wooly wonders. Undesirable plants and reusable trash [email protected]. 7 9yrs. Tending to a vegetable garden takes a bit I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S REAL BUTTER! allow us to create beautiful art from what Registration is required: www. of dirty work. Help us cultivate our soil, Ardenwood Mindy Castle is usually unwanted. We will create small regerec.com water our plants, and get rid of those 2 3pm, Sat, Jun 28 mosaics to take home. Fee: $229 pesky weeds. Bring your muscles as we shake things up MAMMALS OF THE DELTA MR. PEABODY’S BIRDS AROUND THE FARM to make fresh farm butter. Let’s gather Big Break Interpretive Staff garden fresh herbs and seasonings to add TIME TRAVELERS DAYCAMP Ardenwood Ira Bletz 2 3pm, Sun, May 18 Ardenwood Patterson House 7:30 9am, Tue, Jun 10 extra fl avor before we taste our creation. Enjoy the exploration of Delta’s mammals: 9am 3pm, Mon Fri, Jun 23 27 Join us as we stroll through gardens, groves WAFFLE IRON DAY – beavers, muskrats, river otters and much Based on the popular animated fi lm, and fi elds looking for hawks, songbirds and WAFFLE TASTING more. Find their tracks and learn how they explore and experience important woodpeckers. Beginners welcome. No Ardenwood Spencer Freidin live in this unique habitat. periods in Ardenwood’s history. Ardenwood admission fee for this early 11am noon, Sun, Jun 29 COFFEE TALK & DELTA NEWS Pan for gold, create Ohlone style morning adventure. Celebrate the waffl e iron! Learn the his Big Break Kevin Damstra art, learn to farm, and much more! tory of this breakfast classic and see how FLAG DAY PINWHEELS 8:30 9am, Wed, May 21, Jun 18 Camp activities are built around Ardenwood Mindy Castle they are cooked in our Country Kitchen. From tunnels to research projects, farming Common Core State Standards. 11am noon, Sat, Jun 14 VOLUNTEER INDEPENDENCE DAY and fi sh stocks, the Delta is in the news. Info: (510) 791 4196 or cdentry@ Celebrate Old Glory’s birthday by creating TRAINING Stop by the Visitor Center on the third fremont.gov. 5 9yrs. your own American fl ag pinwheel. Along Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca Wednesday of each month for coffee and Registration is required: www. the way discover the meaning behind our 1 3pm, Sun, Jun 29 discussions about the science and events regerec.com stars and stripes! Demonstrate Victorian crafts and farm that are shaping California’s Delta. Fee: $229 chores, dress in period style clothing and

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May 2014 5/4/14 5/15/14 EBMUD Valle Vista: San Leandro Res. Hike Ardenwood: Bunny Love, Farmyard Docent Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Pleasanton Ridge, Ridgetop Shuttle Runs SMTWTF S Training, Popcorn Time, Train Rides, Patterson House Tours Temescal: Fishing Bass Basics Wild Springtime Edibles, Animal Feeding, Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Young 5/25/14 1 23 Victorian Table Top Games, Patterson Naturalists Ardenwood: Train Rides, Wax: It’s The Bees House Tours 5/16/14 Knees!, Wild Springtime Edibles, Animal 45678910 Big Break: Land Art for Kids Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Feeding, Country Kitchen Cookin’, There’s Black Diamond: Farewell To Spring Friday Nights At The Museum, Patterson Gold In Them Thar Hills!, Patterson 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Work Day House Tours House Tours Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time Black Diamond: Early Morning Bird Walk to 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Sibley: Learning Photography in the Parks 5/17/14 Ardenwood: Afternoon Fun & Games, Rose Hill Cemetery Sunol: Outdoor Discoveries, Healthy Hikes: Coyote Hills: Mysterious Mammals, Nectar 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Family Fun, Healthy Hikes: Senior Strolls Nest Search, Popcorn Time, Saturday Rail Adventure, Animal Feeding, Wake up the Garden, Sneaky Snakes Tilden Nature Area: Flower Crowns and Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time Maypole Dancing, Mayday Celebration, Farm, Patterson House Tours Coyote Hills: Pole Hiking: Skills Class Del Valle: Snake Feeding Meet The Artist Reception Tilden Nature Area: Green House BIRD DAYS IN MAY Vasco Caves Regional Preserve Tour Including Hike, Reptile Ramble Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time Giveaway!, The Truth About Bees Bird Day is an annual festival celebrating 5/6/14 Shadow Cliffs: Beginning Fly Casting 5/26/14 migratory birds and raising awareness and Ardenwood: Toddler Time Sibley: Saturday Stroll Ardenwood: Free Day & Open House On interest in birds. May 10 is International Mi Crab Cove: Bird Walk for Bird Week, Sea Tilden Nature Area: Nature Ramble Memorial Day gratory Bird Day (IMBD) which celebrates Squirts Black Diamond: Memorial Day Mine Tours bird migration, one of the most important Leona Canyon: The Over The Hills Gang 5/18/14 5/27/14 and spectacular events in the Americas. Tilden Nature Area: Tilden Tots Ardenwood: Lovely Ladies Croquet, Old IMBD began in 1993 and is now hosted Time Farming, Respect Your Elderberries, Ardenwood: Toddler Time: Rabbits 5/7/14 at more than 600 sites from Canada to Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Victorian Redwood: Hikes for Tykes Del Valle: Wednesday Walks Argentina. Learn about the importance and Table Top Games, Chores In The Sunol: Nature Day Camp Training status of migratory birds at many of your 5/8/14 Vegetable Garden, Patterson House Tours 5/28/14 Regional Parks. Join the international call to Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Big Break: Kayaking Big Break, Mammals of Brushy Peak: Wednesday Walks action to conserve birds and their habitats Patterson House Tours the Delta, Kayaking Plant Discovery Tilden Nature Area: Tilden Little Farmers throughout the Western Hemisphere. Join 5/9/14 Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Tour Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time 5/29/14 us for special bird themed programs on the Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, days noted on the calendar above. Patterson House Tours Huckleberry: Sunday Stroll Tilden Nature Area: Flowers Piece By Piece Patterson House Tours 5/10/14 Vasco Caves Regional Preserve Tour Lake Temescal: Senior Science Series 5/1/14 Ardenwood: Beautiful Birds, Animal Feeding, Marsh Creek Trail: Thursday Birding Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Big Butter Battle, Farm Moms, From Moo 5/19/14 Crockett Hills: Monday Birding 5/30/14 Patterson House Tours To You, Patterson House Tours Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Tilden Nature Area: Tilden Young Big Break: Owl Pellet Dissection 5/20/14 Patterson House Tours Naturalists Briones: Briones Hills Hike Ardenwood: Toddler Time: Chickens Tilden Botanic Garden: Practice Hike: Poles 2 Coyote Hills: Canine Capers, Flower Power Crab Cove: Sea Squirts 5/2/14 5/31/14 Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time 5/21/14 Point Isabel: Biking by the Bay Anthony Chabot: Campfi re Program Patterson House Tours Big Break: Coffee Talk & Delta News Ardenwood: Bunny Love, Buzzy Beez, 5/3/14 5/11/14 Dublin Hills: Wednesday Walks Popcorn Time, Animal Feeding, Warp Alameda Creek Trail: Bird Walk Ardenwood: Train Rides, Tussie Mussie For 5/22/14 And Weave, Patterson House Tours: Fish Ardenwood: Afternoon Fun & Games, Kids Mom, Animal Feeding, Country Kitchen Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Feeding Time Healthy Farm Hike, Popcorn Time, Animal Cookin’, Lambs, Kids, & Piglets Oh My!, Patterson House Tours Del Valle: Campfi re Program Feeding, Farm Chores For Kids, Patterson Patterson House Tours Shadow Cliffs: Outdoor Discoveries Redwood: Llamas Mystics of Andes Big Break: Mother’s Day Mosaics House Tours 5/23/14 Roberts: Climate Change and the Big Break: Delta Discoveries!, Testing the Black Diamond: Mothers Day Mine Open Redwoods, Saturday Stroll, Archery Intro House Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Water! Patterson House Tours Tilden Nature Area: Fun With Felt Black Diamond: Greathouse Visitor Center Coyote Hills: Gifts from Nature for Mom 5/24/14 6/1/14 Coyote Hills: Healthy Parks Healthy People Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time Anthony Chabot: Saturday Stroll, Campfi re Ardenwood: Old Time Farming, Train Rides, Hike Morgan Territory: Women on Common Program Animal Feeding, Candied Orange Peels, Crab Cove: Fish Feeding Time, Family Ground Ardenwood: Beautiful Birds, Rope Making Victorian Table Top Games, Chores In The Nature Fun Sunol: Mother (Nature) Day Tea & Hay Hoisting, Animal Feeding, Farm Vegetable Garden, Patterson House Tours Jack London Square: Introduction to Stand Tilden: Fly Fishing Introduction Chores For Kids, Warp And Weave, Big Break: Birds of Big Break Up Paddling Tilden Nature Area: Mother’s Day Keepsake Patterson House Tours Contra Loma: Sunday Funday! MLKing Jr Shoreline: Biking Basics, Inter Vasco Caves Regional Preserve Tour Big Break, Water Bug Walkaround Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Tour national Migratory Bird Week Open House 5/13/14 Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Tour Del Valle: Outdoor Discoveries Pleasanton Ridge: Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Ardenwood: Toddler Time Crab Cove: Biking and Birding the Bay Trail, Martinez Shoreline: Webelos Naturalists Sunol: Spare the Chair Day Leona Canyon: Hikes for Tykes Fish Feeding Time MLK Shoreline: Learning Photography in the Tilden Nature Area: Take A Walk On The Quarry Lakes: Weekday Bird Walk Del Valle: Campfi re Programs, Lake Del Parks Wild Side 5/14/14 Valle Scenic Boat Tours, Patio Nature Tilden Nature Area: Investigating Insects!, Pleasanton Ridge: Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Programs Morning Meander 8 [ g ]

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6/3/14 Crab Cove: Concert at the Cove 6/22/14 Ardenwood: Toddler Time Kennedy Grove: Hills Hike Ardenwood: Festive Farmyard Food & Fun, June 2014 Crab Cove: Sea Squirts 6/14/14 Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Country SMTWTF S Del Valle: Tuesdays are for the Birds Anthony Chabot: Campfi re Program Kitchen Cookin’, Hay Harvesting, Tilden Nature Area: Tilden Little Farmers, Ardenwood: Afternoon Fun & Games, Flag Patterson House Tours 1234567 Tilden Tots Day Pinwheels, We All Scream For Ice Contra Loma: Kayaking Family Discovery 6/4/14 Cream!, Animal Feeding, Wake up the Coyote Hills: Berry Picking Basket 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Wildcat Canyon: Wednesday Walks Farm, Patterson House Tours Diablo Foothills: Summer’s Here, Let’s Hike! Roberts: Sunday Stroll 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 6/5/14 Coyote Hills, Animal Tracking, Beguiling Gulls Tilden Nature Area: Midsummer Farm Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Open House 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Patterson House Tours Crab Cove: Return of the Terns Quarry Lakes: Kayaking for Folks 50+ Sunol: Women on Common Ground 6/23/14 29 30 Shadow Cliffs: Outdoor Discoveries Tilden Nature Area: Passport to History Ardenwood: Mr. Peabody’s Time Travelers Daycamp 6/6/14 6/15/14 6/28/14 Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding Ardenwood: Lovely Ladies Croquet, Train 6/24/14 Anthony Chabot: Campfi re Program Patterson House Tours Rides, Wax: It’s The Bees Knees!, Animal Ardenwood: Toddler Time Feeding, Country Kitchen Cookin’, Festive Brushy Peak: Tuesday Twilights Brushy Ardenwood: Buzzy Bee, I Can’t Believe It’s 6/7/14 Father’s Day Cards, Hay Harvesting, Peak Real Butter!, Animal Feeding, Dig It Up, Anthony Chabot: Campfi re Program Patterson House Tours Coyote Hills: Weekday Bird Walk Patterson House Tours Ardenwood: Afternoon Fun & Games, Big Break: Track like a Wild Man, Kayaking MLKing Shoreline: Hikes for Tykes Coyote Hills: To Dye For Corn Shelling & Grinding, Rope Making & Dutch Slough Tilden Nature Area: Advanced Tilden Little Jack London Square: Intro to Stand Up Hay Hoisting, Animal Feeding, The Hole Black Diamond: Fathers of the Coal Field Farm Camp Paddling Donut, Chores In The Vegetable Garden, Lake Chabot: Exploring Lake Chabot Garin: Father’s Day Adventures: Atlatl 6/25/14 Patterson House Tours Roberts: Archery Introduction Throwers & Fire Making Don Castro: Wednesday Walks Big Break: Propping up the Levees Redwood: Sunday Stroll Sunol: Ease into the Night Coyote Hills: HPHP Hike, Bird Walk 6/26/14 Sunol: Daddylonglegs and Other Bug Moms 6/29/14 Crab Cove: Annual Sand Castle and Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, and Pops Ardenwood: Afternoon Fun & Games, Sculpture Contest Patterson House Tours Tilden Nature Area: Butterfl y Garden Train Rides, Volunteer Independence Day Del Valle: Campfi re Program Big Break: Thursday Birding Work, Close the Farm, Little Farm Romp Training, Rope Making & Pleasanton Ridge: Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Crab Cove: Senior Science Series Hay Hoisting, Animal Feeding, Waffl e Iron Tilden Nature Area: Birds of Hill and Dale, 6/16/14 Roberts: Hiking with POLES: Skills & Day Waffl e Tasting, Dig It Up, Patterson Dogbane and Pine Nuts Ardenwood: Gumnut Nature Explorers Day Techniques House Tours Camp Shadow Cliffs: Outdoor Discoveries 6/8/14 Big Break: Delta Fish 6/17/14 Tilden Nature Area: Tilden Young Ardenwood: Nifty Mini Greenhouses, Morgan Territory: Hiking Morgan Territory Ardenwood: Tuesday Twilights, Toddler Naturalists Popcorn Time, Train Rides, Animal Sunol: Find Fearless Fun in Your Parks! Time Feeding, Dig It Up, Patterson House Tours 6/27/14 Tilden Nature Area: Kids Garden Salad!, Crab Cove: Sea Squirts Big Break: Delta Livin’, Second Sundays in Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Goose and Gander Walk the Park 6/18/14 Patterson House Tours Coyote Hills: 15th Annual Butterfl y & Bird Big Break, Coffee Talk & Delta News Festival 6/19/14 Leona Canyon: Seeds of Life Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, BIRDWALKS Martinez Shoreline: Webelos Naturalists Patterson House Tours International Migratory Bird Week Open Biking and Birding the Bay Trail, Crab Tilden, Lake Anza: Fly Fishing Introduction Kennedy Grove: Practice Pole Hike: Poles 2, House, MLK Reg. Shoreline, 10am 2pm, Cove, 9am 11am, Sat, May 25, page 11. Tilden Nature Area: Spring Garden Work Using Poles for Mobility & Basic Walking Party, Toddlers and Friends! Sat, May 3, page 13. Thursday Birding: Raptor Baseline, vari 6/20/14 Bird Walk, various parks, 8 10am, Sat, ous parks, 9–11:30am, Thu, May 29, June 6/9/14 Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, May 3, June 7, page 13. 26, page 13. Tilden Nature Area, Teen Volunteer Time Friday Nights At The Museum, Patterson 6/10/14 House Tours Bird Walk For Bird Week, Crab Cove, Birds of Big Break, Big Break, 2 3pm, Sun, 7:30 9am, Tue, May 6, page 13. June 1, page 10. Anthony Chabot; Hikes for Tykes 6/21/14 Ardenwood: Birds Around The Farm, Anthony Chabot: Campfi re Programs Quest For 101 Birds in a Day – Fund Rais Tuesdays Are For the Birds – Birding By Toddler Time: Pigs Ardenwood: Afternoon Fun & Games, ing Event, Location TBA, Dawn To Dusk, Boat, Del Valle, 9am 11:30am, Tue, June Del Valle: Tuesday Twilight Saturday Rail Adventure, Summer Solstice Sat, May 9, page 14. 3, page 14. Huckleberry: The Over The Hills Gang Sunbursts, Animal Feeding, The Hole Beautiful Birds, Ardenwood, 10:30 Birds of Hill and Dale, Tilden Nature 6/11/14 Donut, Hens Lay Eggs, Wake Up The 11:30am, Sat, May 10 & 24, page 6. Area, 7 10am Sat, June 7, page 12. Pleasanton Ridge: Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Farm, Patterson House Tours Weekday Bird Walk, various parks, 7:30 Birds Around the Farm, Ardenwood, 6/12/14 Big Break: Kayaking Big Break, Tule World 9:30am, Tue, May 13, June 24, page 13. 7:30 9am, Tue, June 10, page 7. Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Contra Loma, Beyond the Beach Lake Chabot: Pet First Aid & CPR Monday Birding, Crockett Hills, 9am Return of the Terns, Crab Cove, 10am Patterson House Tours noon, Mon, May 19, page 13. 4pm, Sat, June 14, page 11. Tilden Nature Area: Tilden Young Pleasanton Ridge: Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Naturalists Redwood: Canine Capers Sunol: Celebrating the Summer Solstice 6/13/14 Tilden Nature Area: Elderberry Flute Ardenwood: Train Rides, Animal Feeding, Making Workshop Patterson House Tours 9 Registration information – register beginning April 1 GIFTS FROM NATURE FOR MOM NECTAR GARDEN Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff 10am noon, 1 3pm, Sun, May 11 11am 3pm, Mon, May 26 Come face to face with butterfl ies and WATERBUG WALKAROUND 19th century coal miners. Artifacts and Create a unique necklace for Mom on her hummingbirds and learn how to garden for Big Break Interpretive Staff photographs are displayed and a video special day using pine nuts, shells, berries, wildlife. Make a pot to plant with wildfl ow 2 3pm, Sat, May 24 about the preserve is shown. Tickets for and beads. Or, make her a potpourri with er or milkweed seeds and a colorful fl ower Help us collect water bugs and see what they the fi rst come, fi rst served Hazel Atlas sweet smelling plants from our nectar gar or butterfl y craft. Meet at the Nectar can tell us about the health of the Delta! mine tours may be purchased here. Arrive den. Meet at the Nectar Garden. 7+yrs Garden. 5+yrs BIRDS OF BIG BREAK at least one hour before tour time to sign REPTILE RAMBLE BEGUILING GULLS Big Break Interpretive Staff up. 7+yrs Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison Coyote Hills Parkison/Jedlovec 2 3pm, Sun, Jun 1 FAREWELL TO SPRING 1 2:30pm, Sat, May 17 8 10:30am, Sat, Jun 14 #5774 Fun and games are the order of the day as Black Diamond Eddie Willis Playful activities help answer questions Photographer Don Jedlovec shares tips and we get introduced to some of the many 9:30am noon, Sun, May 4 every kid asks…Is it poisonous? Is it slimy? tricks for getting great action shots of gulls birds that inhabit this riverfront area. Search through woodlands, grasslands, and Does a lizard have three eyes? Visit with chaparral for the season’s last wildfl owers reptiles of the East Bay and fi nd out! 5+ yrs in a rare opportunity to visit their nesting PROPPING UP THE LEVEES site. Respect for the animals will be of the on this rugged three mile hike. 8+yrs SNEAKY SNAKES Big Break Interpretive Staff utmost importance. 12+yrs Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff 2 3pm, Sat, Jun 7 MOTHERS DAY MINE OPEN HOUSE Registration is required The land in the Delta is protected by our Black Diamond Interpretive Staff 11am noon, Sun, May 25 ANIMAL TRACKING levee system. What builds and repairs Noon 4:30pm, Sun, May 11 Explore the world of slithering snakes and Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison them? Dredging has had a defi ning impact Experience the wonders of the Hazel Atlas reptiles. Meet a snake and make your own 1 3pm, Sat, Jun 14 on the Delta and at Big Break too! mine, a restored 1930s era silica sand mine. colorful cutout to take home. 9+yrs Have you ever wondered who’s been leav Free self guided tours for ages 7+ and ac MYSTERIOUS MAMMALS TRACK LIKE A WILD MAN ing those tracks in your yard? Find out with tivities at mine entrance for younger kids. Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff Big Break Interpretive Staff fun activities that help you learn to decode 1 2pm, Sun, May 25 2 3pm, Sun, Jun 15 EARLY MORNING WALK the secret language of animal tracks! 7+yrs Bring Dad and explore the park with your TO ROSE HILL CEMETERY See how footprints, droppings and furs VOLUNTEER DAY: wild side this Father’s Day. Cast tracks, Black Diamond Ashley Elliott help us detect these often hidden critters OHLONE VILLAGE SITE examine chewed branches and listen to 8 10am, Sun, May 25 living close by. Create a pocket guide to aid Coyote Hills Dino Labiste bird calls, as you discover what roams our Join us during the cooler morning hours in your exploration. 9+yrs 2 4:30pm, Sun, Jun 22 #5781 wetlands. for a 1/2 mile walk to historic Rose Hill OHLONE VILLAGE SITE TOUR Learn about Ohlone cultures as we help Cemetery and hear stories of the miners Coyote Hills Parkison/Labiste/Interp. Staff TULE WORLD care for a more than 2,000 year old village and their families. 1 3pm, Sun, May 18, Sat, May 24 & Big Break Interpretive Staff site. Volunteer to clean, weed and renew 2 4:30pm, Sun, Jun 1 2 3pm, Sat, Jun 21 MEMORIAL DAY MINE TOURS the structures and site. We’ll provide Walk one half mile through marsh habitat to Enjoy the feel and smell of the wetlands as Black Diamond Interpretive Staff snacks, water, gloves, tools and a presenta a more than 2,000 year old Ohlone village we get hands on with the plants living in 11am 3pm, Mon, May 26 tion about the village site’s historical and site. Learn about Ohlone cultures, past to this one of a kind Delta. Hazel Atlas mine tours at 11am, noon, cultural signifi cance. 12+yrs present. Tour a reconstructed shade struc 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. First come, fi rst Registration is required. DELTA FISH ture, pit house and sweat house. 8+yrs. Big Break Interpretive Staff served: buy tickets at Greathouse Visitor 2 3pm, Sun, Jun 29 Center beginning at 10am. Must be age The Delta is a great place to fi sh! Join us 7+yrs to tour the mine. REGIONAL PARKS BOTANIC GARDEN to discover which species you can catch FATHERS OF THE COAL FIELD and how to preserve their environment for Black Diamond Eddie Willis The Botanic Garden is open 8:30 a.m. 5 tufa, a lightweight material comprised future generations. 10am noon, Sun, Jun 15 5824 p.m. The Garden is located in Tilden Re of Portland cement and horticultural Stroll through historic Somersville and visit gional Park on Wildcat Canyon Road be additives that yield the look of stone or Rose Hill cemetery to learn about some of tween Anza View Road and South Park granite. Learn about suitable plants and BLACK DIAMOND the fathers who helped shape local history. Drive, Berkeley, CA 94701. Info: (510) potting soils compatible with hypertufa. All Black Diamond programs (unless other 544 3169. See www.nativeplants.org for Dress to get dirty, bring a pair of latex wise noted) meet at the parking lot at the COYOTE HILLS class and registration information. or plastic gloves, and a cardboard box to south end of Somersville Road in Antioch. DOCENT-GUIDED GARDEN TOURS carry home your container(s). For information call (510) 544 2750, or The Coyote Hills Visitor Center is open 2pm Saturdays, 11am & 2pm Sundays Registration is required: email [email protected]. Wednesday Sunday, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. For Learn about California native plants on www.nativeplants.org/events.html HAZEL-ATLAS information call (510) 544 3220, or email free, docent guided tours at the beauti Fee: $65 Friends of RPBG member/ SILICA-SAND MINE TOUR [email protected]. ful, naturalistic, 10 acre Regional Parks $75 non members Black Diamond Interpretive Staff OHLONE VILLAGE SITE WORK DAY Botanic Garden in Tilden Regional Park. BUTTERFLIES FOR BEGINNERS Various times, weekends, through Nov Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff The Garden is open 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Botanic Garden Levinson & Liu Delve into the cavernous underground 11am 3pm, Sun, May 4 THURSDAY MORNING PLANT SALE 10:30am 2:30pm Sat, Jun 21 on a guided tour exploring history and Help caretake a more than 2,000 year old Botanic Garden volunteers usually sell This class will start with observation geology. Ninety minute tours are offered Ohlone village site. Clean and weed, repair plants Thursday mornings between of live specimens followed by a video on weekends. Reservation tours: 11am and Ohlone style structures, and create a sun 9 11am at the potting shed (the Juniper revealing rarely seen details of butterfl y 2pm. Reservation tours for groups of 10 to shade. Tools, gloves, lunch, water, thank you Lodge). Info: www.nativeplants.org, life cycles. Learn about butterfl y garden 15: 10am. First come, fi rst served tours: gift provided. Meet at the Tuibun Village Site. 510 544 3169 or email bgarden@ ing and caterpillar rearing, and learn Noon and 3pm. 7+yrs FLOWER POWER ebparks.org. about fi eld marks, behavior, and favored GREATHOUSE VISITOR CENTER Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison plants on a butterfl y walk. Bring a lunch. CREATING HYPERTUFA CONTAINERS Registration is required: Black Diamond Interpretive Staff 1 2:30pm, Sat, May 10 Botanic Garden Darien Eckberg 10am 4:30pm, weekends, through Nov Learn the sneaky ways fl owers have devel www.nativeplants.org/events.html 10am 1pm, Sun, Jun 8 Fee: $30 Friends of RPBG member/ View the workings of a 20th century oped to trick birds and insects into spread Create unique containers using hyper sand mine and learn about the lives of ing their pollen – it’s fascinating! 6+yrs. $35 nonmembers

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 BERRY PICKING BASKET SEA SQUIRTS Registration information – register beginning April 1 Coyote Hills Dino Labiste Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 10am noon, Sun, Jun 22, 10am 4pm, Sun, 10:15 11:30am, Tue, May 6 #6203, 20 www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 Jun 29 #5797 #6204 & Jun 3 #6205, 17 #6206 that will highlight Mother Nature with ed ralists. From the seaside to the mountains, Used for centuries by California Natives Share a morning of shoreline fun with your ible fl owers, herbs, and vegetables. no rock goes unnoticed and no nature mo for mats, boats and baskets, tule is a com 3 5 years old child. We’ll play games, ex Registration is required. ment missed. Info (510) 544 2233. mon wetland plant. Learn what makes it plore nature, share stories, and do a craf! Fee $5/person. unique as we gather them (June 22) and May 6: Fish Friends. May 20: Low Tide MEET THE ARTISTS RECEPTION craft a berry picking basket (June 29). Adventure. June 3: Bees Please! June 17: CELEBRATING Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff 18+yrs Pirates of the Cove. No older or younger THE SUMMER SOLSTICE 1 3:30 pm, Sun, May 4 Registration is required. siblings (exception: infants). Sunol Melissa Tarnowski Meet members of the Bay Area Nature Fee: $15 (non res $17) Registration is required. 1 2pm, Sat, June 21 Journal Club, view their works in progress, TO DYE FOR Fee: $5 ($7 non res.) Celebrate the longest day of the year by and try your hand at live animal sketching. learning about the sun and the stories it in Light refreshments provided. Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison BIKING AND BIRDING THE BAY TRAIL spired. See how we can use the sun to cook. 11am 2pm, Sat, Jun 28 #5854 Crab Cove Francis Mendoza TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE – Pure Peruvian wool will take on fantastic 9am 11am, Sat, May 25 WILDCAT PEAK WALK colors as we learn the secrets of using We’ll look for bluebirds, buffl eheads and TILDEN NATURE AREA Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail natural dyes! Create a uniquely colored even bat rays on this bike trip along the 1:30 3:30pm, Sat, May 3 ball of yarn and learn how to knit! You’ll San Francisco Bay Trail. Bring your bike, The Environmental Education Center is Trek to the “top of the world.” We’ll head take home a beautiful, natural dyed skein binoculars, water and a snack. open Tue Sun 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. The Little to Wildcat Peak and learn about our con and the skills to make a scarf. 14+yrs Farm is open daily. For info call (510) 544 nection to the rest of the Bay Area. CONCERT AT THE COVE Registration is required. 2233, or email [email protected]. MAYDAY CELEBRATION Fee: $15 (non res. $17) Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 5:30 7:30pm, Fri, Jun 13 BAY AREA Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Start your weekend with free music and NATURE JOURNAL CLUB 10 11:30am, Sun, May 4 CRAB COVE family fun as the sun sets over the bay. The Tilden Nature Area Celebrate Spring with maypoles, bubbles, Activities on the Visitor Center deck begin 10am 4:30pm, Tue Sun, Apr 29 Aug 31 and crafts for the whole family. The Crab Cove Visitor Center is open Wed. at 4:30pm. Bring a lawn chair and picnic, or Explore the natural world through the Berkeley Morris Dancers will educate and Sun. 10 a.m. 5 p.m. and has books, T shirts, purchase food and beverages here. Parking sketchbooks of a dedicated group of natu entertain as they perform the rites of May. and other nature related items for sale. For on Webster St. or Crown Beach lot at information about naturalist programs or Otis. Sponsored by the Alameda Rotary other activities, call (510) 544 3187, or email Club and East Bay Regional Park District. [email protected]. RETURN OF THE TERNS CAMP OF THE WILD TILDEN TOTS FAMILY NATURE FUN Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Tilden Nature Area Broesder/Fisher Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 10am 4pm, Sat, June 14 #6210 10am 4pm, Jun 30 Jul 3 #5028, 10 11:30am, Tue, May 6 #5924, Wed, 2 2:30pm, Every Sat & Sun, May & Jun View a California least tern nest site Jul 7 11 #5030 Jun 4 #5926 The tides roll in and out making each day teeming with several hundred pairs of Learn ancient and useful survival skills Join an outdoor, nature adventure for 3 4 a chance to discover something new. Our endangered terns and their chicks. Experts – build shelters, make cordage and year olds, each accompanied by an adult. pond is bursting with bird life and dragon aboard the bus will interpret bird behavior. containers, cook over an open fi re, and Registration is required. fl ies while the beach shares its secrets of View a slide show before the program to discover edible and useful plants. Make Fee: $6 (non res. $8) the deep. Come explore with us and have learn about their long journey and fascinat things! Explore! 9 13yrs TILDEN LITTLE FARMERS fun, then stay for a nature craft after the ing behavior. 3:30pm: join a naturalist to Registration is required. Tilden Nature Area James Wilson program! May 3, 4: Pond Walk – Turtles, watch these amazing acrobats hunt in the Fee: Jun 30 Jul 3–$200 (non res. $220); Jul 3 5pm, Wed, May 28 #5929, Jun 4 Birds & Bugs. May 10, 11, 24, 25, Jun. Bay (binoculars available for loan). Bus rides 7 11–$250 (non res. $270) #5930 7, 8, 21, 22: Explore at Low Tide – bring to the colony (reservations required): 11am ADVANCED TILDEN Join an after school farm adventure for your mud boots! May 17, 18: Squid Dis #6211; 12:15pm #6212; 1:30pm #6213. 8+yrs LITTLE FARM CAMP 5 7 year olds, who may be accompanied section – discover their inner workings. Registration is required. Tilden Nature Area Wilson/Staff by an adult. No younger siblings please. May 31, June 1: Sea Creatures – myths Fee: $9/person for bus ($11 non res.) 10am 4pm, Jun 24 26 #5875 Registration is required. and reality. June 14, 15: Bird Bingo – play For the more advanced little farmer, we Fee: $6 (non res. $8) the game and view birds up close! June present a new, garden fresh, hands on 28, 29: Birds and Butterfl ies – explore our TILDEN YOUNG NATURALISTS SUNOL camp offering in depth experiences in garden and celebrate our fl ying friends. Tilden Nature Area Fisher/Wilson All programs meet at the Sunol Visitor animal husbandry, agriculture, and food 3:30 5:30pm, Thu, May 1 #5933, 15 FISH FEEDING TIME Center unless otherwise noted. The Sunol production. 12 15 yrs #5934; Jun 12 #5935, 26 #5936 Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Visitor Center is open weekends 10 a.m. 4 Registration is required. Hiking, conservation, and nature based 3 3:30pm, Every Sat & Sun, May & Jun p.m. For information call (510) 544 3249, Fee: $150 (non res. $170) activities for kids 8 15 years old, unac Learn about Bay creatures and get a good or email [email protected] TILDEN LITTLE FARM CAMP companied by parents. Dress to ramble view of our crabs, fl ounder, perch, pipefi sh Tilden Nature Area James Wilson and get dirty; bring a snack. and more – while they eat. Like a dive in SPARE THE CHAIR DAY – 10am 4pm, Jul 28 Aug 1 #4979, Aug Registration is required. the Bay without getting wet! LITTLE YOSEMITE Sunol Cat Taylor 4 8 #4980, Aug 11 15 #4981 Fee: $6 (non res. $8) MEMORIAL DAY OPEN HOUSE 10am 12, Sat, May 3 Experience the old time country farm TEEN VOLUNTEER TIME Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Enjoy the wild and stunning scenery of this lifestyle during a week of farm camp fun! Tilden Nature Area James Wilson 10am 4pm, Mon, May 26 wilderness on the way to the famed Little Learn about caring for farm animals, 3:30 5:30pm, Mon, Jun 9 #5937 Stop in to meet our turtle and snake, Yosemite gorge. Meet at the Camp Ohlone harvesting, cooking, getting dirty, and Learn about nature’s inter relationships make a nature craft and more: fun for the Bridge. 1 3/4 miles. Bring water, snack. having fun! 8 11yrs and help remove invasive plants. Earn family all day long. Try our new self guided Registration is required. community service credits. For youth 13 history walk – ask at the front desk. Then MOTHER (NATURE) DAY TEA Fee: $250 (non res. $270) 17 years old, unaccompanied by parents. join us: 10 10:45am: Family Bird Watch Sunol Melissa Tarnowski Registration is required. ing. 2 2:45pm: Pond Walk. 3 3:30pm: Fish 11am noon, Sun, May 11 #58 87 Feeding program. 3:30 4:15pm: Explore the We welcome mothers to come and enjoy Cove (bring your mud boots). a drink of tea and some light refreshments = Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Healthy Parks Healthy People program 11 register beginning April 1 MORNING MEANDER SPRING GARDEN WORK PARTY Registration information – Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Tilden Nature Area James Wilson www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 10 11:30am, Sun, Jun 1 1 3pm, Sun, Jun 8 Let’s explore and fi nd out what wildlife is Enjoy an afternoon of gardening as we pre FLOWER CROWNS AND MAYPOLE THE TRUTH ABOUT BEES enjoying the morning. pare the Kids Garden for summer. Harvest DANCING Tilden Nature Area James Wilson INVESTIGATING INSECTS! winter’s bounty, plant seeds, and dream of Tilden Nature Area James Wilson 10:30am noon, Sun, May 25 Tilden Nature Area James Wilson tomatoes! Dress to dig in the soil. Noon 1:30pm, Sun, May 4 Come to the farm classroom and learn 2 4pm, Sun, Jun 1 LITTLE FARM ROMP Celebrate spring and learn about the sea what the buzz is about! Meet local bees, From forest to the pond, insects are every Tilden Nature Area James Wilson sonal changes at hand. Join the fanfare and watch the waggle dance, and learn the where! Let’s go fi nd them! Overturn logs, 10:30am noon, Sun, Jun 15 help dance in the summer to come. importance of a healthy bee population. try your hand with a net, and explore the How many ducks in a row? Black sheep on MOTHER’S DAY KEEPSAKE BOX GREEN HOUSE GIVEAWAY! amazing world of Tilden insects. 6+yrs green? Do you know how to sing Old Mc Tilden Nature Area Morgan Evans Tilden Nature Area James Wilson BIRDS OF HILL AND DALE Donald? Join the toddler friendly farm romp! 10:30am noon, Sun, May 11 2 3:30pm, Sun, May 25 Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher BUTTERFLY GARDEN WORK PARTY Come join me in honoring mom on her From seeds to sprouts, learn what it takes 7 10am Sat, Jun 7 Tilden Nature Area Morgan Evans special day with a keepsake box to take for these small miracles to become part of To the peak and down to the creek; hilly! 1:30 3:30pm, Sun, Jun 15 home. Materials provided; feel free to a delectable diet. Bring a snack. Come spend an hour helping tend our bring your own decorations. MEMORIAL DAY OPEN HOUSE DOGBANE AND PINE NUTS butterfl y garden. Learn what native plants NATURE RAMBLE Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher attract these incredible creatures so you Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail 11am 3pm, Mon, May 26 1 2:30pm Sat, Jun 7 can plant your own garden! 1:30 3pm, Sat, May 17 Celebrate the Tilden way! Farm activities, We’ll twist cordage from plant stems and CLOSE THE FARM Explore the Nature Area with a naturalist. crafts, nature exploration, and homemade make beads from seeds. Tilden Nature Area James Wilson We’ll walk to Jewel Lake and back, looking ice cream all await your arrival. TODDLERS AND FRIENDS! 3:30 5pm, Sun, Jun 15 for signs of local wildlife. FUN WITH FELT Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Learn what it takes to keep the animals hap FLOWERS PIECE BY PIECE Tilden Nature Area Trail Gail 10:30am Noon, Sun, Jun 8 py and healthy. Lead the fowl to the coop, Tilden Nature Area Morgan Evans 2 3pm, Sat, May 31 Here’s a chance for very little ones and feed the beasts, and water the garden. 2 4pm, Sun, May 18 Using wool from the farm’s sheep, soap, their grown up friends to explore the Bring your family to learn about fl ower and our own energy, we’ll make a unique farm. Brush goats, meet the cows, and pet families and their parts. We’ll use micro piece of art. chickens. Especially for 1 3 year olds. scopes to see into this fascinating world.

: Bay Area DELTA LIVIN’ naturalist led walk. See historic park AND FAMILY CAMPFIRE photos. Meet near the swim lagoon. Info: (510) 544 2750. These monthly activities and outings provide safe, low impact physical Big Break Kevin Damstra activity, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of all Bay Area 4 8pm, Sun, Jun 8 FESTIVE FARMYARD FOOD & FUN! residents, especially those with high health needs, through regular use and Explore the best of our Delta home. Games, enjoyment of the Regional Parks. activities, and nature walks will start the eve Ardenwood Interpretive Staff ning’s fun. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy our 10:30am 3pm, Sun, Jun 22 KIDS HEALTHY FARM HIKE ANNUAL SAND CASTLE fi rst campfi re of the year (s’mores included!). Get outdoors for a day fi lled with fresh Ardenwood Christina Garcia AND SCULPTURE CONTEST PASSPORT TO HISTORY: air and healthy farm fun! We’ll fi nd tasty 10:15 11:30am, Sat, May 3 Crab Cove Interpretive Staff CELEBRATING 80 YEARS treats in the heirloom garden and dis Hiking is fun on a farm! Explore the back 9am 1pm, Sat, Jun 7 Get active and Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff cover the secrets for growing fresh veg 40 and beyond on a family friendly stroll. create a unique work of art or admire oth 11am 3pm, Sat , Jun 14 etables at home. Bring a picnic and relax All ages are welcome. ers’ creations. Register at 9am for this FREE In 1934, citizens of the East Bay voted to on the lawn, then get your heart racing HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE program with viewing and judging at noon. preserve open space. Celebrate with a day of with some old fashioned games. Discover Award presentation: 1pm. Categories include the Country Kitchen’s “special of the HIKE music, games and fun at the park where it all Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison castles and sculptures by youth, families, and began. Meet a pig, a goat, or a chicken. Crank day” then hop aboard our wagon and lend 1 2:30pm, Sat, May 3, Jun 7 adults. The event is cosponsored by the East and enjoy some ice cream, then “stroll it off” a hand harvesting our oat hay crop. Bay Regional Park District, Alameda Recre It’s a fact: Regular use and enjoyment of with the Passport to History walk to beauti EASE INTO THE NIGHT your local parks can improve your health. ation & Parks, and the Bay View Women’s ful Jewel Lake! Sunol Katie Colbert Join us for an all inclusive hike and let Club. Stop by our information table to learn DADDYLONG LEGS AND OTHER BUG 8 10pm, Sat, Jun 28 #5901 about the District’s 80th Anniversary and parks help make your life better! 12+yrs. MOMS AND POPS On this gentle one mile stroll we’ll take a Info: (510) 544 3220. our Healthy Parks, Healthy People initiative! Sunol Katie Colbert break to explore starry sights and stories HEALTHY DAY BY THE BAY! 15TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY 1 3pm, Sun, Jun 15 of the friendly nighttime heavens. MLK Shoreline, Tidewater Staff & BIRD FESTIVAL Bring dad or mom to help look for harvest Registration is required. 9am 4pm, Sun, Jun 1 Coyote Hills Dino Labiste men, water striders, and other beasts with FIND FEARLESS FUN IN YOUR EAST 10am 3:30pm, Sun, Jun 8 Enjoy a FREE peek into biking, hiking, and long, thin creepy crawly legs. Be prepared BAY REGIONAL PARKS! canoeing ventures (1st come, 1st served; Today is dedicated to increasing the numbers for wet! Sunol Katie Colbert equipment provided). Meet a llama! Ac and species of butterfl ies and birds in Bay BEYOND THE BEACH: 10am 2pm, Sun, Jun 29 tivities include arts & crafts, fi eld games, Area landscapes. Spend a day of adventure CONTRA LOMA PAST & PRESENT Learn to stay safe and healthy in our camping gear demos. Enjoy views of San and learning, enjoy garden tours, family Contra Loma Interpretive Staff parks as we explore along the trails at Leandro Bay and the quiet call of birds, hands on activities, educational speakers, 11am 3pm, Sat , Jun 21 Sunol. Begin at 10am with an easy stroll and the inspiration to get healthy and photo presentations and music. Learn how Celebrate generations of summer fun at along a tree lined canyon. Drop in and active outdoors. to bring your backyard to life by creating Contra Loma! Discover opportunities experience fun fi lled creek activities wildlife friendly habitats! for outdoor play and good health. Join a around the visitor center.

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 migration, and habitat. May 3: Meet at ELDERBERRY register beginning April 1 FLUTE MAKING WORKSHOP Niles Staging Area near the intersection Registration information – Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher of Mission Blvd and Old Canyon Road in www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 10am 2pm, Sat, Jun 21 #5907 Fremont. June 7: Meet at the Coyote Hills Journey from branch to fl ute while learning Visitor Center. Info: (510) 544 3220 8+yrs the Ohlone Wilderness for great views and MONDAY BIRDING traditional uses of elderberry in Native wildfl owers. Meet at the Lichen Bark picnic Crockett Hills Anthony Fisher LEARNING PHOTOGRAPHY May 21 California. This iconic fl ute is not hard IN THE PARKS area on the west side of the lake. , 9am noon, Mon, May 19 Dublin Hills: A moderate 5 miles out and to make, but quite challenging to play! Various Parks Tighe, Charnofsky, Mendoza Birds Birds Birds! And some hills! Meet back on the Calaveras Ridge Trail. May Everybody goes home with a fl ute and an 9am noon, Sun, May 4 #6215, Jun 1 #6216 at the Crockett Ranch Staging Area. Info 28, Brushy Peak: A moderate to strenu appreciation for human ingenuity. 10+years Join a nature and journalism photogra (510) 544 2233. ous 4.25 mile loop hike around this east Registration is required. pher for a two part program intended for SAN LEANDRO RESERVOIR HIKE county landmark. June 4, Wildcat Canyon: Fee: $10 (non res. $12) beginners to hone their photography skills Trail Gail A strenuous 7 mile trip up to 1,057 foot MIDSUMMER FARM OPEN HOUSE in two beautiful parks with very different 9am 2pm, Sat, May 24 San Pablo Ridge. June 25, Don Castro: Tilden Nature Area Wilson/Interp. Staff landscapes. We will critique your master Explore the natural history of this water Journey to Five Canyons Open Space on a 11am 4pm, Sun, Jun 22 pieces on Flickr. Come for one or both of shed as we go up and down and all around strenuous 6.3 mile hike. Come pet a chicken, groom a goat, brush the programs. May 4: Sibley, Learn the ba on this strenuous 7 mile hike through a cow, or help out in the Kids’ Garden. sics – how to use your camera and develop CANINE CAPERS – DOG WALK EBMUD lands. Meet at the EBMUD Valle There will be farm fun for the entire family! a photographer’s eye. June 1: MLK Region Various Parks Vista Staging Area. Info (510) 544 2233. Kristina Parkison KIDS GARDEN SALAD! al Shoreline, Intermediate skills – how to 12+yrs. 9 11am, Sat, May 10 #5896 Tilden Nature Area James Wilson shoot wildlife and fi nd beauty. 12+ years. 9am 2pm, Sat, Jun 21 #5899 Noon 1pm, Sun, June 29 Registration is required. Make new friends, enjoy a nature walk Pick farm fresh veggies for a huge salad! VASCO CAVES PRESERVE TOUR and explore some of the fi nest open space SENIOR SCIENCE SERIES Learn about each ingredient and make your Vasco Caves Interpretive Staff with your best four legged friend along! Various Parks Sara Fetterly own dressing. Forks and plates provided. 9am 2pm, Sun, May 4 #5839, May 11 Homemade snacks provided for good (and 1 3pm, Thu, May 29, Jun 26 Bring an appetite. #5843, May 18 #5840 spirited) dogs! Rain Cancels. Trails can Calling all seniors! Join us to do valu Behold Vasco’s spectacular rock outcrops, GOOSE AND GANDER WALK be steep. May 10: meet at the Coyote able scientifi c research in the parks. vernal pools – seasonal home of endan May 29 Tilden Nature Area Wilson/Interp. Staff Hills Visitor Center. June 21: meet at the : Lake Temescal, South en gered amphibians and fairy shrimp. This is 2:30 4pm, Sun, Jun 29 Trudeau Training Center at 11500 Skyline trance at Broadway Terrace), Otter habitat for eagles and various nesting and Walk with our geese and learn their amaz Blvd. in Oakland. 8+yrs Spotter – Wildlife cameras are being migrating raptors hunting bountiful prey in ing history. We’ll stretch our wings, and Registration is required. used to monitor otter behavior on waddle around the Little Farm. robust restored grasslands. Archaeologi the lake. Help analyze the pictures cal sites contain Indian rock art, part of BRIONES HILLS HIKE and learn how otters and other a complex reaching back nearly 10,000 Briones Trail Gail animals are using the lake. Partici OTHER PARKS years. This Preserve is accessible through 9am 2pm, Sat, May 10 pants must be able to walk one mile. guided tours only, staging from Brushy What runs through the forest and hills, June 26: Crab Cove Visitor Center, CHABOT CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS Peak Regional Preserve (May 11) and around the peak and over the creek? Find Butterfl y Census – Learn to identify Chabot Campground Interpretive Staff Round Valley Regional Preserve (May 4 & out as we explore these unique parklands. common species then use your skills 8 9pm, every Saturday 18) aboard District provided bus transpor Bring snack to share, lunch and water. to census the butterfl ies foraging Join us for after dark fun! Learn about tation. 10+yrs Meet at the Bear Creek Staging Area. Info: in our native plant and butterfl y the parks and nature around you through Registration is required. (510) 544 2233. 12+ yrs gardens. Info: (510) 544 3187. games, songs, photos and stories around Fee: $30 (non residents $34) WEEKDAY BIRD WALK the campfi re. Non campers welcome to THE OVER-THE-HILLS-GANG Various Parks Kristina Parkison join us for the program! Info: (510) 544 7:30 9:30am, Tue, May 13, Jun 24 May 24 May Various Parks Trail Gail/James Wilson 3187. : Animal Adaptations. 10 12:30pm, Tue, May 6, Jun 10 Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a 31: Ssssnakes. June 7: Nature Nearby in tranquil walk through various Bay Area June 14 Hikers 55 years and older interested in INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY Your Regional Parks. : Past Meets nature study, history, fi tness, and fun are parklands! All levels of birding experience BIRD WEEK OPEN HOUSE Present. June 21: I Speak for the Trees. invited to join this series of monthly excur welcome. Bring water, sunscreen, and bin MLK Reg. Shoreline June 28: Canines in our Parks. sions exploring the Regional Parks. May 6: oculars or scopes. May 13: Quarry Lakes. Sharol Nelson Embry DEL VALLE CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS Leona Canyon, meet at Campus Drive off June 24: Coyote Hills. 12+yrs 10am 2pm, Sat, May 3 Del Valle Amphitheater Interp. Staff Keller Avenue. June 10: explore Huck For information: (510) 544 3220 Come to the MLK Shoreline Center 8 8:45pm, Sat, May 24, 31 leberry Botanic Regional Preserve. Info: HIKES FOR TYKES off Doolittle Dr. in Oakland to meet 8:30 9:30pm, Sat, Jun 7 (510) 544 2233. 55+yrs Various parks Interpretive Staff agencies from around the Bay that Join us for an evening of fun by the camp WEDNESDAY WALKS 10:30 11:30am, Tue, May 13, 27, Jun 10, 24 protect and educate about migra fi re. Learn about critters, stars, history and Various Locations Garcia/Parkison Enjoy some nature before naptime with tory birds. We’ll have information more! Each campfi re will feature something 9:30am, May 7, 21, 28, Jun 4, 25 your young child! Join us to travel over tables and opportunities to view the special! Children must be accompanied by Explore new trails ,make new friends, and hill and dell and explore the fabulous fl ora local shorebirds nearby. Beginner to an adult. Bring fl ashlights. Non campers are enjoy healthy outdoor activity with our and fauna of the Regional parks. Tools for advanced birders welcome. Binoculars welcome: please park by the campground exploration will be provided. Hikes average available for loan. Info: (510) 544 3187. May 24 friendly walking group. Hikers of all ages store. Info: (510) 544 3249. : Just and abilities are welcome on hikes ranging about one mile. Bring a snack. Strollers are BIRD WALK FOR BIRD WEEK Batty! May 31: Stories Of The Night Sky. from easy to challenging. Join our quest not recommended for most hikes. Crab Cove Sharol Nelson Embry June 7: Mammalian Madness! June 14: to reach the high point in each park we May 13: Leona Canyon, Canyon Oaks Dr. 7:30 9am, Tue, May 6 Who’s Hoo? June 21: Indians Of California. visit in 2014! Wear sturdy footwear, bring parking area. May 27: Redwood Regional Celebrate International Migratory June 28: Snakes And Spiders Oh My! water and dress for the weather. Heavy Park, Canyon Meadow staging area. June Bird Week and meet the locals! Sight BIRD WALK rain cancels. For more information, please 10: Anthony Chabot, MacDonald staging shorebirds and maybe some ducks in Various Parks Kristina Parkison call (510) 544 3282 or email cgarcia@ area. June 24: MLKing Shoreline, Ar breeding plumage before they depart 8 10am, Sat, May 3, Jun 7 ebparks.org. May 7, Del Valle: A strenuous rowhead Marsh parking area. See www. for the summer as a reward for the New and experienced birders alike join 6.5 mile round trip hike to Rocky Ridge in ebparks.org/parks for maps and directions. early hour! Info: (510) 544 3187. us as we discover patterns of behavior, Info: (510) 544 3187.

= 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 April 1 www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY STROLLS Various parks Interpretive Staff and search for nesting bald eagles; mod THURSDAY BIRDING: 10am noon, Sat, May 17, 24, 31 & Sun, erate, 4 miles. May 31: Roberts (Red RAPTOR BASELINE May 18, Jun 15, 22 wood Bowl staging area) – Learn about June Various Parks Interpretive Staff OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES Hikes range from 2 5 miles. Great for redwood ecology on 3.5 hilly miles. 15 9–11:30am, Thu, May 29 #5965, Jun 26 #5966 Various Parks Colbert/Taylor families. Dogs welcome on most hikes. : Redwood (Trudeau staging area) – The morning (eastern) side of Mount 10 11:30am, Sun, May 4 #5850 See www.ebparks.org/parks for maps Father’s Day Hike: Moderate, 3.5 mile May 17 Diablo hosts a magnifi cent array of birds 10am noon, Thu, May 22 #5853 and directions. : Sibley Volcanic hike to see animals and plant adapta May 18 June 22 of prey: hawks, falcons, eagles. Help us 9 11am, Sun, Jun 1 #5855 Preserve. : Huckleberry Botanic tions to the seasons. : Roberts May document their variety and numbers in 10 11:30am, Thu, Jun 5 #5858 Preserve – Moderate 3.0 mile hike. (Redwood Bow staging area) – 2.5 miles, 24 this fun, social citizen science research 10am noon, Thu, Jun 26 #5860 : Anthony Chabot (Clyde Woolridge discovering where historically huge trees project. No experience necessary – we’ll Children 3 6 years and a parent are staging area) – Trek to the lake’s edge once lived. Info: (510) 544 3187. May teach you how to identify these birds. invited to make playful and scien 29 June 26 : Marsh Creek Trail. : Big Break tifi c discoveries in exciting outdoor Regional Shoreline. classrooms rain or shine! Siblings TUESDAY TWILIGHTS We’ll beat the heat while exploring Walnut Registration is required. welcome. May 4, Sunol: Wet & Various Parks Interpretive Staff Creek watershed. Meet at the Orchard CLIMATE CHANGE Wild Creek Discovery – Discover 7:30 9:30pm, Tue, Jun 10 #5795 staging area. Info: (510) 544 2750. AND THE REDWOODS the critters who call Alameda Creek 8 9:30pm, Tue, Jun 17; 6 9pm, Tue, Jun 24 May 22 HIKING IN MORGAN TERRITORY Roberts Sara Fetterly/Deborah Zeirton “home.” , Shadow Cliffs These naturalist guided walks vary in Morgan Territory Ashley Elliott 2 4pm, Sat. May 31 #6208 – Make Way For Ducklings Lunch diffi culty and are usually not suitable for June 1 9am 1:30pm, Sun, Jun 29 Calling all “wanna be” scientists! Par Hike. , Del Valle: Boat Float – organized groups. Bring water, snacks, and Enjoy rambling trails as we explore the ticipate in a Save the Redwoods League Relax on this scenic voyage on Lake fl ashlight. Wear layered clothing, good hik June 5 ridgetop vistas and lowland valleys. Bring research project measuring how changing Del Valle. , Shadow Cliffs: ing shoes. Drop in except for June 10. For binoculars, a lunch, and liquids. Meet at the weather patterns are affecting the red Creepy Crawlies By The Creek – a complete schedule, contact (510) 544 Morgan Territory Road staging area. Info: June 10 wood forest. Learn the history and ecology We’ll look high and low for crea 3249 or [email protected]. : Del (510) 544 2750. 10+yrs of the redwoods as we hike and collect this tures with too many legs. June 26, Valle – Batting By Boat: search for bats at valuable data. Meet at the Redwood Bowl Shadow Cliffs: Sun Day On Thursday twilight on the lake on a two hour cruise. staging area. Info: (510) 544 3187. 8+yrs. – Play safely with sunshine and learn Registration required. Fee: $5 (non res. VOLUNTEER SUNDAY FUNDAY! to cook with sunbeams! $7). June 17: Ardenwood – Twilight On Contra Loma Ashley Elliott Registration is required. The Farm: discover the animals that come FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/ 10am noon, Sun, Jun 1 Fee: $6 (non res. $8). out after dark. We’ll explore the North RESTORATION PROJECT Get the family outside and enjoy nature. Woods and learn about the once grand Redwood Jeff Manley We’ll look for animals, explore the shoreline, buildings on the property. Meet at front 9am 1pm, Sat, May 3, Jun 7 and play games. 6+yrs. One adult per three entrance. June 24: Brushy Peak – Peak 9:30am 1:30pm, Sun, May 11, Jun 8 WEBELOS NATURALISTS Dusk: Our leisurely four mile loop includes Help remove invasive French broom. Tools children under 14 yrs. Meet at the boat Martinez Shoreline Eddie Willis May 3, June 7 launch parking lot. Info: (510) 544 2750. some uphill but does not reach the peak. provided. : Meet at 9 a.m. 10am 12:30pm, Sun, Jun 1 #5876 Meet at Laughlin Road staging area. at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area (7867 Jun 8 #5884 Redwood Road, Oakland) for removal KENNEDY GROVE HILLS HIKE Hey Scouts, earn your badge at a place along the East Ridge Trail. May 11, June 8: where nature rules! We’ll play games, Kennedy Grove Trail Gail WOMEN ON COMMON Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Canyon Meadow explore wacky wetlands, and learn about 9:30am 1pm, Fri, Jun 13 GROUND Staging Area (7867 Redwood Road, Oak ways to protect the planet through hands Climb the hills and search for wildlife and Various Parks Katie Colbert land) for removal and restoration projects. on eco adventures. Parent participation signs of the past. Info: (510) 544 2233. 12+yrs 10am 2pm, Sun, May 11 #5832 Info: 1 888 327 2757, option 3, ext. 4553. required. 5 12yrs FATHER’S DAY ADVENTURE: 6:30 10pm, Sat, Jun 14 #5835 QUEST FOR 101 BIRDS IN A DAY – Registration is required. FIRE MAKING This is a series of naturalist led FUND RAISING EVENT Garin Dino Labiste programs for women who love the TUESDAYS ARE FOR THE BIRDS – Location TBA Doc Quack 10am noon, Sun, Jun 15 outdoors but whose concern for BIRDING BY BOAT Dawn to dusk, Sat, May 9 Ever tried rubbing two sticks together? personal safety keeps them from Del Valle Cat Taylor Join in an exciting, renewing, and reward It really works! Learn how to start a fi re enjoying their own parks. For a 9am 11:30am, Tue, Jun 3 #5873 ing birding quest, and at the same time without matches. Acquire the skill to build complete schedule contact (510) Enjoy a two hour cruise on the lake as we help generate funds to support the Wildlife a safe, effi cient campfi re. Meet at the Garin 544 3243, or [email protected]. prowl the coves in search of our feathered Volunteer Program. During this Interna Barn. Info: (510) 544 3220. 8+yrs May 11: Morgan Territory, Mom And friends. Info: (510)544 3249. tional Migratory Bird Day event, get “nose Daughter Hike – Bring your daughter Registration is required. FATHER’S DAY ADVENTURE: to beak” with birds, and visit several bird or your mom – or just yourself – for Fee $5/person. ATLATL THROWERS research and restorations sites, all along dis an easy four mile hike over the (low) SEEDS OF LIFE Garin Dino Labiste covering “Why Birds Matter.” Our dawn to hills and through the woods in Grand Leona Canyon Charnofsky/Grossman 1:30 3:30pm, Sun, Jun 15 dusk adventure will take us through numer mother Nature’s house. June 14: 10am noon, Sun, Jun 8 Could you survive in the Stone Age? Try ous park locations recording the “Feathered Sunol, Flag Hill On Flag Day – We’ll Explore the many methods seeds use to to hit a target with a prehistoric dart Jewels” they contain. Birdwatchers of all climb to the ridge top for a sunset disperse and start new plants. Identify and thrower, or atlatl. You’ll also see how to ages and skill levels are welcome. Earn your dinner, and search for red, white, and examine diverse native plant seeds and create a Paleolithic stone point. Meet at “Quest for 101 Birds in a Day” patch. blue stars on our way back down. 3.5 how Native Americans might have used the Garin Barn. Info: (510) 544 3220. 8+yrs Registration is required: www.Regional round trip miles include a leisurely, them. Meet at the Merritt College Parking SUMMER’S HERE, LET’S HIKE! ParksFoundation.org/birdathon but steep, uphill mile. Lot E. Info: (510) 544 3187. 6+yrs. Diablo Foothills Ashley Elliott Registration is required. 8:30am noon, Sun, Jun 22 After the longest day of the year, enjoy a leisurely hike in the foothills of Mt. Diablo.

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 SWIM FACILITIES How to Register • Fee Payment LAKE ANZA Tilden Regional Park Many programs do not require registration. Simply join the instruc FEE PAYMENT: Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Berkeley, CA 94708 tor at the location indicated in the program description. Call the phone Fees may be paid by money order, VISA, Mastercard, cash, or pre 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. Confi rm 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 Offi ce is open between 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. the minimum enrollment at the cutoff date, or if a program is canceled due to 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 fi ve 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 Offi ce at least QUARRY LAKES BY MAIL: Call the Reservations Offi ce at 1 888 EBPARKS (327 fi ve 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 Offi ce is open Monday through Friday. The last Fremont, CA 94535 is payable by check only up to 15 days before the program. 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4552 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 Pablo Carquinez SOLANO CO Bay CO UNTY Bay 2500 Stanley Blvd. Bay NTRA COSTA Sacramento River COUNTY r Strait Browns e Pleasanton, CA 94566 160 iv C R San a Martinez Bay Island n r ui qu Bay q 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4557 n Point a Pablo e Shoreline Jo Crockett z Point n Sc Sa Bay Pinole en Hills ic A Pittsburg LAKE TEMESCAL D l Waterbird r h Big 4 a 4 m P Delta De Anza Trail C b blo Ave n Antioch Pa a Break r 6502 Broadway Terrace o Hercules Antioch/Oakley n l Point Atlas Rd a i a Martinez e o S e g T ra A d r d V il n v R Shoreline B g Break a R e Oakland, CA 94610 Pinole ia e l ll Trail le S vi ond y t 242 d s m a t id ng R r M R Sobrante e R Contra Oakley COUNTY

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Membership Programs for All 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Regular Membership Program Oakland, CA 94605-0381 www.ebparks.org Save money and time with a Park District Membership through the Regional Parks Foundation:

• Personalized Membership Card • Free Parking* • Free Swimming • Annual Dog Pass • Subscription to Regional in Nature and much more! Find out more about Memberships at www.RegionalParksFoundation.org; or call the Membership Department at 510-544-2220. East Bay * Day-use only Regional Park District

THIRD FRIDAYS = FREE ENTRY! LOCATIONS: ANTIOCH • FREMONT • HAYWARD • OAKLAND

Celebrate our 80th anniversary on the third Friday arts & crafts • farming of each month, now through the end of the year! fi shing • games natural history FREE: hiking • swimming • Parking, boat launch, horse and dog fees • Swimming Kids 5 to 12 years old • District fi shing permits * Info: www.ebparks.org or 510-544-2566 • Entrance to Ardenwood Historic Farm Registration: * Anglers must obtain a valid California fi shing license. 1-888-EBPARKS, option Camping and picnic reservations not included. 2 or www.ebparks.org Invasive mussel inspection fee for boats still applies. Financial assistance available www.ebparks.org