May - June 2013

East Bay Regional Park District www.ebparks.org

Healthy Parks Healthy People Festival See page 2 Inside: Swim Lessons and Jr. Lifeguards • page 4 Fishing and Kayaking • page 5 Day Camps for your Kids • page 7 Sand Mine Tours • page 10 Butterfl y and Bird Festival • page 11 Swim Season Opens at Regional Parks Lakes, see page 2. Contents HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE Aquatics/Jr. Lifeguards ...... 4 Recreation Programs ...... 4 IS A COLLABORATIVE BAY AREA PROGRAM Kayaking & Fishing ...... 5 A MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER ROBERT E. DOYLE Bicycling ...... 6 am pleased that our Park District public lands in their own communities likely fi nd a park that offers a healthy Day Camps ...... 7 is part of a growing number of and value those places as safe, fun program on the fi rst Saturday of the Ardenwood ...... 5-7, 10 I partner agencies collaborating to areas where they can get outdoors to month. It could be a group stretching improve the health and well-being of maintain and improve their health. exercise in the morning, or perhaps a Big Break ...... 10 all Bay Area residents by encouraging • Health care providers and sunset hike in the evening. Black Diamond ...... 10 regular use and enjoyment of parks. community partners can recommend Reading this activity guide is a good Botanic Garden ...... 10 Our work with hospitals, doctors close-to-home outdoor activities that fi rst step toward exploring your sense and various health care organizations, new users will fi nd welcoming. of adventure and getting outside for Coyote Hills ...... 10-11 as well as community partners and • Bay Area public lands agencies some safe, healthy fun. Just look for Crab Cove ...... 11 other regional, local, and federal will better support each other in the Healthy Parks Healthy People park agencies, will produce some icon to see what healthy programs are Sunol ...... 12 serving both outdoor recreation and very positive outcomes for Bay Area community health needs. happening at a park near you. Tilden Nature Area ...... 12-13 residents including: What will this look like? Wherever HPHP Bay Area Programs .. 12 • More people will be aware of the you go in the Bay Area, you will Other Regional Parks ...13-14 HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE FESTIVAL • SATURDAY, JUNE 22 • QUARRY LAKES • FREMONT Volunteer Programs ...... 14 Registration & Fees...... 15 Visitor Centers/ Areas ...... 15

SWIM SEASON OPENS AT Who goes there? REGIONAL PARK LAKES Learning to Read General Information / Free Swim season offi cially opens Memorial Day weekend, Brochure ...... 1-888-EBPARKS May 25-27, at East Bay Regional Park District lakes and pools. Camping & Picnic Reservations ...... Animal Tracks Swim at Lake Anza (Tilden), Contra Loma (Antioch), Cull ...... 1-888-EBPARKS Canyon (Castro Valley), Del Valle (Livermore), Don Castro he East Bay Regional Parks are home to a wide Naturalist & Recreation (Hayward), Quarry Lakes (Fremont), Roberts Pool (Oakland), array of wildlife—from raccoons to bobcats and Programs ...... 1-888-EBPARKS T Shadow Cliffs (Pleasanton), and Lake Temescal (Oakland). coyotes to mountain lions. But these critters do a TDD ...... 510-633-0460 Also, Castle Rock pool at Diablo Foothills (Walnut Creek) great job staying out of sight, so you hardly ever seen Website ...... www.ebparks.org is open to the public Thursday through Sunday during swim them. Luckily, the Park District is also home to some season. Visit www.ebparks.org and click on “Activities” for great naturalists who can teach you to read the signs EBRPD Board of Directors more information about swim locations, swim lessons, our that animals leave behind. In the latest issue of Bay Whitney Dotson ...... Ward 1 enhanced Junior Lifeguard program, and for swim safety tips. Nature magazine, you can tag along with naturalists John Sutter ...... Ward 2 Cat Taylor and Anthony Fisher and Wildlife Services Carol Severin ...... Ward 3 Coordinator Steven Bobzien as they show us how Douglas Siden ...... Ward 4 to read tracks, scat, and sign. Read the story at Ayn Wieskamp ...... Ward 5 Beverly Lane ...... Ward 6 baynature.org/tracking. Ted Radke ...... Ward 7 Robert E. Doyle ...... General Manager

Visit us at www.ebparks.org Photo: Bay Nature Bay Photo: SALT MARSH HARVEST “MOUSEKETEERS” Health BY AMANDA DWYER, SUMMER WILDLIFE INTERN, AND DAVE “DOC QUACK” RIENSCHE, A CERTIFIED WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST, THE WILDLIFE RESOURCE ANALYST FOR THE EAST BAY Matters REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT AND A BIOLOGY/ECOLOGY INSTRUCTOR AT LAS POSITAS COLLEGE.

rom their big round eyes and ears to their thick reddish tails, the salt marsh East Bay Fharvest mouse is the cutest animal you may ever see. Watching this magnifi cent Regional Park District mouse munching on pickleweed will melt your heart! However, seeing them AND is quite diffi cult, unless you’re a member of a group of wildlife volunteers, the “Mouseketeers,” who are helping study their distribution and abundance. Because of massive loss of salt marsh habitat in the San Francisco Bay, this species ARE PROUD PARTNERS is on federal and state lists as endangered. Prime salt marsh harvest mouse IN 2013 WITH THE MUTUAL GOAL OF PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS. Photo: Joe DiDonato Joe Photo: locations contain a majority of pickleweed interspersed with salt grass, which may be found along our 40 miles of East Bay Regional Park District shorelines. Keep Summer Another diffi culty in positively identifying this mouse is distinguishing it from its Safe and Fun closely related cousin, the western harvest mouse. Both are smaller-bodied mice with grooved incisors, but the salt marsh harvest mouse has dark colored fur and Summer is the season for outdoor feet, and a short, thick tail, all one color; in contrast, the western harvest mouse fun – swimming, biking, and has lighter coloring on its back and feet, and a thin, long tail. boating – and family vacations. Thanks to the Mouseketeers, a number of these endangered mice have been Kaiser Permanente would like to found as part of a long-term effort to study them. There is a giant need for remind everyone that simple safety passionate people like you who are willing to aid in the recovery of this rare, precautions can help all of us avoid reddish rodent. For more information on how you can participate or donate, health troubles during the summer. Above: A salt marsh harvest mouse and the call or email “Doc Quack” at 510-544-2319 or [email protected] and For example: volunteer team in Coyote Hills Regional Park. check out more volunteer opportunities at www.ebparks.org. • Limit sun exposure. Avoid sun at peak times (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before heading outside. • Beware of hot cars. Never leave EVERYBODY AND ANYBODY a child or pet unattended in a vehicle even for just a few minutes. CAN ENJOY TRAILS CHALLENGE Temperatures inside the car can quickly cause heat stroke or death. • Have a “designated observer.” lthough 2012 was the fi rst year my family turned in our Never assume someone else is logs and offi cially completed the Park District Trails A watching the kids in the water. Challenge, we’ve been hiking together for many years, mostly in our nearby Diablo Foothills and Las Trampas. Now completing Name a “D.O.” and make sure the Trails Challenge is one of our annual family goals. We use that person remains within arm’s the challenge as a springboard to discover new things, more length of young swimmers. treasures in our own backyard like waterfalls in Sunol or the • Use your head. Make helmets historic sites at Black Diamond. required equipment for biking and When I am out on the trails, multiple times each week, boarding. Set a good example by Chris Abess is a resident of Danville and serves on the I love to see the wide variety of park users. You see horses, wearing your helmet, too. Regional Parks Foundation board. He hikes the trails dogs, cyclists and trail runners like me – people of all Summer is also the perfect time to with wife Mary, daughter Brooke, 9, and dog Jiminy. ages and interests. take a CPR and fi rst aid class. And we have other family traditions in the Regional Parks, KAISER PERMANENTE IS A MAJOR SPONSOR like going to the carousel in Tilden Park during the holidays. I’m OF THE PARK DISTRICT’S 2013 TRAILS pretty sure when my daughter grows up and recalls good family CHALLENGE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT memories, she’ll remember being outdoors on the trail with us. GETTING IN SHAPE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, VISIT WWW.KP.ORG (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF KAISER TO RECEIVE INFORMATION). RECREATION LLAMAS – MYSTICS OF ANDES SWIM LESSONS Redwood LAMAS Outfi tters RIDGETOP SHUTTLE RUNS 11am-2:30pm, Sat, May 18 #2682; Swim Lessons are a great start Pleasanton Ridge Recreation Staff 10am-1:30pm Sun, May 19 #2683; 11am- to a safe fun summer. We of- Sat, May 4, 9am #2755; 10:30am #2670; 2:30pm, Sat Jun 1 #2684 fer a wide range of ARC swim noon #2671 The Quechua Andeans refer to llamas as Wed, May 15, 9am #2675; 10:30am “Speechless Brothers.” A Llama Michie levels for ages 6 months to #2676; noon #2677 adult. Sign up before they fi ll with over 25 years’ experience caring Sat, Jun 1, 9am #2672; 10:30am #2673; for, training, and packing llamas. Under up. Scholarships are available. noon #2674 his guidance, learn how to groom, feed, Go to our URL or QR code Wed, Jun 19, 9am #2678; 10:30am lead and interact positively with these listed on the picture for more #2679; noon #2680 specially trained animals. Reserve your information: dates, times, de- Take a shuttle into the park if you have the own llama, or share with up to 3 people. scription and locations. Type in desire but not the ability for a big-mileage 8+yrs. the keywords: swim lessons. hike. The shuttle runs three times per date Registration is required. to 1 of 2 destinations; you hike back either Fee: $70 per llama - 4 llamas max. per 4.66 or 9.22 miles. The majority of the hike class (non-res. $78) http://goo.gl/TngKU back is along the ridgetop, offering fantastic GOLF INTRODUCTION views of the East Bay Hills and more! Tilden Golf Course Amer. Golf Corp. Registration is required 3-4:30pm, Sat, May 18 #2527; 5-6:30pm, Fee: $10 (non-res. $12) JUNIOR LIFEGUARD Fri, Jun 7 #2528 ARCHERY – INTRODUCTION Learn pre-shot and full-swing fundamen- Junior Lifeguards, ready for ad- Roberts Redwood Bowmen tals, and become familiar with terminolo- venture and fun? Our one-week 1:30-3:30pm; Sat, May 4 #2747; gy/equipment. Golf balls and loaner clubs sessions pack loads of lifeguard- 10am-noon, Sat, May 25 #2538; provided. Get a free $20 range card for ing skills and excitement. Each 1:30-3:30pm, Sat, May 25 #2539; use at the driving range and $20 off a 10am-noon, Sat, Jun 8 #2540; future class at the golf course. 14+yrs. session has a different theme 1:30-3:30pm, Sat, Jun 8 #2541; accenting the lifeguarding activi- Registration is required. 1:30-3:30pm, Sat, Jun 29 #2542 Fee: $50 Adults (non-res. $56) ties for the week. Nine weeks, Beginner recreational archery instruc- BOTANIC GARDEN fi ve locations. Scholarships are tion. 30 minutes of lecture on safety, ter- PRACTICE POLE HIKE available. Check out our URL minology, and an overview of recreation- Botanic Garden Jayah Faye Paley al archery, then 90 minutes of shooting or our QR code for dates, 2:30-4:45pm, Tue, May 21 #2600 instruction and practice on outdoor themes, videos, location avail- Explore the beautiful Botanic Garden range. Equipment provided. 10+ yrs. ability and sibling and multiple and practice using poles on a variety Registration is required. session discounts. Type in the of gentle terrain. This afternoon hike Fee: $50 (non-res. $56) keywords: junior lifeguard. will be an opportunity to connect with INTRODUCTION TO nature as we refi ne your skills, build con- http://goo.gl/TngKU STAND UP PADDLING fi dence and improve your performance. Jack London Square CCK Quality poles provided. 10am-4pm, Sun, May 5 #2264; Sun, Jun Registration is required. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD AIDE 9 #2665 Fee: $18 (non-res. $20) Give Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) a try in USING POLES FOR HIKING: our introductory SUP class. SUPing BASIC SKILLS ONLY has become incredibly popular in a few Junior Lifeguard Aide: Train Redwood Jayah Faye Paley short years because it’s so fun, easy, and with and assist the Junior 9am-12:30pm, Thu, Jun 6 #2585 another GREAT way to get on the water. Lifeguard Instructors with the Learn how using POLES optimally can No previous paddling or surfi ng experi- Junior Lifeguard program. Learn improve your power, endurance, balance, ence is necessary. Ages 14+yrs. leadership and communication posture and confi dence. Essential skills Registration is required. help preserve your joints, improve upper skills and participate with a fun, Fee: 60 (non-res. $66) dynamic team (13-15 years old body strength, restore spine function only). For more information POLES FOR HIKING & EXERCISE: and save your knees. Regain, maintain WITH HIKE & sustain! Easy class for any level hiker. regarding for application, selec- Various Parks Jayah Faye Paley tion and training camp dates, Quality poles provided. 9:30am-3pm, Sat, May 18 #2605 Registration is required. go to our URL or QR code. 9:30am-4pm, Sat, Jun 29 #2614 Fee: $37 (non-res. $41) Type in the keywords: junior Achieve power & whole body fi tness USING POLES FOR MOBILITY & BA- lifeguard aide. with POLES. Learn to optimally use your SIC WALKING core muscles to preserve your joints. Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley Improve performance, endurance and 12:30-4:30pm, Fri, Jun 28 #2574 confi dence. Reduce knee stress, improve POLES can help improve your balance, http://goo.gl/TngKU back health, prolong agility. Quality poles endurance, posture, confi dence, walking provided: Practice hike included. May gait, agility, function & strength. You’ll 18: Coyote Hills. June 29: Tilden. feel Taller! Easy-to-learn techniques Always swim near a lifeguard! Registration is required. & gentle exercises help people with Fee: $45 (non-res. $51)

4 Info Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 mobility challenges navigate everyday PATTERSON HOUSE TOURS register beginning April 2 obstacles, restore spine function and Ardenwood Patterson House Docents Registration information – strengthen muscles that support joints. Various times, Every Thu-Sun www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 Quality poles provided. Tour the beautifully-restored Patterson VEGETABLE GARDEN FUN Registration is required. House Museum. Discover its history on DIG IT UP Fee: $37 (non-res. $41) Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Ira Bletz tours lead by docents dressed in 19th- 1-2pm, Sun, May 5 century clothing. Get tickets at the Train 1–2pm, Sat, May 4 & Sun, May 19 Tending a garden takes a bit of dirty How does the heirloom garden grow? ARDENWOOD Station. Tours for children 6 and under Stop on by and fi nd out. Lend a hand are held Thursday and Fridays at 2:30pm, work. Help cultivate soil, water our Ardenwood Historic Farm is open Tues.- plants, and get rid of pesky weeds. planting, weeding and composting. You’ll Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am. discover the secrets to a bountiful sum- Sun. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Admission fees ANIMAL FEEDING YARNS ABOUT WOOL apply. For program and fee information mer harvest. Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Christina Garcia call (510) 544-2797 or email awvisit@ AFTERNOON FUN & GAMES 3pm, Every Thu-Sun in May & June 2-3pm, Sat, May 4 ebparks.org or www.ebparks.org. Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Feed the pigs, check for eggs, and bring Gather on the Granary porch to hear BLACKSMITHING stories about sheep. Try your hand with 2-3pm, Sun, May 5, 19 hay to the livestock. You’ll learn all the Life on a farm wasn’t all work and no play. DEMONSTRATIONS animals’ favorite foods as you help shut the hand cards or drop spindle as we Ardenwood Scott Thomas transform fl eece into yarn. Join us for some old-fashioned fun with the farm down for the evening. classic American pastimes including stilts, 10am-4pm, Every Thu, Fri & Sun, & Sat, WAKE UP THE FARM THE FARM IN ESPAÑOL May 11, 25 & Jun 8, 22 tug-of-war and the potato-spoon race. Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Ardenwood Sheelah Weaver Stop by and see our blacksmith at work TODDLER TIME 10:30-11am, Sat, May 4, 18, Jun 1 & 22 11am-noon, Sun, May 5 with his forge and anvil. Discover why a Ardenwood Ranger Ira Rise and shine little farmers! Say “Good Come learn how to describe farm oc- talented “smith” was so necessary on a 11-11:30am, Tue, May 7, 14, 21, 28, Jun 4, morning!” to the sheep and goats and cupants and activities in Spanish. It is bustling farm. 11, 18 lend a hand as we prepare a morning not necessary to know any Spanish to TRAIN RIDES participate. Meet at the Granary. Bring the tiny tots out for an exciting snack for the farm animals. morning at the farm. Each day we’ll meet Ardenwood Railroad Museum NESTING TIME WILD SPRINGTIME EDIBLES 10:15am - 3:30pm, Every Thu, Fri & Sun and learn all about a new animal friend Ardenwood Christina Garcia Ardenwood Andrew Staley Climb aboard for a ride back in time to through stories, chores and fun. May 7: 11:30am-12:30, Sat, May 4 Noon-1pm, Sun, May 5, 19 the days when railroads connected the Sheep. May 14: Cows. May 21: Rabbits. Nests are cozy places for baby animals to Which of the farm’s “wild” plants can be East Bay to the world. Check the daily May 28: Chickens. June 4: Goats. June 11: grow. Let’s search for nests of all kinds turned into tasty snacks? Find out on this schedule and meet the train at Arden- Pigs. June 18: Sheep. (1-4 yrs.) around the farm fi elds and orchards, and short, snack and history fi lled walk. wood Station or Deer Park. then make a few of our own. FISHING two and one-half hours of classroom KAYAKING MY FIRST FISH Shadow Cliffs Recreation Staff instruction for an introduction to BOATING two-mile hike around the island nor- 5-7pm, Wed, May 1 #2253 knots, fl y selection, reading the water, IN THE REGIONAL PARKS mally closed to visitors. Ages14+ yrs. Kids will catch their fi rst fi sh in this and more. 12+yrs. Register your school or community Registration is required. fun “derby style” class! Participants Registration is required. group for a canoe or kayak trip tailored Fee: $85 (non-res. $95) will learn basic techniques including Fee: $60 (non-res. $66) to meet your boating needs. Fees vary. KAYAKING casting and knot tying, followed by FISHING – INTRODUCTION 8+yrs. Info: (510) 544-2553 or email FOR FOLKS 50+ catching a fi sh from an enclosed net in Quarry Lakes Recreation Staff [email protected]. Lake Chabot Recreation Staff the lake. Gear provided. 5-17yrs. 8-10am, Sat, May 25 #2274 DISCOVER KAYAKING 10am-2pm, Thu, Jun 6 #2237 Registration is required. This class is perfect for the beginning Shadow Cliffs Recreation staff Learn kayaking skills with your peers Fee: $40 (non-res. $44) fi sherperson. Learn basic knot tying at a pace that is right for you. Learn and rigging, gear and bait selection, 11am-3pm, Sat , May 11 #2236 BEGINNING FLY CASTING This course offers instruction in basic paddling techniques, equipment selec- Shadow Cliffs Lois Kilburn and casting techniques. A valid Cali- paddling techniques, equipment, and tion, and safety guidelines in calm wa- 8am-noon, Sat, May 4 #2646; Sat, Jun fornia fi shing license is required for safety in calm protected waters from ters. Practice what you have learned 15 #2654 participants 16+years. Gear provided. experienced instructors while touring touring the lake in a kayak. 50+ yrs. Learn knots, roll cast, pick-up and 5+yrs. the lake in kayaks. Lots of time to prac- Registration is required. lay down cast, false casting, and how Registration is required. tice your newly acquired skills. Fee: $52 (non-res. $58) to select equipment and set up your Fee: $19/adults, $15/child Registration is required. KAYAKING FAMILY DISCOVERY fl y rod. Class is taught by a national (non-res. $21/$17) Fee: $52 (non-res. $58) Champion tournament caster. 15+yrs. FISHING – KAYAKING – BROOKS ISLAND Quarry Lakes Recreation Staff Registration is required. PANFISH BASICS ADVENTURE 11am-3pm, Sun, Jun 23 #2243 Fee: $60 (non-res. $66) Temescal Recreation Staff Brooks Island CCK Instruction in basic paddling tech- INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING 8-10am, Sat, Jun 22 #2298 10am-4pm, Sat, May 25 #2750; Sun, niques, equipment, and safety in calm Tilden Fish First! Learn rigging, knot tying, bait and Jun 23 #2751 protected waters from experienced 7am-1pm, Sun, May 12 #2660; Sun, gear selection, habitat, and behaviors. This trip is a short paddle in stable, instructors while touring the lake in Jun 9 #2753 Plenty of time for practice. A valid CA double kayaks across sheltered bay kayaks. This is a great way for families This exciting and informative day is Fishing License is required for partici- water with spectacular views of San to bond while being active and enjoy- geared toward the beginning angler. pants 16+years. Gear provided. 5+yrs. Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Is- ing the outdoors! Spend three hours at Lake Anza Registration is required. land’s preserved shoreline, then come Registration is required. practicing casting with a certifi ed Fee: $19/adults, $15/child ashore to enjoy a naturalist guided, Fee: $52 (non-res. $58) fl y-casting instructor. Then enjoy (non-res. $21/$17

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 5 10:30-noon, Sat, May 11, 25, Jun 8, 29 register beginning April 2 FARM CHORES FOR KIDS Registration information – Lend a hand planting seeds and turn- Ardenwood Interpretive Staff www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 ing compost in our heirloom vegetable 10:30-11am, Sun, May 12, 26, Jun 9, 16, garden. Learn vegetable fact and lore. If 23, 30 FARM MOMS we’re lucky, a few tender vegetables may Crack corn for feed, check the coop Ardenwood Christina Garcia be ready to taste. for eggs, give the animals their morning 1:30-2:30pm, Sat, May 11 FROM MOO TO YOU snack or weed the vegetable garden. Visit hens, rabbits, ewes and nanny goats, Ardenwood DeBorba/Interpretive Staff Helping with the morning chores can be feed them a treat and learn how they 12:30-1:30pm, Sat, May 11 fun for the whole family! take excellent care of their babies. A program in partnership with . . . Get acquainted with our quirky cows. SUNFLOWER FERTILIZER CHORES IN THE Learn about their digestive abilities and EXPERIMENT VEGETABLE GARDEN why they are such an important animal Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca Ardenwood Garcia/Castle to have on the farm. TRAILS CHALLENGE 11-noon, Sun, May 12, 26 Last year over 10,000 people took Plant and care for sunfl owers; sprinkle the Trails Challenge, which chal- them with different organic fertilizers. BIKE SAFETY CLASS Trails, and bike-friendly streets that Over time, we’ll see which grows best! lenges you to complete 5 featured connect you to the great outdoors! trails by Dec. 1. The discounted Various Parks East Bay Bicycle LAMBS, KIDS, & PIGLETS Coalition/Rec. Staff Previous bicycling experience re- “Trails Challenge” Membership quired. Bring a bike, helmet, snack, OH MY! saves you money on park fees; see 9am-12:30pm, Sat May 4, MLK/Tide- Ardenwood Interpretive Staff water Boating Center; water bottle, camera/binoculars, and website for more information. The sense of adventure! May 11: meet at 1-2pm, Sun, May 12 booklet features trails for all fi tness 10-11am, Sat, Jun 1, Oyster Bay; When is a lamb called a sheep? Who’s a 9am-12:30pm, Sat Jul 6, Coyote Hills; Tidewater Boating Center at Martin levels as well as tips for new trail Luther King Shoreline, Oakland. 9 nanny? Who’s a kid? What’s a pig’s favor- users. Go “green” by using the 10-11am, Sat, Aug 3, Shadow Cliffs; ite food? Discover fun animal facts on an Sat, Sep 7, Quarry Lakes; Sat, Oct 5, miles round-trip. June 8: meet at downloadable version of the book- northern end of Neptune Drive in afternoon stroll around the farm. let and printing only what you need; Eastshore State Park Discover the Regional Parks and Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline, San TUSSIE-MUSSIE FOR MOM hard copies are available for $10 Leandro. 12 miles round-trip. Loaner Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca (includes shipping). With registra- trails on two wheels with confi dence! In this class provided by the EBBC, a bicycles and helmets available upon 2-3pm, Sun, May 12 tion you will receive instructions request. Info: (510) 544-2553. Victorians assigned meanings to fl owers on how to download the guidebook certifi ed safety instructor will teach you to outfi t your bike, take a bike on BIKING ALONG THE BAY – and sent messages via “tussie-mussies.” and other program materials. Get a Select a few blooms and create your FREE organic T-shirt (while supplies transit, how to ride safely, and more. USS HORNET TOUR This is a great primer for the “Begin- MLK/Tidewater own fl oral message for your mom or last). A commemorative pin will be someone special. sent in the fall (while supplies last) ning Cycling” and “Road Cycling” Grey Kolevzon/Rec. Staff MUSICAL MACHINES once you complete the Challenge. series! Recommended for adults and 10am-4pm, Sat, May 18 #2393 Ardenwood Kaiser Permanente is a major spon- teens. Bicycle not required. Info: Join Recreation staff for a leisurely Golden Gate Musical Box Society sor of this program. Registration (510) 544-2553. bike ride from Tidewater Boating Cen- 11am-3pm, Sat, May 18 & Sun, May 19 is required: www.regional- BEGINNING CYCLING ter to the USS Hornet (12-mile round Visit the Patterson House to experience parksfoundation.org & click on Various parks trip). We will tour the WWII-era ship, the sights and sounds of antique music “Events”. No phone registrations. Grey Kolevzon/Rec. Staff enjoy lunch on the ship, and bike back 10am-noon, Sat, May 11, MLK/Tide- along beautiful shoreline trails. Loaner boxes, band organs and other wonderful water; Sat, Jun 8, Oyster Bay bikes/helmets available upon request. musical machines from days gone by. Take an easy bike ride along paved Re- 12+yrs. SATURDAY RAIL ADVENTURE gional trails or the S.F. Bay Trail. See Registration is required. Ardenwood Railroad Museum fantastic views of the Regional Parks Fee: $40/adults, $30/child 11am-3:30pm, Sat, May 18 & Jun 22 and resident wildlife. Basic instruction (non-res. $44/34) Take a relaxing ride on the farm’s rail- KIDS CHALLENGE 2013 provided on basic bike maintenance, HISTORICAL BIKE TOUR road around the fi elds and through the and how to fi t a bike and navigate OF COYOTE HILLS & eucalyptus groves. Enjoy the view as you The Kids Challenge program is trails safely. Bring a snack, water ARDENWOOD discover some fascinating history. based on the California Children’s bottle, and sense of adventure! May Coyote Hills Fee: All Day Pass $2/person. Outdoor Bill of Rights. This pro- 11: meet at Tidewater Boating Center Grey Kolevzon/Rec. Staff ART FROM NATURE gram is self-paced and challenges at Martin Luther King Shoreline, 10am-4pm, Sat, Jun 15 #2746 Ardenwood Spencer Freidin youth to complete 5 of the 10 activ- Oakland. June 8: meet at northern Join this fun bike ride along the wet- 1-2pm, Sat, May 18 & Jun 29 ities listed in the Bill of Rights. Some end of Neptune Drive in Oyster Bay lands and Bayside trails of Coyote Hills. Join us and explore making stamps and activities require parent participa- Regional Shoreline, San Leandro. After a tour of the Visitor Center, we’ll impressions from leaves, sticks, and tion and/or additional fees. Register Loaner bicycles and helmets available bike along Alameda Creek and circle materials found around the park. to receive the guide booklet and a upon request. Info: (510) 544-2553. back to Ardenwood Historic Farm for special prize to help you get started HARNESS THE WIND ROAD CYCLING a farm tour, picnic lunch, a tour of the (1 per child, while supplies last). A Ardenwood Christina Garcia Various parks historic Patterson House, and other 2-3pm, Sat, May 18 commemorative patch and EBRPD fun activities. This bike tour will give frisbee will be sent after completing Grey Kolevzon/Rec. Staff Strong breezes can be both helpful and 1-3pm, Sat, May 11, MLK/Tidewater; you a rich perspective on these storied destructive. See examples of how we the challenge (1 per child, while sup- East Bay treasures! 12+yrs. plies last). Registration is required: Sat, Jun 8, Oyster Bay control this natural force on the farm. Enjoy a fun weekend road cycle along Registration is required. Make your own wind-powered machine. call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327- Fee: $20/adult, $15/child 2757) option 2. Course #1105. scenic bike trails. We will explore sections of the Bay Trail, Regional (non-res. $22/17)

6 Info Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 GORGEOUS GOATS BEGINNING EMBROIDERY register beginning April 2 Ardenwood Sheelah Weaver Registration information – Ardenwood Kelsy Jorgensen www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 11am-noon, Sun, May 19 Noon-1pm, Sat, May 25 & Jun 29 Learn basic embroidery stitches to deco- Let your kids work with our kids...let HAY HARVESTING the chickens. We’ll listen to a story, see them lend a hand giving our goats some rate all sorts of cloth objects. Training Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca & Interp. Staff what a hen’s feathers feel like, and search exercise and grooming attention. and materials supplied. 1:30pm, Sun, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 the coop for eggs. WONDERFUL WORLD OF INSECTS BIG BUTTER BATTLE Ride the hay wagon into the fi elds to BIRDS AROUND THE FARM Ardenwood Christina Garcia Ardenwood Kelsy Jorgensen help load the freshly mown hay and haul Ardenwood Ira Bletz 11:30-12:30, Sat, May 18 1-2pm, Sat, May 25 & Jun 15 it back to the hay boom to build a big 7:30-9am, Tue, Jun 11 Learn how butter is made. Join a team to Insects make the world go round, fi nd out stack. Learn the difference between hay Join us as we stroll through gardens, see who can make this dairy delight the how! Learn about ladybugs, bees, dragon- and straw as we bring in this year’s crop. groves and fi elds looking for hawks, fastest; then taste it on crackers. fl ies, and other good garden bugs. Then WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! songbirds and woodpeckers. Beginners build a bee box to take home. LOVELY LADIES CROQUET Ardenwood Mindy Castle welcome. No Ardenwood admission fee Ardenwood Patterson House Volunteers CORN MOSAICS 1-2pm, Sat, June 8 for this early morning adventure. Ardenwood Christina Garcia 1-3pm, Sun, May 19 & Jun 2 Put together ice, salt, cream, sugar, and GO FLY A KITE Social requirements did not always 2-3pm, Sat, May 25 a little muscle power and learn how we Ardenwood Mindy Castle limit Victorian ladies to watching sports Put your creative skills to work making make delicious old-fashioned ice cream. 2-3pm, Sat, June 15 from the sidelines. Enjoy an entertaining a mosaic with the rainbow of colored Learn the tasty history of this treat. Celebrate Fly A Kite Day! Discover fun kernels from our Indian corn. example of a “very Victorian” croquet HENS LAY EGGS facts and lore about kites, learn to make game played by our elegant volunteers. POLLINATOR POWER Ardenwood Interpretive Staff your own, and if the weather cooperates Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca 2-3pm, Sun, Jun 9 we’ll give them a whirl. 1-2pm, Sun, May 26 & 11-noon, Sun, Jun Bring the little ones to the farm to meet FARMYARD DOCENT TRAINING 2, 9 Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca Discover this tiny insect’s mysterious 10am-3pm, Sun, May 5, 19 world and help bees and farmers by DAY CAMPS Handle farm animals, demonstrate planting sunfl owers! Victorian crafts and farm chores, ROPE MAKING & HAY HOISTING 10am-5pm, Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9 #1536 dress in period-style clothing and PARK’N IT DAY CAMP Ardenwood Andrew Staley Kayak, canoe, bike, hike, fi sh; intro- play old-fashioned games. If you’re Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, 6-12 yrs. 2-3pm, Sun, May 26 duction to rowing by the Oakland at least 16 years old, enjoy work- June 17-21, Contra Loma, #1483 Make rope with our antique machine, Strokes Rowing Club; 13-17 yrs. ing with children, and are available June 17-21, Temescal, #1513 and then see how lots of rope plus a few Registration is required most Thursdays, Fridays and week- June 24-28, Temescal, #1525 pulleys make hoisting hay bales into the Fee: $200 (non-res. $220) ends, please call (510) 544-3284 or barn loft a cinch. June 24-28, Don Castro, #1499 email [email protected] July 15-19, Ardenwood, (ages 5-12) CAMP OF THE WILD MEET THE BUNNIES #1458 Tilden Nature Area Broesder/Fisher Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Hiking, fi shing, swimming, arts & 10am-4pm, Jul 1-5 #1962 (no meeting 12:30-1pm, Sat, Jun 1, 15 & Sun, Jun 9, 30 crafts, and sports, and in the great on the 4th), Jul 8-12 #1963 Hop on over for a warm welcome from FREE DAY & OPEN HOUSE outdoors. (10% family discount with Learn survival skills: build shelters, the farm’s furriest residents. Learn why phone registration of a sibling). make cordage and containers, cook ON MEMORIAL DAY rabbits are great hoppers and how they Ardenwood Interpretive Staff Registration is required over a fi re, discover edible and useful use their long ears to sense danger. Fee: $200 (non-res. $220) plants. 9-13yrs. 10am-4pm, Mon, May 27 A DAY IN THE LIFE Celebrate the holiday with an PARK’N IT Registration is required. Ardenwood Mindy Castle Fee: $200 Jul 1-5 (non-res. $220), admission-free day of fun! Help with LEADERS-IN-TRAINING 11am-noon, Sat, Jun 1, 15 Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm, ages 13-17 yrs $250 Jul 8-12 (non-res. $270) the morning chores (11 a.m.-noon). Find out what life was like for kids on the Ride the train, tour the Victorian June 17–21, #2007 Contra Loma, TILDEN LITTLE FARM CAMP farm. Work and play doing laundry the #2008 Temescal; June 24-28, #2009 Tilden Nature Area James Wilson farmhouse and watch the blacksmith old-fashioned way, tending the garden, at work. Taste some “farm baked” Temescal, #2010 Don Castro; 10am-4pm, Jul 15-19 #1912, Jul 22-26 feeding the animals, and playing some July 1-5, #2012 Richmond parks; #2103, Aug 5-9 #1925, Aug 12-16 #1927 cookies from our outdoor Country time-tested games. Kitchen (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) and try your July 8-12, #2013 Crab Cove; Learn about caring for farm animals, skills at old-time games (noon-1 THE HOLE DONUT July 15 –19, #2011 Ardenwood; harvesting, cooking, and having fun! p.m.). Take a stroll with a natural- Ardenwood Mindy Castle July 22-26, #2014 Coyote Hills; 8-11 yrs ist and learn what life was like 100 1:30-2:30pm, Sat, June 1 & 22 July 29-August 2, #2015 Coyote Hills Registration is required. years ago (2-3 p.m.) and give the ani- Who doesn’t love donuts? Learn a little Be a Leader-in-Training for hands-on Fee: $250 (non-res. $270) mals their afternoon meal (3 p.m.). history about this punctured pastry, job training and leadership experience ADVANCED TILDEN discover how to bake them in our wood- COOKING IN THE COUNTRY in our Day Camp. Work with other LITTLE FARM CAMP stove, and play a donut game! teens supervising campers and leading KITCHEN Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Ardenwood Interpretive Staff VICTORIAN TABLE TOP GAMES games. Get an application online or 10am-4pm, Jul 29-Aug 2 #1905 10:30am-1:30pm, Sundays Ardenwood Interpretive Staff by calling (510) 544-2566. 13-17 yrs. A new garden-fresh, hands-on camp Stop by the Country Kitchen for a 12:30-1:30pm, Sun, Jun 2, 23 Fee: $50 (non-res. $56) highlighting animal husbandry, agricul- taste of the past. Sample a cookie Challenge your family and friends to a WATERWAY WARRIORS ture, and food production. 12-15 yrs or biscuit straight from the wood- game of pick-up-sticks, tops, or jacks as DAY CAMP Registration is required. burning stove and see why cooking you delve into our box of games from Tidewater Boating Center Fee: $250 (non-res. $270) outside makes food taste better. Pick days gone by. Meet at the Granary. up an historic recipe to try at home.

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 7

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May 2013 By Piece, Flower Crowns and Maypole 5/17/13 Coyote Hills, Meet the Snakes, Critter Dancing Redwood, Upper San Leandro Reservoir Corner SMTWTF S Crab Cove, Catch of the Day: Explore at Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Low Tide, Fish Feeding Time Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Time 1234 5/7/13 Animal Feeding Tilden Nature Area Investigating Insects! Crab Cove, Morning Birding, Sea Squirts 5/18/13 5/21/13 567891011 Ardenwood Toddler Time: Sheep Morgan Territory, Living with the Earth Coyote Hills, Weekday Bird Walk 5/9/13 Big Break, Kayaking Big Break, Testing the Anthony Chabot, Hikes for Tykes 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Water, Delta Discoveries Ardenwood, Toddler Time Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Coyote Hills, POLES for Hiking & Exercise, Botanic Garden, Practice POLE Hike 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Animal Feeding Budding Birders 5/22/13 Botanic Garden, Workshop on the Diverse Tilden, Wednesday Walks 26 27 28 29 30 31 5/10/13 Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, and Enigmatic Asteraceae 5/23/13 Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Crab Cove, Saturday Stroll, Catch of the Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, 5/1/13 Animal Feeding Day, Fish Feeding Time Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Shadow Cliffs My First Fish 5/11/13 Martin Luther King, Jr., Biking along the Bay/ Animal Feeding 5/2/13 Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta USS Hornet Tour Shadow Cliffs, Outdoor Discoveries Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Discoveries Ardenwood, Wake up the Farm, Musical 5/24/13 Demonstrations,Train Rides,Patterson Sunol, Canine Capers Dog Walk Machine, Saturday Rail Adventure, Big Ardenwood Blacksmithing Demonstrations, House Tours,Animal Feeding Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Butter Battle, Patterson House Tours, Art Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Shadow Cliffs, Outdoor Discoveries Chores In The Vegetable Garden, From Nature, Harness The Wind Animal Feeding 5/3/13 Patterson House Tours, From Moo To Redwood, Llamas–Mystics of Andes, Animal Shadow Cliffs, Bat Watch! Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, You, Farm Moms, Animal Feeding Feeding 5/25/13 Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Martin Luther King, Jr., Beginning Cycling, Hayward Shoreline, Wildlife Volunteers Quarry Lakes, Fishing Introduction Animal Feeding Road Cycling Tilden Nature Area, Family Nature Walks Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta Tilden Golf Course, Golf Introduction 5/4/13 Redwood, Saturday Stroll Discoveries Ardenwood, Nesting Time, Wake up the Shadow Cliffs, Discover Kayaking 5/19/13 Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Farm, Patterson House Tours, Dig It Up, Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Martin Luther King, Jr., Learning Chores In The Vegetable Garden, Animal Feeding Time Photography in the Parks Patterson House Tours, Beginning Garin, Bird Walk, Yarns About Wool Tilden Nature Area, Family Nature Walks Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta Embroidery, Wonderful World Of Insects, Shadow Cliffs, Beginning Fly Fishing 5/12/13 Discoveries Corn Mosaics, Animal Feeding Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta Tilden, Fly Fishing Introduction Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Brooks Island, Brooks Island Adventure Discoveries Botanic Garden, Learning Photography in Docent Training, Train Rides, Country Roberts, Archery Introduction Vasco Caves Regional Preserve Tour the Parks Kitchen Cookin’, Gorgeous Goats, Musical Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Martin Luther King, Jr., Bike Safety Class Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta Machine, Patterson House Tours, Wild Time Miller/Knox, Healthy Hikes, Hiking with Discoveries Springtime Edibles, Dig It Up, Lovely Coyote Hills, Marsh Meander, Full Moon Kids Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Ladies Croquet, Afternoon Fun & Games, Photography Pleasanton Ridge, Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Train Rides, Country Kitchen Cookin’, Animal Feeding Anthony Chabot, Campfi re Programs Anthony Chabot, Saturday Stroll Chores For Kids, Sunfl ower Fertilizer Redwood, Llamas–Mystics of Andes 5/26/13 Botanic Garden, Using the Myriad Shrubs Experiment, Patterson House Tours, Tilden Nature Area, The Truth About Bees Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta of the Rosacea Family, Photography and “Lambs, Kids & Piglets Oh My!”, Tussie Discoveries Natural History in Monterey Mussie For Mom, Animal Feeding Anthony Chabot, Sunday Stroll Tilden Nature Area, Making the Natural Coyote Hills, Gifts from Nature for Mom BIRDWALKS Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Arrow Tilden Nature Area, Butterfl y Garden Work Birds Around The Farm, Arden- Train Rides, Country Kitchen Cookin’, Roberts, Archery Introduction Party, Green House Giveaway! wood, 7:30-9am, Tue, Jun 11, page 7. Farm Chores For Kids, Sunfl ower Coyote Hills, Family Nature Hour Sunol, Mother (Nature)’s Day Party Thursday Birding: Raptor Baseline, Fertilizer Experiment, Patterson House Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Various parks, 9-11:30am, Thu, Tours, Pollinator Power, Rope Making & Time Time May30, Thu, Jun 27, page 10. Hay Hoisting, Animal Feeding 5/5/13 5/14/13 Budding Birders, Coyote Hills, 1:30- Coyote Hills, Ohlone Village Site Open Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Tots House Sibley, Learning Photography in the Parks 3pm, Sat, May 18, page 11. Ardenwood, Toddler Time: Cows Tilden Nature Area, Trekking With Tots, Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta Weekday Bird Walk, Coyote Hills, 5/15/13 Spring Kids Garden Work Party Discoveries 7:30-9:30am, Tue, May 21, page 11. Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Pleasanton Ridge, Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Crab Cove, Catch of the Day: Sharks!, Fish Bird Walk, Various Parks, 8-10am, Farmyard Docent Training, Train Rides, Anthony Chabot, Wednesday Walks Feeding Time Country Kitchen Cookin’, The Farm In Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Little Farmers Sat, May 4, Jun 1, page 13. Las Trampas, Women on Common Ground Espanol, Patterson House Tours, Wild 5/16/13 Morning Birding, Various Parks, 5/27/13 Springtime Edibles, Vegetable Garden Fun, Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, 7:30-9am, Tue, May 7, Jun 18, page Ardenwood, Free Day & Open House Afternoon Fun & Games, Animal Feeding Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, 13. Coyote Hills, Nectar Garden Fun Day Jack London Square, Introduction to Stand Animal Feeding Tuesdays Are For The Birds – Bird- Crab Cove, Open House Up Paddling Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Young ing By Boat, Lake del Valle, 9am- Sunol, Holiday Outdoor Discoveries Tilden Nature Area, May Day Celebration, Naturalists 11:30am, Tue, Jun 4, page 14. Tilden Nature Area, Little Farm Open Meet the Artists Reception, Flowers Piece Return Of The Terns, Crab Cove, House 10am-3:30pm, Sat, June 15, page 14. 8

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5/28/13 Del Valle, Outdoor Discoveries Coyote Hills/Ardenwood, Historical Bike Ardenwood, Toddler Time 6/7/13 Tour of Coyote Hills and Ardenwood June 2013 5/29/13 Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Ardenwood, A Day In The Life, Patterson SMTWTF S Las Trampas, Wednesday Walks Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, House Tours, Wonderful World Of 5/30/13 Animal Feeding Insects, Go Fly A Kite, Animal Feeding 1 Big Break, Thursday Birding Tilden Golf Course, Golf Introduction Crab Cove Return of the Terns, Catch of Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, 6/8/13 the Day, Fish Feeding Time 2345678 Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta Anthony Chabot, Campfi re Programs Animal Feeding Discoveries 6/16/13 9 101112131415 5/31/13 Lake Chabot, Around the Lake Hike Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Discoveries Chores In The Vegetable Garden, Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Animal Feeding Patterson House Tours, We All Scream Train Rides, Country Kitchen Cookin’, Farm Chores For Kids, Wax: It’s The Bees 6/1/13 For Ice Cream!, Animal Feeding 30 Coyote Hills, Bird Walk, Healthy Parks Coyote Hills, Macro Photography, Ohlone Knees!, Patterson House Tours, Farm Healthy People Hike Village Site Tour Chores In Espanol, Hay Harvesting, Animal Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta Oyster Bay, Beginning Cycling, Road Cycling Feeding Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Discoveries Roberts, Archery Introduction Big Break, Tule Boat Races Time Crab Cove, Annual Sand Castle and Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Garin, Father’s Day Adventure Quarry Lakes, Kayaking Family Discovery Sculpture Contest, Catch of the Day, Fish Time Sibley, Sunday Stroll 6/25/13 Feeding Time Anthony Chabot, Campfi re Programs Tilden Nature Area, Wildcat Vista Martin Luther King, Jr., Hikes for Tykes Pleasanton Ridge, Ridgetop Shuttle Runs 6/9/13 Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Mission Peak, Tuesday Twilights Point Isabel, Healthy Hikes Tilden, Fly Fishing Introduction Time 6/26/13 Black Diamond, Think Deep! A Miner’s Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta 6/18/13 Garin, Wednesday Walks World Discoveries, Second Sundays in the Park Lake Chabot, Morning Birding 6/27/13 Botanic Garden, Backyard Fruit Trees: Marsh Creek, East County Bike Ride Crab Cove, Sea Squirts Big Break, Thursday Birdinge Summer Pruning Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations Ardenwood, Toddler Time Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Oyster Bay, Bike Safety Class Coyote Hills, 14th Annual Butterfl y & Bird Las Trampas, Tuesday Twilights Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Point Pinole, Healthy Parks Healthy People Festival 6/19/13 Animal Feeding Nature Walk Huckleberry, Sunday Stroll Pleasanton Ridge, Ridgetop Shuttle Runs 6/28/13 Ardenwood, Wake up the Farm, A Day In Jack London Square, Introduction to Stand 6/20/13 Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, The Life, Patterson House Tours, Meet Up Paddling Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, The Bunnies, The Hole Donut, Animal Tilden Nature Area, Meet Jewel Lake, Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding Feeding Backcountry Gourmet, Tree ID Animal Feeding Kennedy Grove, Using Poles for Mobility & Redwood,Llamas–Mystics of Andes Ardenwood, Train Rides, Country Kitchen Shadow Cliffs, “Outdoor Discoveries Basic Walking Point Isabel, Hiking with Kids Cookin’, Farm Chores For Kids, Pollinator 6/21/13 Sunol, Women on Common Ground Anthony Chabot, Campfi re Programs Power, Patterson House Tours, Meet The Ardenwood Blacksmithing Demonstrations, 6/29/13 6/2/13 Bunnies, Hay Harvesting, Hens Lay Eggs, Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta Animal Feeding Animal Feeding Discoveries Discoveries Crab Cove, Fish Feeding Time 6/22/13 Tilden, POLES for Hiking & Exercise Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, 6/11/13 Temescal, Panfi sh Basics Ardenwood, Chores In The Vegetable Train Rides, Country Kitchen Cookin, Ardenwood, Birds Around The Farm, Big Break, Testing the Water Garden, Patterson House Tours, Beginning Pollinator Power, Patterson House Tours, Toddler Time: Pigs Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Embroidery, Art From Nature, Rope And Victorian Table Top Games, Lovely Ladies Roberts, Hikes for Tykes Wake Up The Farm, Saturday Rail Rhymes, Animal Feeding Croquet, Hay Harvesting, Animal Feeding 6/13/13 Adventure, Summer Solstice Sundials, Roberts, Archery Introduction Coyote Hills, Ohlone Village Site Tour Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Patterson House Tours, The Hole Donut, Coyote Hills, Open House, Family Nature Martin Luther King, Jr., Sunday Stroll Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Animal Feeding Hour, Fisheye Lens Photography Sunol, Living with the Earth Series Animal Feeding Big Break, Delta Discoveries Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Tilden Nature Area, Toddlers and Friends! 6/14/13 Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Time Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Time Anthony Chabot, Campfi re Programs Time Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Anthony Chabot, Campfi re Programs 6/30/13 Tilden Nature Area, Bees/Honey Tasting, Animal Feeding 6/23/13 Big Break, Intermediate Kayaking, Testing Summer Ponds! 6/14/13 Big Break, Testing the Water, Delta the Water, Delta Discoveries 6/4/13 Crab Cove, Concert at the Cove Discoveries Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Del Valle, Tuesdays for the Birds 6/15/13 Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations Train Rides, Country Kitchen Cookin’, Crab Cove, Sea Squirts Shadow Cliffs, Beginning Fly Fishing Brooks Island, Kayaking Farm Chores For Kids, Tomato Taste Ardenwood, Toddler Time Big Break, Kayaking Big Break, Testing the Coyote Hills, Berry Picking Basket, Test, Patterson House Tours, Meet The 6/5/13 Water, Delta Discoveries, Kayaking Big Volunteer Day: Ohlone Village Site Bunnies, Hay Harvesting, Animal Feeding Diablo Foothills, Wednesday Walks Break Martinez Shoreline, Webelos Naturalists Redwood, Sunday Stroll 6/6/13 Botanic Garden, Create Your Own Roberts, Sunday Stroll Tilden Nature Area, Kids Garden Salad! Redwood, Using Poles For Hiking Miniature Landscape or Container Ardenwood, Train Rides, Country Crab Cove, Catch of the Day, Fish Feeding Ardenwood, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Garin, Canine Capers Kitchen Cookin’, Farm Chores For Kids, Time Train Rides, Patterson House Tours, Black Diamond, Secrets In The Sandstone Tomato Taste Test, Patterson House Animal Feeding Coyote Hills, Family Nature Hour–Animal Tours, Victorian Table Top Games, Hay

Lake Chabot, Kayaking for Folks 50+ Adaptations Harvesting, Animal Feeding 9 register beginning April 2 GREATHOUSE VISITOR CENTER BEAT THE HEAT HIKE Registration information – Black Diamond Interpretive Staff Black Diamond Eddie Willis www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 10am-4:30pm, weekends, Mar-Nov 8:30-11am, Sun, Jun 30 Explore the Delta on this beginner (& up) View a 20th-century sand mine and learn Head out early on this rugged 3-miler WAX: IT’S THE BEE’S KNEES! about 19th-century coal miners. See where hilltop views, healthy exercise, Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca kayak excursion. Dry land instruction, then paddle our steady and stable craft exhibits and a video featuring former and rich history are our reward. Enjoy 11am-noon, Sun, June 16 coalfi eld residents. 7+yrs. cool mine breezes along the way. 10+yrs What’s the buzz about bees? Beeswax! along this lovely shoreline. 8+yrs. This secretion of waxiness is important Registration is required. HOMESTEAD HIKE to both bees and humans. Illuminate Fee: $30 (non-res. $35) Black Diamond Eddie Willis BOTANIC GARDEN your mind as you make a candle and THURSDAY BIRDING: 9am-noon, Sun, May 5 The Regional Parks Botanic Garden is taste some of Ardenwood’s honey. RAPTOR BASELINE Visit a prominent ranching family’s home- stead and take in sweeping Delta views located at Wildcat Canyon Road and FARM CHORES IN ESPAÑOL Various parks Mike Moran South Park Drive in Tilden Regional Park. 9-11:30am, Thu, May 30, Jun 27 on this steep, 3-mile hike at the park’s Ardenwood Andrew Staley northern end. Meet at park offi ce. 10+yrs The Garden is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 12:30-1:30pm, Sun, June 16 The eastern side of Mount Diablo hosts FAREWELL TO SPRING Info: 510-544-3169 or email bgarden@ Join us for some morning farm chores a magnifi cent array of birds of prey. Help ebparks.org. as we learn how to say them in Spanish. us document their variety and numbers. Black Diamond Eddie Willis May 30: Big Break Regional Trail, meet 9:30am-noon, Sun, May 19 DOCENT-GUIDED Activities include hand cracking corn and GARDEN TOURS feeding animals. at the Jordan Lane trailhead in Oakley. Search for some of the season’s last wild- June 27: Meet at the Big Break Visitor fl owers on this 2-3 mile hike. 8+yrs 2pm Saturdays, 11am & 2pm Sundays SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNDIALS Center in Oakley. ROCK SOLID FOUNDATION Learn about California native plants on Ardenwood Mindy Castle free, docent-guided tours at the beauti- TULE BOAT RACES Black Diamond Robert Kanagaki 11am-noon, Sat, Jun 22 ful, naturalistic, 10-acre Botanic Garden. Discover how to tell time on the farm Big Break Kevin Damstra 10-11:30am Sat, May 25 10am-noon Sun, June 16 Rather than being scattered randomly, THURSDAY MORNING without a watch! With the solstice just PLANT SALE past, make your own sundial to track the This Father’s Day build miniature Tule the plants that cover our hills are con- If the Regional Parks Botanic Garden hours and changing seasons. boats similar to ones built by Native trolled by a formula of sun, water, soil, Californians hundreds of years ago. and bedrock. 7+yrs is open and it is not pouring rain, the TOMATO TASTE TEST Construction begins at 10 a.m.; the races HIKING THE RAILS volunteers usually sell plants Thursday Ardenwood Jenna Scimeca mornings 9-11 a.m. at the potting shed begin at noon. Black Diamond Eddie Willis 11am-noon, Sun, Jun 23, 30 (the Juniper Lodge). Try a variety of tomatoes, discover their SECOND SUNDAYS IN THE PARK 9:30-11am, Sun, Jun 2 Big Break Kevin Damstra Meet in “downtown” Somersville for an BOTANIC GARDEN New World origins and vote for the EVENTS & CLASSES tastiest red fruit! 6:30-8pm Sun, Jun 9 easy, 1-mile stroll down the old railroad Explore the wonders of Big Break through bed to Sidney Flat, the historic enter- May 4: Using the Myriad Shrubs of the ROPE AND RHYMES activities and a family campfi re (and tainment district. 7+yrs Rosacea Family in the Native Garden. Ardenwood Mindy Castle S’mores of course!) Bring a picnic dinner WARM WEATHER BLOOMS May 4, 5: Photography and Natural His- 2-3pm, Sat, June 29 tory in Monterey. May 18-19: Workshop to enjoy before the festivities begin! Black Diamond Robert Kanagaki Jump into the fun as we crank out new on the Diverse and Enigmatic Asteraceae. INTERMEDIATE KAYAKING – 10am-12:30pm, Sat, Jun 8 skipping ropes on our old-fashioned ma- June 1: Backyard Fruit Trees: Summer EXPERIENCE THE BREAK See a quick slide show at the Greathouse chine. Learn some traditional jump rope Pruning. June 15: Create Your Own Min- Visitor Center, then hike Pittsburg Mine jingles and practice the double-dutch. Big Break Damstra/Moran iature Landscape or Beautiful Container Trail to see a selection of woodland, 8:30am-12:30pm, Sun Jun 30 #2263 with California Native Plants. More info. grassland, and chaparral blooms. 7+yrs Join us on the next step in experienc- and registration: www.nativeplants.org BIG BREAK ing the Delta’s wildness, paddling to the SECRETS IN THE SANDSTONE Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta edges of the park and navigating the Black Diamond Robert Kanagaki is open weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For sloughs. 14+yrs. 10-11:30am, Sat, Jun 15 #2410 COYOTE HILLS Registration is required. information call (510) 544-3050, or email Delve underground to see rocks and fos- The Coyote Hills Visitor Center is open Fee: $45 (non-res. $51) [email protected]. sils created in a watery environment that Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For existed 50 million years ago. 7+yrs DELTA DISCOVERIES information call (510) 544-3220, or email Registration is required. Big Break Interpretive Staff BLACK DIAMOND [email protected]. Fee: $5 11am-noon, every Sat FAMILY NATURE HOUR All Black Diamond programs (unless MEET A SNAKE 2-3pm, every Sun otherwise noted) meet at the parking lot Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison Discover the hidden world of Big Break Black Diamond Eddie Willis 2-3pm, Sat, May 4, Jun 15, 29 at the south end of Somersville Road in 10am-1pm, Sun, Jun 16 through games, activities, and explora- Antioch. For information call (510) 544- Get to know the natural world around tions. Call for weekly schedule. They enjoy warm weather and sunshine, 2750, or email [email protected]. too! Meet a couple of our reptilian TESTING THE WATER HAZEL-ATLAS “staff” and learn about their wild rela- Big Break Interpretive Staff MEMORIAL WEEKEND SILICA-SAND MINE TOUR tives in the hills. 9-10am, every Sat & Sun MINE OPEN HOUSE Black Diamond Interpretive Staff MEMORIES IN MARBLE Black Diamond Interpretive Staff Track the health of the Delta by helping Various times, weekends test water quality changes that affect our Black Diamond Robert Kanagaki Noon-4:30pm, Sun-Mon, May 26-27 Ninety-minute, advanced reservation 10am-noon, Sat, Jun 29 Free, self-guided tours will let you ecosystem. mine tours are offered at 11 a.m. and 2 KAYAKING BIG BREAK See Black Diamond’s history through the explore nearly 1,000 feet of cool un- p.m. A 10 a.m. tour is available to groups lives and deaths of the people who made it Big Break Damstra/Moran derground workings in this restored of ten or more on weekends (no on-line happen. Meet at Rose Hill Cemetery. 7+yrs 1930s-era silica sand mine. Partici- 8:30-11am #2240, 11:30am-2pm #2242, registration.) First-come, fi rst-served Sat, May 18; 8:30-11am #2245, 11:30am- pants must be 7+ years, but there’s tours at noon and 3 p.m. 7+yrs. a special area for younger kids. 2pm #2247, Sat, Jun 15 Registration is required. Fee: $5 10 Info Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 you! Stories, games, and activities suit- Ohlone village site and be introduced to able for all ages communicate fun facts! Ohlone cultures past to present. Tour a Registration information – register beginning April 2 May 4: Marsh Habitat. June 15: Animal reconstructed shade structure, pit house www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 Adaptations. June 29: Butterfl ies. 5+yrs and sweat house. May 26, Ohlone Village pipefi sh and more–while they eat. Like a GIFTS FROM NATURE Site Open House (Beverly Ortiz): Meet at BERRY PICKING BASKET the village site. Cultural demonstrations Coyote Hills Dino Labiste, dive in the Bay without getting wet! FOR MOM Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz will be shared. Drop-in any time. June 10am-noon, Sun, Jun 23 & 10am-3:30pm, SEA SQUIRTS 10am-noon, 1-3pm, Sun, May 12 2 & 8, Ohlone Village Site Tour (Dino Sun, Jun 30 #2147 Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Create a unique necklace for mom on Labiste and Kristina Parkison): Meet at Tule was used by California Natives for 10:15-11:30am, Tue, May 7 #2380, Jun 4 her special day using pine nuts, shells, the Visitor Center. Along the stroll to various items, including mats, boats, #2382, 18 #2385 berries, and beads. Or, make her a pot- the Village Site we’ll identify plants that houses, and baskets. What makes this Share a morning of shoreline fun with pourri with sweet-smelling plants from provided food, medicine and tools. versatile marsh plant so unique? Learn your 3-5 year-old child. We’ll play games, more as we gather tule (June 23) and explore nature, sing songs, and do a craft our nectar garden. 7+yrs NECTAR GARDEN FUN DAY Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz create a berry picking basket from tule related to the theme of the day! May 7: BUDDING BIRDERS 10am-3pm, Mon, May 27 (June 30). Crazy Crabs. June 4: Pond Pals. June Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison Registration is required. 18: Cool Cats. 1:30-3pm, Sat, May 18 Come face-to-face with butterfl ies and hummingbirds. Make a butterfl y- or fl ow- Fee: $15 (non-res: $17) Registration is required. Playful activities help kids learn the basics Fee: $5 ($7 non-res.) of bird identifi cation and foster an appre- er-themed craft, or compostable plant COYOTE HILLS OPEN HOUSE ciation of our feathered friends! 7+yrs pot with wildfl ower or milkweed seeds. Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison MEMORIAL DAY OPEN HOUSE Learn to garden for habitat. 11am-noon, Sat, Jun 29 Crab Cove Interpretive Staff MEET THE SNAKES Meet our resident reptiles, enjoy stories, 10am-4pm, Mon, May 27 MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY Coyote Hills Alex Hoopes and learn about animal adaptations. Meet a turtle and snake, make a nature 11-11:30am, 1-1:30pm, Sun, May 19 Coyote Hills Parkison/Jedlovec 10-11:30am, Sat, Jun 8 #2144 Discover the secrets skulls can tell you craft, and more. Try our new self-guided Meet a king and gopher snake face to about the animal they came from. history walk–ask at the front desk. face. Study how reptiles are different Gain tips for taking great close-ups of fl ora and fauna using extenders, convert- FISHEYE LENS 10-11:30 a.m.: Minus Tide Guided Walk, from you and me. Take a snake craft 2-3 p.m.: Pond Walk, 3-3:30 p.m.: Fish home. 7+yrs ers, magnifi ers, macro lenses, and fl ash. PHOTOGRAPHY Enjoy the nectar garden and learn to Coyote Hills Parkison/Jedlovec Feeding program. CRITTER CORNER attract hummingbirds and butterfl ies to 4-5:30pm, Sat, Jun 29 #2149 Coyote Hills Alicia Dutrow your yard. 12+yrs A fi sheye lens captures beautiful pan- 2-3pm, Sun, May 19 Registration is required. oramic images: Don shares tricks and Explore mammal footprints, droppings ANNUAL SAND CASTLE VOLUNTEER DAY: “talks tech,” about the possibilities. Dur- AND SCULPTURE CONTEST and furs as a way to learn about these ing the program natural history tidbits often hidden critters living close to you. OHLONE VILLAGE SITE Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Coyote Hills Dino Labiste help foster a deeper understanding and 9am-1pm, Sat, Jun 1 Create a pocket guide to aid in your appreciation of what you train your lens exploration. 5+yrs 2-4:30pm, Sun, Jun 23 #2146 Create a unique work of art or Learn about Ohlone cultures as we help upon. 12+yrs admire others’ creations. Registra- WEEKDAY BIRD WALK care for a more than 2,000-year-old Registration is required. tion for this FREE program begins at Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison village site. Clean, weed and renew the 9 a.m., viewing and judging at noon, 7:30-9:30am, Tue, May 21 structures. We’ll provide snacks, gloves, and awards are presented at 1 p.m. Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a CRAB COVE tools and a presentation about the village Categories include castles and tranquil walk. All levels of birding experi- site’s historical and cultural signifi cance. Crab Cove Visitor Center is open sculptures by youth, families, and ence welcome. 12+yrs 12+yrs Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For informa- adults. Event is cosponsored by the MARSH MEANDER Registration is required. tion about naturalist programs or other Bay View Women’s Club, East Bay Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison activities, call (510) 544-3187, or email Regional Park District, and Alameda 4-5:30pm, Sat, May 25 [email protected]. Recreation & Parks. Stop by our in- Explore the vibrant marsh environment FAMILY NATURE FUN formation table to learn about our and learn why so many animals and 14TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY AND BIRD FESTIVAL Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Bay and opportunities to explore it! special plants rely on it–and why you do, 2-3pm, Every Sat & Sun Coyote Hills Dino Labiste Info: (510) 544-3187. too! 5+ yrs The tides roll in and out, making each 10am-3:30pm, Sun, Jun 9 CONCERT AT THE COVE day a chance to discover something new. FULL MOON PHOTOGRAPHY Learn how to bring your backyard Crab Cove Interpretive Staff Our pond is bursting with bird life and Coyote Hills to life by creating wildlife friendly 5:30-7:30pm, Fri, Jun 14 dragonfl ies. Explore and have fun with Kristina Parkison & Don Jedlovec habitats! Join us for a special Enjoy free music and family fun as the crafts, games, and more! May 4, 5, 18, 8:30-11pm, Sat, May 25 #2137 event dedicated to increasing the sun sets over the Bay. Visitor Center 19, June 1, 2: Explore at Low Tide. May Capture amazing moonlit images using numbers and species of butterfl ies activities begin on our deck at 4:30 11, 12: Pondering the Pond. May 25, Don’s tips and tricks while learning and birds in Bay Area landscapes. p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair 26: Sharks! June 8, 9: Squid Dissection. about the activities of nocturnal birds Spend a day of adventure and and a picnic dinner, or purchase local June 15, 16: Bird Bingo. June 22, 23: and animals. 12+yrs learning that allows you to get food and beverages here. Parking on Pond Walk – Turtles, Birds & Bugs. June Registration is required. close to nature’s fl ying critters. Webster St. or Crown Beach lot at 29, 30: Meet the Fish and Crabs. TUIBUN OHLONE VILLAGE Enjoy garden tours, family hands- Otis. Sponsored by the Alameda Ro- SITE PROGRAMS on activities, educational speakers, FISH FEEDING TIME tary Club and East Bay Regional Park Coyote Hills photo presentations and music. Crab Cove Interpretive Staff District. Info: (510) 544-3187. 10am-noon, 1-4pm, Sun May 26 3-3:30pm, Every Sat & Sun 10am-noon & 1:30-4:30pm, Sun, Jun 2, Learn about Bay creatures and get a 1-3pm, Sat, Jun 8 good view of our crabs, fl ounder, perch, Stroll one-half mile through a vibrant marsh to a more than 2,000-year-old

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 11 Do you like hiking, conservation, and TREKKING WITH TOTS register beginning April 2 Registration information – nature-based activities? This program is Tilden Nature Area James Wilson www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 for you! It’s designed for kids 8-15 years 10:30am-noon, Sun, May 26 old, unaccompanied by parents. Dress to Venture on a short and entertaining fi rst SUNOL MAYDAY CELEBRATION ramble and get dirty; bring a snack. nature hike with your trekking tot. Learn Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Registration is required. All programs meet at the Sunol Visitor fun trail activities and how to get your 10-11:30am, Sun, May 5 Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) little rambler to explore nature. Center unless otherwise noted. Visitor Celebrate with maypoles, bubbles, and Center info: (510) 544-3249, or email crafts for the whole family. The Berkeley THE TRUTH ABOUT BEES SPRING KIDS GARDEN WORK PARTY [email protected]. Morris Dancers will educate and enter- Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Tilden Nature Area James Wilson 10:30am-noon, Sun, May 19 MOTHER (NATURE)’S DAY tain as they perform the rites of May. 1-3pm, Sun, May 26 Come to the farm classroom and learn PARTY Enjoy an afternoon of gardening as we FLOWERS PIECE BY PIECE what the buzz is about! Meet local bees, Sunol Nancy Ceridwyn prepare our garden for summer. Harvest Tilden Nature Area Morgan Rani Evans watch the waggle dance, and learn the 1-2:30pm, Sun, May 12 #2466 winter’s bounty, plant seeds, and dream 2-3pm, Sun, May 5 importance of a healthy bee population. of tomatoes! Dress to dig in the soil. Bring your favorite adults to celebrate Confounded by all those fl ower parts? both your mother and Mother Nature Bring your family to learn about fl ower INVESTIGATING INSECTS! LITTLE FARM OPEN HOUSE with a walk on Indian Joe Nature Trail families and their parts. We’ll use micro- Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Tilden Nature Area followed by gift making and refreshe- scopes to see into this fascinating world. 2-4pm, Sun, May 19 James Wilson/Interpretive Staff ments at the Green Barn Visitor Center. From the forest to the pond, insects are 11am- 4pm, Mon, May 27 FLOWER CROWNS AND Registration is required. everywhere! Let’s go fi nd them! Over- Come pet a chicken, groom a goat, MAYPOLE DANCING turn logs, try your hand with a net, and LIVING WITH THE EARTH SERIES: brush a cow, or help out in the Kids’ Tilden Nature Area James Wilson explore the amazing world of Tilden Garden. There’s farm fun to be had for WORMY-CULTURE 3:30-4:30pm, Sun, May 5 insects. 6+ yrs the entire family! Sunol Cat Taylor Celebrate Spring and learn about its sea- 10am-11:30am, Sun, Jun 2 #2512 sonal changes. Join the fanfare and help New series for families & individuals who dance in the summer to come. want to reconnect with nature. We’ll FAMILY NATURE WALKS explore the benefi ts of vermiculture and Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher then make composting worm bins for 2-4pm, Sat, May 11, 18 home-composting. Worms included. : Bay Area Off we go to the School of Nature. All Registration is required. lessons provided by the Earth and the These monthly activities and outings provide safe, low-impact physical activity, dedi- Fee: $12 (non-res. $14) various organisms thereupon. cated to improving the health and wellbeing of all Bay Area residents, especially those BUTTERFLY GARDEN WORK PARTY with high health needs, through regular use and enjoyment of the Regional Parks. TILDEN NATURE AREA Tilden Nature Area Morgan Rani Evans 10:30-11:30am, Sun, May 12 HEALTHY HIKES SOMERSVILLE ECHOES The Environmental Education Cen- Come spend an hour tending our but- Various Parks Recreation Staff Black Diamond Robert Kanagaki ter is open Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. terfl y garden. Learn what native plants 9-11:30am, Sat, May 4, Jun 1, for adults. 10am-noon, Sat, Jun 1 The Little Farm is open daily. For info attract these incredible creatures and 1-2:30pm, Healthy Hikes for kids. Stroll a peaceful valley and discover a call (510) 544-2233, or email tnarea@ plant them in your own garden! Join Recreation staff for this new fascinating history and its remains on ebparks.org. GREEN HOUSE GIVEAWAY! series of fi tness hikes focusing on our the landscape. 7+yrs GOLDEN GATE WEAVERS GUILD: Tilden Nature Area James Wilson shoreline parks. We will start with a URBAN WILDS– RECYCLED AND NEW FIBERS 2:30-4pm, Sun, May 12 short feature on health benefi ts and HIDDEN WORLDS Tilden Nature Area From seeds to sprouts, learn what it safety tips before we begin. You can par- Shadow Cliffs Cat Taylor 10am-4:30pm, Tue-Sun, Apr 30-Aug 25 takes for these small miracles to become ticipate for all or just a portion of the 7:30-9am, Sat, Jun 1 Explore the wonderful craft of weaving! part of a delectable diet. hike, increasing your distance as stamina Quiet woodsy walk through hidden From traditional silk, cotton, and wool improves. This is a great way to get back TILDEN TOTS paths along the arroyo and a scenic to recycled materials like plastic bags, into hiking and meet other like-minded overlook of a bustling rookery at you’ll see a variety of styles that show- Tilden Nature Area James Wilson hikers while staying healthy! May 4, 10-11:30am, Tue, May 14 #2721 Heron Pond. Meet in the parking lot case the artistry and versatility of one of Miller Knox Regional Shoreline: meet at by the waterslides. California’s oldest guilds. Join an outdoor, nature adventure the 2nd parking lot. June 1, Pt. Isabel program for 3-4 year olds, each ac- HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY MEET THE ARTISTS RECEPTION: Regional Shoreline: meet in parking lot companied by an adult (grandparents PEOPLE NATURE WALK WEAVERS GUILD at end of Rydin Road. welcome!). Point Pinole Anthony Fisher Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff Registration is required. Kids can stay healthy, too, by 10-11:30am, Sat, Jun 1 Noon-2pm, Sun, May 5 Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) participating in healthy hikes. The Take a leisurely, mostly fl at stroll and Meet the Golden Gate Weavers Guild. kid-friendly hikes are shorter and TILDEN LITTLE FARMERS discover the natural beauty of this View their works in progress, and try include breaks for games, education, historically rich area. your hand at some weaving to bring home. Tilden Nature Area James Wilson and activities. Parents or guardians 3-5pm, Wed, May 15 #2722 HEALTHY PARKS MAKING THE NATURAL ARROW must accompany children. Info: (510) Join an after-school farm adventure for HEALTHY PEOPLE HIKE Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher 544-2553. 5-7 year olds, who may be accompanied Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison 1-4:30pm, Sat, May 4 #2690 by an adult. No younger siblings please. Noon-2:30pm, Sat, Jun 1 Use plant shoots, feathers, deer sinew Registration is required. It’s a fact: Regular use and enjoyment and natural pigments to create a beauti- Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) of your local parks can improve your fully rustic and functional arrow. Obsid- TILDEN YOUNG NATURALISTS health. Join us for a hike and let parks ian point provided. 12+years help make your life better! 12+yrs. Registration is required. Tilden Nature Area James Wilson Fee: $10 (non-res. $12) 3:30-5:30pm, Thu, May 16 #2723

12 Info Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 TODDLERS AND FRIENDS! Children 3-6 years and a parent are Tilden Nature Area James Wilson invited to make playful and scientifi c Registration information – register beginning April 2 10:30am-noon, Sun, Jun 2 discoveries in outdoor classrooms. Pro- www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 Here’s a chance for very little ones and grams meet rain or shine. May 2, Shadow their grown-up friends to explore the Cliffs/Vineyard Ave Staging: Make Way grasses. Moderate 3-mile loop on the LIVING WITH THE EARTH SERIES; farm. Brush goats, meet the cows, and For Ducklings Lunch Hike–We’ll look Dunn/Golden Spike/Monteiro trails. May TRACKING! pet chickens. Especially for 1-3 year olds. for ducklings and cootlings and other 18, Crab Cove: Discover the beauti- Morgan Territory Cat Taylor fl o a t i n g fl u f f b a l l s . May 23, Shadow Cliffs/ ful shoreline along the Bay Trail to Elsie 8am-11am, Sat, May 18 #2513 BEES & HONEY TASTING Roemer Bird Sanctuary and back. Four New series for families & individuals who Tilden Nature Area Morgan Rani Evans Vineyard Ave Staging: Get Lost! Where are we? How do we stay found? What do easy miles. Dogs must be leashed. May want to reconnect with nature. We’ll 2-3pm, Sun, June 2 26, Anthony Chabot, Bort Meadow Stag- Up to a third of food crops are polli- we do if we become lost? May 27, Sunol: Bluebird Babies–See what the stork ing Area: Search for raptors on an easy nated by honey-bees. Join me in the Kid’s 2.8-mile hike along Soaring Hawk Trail. Garden to meet our resident bees and brought to bluebird moms and dads. June LEARNING PHOTOGRAPHY 6, Del Valle/Del Valle Rd & Mendenhall June 2, MLK Shoreline, Elmhurst Staging taste the result of their hard work! Area: Short Loop Trail hike along the IN THE PARKS Road: Starry Starry Night–If we can keep Various Parks Tighe/Charnofsky SUMMER PONDS! our eyes open, we’ll play astral connect- new salt marsh to search for the elusive Tilden Nature Area James Wilson clapper rail. Easy, 2-mile paved trail. June 8:30am-11:30, Sun, May 5 #2462, 12 the-dots with the star-studded constel- #2464, & 19 #2467 2-4pm, Sun, June 2 lations. June 20, Shadow Cliffs/Fiesta 9, Huckleberry Botanic Preserve, staging Come explore the ponds. We’ll look for area on Skyline Blvd.: Visit a botanic gem Join a nature/journalism photogra- Picnic Area: Bees, Birds, And Butterfl ies, pher for a 3-part series for begin- tadpoles, newt larvae, dragonfl y nymphs Oh My! Celebrate National Pollinator with plants in all their spring glory. Mod- and more! 6+yrs erate 2.3-mile hike. No dogs. June 16, ners. Hone your photography skills Week with bee houses, butterfl y plants, in three parks with very different MEET JEWEL LAKE Sibley, Skyline Blvd. Staging Area: Explore and hummer juice. landscapes. We’ll critique your mas- Tilden Nature Area Trent Pearce quarries and labyrinths and learn the Registration is required. terpieces on Flickr. Come for 1, 2, 10-11:30am, Sun, Jun 9 park’s volcanic past. Moderate 2.5-mile Fee: $6 (non-res. $8). or all programs. May 5, Sibley: how Take a close look at the lake’s inhabitants Father’s Day hike. June 23, Robert’s Park, BIRD WALK to use your camera and develop a through a spotting scope. Meet at Jewel Redwood Bowl Staging Area: See a Red- Various Parks Kristina Parkison photographer’s eye. May 12, Tilden Lake rest bench. wood forest and get a bugs-eye view of 8-10am, Sat, May 4, Jun 1 California’s magnifi cent state tree. Moder- Botanic Garden: close ups of plants BACKCOUNTRY GOURMET The Bay Area bursts with bird life! New ate, yet very hilly, 3.2-mile loop Madrone/ and diverse lighting situations. May Tilden Nature Area Morgan Rani Evans and experienced birders alike join us as French/Mill/Fern trail loop. June 30, Red- 19, MLK Shoreline: photographing 1-2:30pm, Sun, Jun 9 we discover patterns of behavior, migra- wood Park, Canyon Meadow Picnic Area: wildlife. 12+ years. Learn the fundamentals of making your tion, and habitat. May 4: Garin. June 1: Explore the eastern ridge to the canyon Registration is required. own backpacking food and trail snacks. Coyote Hills. Info: (510) 544-3220. 8+yrs fl oor: oak woodlands to redwood forests. We’ll create lightweight, nutritious VASCO CAVES Moderate 4 miles. Info: (510) 544-3187. treats and taste a few samples. REGIONAL PRESERVE TOUR MORNING BIRDING TREE ID Vasco Caves Interpretive Staff Various Parks Sharol Nelson-Embry Tilden Nature Area Trent Pearce WEDNESDAY WALKS 9am-2pm, Sat, May 4 #2696 7:30-9am, Tue, May 7, Jun 18 2:30-4pm, Sun, Jun 9 Various Parks Garcia/Herron Behold Vasco’s spectacular rock out- Meet the bird life on a tranquil morning Do you know the difference between 9:30am, Wed, May 15, 22, 29, Jun crops, vernal pools–seasonal home of walk! Sight nesting birds, eagles, water coast and interior live oak? We’ll learn 5, 26 endangered amphibians and fairy shrimp. birds, and more as a reward for the early some of the native and exotic trees of Discover the natural and human his- This is habitat for eagles and various nest- hour! Beginner to advanced birders wel- Tilden Nature Area on this easy hike. tory of our beautiful parklands and ing and migrating raptors hunting prey in come. Binoculars available for loan. May improve your health on a fast-paced WILDCAT VISTA restored grasslands. Archaeological sites 7: Crab Cove Visitor Center. June 18: hike. All ages and abilities welcome. Tilden Nature Area Trent Pearce contain Indian rock art, part of a complex Lake Chabot, Marina parking lot. Info: Wear sturdy footwear, bring water 11am-2pm, Sun, Jun 16 reaching back nearly 10,000 years. These (510) 544-3187. Enjoy the view from the top of Wildcat guided tours stage from Brushy Peak Re- and dress for the weather–we walk CANINE CAPERS–DOG WALK Peak on this 3-mile guided hike. We’ll gional Preserve aboard District-provided rain or shine. Info: (510) 544-3282 Various Parks Kristina Parkison discuss the natural and cultural history bus transportation. 10+yrs or email [email protected]. May 9am-2pm, Sat, May 11 #2158 of the area along the way. Bring a lunch. Registration is required. 15, Anthony Chabot: 5+ moderately Fee: $30 (non-res. $34) 9am-noon, Sat, Jun 15 #2166 strenuous miles. Meet at Clyde KIDS GARDEN SALAD! Make new friends, enjoy a nature walk Woolridge Staging Area on Skyline SATURDAY AND SUNDAY STROLLS Tilden Nature Area James Wilson and explore some of the fi nest open Blvd. in Oakland. May 22, Tilden: 11am-1pm, Sun, June 30 space with your best four-legged friend Various Parks Interpretive Staff Late wildfl owers on a moderately Pick farm fresh veggies for a huge salad! along! Homemade snacks provided for strenuous 5-mile hike. Meet at the Learn about each ingredient and make 10am-noon, Sat, May 4, 11, 18, Sun, May good (and spirited) dogs! May 11: Sunol. 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Steam Trains. May 29, Las Trampas: your own dressing. Forks and plates June 15: Garin. 8+yrs A challenging 6.5-mile hike to Sul- provided. Bring an appetite. Wake up and walk into nature. Each Registration is required. week we will explore a different park and phur Springs and the Corduroy Hills the natural wonders within. Hikes range UPPER SAN LEANDRO RESERVOIR with some rock scrambling. June 5, OTHER PARKS from 2-5 miles. Great for families. Dogs Redwood Regional Park Trail Gail Diablo Foothills: Meet at the Livorna welcome on most hikes. May 4, Anthony 9:30am-4pm, Fri, May 17 Road staging area for a strenuous OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES Chabot, Clyde Woolridge Staging Area: REDWOOD Join an informative and 6 miles on the lower slopes of Mt. Various Parks Katie Colbert, Cat Taylor New Short Loop Trail hike on one of the strenuous 10-mile nature hike up, down, Diablo. June 26, Garin/Dry Creek: 10am-noon, Thu, May 2 #2375 most beautiful trails in the hills. Easy 2 and all around! From Redwood to San Wander through shady oak bay 10-11:30am, Thu, May 23 #2399 miles, no restrooms. May 11, Redwood, Leandro Reservoir and back via EBMUD woodlands on a moderate 4-mile 10-11:30am, Mon, May 27 #2439 Trudeau Staging Area: Beautiful serpen- lands. Bring snack to share. Meet at the hike into a secluded canyon. 8:45-10:15pm, Thu, Jun 6 #2405 tine prairie with glorious wildfl owers and Canyon Meadows Staging Area. 12+yrs 10-11:30am, Thu, Jun 20 #2395

= Register at www.ebparksonline.org = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 13 FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/ register beginning April 2 RETURN OF THE TERNS Registration information – Crab Cove Interpretive Staff RESTORATION PROJECT www.ebparksonline.org or 1 888 EBPARKS (1 888 327 2757), option 2 10am-3:30pm, Sat, June 15 Redwood Di Rosario View a California least tern nest site 9am-1pm, Sat, May 4, Jun 1 spend some quality dirt time learning to the outdoors but whose concern for 9:30am-1:30pm, Sun, May 12, Jun 9 read the daily news in nature’s newspaper. personal safety keeps them from enjoy- teeming with several hundred pairs of endangered terns and their chicks. Trip Help remove invasive French broom. Registration is required. ing their own parks. May 26: Las Tram- Tools provided. May 4, June 1: Meet pas/Bollinger Canyon Staging: Dancing available only via our tour bus; experts HIKES FOR TYKES at 9 a.m. at the Canyon Meadow Staging With The Planets Dinner Hike–Four will interpret bird behavior. A slide Various parks Interpretive Staff program will describe the birds’ long Area (7867 Redwood Road, in Oakland) 10:30-11:30am, Tue, May 21 & Jun 11, 25 miles. Lots of uphill. June 29: Sunol: Up- for removal along the East Ridge Trail. And-Down Sort-Of-Solstice Hike–Five- journey and fascinating behavior. 3 p.m.: Enjoy nature before naptime with your join a naturalist to watch these amazing May 12, June 9: Meet at 9:30 a.m. at young child! Explore the fl ora and fauna six miles of up, down, and fl at. the Canyon Meadow Staging Area (7867 Registration is required. acrobats hunt at Crab Cove (binoculars of the Regional Parks. Tools for explora- available for loan). Bus tours: 11 a.m. Redwood Road, in Oakland) for removal tion will be provided. Hikes average about TUESDAY TWILIGHTS #2499, 12:15 p.m. #2500, 1:30 p.m. and restoration projects. Info: Various parks 1 mile. Bring a snack. Strollers are not #2508. 8+yrs 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4553. recommended for most hikes. May 21: Damstra/Fisher/Taylor/Herron Registration is required. Anthony Chabot, Fairmont Ridge Staging 6:30-9pm Tue, Jun 4 Fee: $9 per person for bus ($11 non-res.) Area. June 11, Roberts Recreation Area: 6:30-9:30pm,Tue, Jun 11 Meet in the lower parking lot. June 25: 6:45-10:45pm, Tue, Jun 18 WEBELOS NATURALISTS CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS– MLK Shoreline, Arrowhead Marsh Staging 6:30-9pm Tue, Jun 25 Martinez Shoreline Eddie Willis ANTHONY CHABOT Area. Info: (510) 544-3187. Naturalist-guided sunset walks that vary 10am-12:30pm, Sun, Jun 23 #2490 Anthony Chabot Interpretive Staff Scouts, come earn your badge at a place CITIZEN SCIENCE–BAT WATCH! in diffi culty and are usually not suitable 8-9pm, Sat, May 25, June 1, 8, 15, for organized groups. Bring water, snacks, where nature rules! We’ll play games, 22, 29 Shadow Cliffs Cat Taylor explore wacky wetlands, and learn about 7-10:45pm, Fri, May 24 #2511 fl ashlight. Wear layered clothing, good Join us for after-dark fun! Learn hiking shoes. Info: (510) 544-3249, or svis- ways to protect the planet during this about the parks and nature around Explore the nocturnal world of bats to- hands-on, eco-groovy adventure. Parent night and help us gain an understanding [email protected]. June 4, Big Break, Delta you through games, songs, photos Dusk: A short, shoreline stroll. Meet at participation required. 7-12yrs and stories around the campfi re. of their secretive habits. We’ll use bat Registration is required. detectors and record our observations the Visitor Center. Info: (510) 544-3053. New topic each week; call for at a potential colony or feeding site. June 11, Crockett Hills, Sugartown Sun- schedule. Non-campers welcome! Registration is required. set: A steep 5-miler. Meet at the Crockett VOLUNTEER Dress warmly and bring marsh- Ranch staging area on Crockett Blvd. in mallows to roast. Meet at the WOMEN ON COMMON GROUND Crockett. Info (510) 544-3240. June 18, LEAST TERN COLONY MONITORS campground amphitheater. Info:

Las Trampas, Las Trampas Romp: Elder- Hayward Regional Shoreline Doc Quack (510) 544-3187. Various Parks Katie Colbert berry Trail. 4.5 miles, with hills. Meet at 2-5pm, Sat, May 18 #2109 6-10pm, Sun, May 26 (Las Trampas/Bol- SATURDAY EVENING the end of Bollinger Canyon Road in Dan- Here is your opportunity to become linger Canyon) #2488 CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS ville. Info: 510-544-3249. June 25, Mission a “Birding-Peeping-Tom” by peering 8:30am-2pm Sat, Jun 29 (Sunol) #2503 Del Valle Interpretive Staff Peak: 2-3 miles roundtrip without much into the family life of terns. You will be Naturalist-led hikes for women who love 8-9pm, Sat, May 25; 8:30-9:30pm, elevation gain. Meet at Stanford Ave. stag- helping to record data about their nest Sat, Jun 1, 15, 22, 29; 9-10pm, Sat, ing area in Fremont. Info: 510-544-3249. distribution, chronology and reproduc- Jun 8 TUESDAYS ARE FOR THE BIRDS – tive success using the Type 2 monitoring Join us for an evening of fun by the FATHER’S DAY ADVENTURE: BIRDING BY BOAT method. In this method, surveys are campfi re. Children must be accom- FIRE MAKING Lake del Valle Cat Taylor conducted from a vehicle approximately panied by an adult. Non-campers Garin Dino Labiste 9am-11:30am, Tue, Jun 4 #2669 25m (75 ft.) from the island at various are welcome. Park by the camp- 10am-noon, Sun, Jun 16 Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the lake as times of day, with the majority of the ground store; meet at the camp- Learn to start a fi re without we prowl the coves in search of our surveys conducted from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., ground amphitheater. Info: (510) matches or lighters. Unravel the feathered friends. seven days a week. A Cabela’s profes- 544-3249. May 25, History Of Del science behind how the bow drill Registration is required. sional 60mm (2.4 in.) spotting scope Valle. June 1, The Mighty Worm- produces an ember. Generate solar Fee $5/person on a car window mount will be avail- Vermiculture: Discover the joys of able. Space is limited to current Wildlife power to create a fi re-hot coal AROUND THE LAKE HIKE home composting in this “how-to” Voluneers. By participating, you’ll earn using an aluminum can or water Lake Chabot Marina Trail Gail campfi re. One family will go home bottle. Learn to build a safe, effi - your “Least Tern” patch. with a worm bin. June 8, Stars 9am-2pm, Sat, Jun 8 Registration is required. cient campfi re. Meet at the Visitor Hiking around the lake is longer than you And Snakes: We will look for spar- Center. Info: (510) 544-3220. 8+yrs think. Explore its history and importance FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/ kly snakes, lizards, and dragons in FATHER’S DAY ADVENTURE: on this 9-mile hike. Bring, sack lunch, RESTORATION PROJECT the night sky and learn about their ATLATL THROWERS water, hiking shoes. 10+yrs Sibley Park staff earthbound cousins. Dress warmly 9am, Sun, May 19, Jun 16 and bring a blanket. June 15, Just Garin Dino Labiste EAST COUNTY BIKE RIDE Help protect against French broom dis- Batty! Learn about the acrobats 1:30-3:30pm, Sun, Jun 16 Marsh Creek Trail Eddie Willis placement of native plants. Tools provided. of the night skies. June 22, The Join us for a day of Stone Age activ- 9am-1pm, Sun, Jun 9 #2468 Meet at the Sibley staging area on Skyline Moon In The Cupboard? Explore ity using a prehistoric dart thrower. Peddle along beautiful Marsh Creek from Watch a demonstration on how to Blvd. Info: (510) 544-3112. this and other lunar mysteries as Brentwood to the new Big Break Visitor we wait for the Big Cheese to rise create a Paleolithic stone point. Hit Center at the Delta, and back! 20-miles a target with an atlatl dart. Meet at over the campground. June 29, round trip along fl at, paved trails. BYO Campground Critters. the Visitor Center. Info: (510) 544- bike and helmet. 10+yrs 3220. 8+yrs. Registration is required.

14 Info Ardenwood: (510) 544-2797; Black Diamond: (510) 544-2750; Botanic Garden: (510) 544-3169; Coyote Hills: (510) 544-3220; Crab Cove: (510) 544-3187; Sunol: (510) 544-3249; Tilden Nature Area: (510) 544-2233 SWIM FACILITIES How to 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 SOLANO Carquinez 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 East Bay for All Regional Park District 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!

Trails Challenge Membership Not ready for a regular Membership? Try our Trails Challenge Membership especially designed for 2013 Trail Challenge participants. Prices start at $20 for residents and parking fees* are waived at the fi ve featured Trails Challenge Regional Parks with parking fees. No other benefi ts apply. Find out more about Memberships at www.RegionalParksFoundation.org; Donate your Vehicle or call the Membership Department East Bay at 510-544-2220. to the Regional Parks Foundation Regional Park District * Day-use only Help make a difference by donating your automobile, boat, motorcycle, jet ski, or almost any other mode of transportation, EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT working or not, to the Regional Parks Foundation (RPF). Proceeds will help send low-income kids to camp and help restore fragile wildlife habitats throughout the East Bay Regional Park District. Park’n It Your support also has the added benefi t of a tax-deduction. Summer Day Camp Please visit us at www.regionalparksfoundation.org and click on “Make a Donation.” ANTIOCH • FREMONT • HAYWARD • OAKLAND The RPF has partnered with Car Donation Services (CDS) to assist arts & crafts • farming • fi shing with all of your vehicle donation needs. Call CDS at 1-888-61PARKS. ggame mess • natural history The process is easy, fast, and hassle-free as well as a convenient hikinghik • swimming alternative to selling your vehicle New in 2013: on your own. Waterway Warriors boating camp for teens! Proceeds directed to the Foundation Kids 6 to 12 years old from a vehicle donation cannot be Financial Assistance applied toward purchases of park Available Info: www.ebparks.org memberships and District programs. or 510-544-2566 Federal Tax ID: # 23 7011877 Registration: 1-888-EBPARKS , opt i on 2 or www.e b parks.org