East Bay. September - October Regional Park District

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1 September - October 2013 East Bay Regional Park District Photo: Bill Knowland Regional Parks Recreation Department now offers bicycle safety programs, see page 3. Inside: Introduction to Stand Up Paddling page 4 Charter Boat Ride to Brooks Island page 4 Rail Fair and Harvest Festival page 6 Skills of the Past : Fire, Cordage & More! page 11 Garin Apple Festival page 14 Park District Heritage and History, see page 3.

2 Contents Recreation Programs... 4 Kayaking/Boating... 4 Fishing... 4 Stand Up Paddling... 4 Pole Walking... 5 Biking Black Diamond... 7, 10 Botanic Garden Coyote Hills...10, 11 Crab Cove Sunol Tilden Nature Area HPHP Bay Area Programs...12 Programs in Other Parks Volunteer Programs Registration & Fees Swim Facilities / Visitor Centers Youth Employment in the Regional Parks Every year, the East Bay Regional Park District employs nearly 400 youths in our parks. We have paid college internships, and we host dozens of day camps in partnership with other companies which also employ hundreds of young people as recreation leaders. For example, our Summer Youth Employment Program works with different agencies such as the Alameda County Work Investment Board, Civicorps, and the Student Conservation Association. Youth ages 16 to 21 work 20 hours per week in the parks, supervised by a Park District employee acting as an Alternative Work Program Supervisor. A MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER ROBERT E. DOYLE The approximate breakdown of our youth employment is: 180 Lifeguards 110 Gate Attendants and Student Laborers 25 Recreation Leaders 25 Interns (each year) 20 Interpretive Student Aides 6 Public Safety Student Aides When you add this all up it represents more jobs for youth than anywhere else in the East Bay. This has a real, positive impact on the economy and job experience for hundreds of young people. Student Interns meet with General Manager Robert E. Doyle EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Anyone who is interested in working for the East Bay Regional Park District may file a Job Interest Card online. When recruitment begins, you will be notified by to apply online. See more at General Information / Free Brochure EBPARKS Camping & Picnic Reservations EBPARKS Naturalist & Recreation Programs EBPARKS TDD Website... EBRPD Board of Directors Whitney Dotson...Ward 1 John Sutter...Ward 2 Carol Severin...Ward 3 Douglas Siden...Ward 4 Ayn Wieskamp...Ward 5 Beverly Lane...Ward 6 Ted Radke...Ward 7 Robert E. Doyle... General Manager Visit for map downloads, activity and event information, and much more! Youth Engagement STARTS AT AN EARLY AGE A lot of the programs and activities in the Regional Parks are designed with the younger generation in mind, as part of a long-term vision. Through partnerships with schools and community agencies, the Park District is a starting point to instill love and respect for the natural world. Some of the many opportunities for young children to get in touch with nature and appreciate the outdoors include: toddlers meeting animals and helping in the garden at Historic Farm in Fremont; Family Nature Fun Hours and Fish Feeding at Crab Cove in Alameda; Fly Fishing Introduction or visits with Farmer Stanley at Tilden s Little Farm in Berkeley; and Delta Discoveries at in Oakley, just to name a few. Swim lessons start at age 6 months, Junior Lifeguards are ages 9 to 12, and Junior Lifeguard Aides are ages Many of these children go on to become lifeguards at age 16, and some continue in a career in parks or public safety. Many kids who start young in Park District programs or volunteer activities today, are likely to become the park employees of tomorrow. C A L I F O R N I A Coastal Cleanup Day Shoreline and Lake Parks Saturday, September 21 8:30 a.m. to noon Join us in our 29th annual shoreline, lake and creek cleanup! Park District staff and volunteers will pick up litter and recyclables from shoreline parks, lakes, and creeks in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Ages: 6 years+ Registration required: OR , option 2. Parking and entrance fees waived.

3 Photo: Bill Knowland Get to School or Work on Regional Trails You may think of our extensive regional trail network in Contra Costa and Alameda counties for recreation, but did you know they are also part of a green transportation network? The start of a new school year is a good time to consider riding your bike to get around not only is it good for the environment, it s also good for your health. To plan your trip, visit our web site for helpful links, like the Bay Area Open Space Council s Transit and Trails route finder, see And to help kids and adults build their skills and safety, the Park District Recreation Department offers several programs in four series: Biking Safety Classes Road Cycling Beginning Cycling Destination Bike Adventures Look in this guide for program dates and details. Most of the Park District s 1,200 miles of trails are multi-use trails, that is, they are shared by hikers, dog walkers, bikers and horses. And in many parks you may come across wildlife or grazing animals. Some tips for sharing the trails: Check trail signs for allowable user groups (i.e. cyclists, equestrians). Hikers yield to horses; cyclists and skaters yield to hikers and horses. Do not pick wildflowers, enjoy their beauty and leave them for others to enjoy. Stay on designated trails. Do not cut switchbacks or take shortcuts! Keep dogs on leash unless it is specifically posted that they can be off leash. Do not litter pack it in, pack it out. COMING SOON! Trail safety app for smart phones when using Regional Parks. Cyclists must call out and/or ring bike bells when passing. Much more safety information is on our web site at parks/safety. If you want to help our East Bay PARK DISTRICT HERITAGE AND HISTORY The Park District of today is the result of decades of hard work by people who have collaborated to ensure that residents in this region will have access to a system of magnificent regional parklands. The stories of our history and heritage, told through a time line, photos and videos include: Anza Exploration in the San Francisco Bay Area The Oakland Hills Firestorm 20 Years Later Living Landscape The book, A Vision Achieved 50 Years of East Bay Regional Park District, was recently digitized by the Internet Archive. See these and more at org/about/history. KEEP TRAILS SAFE AND FUN FOR EVERYONE Meg has such a curiosity about her world, sniffi ng everything from leaves blowing across her path to cows. She stands as fearless among the cows and ground squirrels as she does among spring s wildfl owers. Photo: Angela Smith. Regional Parks Police Department educate park users and help keep the trails safe, check out the Volunteer Trail Safety Patrol. There are units for equestrians and cyclists. See more information and links to the online volunteer application at org/getinvolved/volunteer/safety. Park Stories Photo Contest Share your Park District memories and you could win! New themes & prizes every month. Health Matters East Bay Regional Park District AND ARE PROUD PARTNERS IN 2013 WITH THE MUTUAL GOAL OF PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS. Healthy Feet Each step you take involves a remarkably intricate network of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. That complexity combined with all the weight they carry accounts for why feet can be so prone to problems, including bone fractures, arthritis and plantar fasciitis, a swelling of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. If left untreated, foot problems may worsen. Going too far, too fast, or not warming up properly before exercise can set you up for painful or numbing injuries. Excess weight puts extra stress on your feet. Poorly fitting shoes and other footwear are common causes of foot problems as well. Keep your feet healthy by wearing comfortable, well-fitting shoes. Wash your feet regularly (especially between your toes), wear clean socks and try to rotate your shoes to give them time to air out. Walking is a great way to exercise your feet. Source: NIH News in Health KAISER PERMANENTE IS A MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE PARK DISTRICT S 2013 TRAILS CHALLENGE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GETTING IN SHAPE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, VISIT (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF KAISER TO RECEIVE INFORMATION).

4 Registration information register beginning August 6 RECREATION RIDGETOP SHUTTLE RUNS Pleasanton Ridge Recreation Staff 9am #2827; 10:30am #2816; noon #2817, Sat, Sep 7; 9am #2821; 10:30am #2822; noon #2823, Wed, Sep 18; 9am #2818; 10:30am #2819; noon #2820, Sat, Oct 5; 9am #2824; 10:30am #2825; noon #2826, Wed, Oct 16 We are providing one-way shuttle trips deep into the park for people who have the desire but no longer have the ability for those big mileage hiking days. We will INTRODUCTION TO STAND UP PADDLING Jack London Square CCK 9am-noon, Sat, Sep 21 #3821; Sun, Oct 27 #3827 Give stand-up paddling a try in our introductory class. Stand-up paddling is fun, easy, and a great way to get on the water. No previous experience is necessary. Ages 14+yrs. Fee: 60 (non-res. $66) FLY FISHING INTRODUCTION Tilden, Lake Anza Fish First! 7am-1pm, Sun, Oct 13 #2849 This exciting and informative day is geared toward the beginning angler. Spend three hours practicing casting with a certifi ed fl y-casting instructor, then 2.5 hours in the classroom learning knots, fl y selection, reading the water, and more. 12+yrs. Fee: $60 (non-res. $66) FISHING INTRODUCTION Lake Chabot Recreation Staff 8-10am, Sat, Sep 28 #3747 This class is perfect for anyone interested in getting started learning to fi sh. Learn the basics, including knot tying and rigging, gear and bait selection, and casting techniques. A valid California Fishing License is required for 16 +yrs. Gear provided. Ages 5+yrs. (5-15 yrs. require parent participation). Fee: $19/adults, $15/child (non-res. $21/$17) FISHING shuttle you from the staging area to 1 of 2 destinations allowing you to hike 4.66 or 9.22 miles back to the staging area. The majority of the hike back is along the ridge top offering fantastic views of the East Bay Hills and more! No shuttle trips back to staging area. Choose from one of three daily shuttle trips. Fee: $10 (non-res. 12) ARCHERY INTRODUCTION Roberts Redwood Bowmen 10am-12noon, Sat, Sep 7 #2861 1:30-3:30pm, Sat, Sep 7 #2862 1:30-3:30pm, Sat, Sep 28 # am-12noon, Sat, Oct 12 #2865 Photo by Lisa Ouellette MY FIRST FISH Quarry Lakes Recreation Staff 4-6pm, Wed, Oct 2 #3738 Enjoy this fun derby style class where kids will catch their fi rst fi sh! Learn basic techniques including casting and knot tying, followed by catching a fi sh from an enclosed net in the lake. Gear provided. Ages 5-17yrs. Fee: $40 (non-res. $44 (non-res. $21/$17 FLOAT TUBE FISHING Shadow Cliffs Recreation Staff 8-11:30am, Sat, Oct 26 #3714 This course designed for the intermediate to advanced angler will introduce the sport of fl oat tube fi shing. Participants will be given on land instruction on fl oat-tubing gear and techniques, followed by instructor guided fi shing on the lake. A valid California Fishing License is required for 16+yrs. Gear provided. Ages Fee: $29 (non-res. $33) 1:30-3:30pm, Sat Oct 12 #2864 1:30-3:30pm, Sat Oct 19 #2866 Basic beginner recreational archery instruction; Start with 30 Minutes of classroom lecture in clubhouse reviewing safety, terminology, and a brief overview of recreational archery, followed by 90 minutes of shooting instruction and practice on outdoor range. Equipment provided. 8+yrs. Fee: $50 (non-res. $56) PET FIRST AID & CPR Lake Chabot Peter Pay 9am-1pm, Sat, Oct 26 #3872 Learn how to save a pet s life during an emergency, minimize a pet s trauma after injury, and safely transport an injured pet to the veterinary clinic. This program concentrates on basic fi rst aid, including wounds, fractures, choking, cardiac emergency and snake bites. Booklet and certifi cate included in fee. Ages 12+yrs. Fee: $45 Adults (non-res. $51) LLAMAS MYSTICS OF ANDES Redwood LAMAS Outfi tters 11am-2:30pm Sat, Oct 5 #3874; 10am- 1:30pm Sun, Oct 6 #3875; 11am-2:30pm Sat, Oct 19 #3876; 10am-1:30pm Sun, Oct 20 The Quechua Andeans refer to llamas as Speechless Brothers. Under the guidance of a llama Michie with over 25 years experience, you will learn to groom, feed, lead and interact positively with these specially trained animals. Reserve your own llama for the class, or share one llama with up to 3 people. 8+yrs. Fee: $70 per llama - 4 llamas max. per class (non-res. $78) BOAT TO BROOKS ABOARD DELPHINUS Brooks Island Dolphin Charters 9am-4pm, Sat, Oct 5 #2844; Sun, Oct 6 #2845 Join us for a relaxed boat ride to this marvelous bird sanctuary, home of a relatively undisturbed native coastal grassland plant community. Participants will be ferried (by skiff) to the island to enjoy a naturalist-guided, two-mile hike around the island. Hot coffee, hot chocolate, and tea are provided. This is a trip you don t want to miss! Fee: $72 (non-res. $80) KAYAKING BOATING IN THE REGIONAL PARKS Register your school or community group for a canoe or kayak trip tailored to meet your boating needs. Fees vary. Ages 8 & up. Info: (510) or recreation@ebparks.org. DISCOVER KAYAKING Lake Del Valle Recreation staff 11am-3pm, Sat, Sep 14 #3569 This course offers instruction in basic paddling techniques, equipment, and safety in calm protected waters from experienced instructors while touring the lake in kayaks. There will be lots of time to practice your newly acquired skills. Ages 8+ yrs (parent participation required for children 8-15yrs.). Fee: $52 (non-res. $58) KAYAKING BROOKS ISLAND ADVENTURE Brooks Island CCK 10am-4pm, Sat, Sep 7 #2854; Sat, Oct 12 #2855 This trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks across sheltered bay water with spectacular views of San Francisco. Paddle the Brooks Island shoreline, then come ashore to enjoy a naturalist guided, twomile hike. Ages14+ yrs. Fee: $85 (non-res. $95) KAYAKING FOR FOLKS 50+ Shadow Cliffs Recreation Staff 11am-3pm, Thu, Oct 3 #3556 Learn paddling techniques, equipment selection, and safety guidelines in calm waters with your peers at a pace that is right for you. Practice while touring the lake in a kayak. 50+ yrs. Fee: $52 (non-res. $58) KAYAKING FAMILY DISCOVERY Quarry Lakes Recreation Staff 11am-3pm, Sun, Oct 27 #3595 Learn basic paddling techniques, equipment, and safety in calm, protected waters from experienced instructors while touring the lake in kayaks. This is a great way for families to bond while being active and enjoying the outdoors! Ages 8+ yrs. Fee: $52 (non-res. $58) 4 Info : (510) ; Black Diamond: (510) ; Botanic Garden: (510) ; Coyote Hills: (510) ; Crab Cove: (510) ; Sunol: (510) ; Tilden Nature Area: (510)

5 POLE HIKING: SKILLS CLASS INCLUDING HIKE Roberts Jayah Faye Paley 9:30am-3:45pm, Sat, Sep 28 #3919 Day class Skills Class (see Skills & Techniques listing) PLUS practice hike. Variety of Top Quality POLES provided; discover which ones fi t YOU. Learn and practice techniques to gain confi dence. Improve agility, spine function and whole body fi tness using poles on the trail. Hikes vary by park, 3 to 5 miles. Fee: $45 (non-res. $51) BOTANIC GARDEN PRACTICE POLE HIKE Tilden Jayah Faye Paley 2:30-4:45pm, Tue, Sep 10 #3931 2:30-4:45pm, Fri, Oct 18 #3916 Explore the beautiful native California Botanic Garden. Refi ne, enhance and learn new skills on a variety of gentle terrain. This afternoon hike will be an opportunity to connect with nature to explore and discover as well as to improve confi dence and performance. Quality poles provided. Previous Hiking Poles class REQUIRED. Fee: $26 (non-res. $30) ARDENWOOD Historic Farm is open Tues.- Sun. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Admission fees apply. For program and fee information call (510) or awvisit@ ebparks.org or COOKING IN THE COUNTRY KITCHEN Interpretive Staff 10:30am-1:30pm, Sundays in Sep & Oct Stop by the Country Kitchen for a taste of the past. Sample a cookie or biscuit straight from the wood-burning stove and see why cooking outside always makes food taste better. Pick up an historic recipe to try at home. BLACKSMITHING DEMONSTRATIONS Scott Thomas 10am-4pm, Every Thu, Fri & Sun, & Sat, Sep 7, 21 & Oct 5, 19 Stop by and see our blacksmith at work with his forge and anvil. Discover why a talented smith was so necessary on a bustling farm. WALKING WITH POLES HIKING WITH POLES: SKILLS & TECHNIQUES Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley 9:30am-12:45pm, Sat, Oct 19 #3918 Morning seminar packed with information helping hikers learn trail and body skills. Uphill: experience anatomicallyhealthy methods for improving power, performance and endurance. Downhill: techniques for preserving joints and improving stability. Learn about straps, setting pole length, how to avoid joint strain and more. Top Quality POLES Provided. Easy class for any level hiker. Fee: $35 (non-res. $39) USING POLES FOR MOBILITY & BASIC WALKING Kennedy Grove Jayah Faye Paley 1:15-5pm, Sat, Oct 19 #3917 POLES can improve your balance, endurance, posture, confi dence, walking gait, agility, function & strength. You will Feel Taller! Easy-to-learn techniques & gentle exercises help people with mobility challenges navigate everyday obstacles, restore spine function and strengthen muscles that support joints. Variety of quality poles provided. Fee: $37 (non-res. $41) TRAIN RIDES Railroad Museum 10:15am-3:30pm, Every Thu, Fri & Sun Climb aboard for a ride back in time to the days when railroads connected the East Bay to the world. Check the daily schedule and meet the train at Station or Deer Park. PATTERSON HOUSE TOURS Patterson House Docents Various times, every Thu-Sun in Sep & Oct Tour the beautifully-restored Patterson House Museum. Discover its history on tours lead by docents dressed in 19th-century clothing. This Queen Anne Victorian farmhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and operated as a museum of local history and Victorian life. Check for tickets at the Train Station. Special tours for children 6 and under are offered Thursday and Fridays at 2:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am. ANIMAL FEEDING Interpretive Staff 3pm, every Thu-Sun in Sep & Oct Feed the pigs, check for eggs, and bring hay to the livestock. You ll learn all the Registration information register beginning August 6 BIKE SAFETY CLASS Various Parks East Bay Bicycle Coalition/Rec. Staff 10-11am, Sat, Sep 7, Quarry Lakes; Oct 5, Eastshore State Park Discover the Regional Parks and Trails on two wheels with confi dence! In this interactive class provided by the EBBC, a certifi ed safety instructor will teach you how to outfi t your bike, how to take a bike on transit, how to ride safely, and more. This is a great primer for the Beginning Cycling and Road Cycling series! Recommended for adults and teens, no bicycle required for attendance. Info: (510) BEGINNING CYCLING Various parks Grey Kolevzon/Rec. Staff 10am-noon, Sat, Sep 14, Quarry; Sat, Oct 12, Eastshore State Park Join Recreation staff on an easy bike ride along paved and/or gravel Regional Trails. Pedal along for fantastic views of the Regional Parks and resident wildlife. We will also provide basic instruction on how to fi t a bike, how to navigate trails safely, and basic bike maintenance. Bring a snack, water bottle, and sense of adventure! Sept. 14: meet in parking lot off Isherwood Way. Oct. 12: meet in parking lot off of Gilman Ave. Loaner bicycles and helmets available upon request. Info: (510) ROAD CYCLING Various parks Grey Kolevzon/Rec. Staff 1-3pm, Sat, Sep 14, Quarry Lakes; Sat, Oct 12, Eastshore State Park Join Recreation staff on a fun weekend road cycle along scenic bike trails. Explore sections of the Bay animals favorite foods as you help shut the farm down for the evening. Meet at the Chicken Coop. WHAT S BREWING ON THE FARM? Ira Bletz 1-3pm, Mon, Sep 2 Brewing was common on 19th-century farms. We ll brew up some wheat ale using ingredients from the farm. Taste the fruits of our labor or sample some homemade root beer. BIKING Trail, Regional Trails, and bike-friendly streets that connect you to the great outdoors! Previous bicycling experience required. Bring a bike, helmet, snack, water bottle, camera/binoculars, and sense of adventure! Sept. 14: meet in parking lot off Isherwood Way. Oct. 12: meet in parking lot off of Gilman Ave. Loaner bicycles and helmets available upon request. Info: (510) NILES CANYON RIDE & RAIL Alameda Creek Regional Trail Kolevzon/Montalvanos 9:30am-4pm, Sun, Sep 15 #3906 Explore Alameda Creek and rustic Niles Canyon along a bike path and historic railroad! Bike 6 miles along Alameda Creek, then board the Niles Canyon Railway to Sunol and enjoy lunch and milkshakes at the Railroad Cafe (included in fee). Then return via train and bike path. Fee: $35 adults, $25 child (non-res. $39/29) ANGEL ISLAND BIKE ADVENTURE Crown Beach Kolevzon/Montalvanos 8:30am-4:30pm, Sat, Oct 19 #3907 All aboard for this bike + ferry + lunch adventure to Angel Island! Pedal, then ferry to the historic island and explore by boat, by bike, and by foot the sights and attractions of the Perimeter Trail. Work up an appetite in time for lunch at the Cove Café (ferry and lunch included in fee). 8 miles RT. Parent participation required ages 12-17yrs. Fee: $35 adults, $25 child (non-res. $39/29 TODDLER TIME Ranger Ira 11-11:30am, Tue, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Bring the tiny tots out for an exciting morning at the farm. Each day we ll meet and learn all about a new animal friend through stories, chores and fun. Sept. 3: Cows. Sept. 10: Sheep. Sept. 17: Pigs. Sept. 24: Chickens. Oct. 1: Goats. Oct. 8: Rabbits. Oct. 15: Cows. Oct. 22: Sheep. Oct. 29: Chickens. = Register at = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 5

6 Registration information register beginning August 6 A program in partnership with... TRAILS CHALLENGE Last year over 10,000 people took the Trails Challenge, which challenges you to complete 5 featured trails by Dec. 1. The discounted Trails Challenge Membership saves you money on park fees; see website for more information. The booklet features trails for all fi tness levels as well as tips for new trail users. Go green by using the downloadable version of the booklet and printing only what you need; hard copies are available for $10 (includes shipping). With registration you will receive instructions on how to download the guidebook and other program materials. Get a FREE organic T-shirt (while supplies last). A commemorative pin will be sent in the fall (while supplies last) once you complete the Challenge. Kaiser Permanente is a major sponsor of this program. Registration is required.: & click on Events. No phone registrations. KIDS CHALLENGE 2013 The Kids Challenge program is based on the California Children s Outdoor Bill of Rights, which recommends a fundamental list of experiences that every child would benefi t from before entering high school. This program is self-paced and challenges youth to complete 5 of the 10 activities listed in the Bill of Rights. Some activities require adult participation and/or additional fees. Register to receive the free guide booklet. A commemorative patch will be sent after completing the challenge. Course code: 1105 : EB- PARKS ( ) option 2. ASL FARM Kristen Seuis 10:30-11am, Sat, Sep 7 Come join us and meet our farm animals. Learn ASL signs for the different types of farm animals at, as well as different farm related signs. WAKE UP THE FARM Interpretive Staff 10:30-11am, Sat, Sep 21 & Oct 5, 19 Rise and shine little farmers! Say good morning! to the sheep and goats and lend a hand as we prepare a snack for the farm animals. Meet at the Barn. FUN WITH FELTING 11am-noon, Sat, Sep 7 & 1:30-2:30pm Sat, Oct 5 Have some good, clean fun as we learn how felt is made from sheep s wool, and then make a felt toy to take home. OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM Interpretive Staff 2-3pm, Sat, Sep 7 & 28 Nothing beats the heat like ice cream. Help churn some tasty ingredients into this delicious dessert using an old-fashioned freezer. Discover some ice cream history, too. Meet at the Granary. GARDEN CHORES FOR KIDS 1-2pm, Sat, Sep 7 Our garden has been growing all summer. Lend a hand weeding, watering and planting our healthy vegetables. Discover the secrets of heirloom vegetables. We might even taste a few! FARM CHORES FOR KIDS Interpretive Staff 10:30-11:30am, Sun, Sep 8, Oct 6, 20, 27 Running a farm is hard, but fun, work! Help crack corn, feed the animals, check the chickens, and other morning chores. HELLO BUNNIES Interpretive Staff 12:30-1pm, Sun, Sep 8, 22, Oct 6, & Sat, Sep 28, Oct 5 The farm s bunnies can t wait to meet you! Join us for a close-up look at a rex rabbit, pet our Dutch bunny and see who else hops out of the hutch! AFTERNOON FUN & GAMES Scimeca/Interpretive Staff 1:30-2:30pm, Sun, Sep 8, 22 Life on a farm wasn t all work and no play. Try your hand at classic American pastimes, including stilts, tug-of-war and the potato-spoon race. FUZZY SHEEP AND FRIENDLY GOATS 10:30-11:30am, Sat, Sep 14 Join us as we visit the farm s livestock mainstays. Meet our sheep and goats, discover how they re alike and how they re not as we give them a snack. GOURMET POPCORN 1-2pm, Sat, Sep 14 Who knew popcorn could be gourmet? We ll spice up an old farm staple with exotic spices and fl avors. Which batch will be the best? You can decide. HAY HOISTING Interpretive Staff 2-3pm, Sat, Sep 14, and Sun, Oct 6, 27 Help haul in the hay crop. Make rope on our antique machine, and then learn how pulleys make hoisting the heavy bales up into the barn a cinch. THERE S GOLD IN THEM THAR HILLS! Jenna Scimeca 11am-noon, Sun, Sep 15 The gold rush of 1849 brought thousands of people to California. Miners, including s George Patterson, came fl ooding in expecting to make easy money but discovered that it s hard work! Come learn how to pan for gold and shout Eureka! when you strike it rich. Fee: $2 (plus admission). HENS LAY EGGS Interpretive Staff 1-2pm, Sun, Sep 15, Sat, Oct 19 Bring the little ones to the farm to meet the chickens. We ll listen to a story, see what a hen s feathers feel like, and search the coop for eggs. AMAZING APPLE ART Jenna Scimeca 2-3pm, Sun, Sep 15 Let s get creative with paint, markers and... apples!? Discover how to make your own fruitful masterpiece with apples you picked on the farm. BIRDS OF A FEATHER 11am-noon, Sat, Sep 21 The farm is full of birds! Learn about the different domestic and wild birds that call this park home, then meet some of them up close. PRESSING PLANTS 2-3pm, Sat, Sep 21 Flowers are fun for the whole family. Learn how to press and preserve plants of all types, and take home your fi nished fl owe r t o e n j oy. HISTORIC RAIL FAIR Railroad Museum 10am-4pm, Aug 31, Sep 1, 2 The 13th annual Rail Fair returns to the farm over the Labor Day weekend. The centerpiece of this year s event will be the 1890 steam porter engine Ann Marie. Enjoy steam train rides, hand car rides, displays of garden railroads, model railroads, rail yard equipment displays, Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor displays, food, the children s Hobo game, music and much more!! Info: Fee: $10/adults, $6/seniors (62+ yrs.), $5/children (4-17 yrs.), children 3 years and under are free. Carding wool at the Harvest Festival. HARVEST FESTIVAL Interpretive Staff 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun, Oct 12 & 13 Bring your family and friends for some down home country fun. Harvest Indian corn and popcorn and help fi ll our corncribs. Take home a share of our colorful corn for your holiday table. Enjoy magic shows, cider pressing, old-time music and crafts. Visit the blacksmith, ride the train and tour the beautifully restored Patterson House. Bring bags for your harvest. Fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors (62+ yrs.), $6/children (4-17 yrs.), children 3 years and under are free. Purchase advance tickets online at or call , option 2 Jurek Zarzycki Brad Polt-Jones 6 Info : (510) ; Black Diamond: (510) ; Botanic Garden: (510) ; Coyote Hills: (510) ; Crab Cove: (510) ; Sunol: (510) ; Tilden Nature Area: (510)

7 APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL COOKIES Jenna Scimeca 11am-noon, Sun, Sep 22 If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, what can a cookie do? Come enjoy the harvest with an apple-inspired treat right out of the wood-burning stove. LOVELY LADIES CROQUET Patterson House Volunteers 1-3pm, Sun, Sep 22 Social requirements did not always limit Victorian ladies to watching sports from the sidelines. Enjoy an entertaining example of a very Victorian croquet game played by our elegant volunteers. Meet on the Patterson House Lawn. PETER COTTONTAIL 10:30-11am, Sat, Sep 28 It s International Rabbit Day! Hop on over and celebrate this special day by hearing a story about bunnies, then meeting some of the farm s long-eared friends. WOOL THAT S TO DYE FOR! 11:30am-12:30pm, Sat, Sep 28 Unravel the ancient mysteries of dyeing yarn. Discover nature s secrets for transforming a white sweater into a palette of autumn s colors. WAX: IT S THE BEE S KNEES! Jenna Scimeca 11am-noon, Sun, Sep 29 This secretion of waxiness is important to both bees and humans. Illuminate your mind, make a candle and taste some of s honey. VICTORIAN TABLE TOP GAMES Interpretive Staff 1-2pm, Sat, Sep 21, Sun, Sep, 29 Challenge your family and friends to a game of pick-up-sticks, tops, or jacks as you delve into our box of games from days gone by. Meet at the Granary. HALLOWEEN TRAIN Railroad Museum 7-9:30pm, Fri, Oct 18 & 25, Sat, Oct 19 & pm, Sun, Oct 20 & 27 Come out to the farm for an evening of Halloween fun! Climb aboard the farm s train for an evening ride through fi elds and woods. Join the Halloween goblins and have a hauntingly good time! This slightly frightful evening is designed for families with children 12 years of age and under. Tickets available at the gate. Fee: $6/adults, $4/children (3-12 yrs.). Info & reservations for groups of 10+: (866) APPLE CIDER PRESSING Scimeca/Garcia 2-2:30pm, Sun, Sept 29, Oct 20 Squeeze (and sample) juice from apples and discover how long people have enjoyed this tasty fruit treat! CORN MOSAICS 11am-noon, Sat, Oct 5 Turn freshly-harvested Indian corn into a fun craft! Use the rainbow of colored kernels to make your own mosaic. APPLE COOKIN 11am-noon, Sat, Oct 19 What does it take to go from seed to treat? Learn about our different apples and taste some sweet apple goodness cooked up in the Country Kitchen. CORN TOSS 2-3pm, Sat, Oct 19 What could be more fun than tossing bags full of corn into a hole? Probably nothing. We ll discuss the disputed history of this game, then try a toss. BOBBING FOR APPLES Andrew Staley 11:30am-12:30pm, Sun, Oct 20 What is the deal with bobbing for apples? Learn the history of this peculiar tradition, and play a round, and crown s apple bobbing champion! CORN HUSK DOLLS Christina Garcia 12:30-2pm, Sun, Oct 20 & 27 Craft your own folk art doll of colorful husks gleaned from the fi eld. Corn silk hair, a twig broom or an acorn cap will add individual character to your creation. HALLOWEEN HIJINKS 11am-3pm, Sat, Oct 26 Pumpkins, spiders, and old-fashioned fun! Celebrate this bewitching holiday with festive games and crafts. 11 a.m.: roasting pumpkin seeds in a wood-burning stove. Noon: apple cider pressing. 1 p.m.: Halloween crafts. 2 p.m.: Halloween games. PUMPKIN CARVING Andrew Staley 1-3pm, Sun, Oct 27 It s time to carve a Jack-o-Lantern! Bring your own pumpkin or buy one from our farm, we will have some tools on hand to create your perfect seasonal decoration. Registration information register beginning August 6 BIG BREAK Visitor Center at the Delta is open weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (510) , or BigBreakVisit@ebparks.org. DELTA DISCOVERIES Interpretive Staff 11am-noon, Every Sat in Sep & Oct 2-3pm, Every Sun, Sep & Oct Discover the hidden world of through games, activities, and explorations. Call the Visitor Center for weekly topics. TESTING THE WATER Interpretive Staff 9-10am, Every Sat & Sun, Sep & Oct Help track the health of the Delta! We will test for different criteria each day, recording water quality changes that affect our ecosystem. 30-MINUTE DELTA SATURDAY SERIES Interpretive Staff 10-10:30am, Sat, Sep 28 #3894; Oct 5 #3895, 19 # :30pm, Sat, Sep 14 #3892, 21 #3893, Oct 12 #3896 Water tunnels? Delta smelt? Levees? Sinking islands? It s all happening in the Delta and in the news, but what does it mean? Join a plain English discussion to understand the fascinating issues facing our Delta and how they affect us all. EXPERIENCE THE BREAK INTERMEDIATE KAYAKING Damstra/Moran 8:30-12:30pm, Sun, Sep 15 #3605 Have you already discovered the watery wonders of? Join us on the next step in experiencing the Delta s wildness paddling to the edges of the park and experiencing the wonders of the wetlands. 14+yrs. Fee: $45 (non-res. $51) KAYAK COASTAL CLEAN-UP Damstra/Moran 8:30-12:30pm, Sat, Sep 21 #3707 Paddle to the far side of into the wondrous wetlands and waterways that we enjoy! As part of the California Coast Clean-up, we will work to clean-up the waters of California s Inland Coast! 14+yrs. Fee: $45 (non-res. $51) EXPLORE THE DELTA KAYAKING Damstra/Moran 8:30-3:30pm, Sun, Oct 6 #3627 The Delta twists, turns, ebbs, and surges. Water and wind mix, creating a dynamic paddler s paradise. We will use the tides, sloughs, and islands to navigate this corner of the Delta. Be prepared for a full day of exploration! 14+yrs. Fee: $85 (non-res. $95) KAYAKING BIG BREAK Damstra/Moran 8:30-11am #3816 & 11:30am-2pm #3820 Sat, Oct 12 Play the welcoming waters and discover the wondrous water world of the Delta on this beginner (& up) kayak excursion. We will start off with dry land instruction then paddle our steady and stable craft on a group exploration of this lovely shoreline. 8+yrs. Fee: $30 (non-res. $35) LEVEE TOP TROMP Damstra 10am-noon, Sun, Oct 27 #3871 Explore the backcountry of on this guided walk along the levee top discovering the many habitats found in this wetland. BLACK DIAMOND All Black Diamond programs (unless otherwise noted) meet at the parking lot at the south end of Somersville Road in Antioch. For information call (510) , or bdvisit@ebparks.org. HAZEL-ATLAS SILICA-SAND MINE TOUR Black Diamond Interpretive Staff Various times, weekends Delve into the cavernous underground on a guided tour and discover its history and geology. Ninety-minute reservation tours are offered at 11am and 2pm, weekends through November. A 10am tour is available to groups of ten or more on weekends (not available for on-line registration.) First-come, fi rst-served tours are offered at noon and 3pm. 7+yrs for 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. tours Fee: $5 = Register at = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 7

8 Calendar East Bay Regional Park District S M T W T F S September 2013 September 1 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Country Kitchen Cookin Historic Rail Fair, Patterson House Tours, : Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water Coyote Hills: Butterfl y Garden Open House, Coyote Hills Open House Tilden Nature Area: Family Nature Walks, Intro to Animal Tracks and Signs September 2 : Historic Rail Fair, What s Brewing On The Farm? Tilden Nature Area: Labor Day Open House Anthony Chabot: Tuesday Morning Bird Walk September 3 : Toddler Time: Cows Crab Cove, Sea Squirts: The Sand on Our Land Tilden Nature Area: Artist Exhibition: Fabulous Fruiting Fungus September 5 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing September 6 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing September 7 : Animal Feeding, ASL Farm, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Fun With Felting, Garden Chores For Kids, Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Patterson House Tours : Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water Brooks Island: Kayaking Brooks Island Adventure Garin: Apple Festival Hayward Shoreline: Healthy Hikes, Hiking with Kids Pleasanton Ridge: Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Quarry Lakes: Bike Safety Class Roberts: Archery Introduction Sunol: Free The Trees!, Outdoor Discoveries Mini Monsters of the Moat September 8 : Afternoon Fun & Games, Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Country Kitchen Cookin, Farm Chores For Kids, Hello Bunnies, Patterson House Tours, Train Rides : Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Open House Tilden Nature Area: Investigating Insects!, The Truth About Bees September 10 : Toddler Time: Sheep Botanic Garden: Practice POLE Hike Pleasanton Ridge: Senior Safari Redwood: Hikes for Tykes September 12 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Crab Cove: The Easy (Not Sneezy) Butterfl y Garden Tilden Nature Area: Tilden Tots September 13 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing September 14 : Animal Feeding, Fuzzy Sheep And Friendly Goats, Gourmet Popcorn, Hay Hoisting, Patterson House Tours : 30 Minute Delta Saturday Series, Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water Black Diamond: Remembering Rose Hill Brooks Island: Bring Your Own Boat Trip Coyote Hills: Flyin In The Wind, Nectar Garden Fun Day Del Valle: Discover Kayaking Leona Canyon: The Oldest East Bay Redwood Quarry Lakes: Beginning Cycling, Road Cycling September 15 : Amazing Apple Art, Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Country Kitchen Cookin, Hens Lay Eggs, Patterson House Tours, There s Gold In Them Thar Hills!, : Delta Discoveries, Intermediate Kayaking Experience the Break, Testing the Water Black Diamond: Remembering Rose Hill Coyote Hills: Hotshot Hummingbirds Quarry Lakes: Canine Capers Dog Walk Redwood, Sunday Stroll Tilden Nature Area: Nature Area Fairy Tales, Start Your Seed Collection September 16 Coyote Hills: Monday Birding September 17 : Toddler Time: Pigs Coyote Hills: Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Crab Cove: Sea Squirts: Duck, Duck, Goose September 18 Pleasanton Ridge: Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Tilden: Wednesday Walks September 19 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Las Trampas: Outdoor Discoveries: Humpty Cow Tilden Nature Area: Tilden Young Naturalists September 20 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Briones: Welcome to Autumn Hike September 21 : Animal Feeding, Birds Of A Feather, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Patterson House Tours, Pressing Plants, Victorian Table Top Games, Wake up the Farm : 30 Minute Delta Saturday Series, Delta Discoveries, Kayak Coast Clean Up, Testing the Water Coyote Hills: Open House BIRDWALKS Tuesday Morning Bird Walks, Various Parks, 7:30-9 a.m., Tue., Sept. 3, Sept. 24; Oct. 22; 7:30-9:30 a.m., Tue., Sept. 17, Oct. 8. Monday Birding, Various Parks, 9 a.m.-noon, Mon., Sept. 16, 23; Oct, 7, 14, 21, 28, page 13. Thursday Birding: Raptor Baseline, Marsh Creek Trail, 9-11:30am, Thu, Sep 26, page 7. Family Fun Nature Hour, Shorebird & Ducks, Crab Cove, 2-3 p.m., Sat. & Sun., Oct. 5 & 6, page 11. Bird Walk: Shorebirds & Ducks Return, Crab Cove, 11 a.m.-noon & 1-2 p.m., Sun., Oct. 6 & 7:30-9 a.m., Tue., Oct. 22., page 11. Evening Bike and Bird, various parks, 4:30-6:30pm, Mon, Sep 30; Oct 14, 28, page 14. Crown Beach: Rail Rescue Rangers Jack London Square: Introduction to Stand Up Paddling Sunol: Living with the Earth Series Totally Tule Various parks: Coastal Cleanup 2013 September 22 Alameda Creek Trail: Niles Canyon Ride and Rail : Afternoon Fun & Games, Animal Feeding, Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Country Kitchen Cookin, Hello Bunnies, Lovely Ladies Croquet, Patterson House Tours, : Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water Coyote Hills: Stone Age Olympics & Knap In Sibley: Sunday Stroll Tilden Nature Area: Autumn Leaves, Autumnal Equinox Open House September 23 Hayward Shoreline: Monday Birding September 24 : Toddler Time: Chickens Briones: Nocturnal Hike Lake Chabot: Hikes for Tykes Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline: Tuesday Morning Bird Walk Tilden Nature Area: Tilden Little Farmers September 25 Brushy Peak: Wednesday Walks September 26 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Crab Cove: The Easy (Not Sneezy) Butterfl y Garden Round Valley: Thursday Birding: Raptor Baseline Del Valle: Outdoor Discoveries Fire! September 27 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing September 28 : Animal Feeding, Hello Bunnies, Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Patterson House Tours, Peter Cottontail, Wool That s To Dye For! : 30 Minute Delta Saturday Series, Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water Coyote Hills: Skills of the Past: Atlatl & Fire Making Lake Chabot: Fishing Introduction Roberts: Archery Introduction, POLE Hiking Skills Class Including Hike Sunol: Women on Common Ground

9 East Bay Regional Park District Calendar September 29 Anthony Chabot: Sunday Stroll : Animal Feeding, Apple Cider Pressing, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Country Kitchen Cookin, Patterson House Tours,, Victorian Table Top Games, Wax: It s The Bees Knees! : Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water Coyote Hills: Ohlone Village Site Clean Up, Ohlone Village Site Tour Martinez Shoreline: Early Sunday Nature Sunol: Conquering Compost Tilden Nature Area: Tantalizing Tarantulas! September 30 Tilden: Evening Bike and Bird October 1 : Toddler Time: Goats Crab Cove: Sea Squirts: Are Dinosaurs Really Extinct? October 2 Quarry Lakes: My First Fish Redwood: Wednesday Walks October 3 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Shadow Cliffs: Kayaking for Folks 50+ October 4 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing October 5 Anthony Chabot: Saturday Stroll : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Corn Mosaics, Fun With Felting, Hello Bunnies, Patterson House Tours, Wake up the Farm : 30 Minute Delta Saturday Series, Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water Brooks Island: Boat to Brooks Aboard Delphinus Coyote Hills: Healthy Parks Healthy People Hike, Open House Meet the Snakes Eastshore State Park: Bike Safety Class Lake Temescal: Saturday Stroll Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline: Healthy Parks Healthy People Hike Pleasanton Ridge: Ridgetop Shuttle Runs Redwood: Llamas Mystics of Andes Wildcat Canyon: Healthy Parks Healthy People Hike October 6 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Country Kitchen Cookin, Farm Chores For Kids, Hay Hoisting, Hello Bunnies, Patterson House Tours, : Delta Discoveries, Explore the Delta Kayaking, Testing the Water Brooks Island: Boat to Brooks Aboard Delphinus Coyote Hills: Gathering of Ohlone Peoples Crab Cove: Bird Walk: Shorebirds & Ducks Return, Family Nature Fun Hour, Fish Miller/Knox: Early Sunday Nature Redwood: Llamas Mystics of Andes Tilden Nature Area: Family Nature Walks, Secret Life of the Woodrat October 7 Martinez Shoreline: Monday Birding October 8 : Toddler Time: Rabbits Cull Canyon: Hikes for Tykes Quarry Lakes: Tuesday Morning Bird Walk October 10 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Del Valle: Outdoor Discoveries Masks! October 11 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing October 12 : Animal Feeding, Harvest Festival, Patterson House Tours : 30 Minute Delta Saturday Series, Delta Discoveries, Kayaking, Testing the Water Black Diamond: Your Glass Starts Here Briones: Briones at Dusk Brooks Island: Kayaking Brooks Island Adventure Coyote Hills: Skills of the Past: Cordage Making & Knotless Netted Bag Crockett Hills: Crockett Hills Hike Eastshore State Park: Beginning Cycling, Road Cycling Roberts: Archery Introduction Sunol: How Do Earthquakes Work? October 13 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Country Kitchen Cookin, Harvest Festival, Patterson House Tours, : Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water Point Pinole: Early Sunday Nature Vasco Caves: Tour Tilden: Fly Fishing Introduction Tilden Nature Area: Family Nature Walks October 14 Landfi ll Loop, Richmond: Monday Birding Wildcat Canyon: Evening Bike and Bird October 15 : Toddler Time: Cows Crab Cove: Sea Squirts: High (Yes, High!) Tide Exploration Pleasanton Ridge: Ridgetop Shuttle Runs October 17 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing October 18 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Halloween Train, Patterson House Tours, Botanic Garden: Practice POLE Hike Redwood: Redwood Ridge Meander October 19 : Animal Feeding, Apple Cookin, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Corn Toss, Halloween Train, Hens Lay Eggs, Patterson House Tours, Wake Up The Farm : 30 Minute Delta Saturday Series, Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water Coyote Hills: Skills of the Past: Flintknapping Crown Beach: Angel Island Bike Adventure Kennedy Grove: Hiking with Poles: Skills & Techniques Kennedy Grove: Using Poles for Mobility & Basic Walking Redwood: Owl Moon Walk, Llamas Mystics of Andes Roberts: Archery Introduction Wildcat Canyon: Grande Vista s Historical Gardens October 20 : Animal Feeding, Apple Cider Pressing, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Bobbing For Apples, Corn Husk Dolls, Country Kitchen Cookin, Farm Chores For Kids, Halloween Train, Patterson House Tours, : Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water, Crab Cove, Family Nature Fun Hour Crab Cove: Fish Redwood: Llamas Mystics of Andes Vasco Caves: Regional Preserve Tour Sobrante Ridge: Early Sunday Nature Tilden Nature Area: Family Nature Walks October 21 Crockett Hills: Monday Birding October 22 : Toddler Time: Sheep Chabot Park: Hikes for Tykes Crab Cove: Bird Walk: Shorebirds & Ducks Return, Tuesday Morning Bird Walk October 23 Point Pinole: Wednesday Walks October 24 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Del Valle: Outdoor Discoveries: Trarantula Tales! October 25 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing October 2013 S M T W T F S Demonstrations, Fall Candle Light Tours, Halloween Train, Patterson House Tours October 26 : Animal Feeding, Fall Candle Light Tours, Halloween Hijinks, Halloween Train, Patterson House Tours : Delta Discoveries, Testing the Water Chabot Park: Saturday Stroll Coyote Hills: Halloween Twilight Hike, Volunteer Day at Ohlone Village Site Crockett Hills: Canine Capers Dog Hike Lake Chabot: Pet First Aid & CPR Las Trampas: Women on Common Ground Shadow Cliffs: Float Tube Fishing Sunol: Oggling the Oaks October 27 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Corn Husk Dolls, Country Kitchen Cookin, Farm Chores For Kids, Halloween Train, Hay Hoisting, Patterson House Tours, Pumpkin Carving, : Delta Discoveries, Levee Top Tromp, Testing the Water Briones: Early Sunday Nature, Native Plant Gardening Jack London Square: Introduction to Stand Up Paddling Quarry Lakes: Kayaking Family Discovery Sunol: Canine Capers Dog Walk Tilden Nature Area: Family Nature Walks October 28 Briones: Monday Birding Point Isabel: Evening Bike and Bird October 29, Toddler Time: Chickens Crab Cove: Sea Squirts: Plants & Animals of All Hallow s Eve October 30 Garin: Wednesday Walks October 31 : Animal Feeding, Blacksmithing 9

10 Registration information register beginning August 6 GREATHOUSE VISITOR CENTER Black Diamond Interpretive Staff 10am-4:30pm, weekends, Mar-Nov View the workings of a 20th-century sand mine and learn about the lives of 19th-century coal miners. See artifacts and photographs, and a short fi lm about the preserve. Tickets for the fi rst-come, fi rst-served Hazel-Atlas mine tour may be purchased here. Arrive at least one-hour before tour time to sign up, 7+yrs. SNAKES IN HEAT Black Diamond Eddie Willis 11am-1pm, Sun, Sep 1 Meet some live snakes and discover how reptiles survive here year-round, regardless of the weather. GIVE A HOOT! Black Diamond Eddie Willis 1-2pm, Sun, Sep 8 Reconstruct the last supper of our feathered friends, the owls. Pick through fur and bones and learn whooo they eat and how they help our local parks. REMEMBERING ROSE HILL Black Diamond Staff 10am-noon, Sat, Sep 14, 15 View Black Diamond s history through the lives and deaths of people who made it happen. Meet at Rose Hill Cemetery on Sept 14 and at the upper parking lot on Sept yrs THE WORLD OF ROCKS: A KID S GUIDE Black Diamond Robert Kanagaki 10-11am, Sat, Sep 28 Discover the sandy, fl aky, shiny world of rocks at Black Diamond. Learn to Naturalist Eddie Willis (center) and Miner Pat Dedmon (right) describe the shifter s offi ce in the Hazel-Atlas mine. LABOR DAY MINE TOURS Black Diamond Interpretive Staff Noon-3pm, Mon, Sep 2 Tour the Hazel-Atlas silica sand mine on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Get tickets at Greathouse Visitor Center. Must be age 7 or older; parent participation required. Fee: $5 identify our common rocks and how we use them every day. 7+yrs TARANTULA TREK Black Diamond Eddie Willis 9-10:30am, Sun, Sep 29 They re out, and we ll hike a little to try to spot one. Discover why these eightlegged goliaths are really just big ol hairy love bugs! 6+yrs YOUR GLASS STARTS HERE Black Diamond Robert Kanagaki 10-11:30am, Sat, Oct 12 #3619 Every day, we re surrounded by rock that gives a clear view of our surroundings, protects our food, and links us to the digital world. Find out more about this useful rock and how we get it as we tour the Hazel-Atlas Mine. 7+yrs Fee: $5 BOTANIC GARDEN The Regional Parks Botanic Garden is located at Wildcat Canyon Road and South Park Drive in Tilden Regional Park. The Garden is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. except for New Year s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Info: or bgarden@ebparks.org. DOCENT-GUIDED GARDEN TOURS 2pm Saturdays, 11am & 2pm Sundays Learn about California native plants on free, docent-guided tours at the beautiful, naturalistic, 10-acre Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Regional Park. THURSDAY MORNING PLANT SALE If the Regional Parks Botanic Garden is open and it is not pouring rain, the volunteers usually sell plants Thursday mornings 9-11 a.m. at the potting shed (the Juniper Lodge). BOTANIC GARDEN EVENTS & CLASSES 9:30am-3:30pm, Sat, Sept. 7: Basketry Workshop: Coiled Straw or Rush Basket, Botanic Garden, Charlie Kennard. Fri-Sat, Sept 27-28: Botanizing California: Flora of the Monterey Peninsula, Glenn Keator. 10am-3pm, Sat, Oct. 12: The Amazing World of Lichens, Botanic Garden, Shelly Benson. Fri-Sat, Oct 18-19, Botanizing California: Fall Color in the High Sierra at Carson Pass, Glenn Keator. 9:30am-12:30pm, Sat, Oct. 26: Drawing Leaves, Botanic Garden, Lee McCaffree. More info. and registration: COYOTE HILLS The Coyote Hills Visitor Center is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information call (510) , or chvisit@ebparks.org. COYOTE HILLS OPEN HOUSE Coyote Hills Parkison & Interp. Staff 10am-noon, Sun, Sep 1, 1-3pm, Sat, Sep 21 Spend a relaxing morning meeting our resident reptiles, hearing stories, and doing nature crafts. BUTTERFLY GARDEN OPEN HOUSE Coyote Hills Kristina Parkison 1-3pm, Sun, Sep 1 The garden is bursting with life! Stories and activities suitable for all ages communicate fun facts about butterfl ies and birds. Learn what these animals are like and how you can attract them. LABOR DAY FUN! Coyote Hills Dino Labiste 10-noon, 1:30-3:30pm, Mon, Sep 2 Celebrate the holiday by playing oldfashioned games. We ll have a sack race, egg relays, tug-of-war, kick-the-can and other exciting activities. Have a picnic and join in on the fun! TUIBUN OHLONE VILLAGE SITE PROGRAMS Coyote Hills Walk one-half mile through vibrant marsh habitat to a more than 2,000 year-old Ohlone village site and be introduced to Ohlone cultures past to present. Tour a reconstructed shade structure, pit house and sweat house. Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. : Village Site Open House Meet Beverly Ortiz & friends at the Village Site. Cultural demonstrations will be shared: Drop in at any time. Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-noon: Ohlone Village Site Clean-up Help clean, weed and renew the village site in preparation for the Gathering of Ohlone Peoples. Learn the history and cultural signifi cance of the Tuibun Ohlone village. (Kristina Parkison)Snacks, water, tools and gloves provided. 12+yrs. Sept. 29, 1-3 p.m., Ohlone Village Site Tour Meet at the Visitor Center. Along the walk to the Village Site, learn to identify plants used for food, medicine, and tools. (Kristina Parkison) 10+yrs. Oct. 26, 12:30-2:30 p.m. #3516, Volunteer Day: Ohlone Village Site Learn about Ohlone cultures as we help clean, weed and renew the structures and site. We ll provide snacks, water, gloves, tools. (Dino Labiste) 12+yrs FLYIN IN THE WIND Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff 10am-11:30am Sat, Sept 14 Explore the mysteries of fl ight with your own fabulous paper airplanes, helicopters, and gliders. Exhilarate in the magic of bird fl ight, examining feathers, and gaining up-close views on a marsh stroll. NECTAR GARDEN FUN DAY Coyote Hills Interpretive Staff 1-3pm, Sat, Sept 14 Come face-to-face with butterfl ies and hummingbirds. Make a compostable plant pot with wildfl ower or milkweed seeds to grow, or a butterfl y- or fl ower-themed craft. Learn to garden for habitat. HOTSHOT HUMMINGBIRDS Coyote Hills Parkison/Jedlovec 4-5:30pm, Sun, Sep 15 #3443 Meet the fl ying jewels hummingbirds and discover their adaptations! Photographer Don Jedlovec shares the results of his annual trek to Arizona: photos, stop motion video, and techniques for capturing amazing images of these birds. 12+yrs OPEN HOUSE MEET THE SNAKES Coyote Hills Dino Labiste 12:30-3:30, Sat, Oct 5 Learn about snake adaptations and how these slithering reptiles have become part of our folklore. Create a snake spiral craft. Drop in anytime. HALLOWEEN TWILIGHT HIKE Coyote Hills Labiste/Parkison 5:30-8:30pm, Sat, Oct 26 #3465 Spend a SPOOKtacular evening as we hike the hills looking for hobgoblins, witches and ghosts during sunset. Learn the ancient origins and modern traditions of Halloween. Don your costume to seek out wondering souls along the trail. Return for treats and a campfi re story. 5+yrs Fee: $4 CRAB COVE Crab Cove Visitor Center is open Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information about naturalist programs or other activities, call (510) , or ccove@ebparks.org. FAMILY NATURE FUN HOUR Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 2-3pm, Every Sat & Sun, Sep & Oct The tides roll in and out, making each day a chance to discover something new. Our pond is bursting with bird life, turtles and dragonfl ies. Explore with us and have fun with family-friendly activities. Sept. 1: Pond Exploration discover animals that use this wild corner of the park. Sept. 7 & 8: Sharks! toothy-fun exploration of fascinating predators. Sept. 14 & 15: Fish Fun explore the fi nned, gilled, glorious underwater world! Sept. 21 & 10 Info : (510) ; Black Diamond: (510) ; Botanic Garden: (510) ; Coyote Hills: (510) ; Crab Cove: (510) ; Sunol: (510) ; Tilden Nature Area: (510)

11 CRAB COVE WEEKDAY FUN SEA SQUIRTS Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 10:15-11:30am, Tue, Sept 3 #3577, 17 #3578; Oct 1 #3579, 15 #3581, 29 #3585 Share a morning of shoreline fun with your pre-school age child. 3-5 yrs. Sept. 3: The Sand on our Land. Sept. 17: Duck, Duck, Goose! Oct. 1: Are Dinosaurs Really Extinct? Oct. 15: High (yes, HIGH!) Tide Exploration. Oct. 29: Plants and Animals of All Hallow s Eve. Fee: $5 ($7 non-res.) 22: Insect Investigation discover the many different kinds and what they need. Sept. 28 & 29: Nature Art make your own outdoors; materials supplied. Oct. 5 & 6: Shorebirds & Ducks on the Bay binoculars available for close-up sightings. Oct. 12 & 13: History Walk from Victorian Fun Zone to military history with special treats original to Alameda! Oct. 19 & 20: Owls Around Us learn about their adaptations and dissect a pellet. Oct. 26 & 27: Halloween Animal Fun whooo do you expect on this batty weekend? FISH FEEDING TIME Crab Cove Interpretive Staff 3-3:30pm, Every Sat & Sun, Sep & Oct Learn about Bay creatures and get a good view of our crabs, fl ounder, perch, pipefi sh and more while they eat. Like a dive in the Bay without getting wet! BIRD WALK: SHOREBIRDS & DUCKS RETURN Crab Cove Sharol Nelson-Embry 11-noon & 1-2pm, Sun, Oct 6 7:30-9am, Tue, Oct 22 The Pacifi c Flyway s rush hour traffi c may have surprises along with expected birds returning for winter. See them and learn about the Bay s vital role in their survival. Beginners welcome; binoculars available for loan. Note: Sunday is best for families; Tuesday for adults. SUNOL All programs meet at the Sunol Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Visitor Center info: (510) , or svisit@ebparks.org. FREE THE TREES! Sunol Katie Colbert 1-3pm, Sat, Sep 7 #3563 Midway through our leisurely stroll along shady Indian Joe Nature Trail we ll pause a moment to free young oak trees that have outgrown their deer-proof cages. LIVING WITH THE EARTH SERIES Various parks Cat Taylor 1-3pm, Sat, Sep 21 #3702 3pm, Sat, Oct 19-1pm, Sun, Oct 20 #3717 Sept. 21, Totally Tule: For families and individuals who want to reconnect with nature. Use a native natural material to craft toys, hats and more from an age gone by. Oct , Full Moon & Orionids Campout: Spy on bats, gaze at the moon, glimpse shooting stars and gather round a campfi re during this nocturnal overnight adventure at Lake Del Valle! Campers supply gear and potluck dish. 3/4-mile hike to campsite. Shuttles available for gear transport. Fee for Oct : $18 (non-res. $20) CONQUERING COMPOST Sunol Adrian Anthony 11am-noon, Sun, Sep 29 #3611 Sink your fi ngers into the soil and learn how to create healthy, happy compost. Discover super-hero soil organisms, easy and successful layering techniques, and simple project ideas. HOW DO EARTHQUAKES WORK? Sunol Melissa Tarnowski 11am-noon, Sat, Oct 12 #3592 Ever wonder how earthquakes are created? Discover what makes the earth shake and how we can prepare for one. OGGLING THE OAKS Sunol Adrian Anthony 11am-noon, Sat, Oct. 26 #3628 Fascinating oaks of the Sunol valley reveal their secrets as we explore these majestic and mysterious trees. Make a recycled paper oak branch to take home. TILDEN NATURE AREA The Environmental Education Center is open Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Little Farm is open daily. For info call (510) , or tnarea@ ebparks.org. INTRO TO ANIMAL TRACKS AND SIGN Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher 10am-noon, Sun, Sep 1 Learn basic tracking skills and begin to unlock this most ancient of written languages. Bring a small journal and measuring tape. Registration information register beginning August 6 Learning to use an atlatl at Coyote Hills. FIRE MAKING Coyote Hills Dino Labiste 9:30-12:30pm, Sat, Sep 28 #3456 Ever wondered how fi re was created before matches or a lighter? Unravel the secrets of fi re-by-friction, fi re-bypercussion and fi re-by-compression. Discover the techniques required to produce a glowing ember as we practice our fi re making skills. 16+yrs ATLATL Coyote Hills Dino Labiste 2-4:30pm, Sat, Sep 28 Dart throwers or atlatls were utilized by hunter/gatherer societies during the Ice Age. Watch a demonstration on making an arrowhead. Try your skill at hitting a target using an atlatl. Meet at the Dairy Glen campsite. 8+yrs CORDAGE MAKING Visitor Center Dino Labiste 10-12:30pm, Sat, Oct 12 #3457 The ability to twist, twine or braid fi - bers into cordage allowed indigenous cultures to tie their world together. Learn the various techniques of gathering, preparation, extracting and STONE AGE OLYMPICS & KNAP-IN Coyote Hills Dino Labiste 10-4pm, Sun, Sep 22 Cast prehistoric dart throwers, create fi re by rubbing sticks together, throw a rabbit stick, fl ing a bolas and participate in other age appropriate primeval activities during a day of primitive technology contests and stone tool making demonstrations. Watch skilled knappers transform rocks into functional tools. Meet at the Dairy Glen campsite. SKILLS OF THE PAST plying plant materials to create cordage. Practice the effi cient method of leg rolling plant fi bers. 9+yrs KNOTLESS NETTED BAG Coyote Hills Dino Labiste 1:30-4:30pm, Sat, Oct 12 #3458 Knotless netting has been used to make bags, baskets, nets, and garments for over 40,000 years. Make a container using this technique. Learn about plant fi bers and make a piece of cordage. 18+yrs Fee: $6 (non-res: $8) FLINTKNAPPING Coyote Hills Dino Labiste 10am-3pm, Sat, Oct 19 #3459 Unearth the art of turning an obsidian fl ake into a functional paleolithic cutting tool. Learn about prehistoric equipment, such as hammer stones, and use modern materials, like copper pressure fl akers. Practice beginning skills to create a Stone Age microblade or shape an arrowhead. 18+yrs GATHERING OF OHLONE PEOPLES Coyote Hills Beverly Ortiz & Interpretive Staff 10am-4:30pm, Sun, Oct 6 Ohlones will share their culture and history, and demonstrate basket, jewelry, soaproot brush, and dogbane string making. Visit a more than 2,000-year-old village site, play an Ohlone game, make fi re without matches, or make a miniature tule boat. Taste native plant teas, manzanita cider and acorn soup cooked with heated stones in a basket. Info: (510) = Register at = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 11

12 Registration information register beginning August 6 FAMILY NATURE WALK Tilden Nature Area Anthony Fisher 2:30-3:30pm, Sun, Sep 1; Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Off we go to the School of Nature! All lessons provided by the Earth and the various organisms thereupon. LABOR DAY OPEN HOUSE Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff 11am-3pm, Mon, Sep 2 Come one, come all! Crafts, games, farm activities, and more will work up the family s picnic appetite. Drop in to check the schedule of events, and stay to play! ARTIST EXHIBITION: FABULOUS FRUITING FUNGUS Tilden Nature Area Interp.Staff 10am-4:30pm, Tue-Sun, Sep-Oct View a collection of amazing fungus photography taken by our very own Tilden Nature Area staff. Info: (510) TILDEN TOTS! Tilden Nature Area James Wilson 10-11:30am, Thu, Sep 12 #3913 Join an outdoor nature adventure program for 3-4 year olds, each accompanied by an adult (grandparents welcome!). This month, we ll explore leaves. No younger siblings please. Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) TILDEN YOUNG NATURALISTS Tilden Nature Area James Wilson 3:30-5:30pm, Thu, Sep 19 #3914 Do you like hiking, conservation, and nature-based activities? This after-school program is for you! For kids 8-13 years old, unaccompanied by parents. Dress to ramble and get dirty; bring snack. Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) TILDEN LITTLE FARMERS Tilden Nature Area James Wilson 3-5 pm, Tue, Sep 24 #3915 Join an after-school farm adventure for 5-7 year olds, who may be accompanied by an adult. No younger siblings please. Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) 12 THE TRUTH ABOUT BEES! Tilden Nature Area James Wilson 10:30am-noon, Sun, Sep 8 Come to the Kids Garden and learn what all the buzz is about. See some bees and discover your connection with these domesticated insects. Honey provided! INVESTIGATING INSECTS Tilden Nature Area James Wilson 2-4pm, Sun, Sep 8 From the forest to the pond, insects are everywhere! Let s go fi nd them! Overturn logs, try your hand with a net, and explore the amazing world of insects. NATURE AREA FAIRY TALES Tilden Nature Area Wilson/Evans 10:30am-noon, Sun, Sep 15 Join us for a short hike and puppet show and hear some tales inspired by nature. We ll let gnomes, lake monsters, and fairies take us to some mysterious places. START YOUR SEED COLLECTION Tilden Nature Area James Wilson 2-3:30pm, Sun, Sep 15 Use this year s bounty to prepare for next year s garden. Start your own seed bank and learn how to keep your little veggie zygotes happy until planting. 5+yrs AUTUMNAL EQUINOX OPEN HOUSE Tilden Nature Area Interpretive Staff 11am-3pm, Sun, Sep 22 Visit the farm as the seasons change. Pet a chicken, groom a goat, brush a cow, or make a craft. There s farm fun to be had for the entire family! AUTUMN LEAVES Tilden Nature Area Morgan Rani Evans 2-3pm, Sun, Sep 22 Celebrate the beginning of autumn with a short walk to gather fallen leaves. We ll return to the Visitor Center to make an awesome sun-catcher craft to take home. TANTALIZING TARANTULAS! Tilden Nature Area Morgan Rani Evans 2-3pm, Sun, Sep 29 Why did the tarantula cross the road? Learn interesting facts about these awesome arachnids. Meet our resident tarantula and learn the best spots to fi nd these critters come mating season! SECRET LIFE OF THE WOODRAT Tilden Nature Area Morgan Rani Evans 1:30-2:30pm, Sun, Oct 6 Have you ever wondered about the funny piles of sticks along the trails? Join me on a short stroll to look for the signs of this intriguing rodent! These monthly activities and outings provide safe, low-impact physical activity, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of all Bay Area residents, especially those with high health needs, through regular use and enjoyment of the Regional Parks. HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE HIKES: VARIOUS PARKS Various Parks Recreation Staff 9-11:30am, Sat, Sep 7, Oct 5, for adults; 1-2:30pm, same dates, for kids. Join us for these fi tness hikes focusing on our shoreline parks. We will begin with a short feature on health benefi ts and safety tips. Participate for all or a portion of the hike, increasing your distance as stamina improves. This is a great way to get back into hiking and meet other like-minded hikers while staying healthy!! Kids can stay healthy, too: kid-friendly hikes (1-2:30 p.m.) make walking fun and include breaks for games, education, and activities. Parents or guardians must accompany children. Sept. 7, Hayward Shoreline: meet at Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center on Breakwater Ave. in Hayward. Oct. 5, Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline: meet at the Tidewater Boating Center at 4675-A Tidewater Ave. in Oakland. Info: (510) HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE HIKE: SHORELINE STROLL Del Valle Cat Taylor 8-10am, Sat, Oct mile beat-the-heat morning ramble along the shoreline. Along the way, we ll look for eagles, osprey and other OTHER PARKS TUESDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS Various Parks Interpretive Staff 7:30-9am, Tue, Sep 3, Sep 24, Oct 22 7:30-9:30am, Tue, Sep 17, Oct 8 Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a tranquil walk through various East Bay parklands! All levels of birding experience welcome. Binoculars available for loan. Sept. 3: Clyde Woolridge Staging Area, Anthony Chabot (no restrooms). Sept. 17: Coyote Hills. Sept. 24: San Leandro Creek Staging Area, MLK Shoreline. Oct. 8: Quarry Lakes. Info: (510) Oct. 22: Shorebirds Return, Crab Cove Visitor Center. Info: (510) : Bay Area critters and delve into stories from the past. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the east shore marina. HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE HIKE: BLACK DIAMOND Black Diamond Robert Kanagaki 10-11:30am, Sat, Oct 5 Green aliens: They came from far away long ago and share the park with us. Meet these leafy visitors as we stroll through the Somersville townsite. Info: (510) yrs HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE HIKE: COYOTE HILLS Coyote Hills Dino Labiste 10-11:30am, Sat, Oct 5 Combine being outdoors with a little bit of exercise and surprise yourself with how great it makes you feel. Join us for a leisurely stroll along marsh and bay trails and a short walk over the hills. Get out and get moving! Info: (510) HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE HIKE: WILDCAT Wildcat Canyon James Wilson 2-4:30pm, Sat, Oct 5 Explore the ruins of Fowler s Ranch (the old calvary rifl e range) and a tar swamp! On an adventurous 5-mile hike, we ll traverse both sides of this historic canyon. Meet at entrance at the end of Rifl e Range Road in El Cerrito). Info: (510) SENIOR SAFARI PLEASANTON RIDGE Pleasanton Ridge Interpretive staff 10am-2:30pm, Tue, Sep 10 #3572, Oct 1 #3749 Sept. 10: Learn the history of Pleasanton Ridge. Enjoy an olive tasting as we view the historic groves from the top of the ridge. Oct. 1: Check the season s changes as we drive to the top for vista views. THE OLDEST EAST BAY REDWOOD Leona Canyon Michael Charnofsky 9:30am-12:30pm, Sat, Sept 14 Hike fi ve miles through beautiful Leona Canyon and Oakland s Leona Heights Park. Glimpse from a distance the only old growth East Bay redwood, and Info : (510) ; Black Diamond: (510) ; Botanic Garden: (510) ; Coyote Hills: (510) ; Crab Cove: (510) ; Sunol: (510) ; Tilden Nature Area: (510)

13 modern graffi ti art. Meet at the Canyon Oaks Drive staging area in Oakland. 8+yrs. Info: (510) BROOKS ISLAND VOYAGE: BRING YOUR OWN BOAT TRIP Brooks Island Trail Gail 11am-4:30pm, Sat, Sep 14 #3932 Paddle the rising tide across the Richmond Harbor Channel to Brooks Island. Explore its natural and cultural history, and enjoy views from its rocky peak. For experienced boaters who can provide their own kayak and safety gear. Parent participation required. 14+yrs. Fee: $20 (non-res. $22) MONDAY BIRDING Various Parks Anthony Fisher 9am-noon, Mon, Sep 16, 23; Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 Sept. 16: Coyote Hills, Fremont,fl at. Sept. 23: Hayward Shoreline, Winton Ave., Hayward, fl at. Oct. 7: Martinez Shoreline, end of Berrellesa St., Martinez, fl at. Oct. 14: Landfi ll Loop, Parr Blvd. off Richmond Pkwy., Richmond, fl at. Oct. 21: Crockett Hills, Crockett Ranch Staging Area, Crockett Blvd., OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES Various Parks Katie Colbert, Cat Taylor 10-11:30am, Sat, Sep 7 #3596, Thu, Sep 19 #3621, Sep 26 #3613, Oct 10 #3644, Oct 24 #3702 Children 3-6 years and a parent are invited to make playful and scientifi c discoveries outdoors. We meet rain or shine. Info: (510) Sept. 7, Sunol Mini-Monsters Of The Moat: Stalk the creek with dipnets looking for water striders, giant water bugs and their food. Sept. 19, Las Trampas/ Bollinger Canyon Staging Area Humpty Cow: Ribs and legs and other bones! Can we put the cow back together again? Sept. 26, Del Valle/ Rocky Ridge Visitor Center Fire can be our friend, but learn to stay safe. We ll use fl ame to cook our lunch today! Oct. 10, Del Valle/Rocky Ridge Visitor Center Masks!: Turn paper, yarn, etc., into the happy faces of frogs and bats and other wild things! Oct. 24, Del Valle/Rocky Ridge Visitor Center Tarantula Tales!: What does a spider handshake feel like? We ll learn what makes a spider a spider and meet Hairy today! Fee: $6 (non-res. $8). Crockett, hilly. Oct. 28: Briones, Bear Creek staging, Bear Creek Road, east of Orinda Village, hilly. Info: (510) NOCTURNAL RAMBLE Shadow Cliffs Cat Taylor 7:15-9:15pm, Wed, Sep 18 A walk along the arroyo neath a glowing moon as we observe nature s transition from day to night. We ll pause to spy on fl itting bats and listen for owl song. Meet at the waterslides parking lot. Bring one fl ashlight per person. Info: (510) CANINE CAPERS DOG WALK Various parks Kristina Parkison 10am-noon, Sun, Sep 15 #3468 9am-1pm, Sat, Oct 26 (Trail Gail & Nara) 9am-3pm, Sun, Oct 27 #3467 Make new friends, enjoy a nature walk and explore some of the fi nest open space with your best four-legged friend along! Homemade snacks provided for good (and spirited) dogs! Sept. 15: Quarry Lakes. Oct. 26: Crockett Hills. Oct. 27: Sunol to Mission Peak. 8+yrs WELCOME TO AUTUMN HIKE Briones Trail Gail 9am-2 pm, Fri, Sep 20 From rolling hills to shady canyons, we ll explore this secret wilderness. Leave the city behind and surround yourself with open space in every direction. Bring hiking shoes, snack to share. Meet at the Alhambra Creek Staging Area off Reliez Valley Road in Martinez. info (510) yrs KAYAK COASTAL CLEAN-UP Damstra/Moran 8:30-12:30pm, Sat, Sep 21 #3707 See description on page 7. COASTAL CLEANUP 2013 Various parks Interpretive Staff 8:30am-noon, Sat, Sep 21 INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVE- MENTS TO CLOSE PORTIONS OF TILDEN AND TILDEN NATURE AREA Sewer line infrastructure improvements in the north end of Tilden Regional Park set to begin this fall will likely require closure of certain parts of the park, including facilities in Tilden Nature Area. Affected facilities may include the Indian Camp parking and picnic areas (including Big Leaf), closure of the Little Farm, weekday closure of the Environmental Education Center, and reduced vehicular access and parking in other areas. See www. ebparks.org for more information as the work schedule is fi nalized. Registration information register beginning August 6 Volunteers will remove shoreline litter and micro plastics from various Regional Parks shorelines, including invasive plant species from some locations. Bring a water bottle, sunblock, hat, gloves, and a bucket for trash. Volunteers will be provided with snacks, water, disposable gloves (bring a reusable pair), and trash bags. AUTUMN S GOLD Round Valley Eddie Willis 9am-noon, Sun, Sep 22 Golden sunshine, golden hills, golden eagles, golden views. We ll seek out the treasures of the season on this hearty and hilly 4-mile hike. Meet at the staging area on Marsh Creek Road in Brentwood. Info: (510) yrs NOCTURNAL HIKE Briones Trent Pearce 6:30-8pm, Tue, Sep 24 Watch day turn to dusk and learn more about the creatures of the night on this easy hike. Bring a fl ashlight. Meet at EBRPD Bear Creek Staging Area on Bear Creek Road (1/3 mile past EBMUD Staging Area), east of Orinda Village. Info: (510) THURSDAY BIRDING: RAPTOR BASELINE Marsh Creek Trail/ Visitor Center Mike Moran 9-11:30am, Thu, Sep 26 #3832, Oct 31 #3837 The morning (eastern) side of Mount Diablo hosts a magnifi cent array of birds of prey: hawks, falcons, eagles. Help us document their variety and numbers in this fun, social citizen science research project. No experience necessary we will teach you. Sept. 26: Round Valley Regional Preserve. Oct. 31: Morgan Territory Regional Preserve. WOMEN ON COMMON GROUND Various Parks Katie Colbert 3-8pm, Sat, Sept 28 #3711 9am-6pm, Sat, Oct 26 #3719 This is a series of naturalist-led programs for women who love the outdoors but whose concern for personal safety keeps them from enjoying their own parks. For a complete schedule contact (510) , or kcolbert@ebparks.org. Sept. 28, Sunol Equinox Be-A-Kid Nature Wade: We will splash and wade through Alameda Creek to see what has be-fallen the stream at the season shift. Oct. 26, Las Trampas Halloween In The Corduroy Hills Long Hike: Treat yourself to hauntingly beautiful vistas as we search for witches butter, native gourds and the fall costumes of wild things before the ghosts and goblins seep out of the woodwork. Nine-miles with some uphill and downhill. EARLY SUNDAY NATURE Various parks Anthony Fisher 9am-noon, Sun, Sep 29; Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Meandering explorations of our precious parklands, both hilly and fl at. Sept. 29: Martinez Shoreline, end of Berrellesa Sreet in Martinez; fl at. Oct. 6: Miller/ Knox, Dornan Drive, Richmond; fl at. Oct. 13: Point Pinole, Giant Highway, Richmond; fl at. Oct. 20: Sobrante Ridge, end of Heavenly Ridge Lane, Richmond; hills. Oct. 27: Briones lagoons, end of Briones Road off Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez; hills. Info: (510) TARANTULA TRAVELS Del Valle Cat Taylor 11am-12:30pm, Sat, Oct 5 Each year, tarantulas undertake a perilous journey in search of mates. We ll learn about these amorous arachnids during a short hike, and meet Hairy up-close and personal. Meet at the Rocky Ridge Visitor Center on the west side. Info: (510) WEDNESDAY WALKS Various Parks Christina Garcia, Erica Herron, Dave Zuckerman 9:30am-noon, Wed, Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 23, 30 Explore a Regional Park with our friendly walking group. Discover the natural and human history of our beautiful parklands and improve your health on a fast-paced hike. Hikers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Info: (510) or CGarcia@ebparks.org. Sept. 18, Tilden: Moderate 4 miles along scenic Wildcat Gorge Trail. Meet at the Island Picnic Area near the Brazil Building. Sept. 25, Brushy Peak: Hike 4.5 moderate-to-strenuous miles on this east county landmark. Oct. 2, Redwood: Stroll along the creek, returning through fern-fi lled redwood groves on a moderate 5.5- mile loop. Meet at Canyon Meadow Staging Area. Oct, 23, Pt. Pinole: Explore the explosive past of this shoreline park on an easy, 4 mile hike. Oct. 30, Garin: A strenuous 6-mile hike into the shady northern canyons of Garin and beyond. = Register at = Disabled accessible program = Parking fee may be charged = Kids Challenge program = Health Parks Healthy People program 13

14 Registration information register beginning August 6 CROCKETT HILLS HIKE Crocket Hills Trail Gail 9am-2 pm, Sat, Oct 12 Explore historic ranchlands and enjoy majestic views as we hike a segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Bring a snack to share. Info: (510) yrs. BRIONES AT DUSK Briones James Wilson 4-6pm, Sat, Oct 12 On a short, adventurous hike, we ll go exploring as the sun sets. Witness the beautiful fall colors and enjoy the cool evening. Bring water and an appetite for SATURDAY AND SUNDAY STROLLS Various parks Interpretive Staff 10am-noon, Sun, Sep 15, 22, 29 Sat, Oct 5, 26 Wake up and walk into nature. Each week we will explore a different park and the natural wonders within. Hikes range from 1-5 miles. Great for families. Dogs welcome on most hikes. See org/parks for maps and directions. Info: (510) Sept. 15 Redwood (Fishway Interpretive Site near Redwood Gate) Take the road less traveled by following the Bridle Trail alongside Redwood Creek (and the more popular Stream trail). We ll go through a shady redwood forest on this moderate 3.5 mile hike. Sept. 22, Sibley (Old Tunnel Road Staging Area): Learn about the history of this beautiful volcanic preserve as we pass by ponds, quarries and pillars, oh my! Moderate 2.5 miles. Sept. 29, Anthony Chabot (day-use parking on Marciel Road): Come on a moderate, yet hilly, 3-mile trek in a secluded eucalyptus forest as we look for raptors and songbirds. Bring water! Oct. 5, Lake Temescal (Broadway Terrace Staging Area): Dive into the natural and cultural history of Oakland s fi rst reservoir as we stroll an easy 1 mile around the beautiful lake. Oct. 26, Chabot Park, City of San Leandro (east end of Estudillo Ave., San Leandro): See a cork tree, stand on a dam, and search for eagles on this moderate and eclectic 3-mile walk to the shores of Lake Chabot. beauty. Meet at the EBRPD Bear Creek Staging Area off Bear Creek Road east of Orinda Village. Info: (510) VASCO CAVES REGIONAL PRESERVE TOUR Vasco Caves Eddie Willis 9am-2pm, Sun, Oct 13 #3744, Oct 20 #3745 Behold Vasco s spectacular rock outcrops and vernal pools seasonal home of endangered amphibians and fairy shrimp. This is habitat for eagles and nesting and migrating raptors hunting prey in robust restored grasslands. Archaeological sites contain Indian rock art, part of a complex reaching back nearly 10,000 years. This Preserve is accessible through guided tours. 10+yrs Fee: $30 (non-residents $34) LIVING WITH THE EARTH SERIES: FULL MOON & ORIONIDS CAMPOUT Del Valle Cat Taylor 3pm, Sat, Oct 19 1pm, Sun, Oct 20 See description on page 11. REDWOOD RIDGE MEANDER Redwood Trail Gail 9-2 pm, Fri, Oct 18 Hike the Redwood loop, traversing 8 miles ridge to ridge. Explore the past, present and future of this gem in the hills. Bring a snack to share. Meet at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area off Redwood Road in Oakland. Info (510) yrs. GARIN APPLE FESTIVAL Garin Kristina Parkison Noon-4pm, Sat, Sept 7 Celebrate our farming and pioneer past! Garin is home to an antique apple orchard with varieties of apples you won t fi nd anywhere else! Try hand-cranking ice cream or pressing apple cider, then taste the fruit of your labor. Enjoy music, dancing, crafts, old-fashioned games and family fun! Info: (510) GRANDE VISTA S HISTORICAL GARDENS Wildcat Canyon James Wilson 2-4:30pm, Sat, Oct 19 Once tucked far from the city, a 19thcentury sanitarium found its place among these hills. Rejuvenate your senses on a peaceful, 4-mile hike exploring its history. Meet at the Alvarado Staging Area off Park Ave. in Richmond. Info: (510) OWL MOON WALK Redwood Sharol Nelson-Embry 6-10pm, Sat, Oct pm: Youngsters and their families can enter the woods on a nearly fullmoon night to search for hoots and screeches to our delight! We ll read a story, then take to the trail. Wear dark, warm, quiet clothing and bring fl a s h l i g h t s p.m.: a walk for adults under the full moon to listen and watch for winged hunters. Meet at the Canyon Meadow Picnic Area off Redwood Road in Oakland. Info: (510) VOLUNTEER FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/ RESTORATION PROJECT Sibley Park staff 9am, Sun, Sep 15, Oct 20 Help protect against French broom displacement of native plants. Tools provided. Meet at the Sibley staging area on Skyline Blvd. Info: (510) FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL/ RESTORATION PROJECT Redwood Di Rosario 9am-1pm, Sat, Sep 7, Oct 5 9:30am-1:30pm, Sun, Sep 8, Oct 13 Help remove invasive French broom. Tools provided. Sept. 7, Oct. 5: Meet at 9 a.m. at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area (7867 Redwood Road, in Oakland) for removal along the East Ridge Trail. Sept. 8, Oct. 13: Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area (7867 Redwood Road, in Oakland) for removal and restoration projects. Info: , option 3, ext THE EASY (NOT SNEEZY) BUTTERFLY GARDEN Crab Cove Sara Fetterly 9:30am-12:30pm, Thu, Sep 12, 26 If you plant it, butterfl ies will come! Help us create a beautiful, new butterfl y garden while learning tips and tricks to encourage butterfl ies to fl utter into your special spot. Tools and snacks provided. 12+ yrs. Info: (510) RAIL RESCUE RANGERS Crown Beach Doc Quack 9:30am-12:30pm, Sat, Sep 21 #2110 During this hands-on adventure you ll help create habitat for the federally and state endangered California clapper rail. We will remove non-native plants, pick up trash, and plant wildlife-friendly vegetation that will restore the upland areas of the Roemer Bird Sanctuary for rails. This project involves physical labor. Participants will earn a Rail Rescue Ranger patch. NATIVE PLANT GARDENING Crab Cove Michael Charnofsky 9:30am-12:30pm, Sun, Oct 27 #3863 Fall is a wonderful time to plant California natives and beautify the Visitor Center. Spend the morning planting, pruning, and mulching, helping to prepare our Bay and wildlife-friendly garden for the winter. Snacks and refreshments served, tools provided. 10+yrs. EVENING BIKE AND BIRD Various parks Trent Pearce 4:30-6:30pm, Mon, Sep 30; Oct 14, 28 Want to get a little more exercise while birding? Curious about local bike trails in your parks? Come on an evening bird ride! Bring a bicycle, helmet, and binoculars. Ages 12+yrs. Sept. 30: Tilden s Nimitz Way; meet at Inspiration Point; 8 miles, paved. Oct. 14: Wildcat Canyon; meet at Lone Oak Picnic Area in Tilden; 6 miles, gravel. Oct. 28: Bay Trail; meet at Point Isabel s Rydin Road staging area in Richmond; 6 miles, paved. Info: (510) HIKES FOR TYKES Various parks Interpretive Staff 10:30-11:30am, Tue, Sep 10, 24 & Oct 8, 22 Enjoy some nature before naptime with your young child! Join a naturalist as they take you over hill and dale to explore the fabulous fl ora and fauna of the Regional Parks. Tools for exploration will be provided. Hikes average about one mile. Bring a snack. Strollers are not recommended. Sept. 10: Redwood Regional Park, Skyline Gate Staging Area. Sept. 24: Lake Chabot, Nike Classroom Staging Area. Oct. 8: Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area, main parking lot. Oct. 22: Chabot Park, City of San Leandro, east end of Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. See for maps/ directions. Info: (510) Info : (510) ; Black Diamond: (510) ; Botanic Garden: (510) ; Coyote Hills: (510) ; Crab Cove: (510) ; Sunol: (510) ; Tilden Nature Area: (510)

15 l vd l Va SWIM FACILITIES LAKE ANZA Tilden Regional Park Berkeley, CA , option 3, ext CASTLE ROCK 1700 Castle Rock Road Walnut Creek, CA , option 3, ext CONTRA LOMA 1200 Frederickson Lane Antioch, CA , option 3, ext CULL CANYON Cull Canyon Road Castro Valley, CA , option 3, ext DEL VALLE 7000 Del Valle Road Livermore, CA , option 3, ext DON CASTRO Woodroe Ave. Hayward, CA , option 3, ext QUARRY LAKES 2100 Isherwood Way Fremont, CA , option 3, ext ROBERTS POOL Skyline Blvd. Oakland, CA , option 3, ext SHADOW CLIFFS 2500 Stanley Blvd. Pleasanton, CA , option 3, ext LAKE TEMESCAL 6502 Broadway Terrace Oakland, CA , option 3, ext VISITOR CENTERS ARDENWOOD Blvd. Fremont, CA (510) BIG BREAK 69 Road Oakley, CA (510) BLACK DIAMOND MINES 5175 Somersville Road Antioch, CA (510) BOTANIC GARDEN Tilden Regional Park Berkeley, CA (510) COYOTE HILLS 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd. Fremont, CA (510) CRAB COVE 1252 McKay Avenue Alameda, CA (510) DEL VALLE 7000 Del Valle Road Livermore, CA (510) summer weekends only; GARIN 1320 Garin Avenue Hayward, CA (510) SUNOL-OHLONE P.O. Box 82 (on Geary Road) Sunol, CA (510) TILDEN NATURE AREA Environmental Education Center (EEC) at Tilden Regional Park Berkeley, CA (510) Giant Hwy Trail Wildcat Creek B vd Garrard Atlas Rd Richmond Cutting Blvd SF Bay Trail San Pablo Ave San Pablo Ave C ark Boas Tra Ohlone Greenway University Ave P no e Valle y Rd Kennedy Grove to W ldcat Trail Eas Grizzly Peak Blvd Ashby Ave St Webster Castro Ranch Rd W t Bay Skyline Recreat on Tra ldcat Canyon Rd SF Bay Trail Claremont Ave Doolittle R dge Ti SF Bay T Trail A hambra Va ley High St Dr den to Briones Trail Skyline Blvd ail Carqu nez Scenic Dr Rd Bear Creek Rd Redwood Rd Joaqu n Miller Rd Hegenberger San Franc sco Bay Tra l Moraga Way Pinehurst Rd How to Register Fee Payment Many programs do not require registration. Simply join the instruc tor at the location indicated in the program description. Call the phone number listed in the program description if you need further information. For programs that indicate, register by calling EBPARKS ( ), option 2, or by calling the number listed in the program description. ONLINE registration is available if the program title displays this symbol: Go to When registering online, use the course code printed next to the program date(s). WALK-IN: Come to the District Headquarters between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. We are located at 2950 Peralta Oaks Court in Oakland, next to the Dunsmuir House and south of the Oakland Zoo off I 580. See map below. BY PHONE: Phone registration requires a VISA or Mastercard. The Reservations Offi ce is open between 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Fridays (closed weekends and holidays). Call EBPARKS ( ) and select option 2. TDD: (510) BY MAIL: Call the Reservations Offi ce at EBPARKS ( ) option 2, to request a mail in registration form. Registration is payable by check only up to 15 days before the program. 580 Miller/ Knox San Francisco Bay San Francisco 101 San Pablo Bay Point Pinole San Pablo Richmond Brooks Island 80 Pkwy 80 Wildcat Canyon Point Isabel Eastshore State Park Registration Office 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct. Oakland, CA San Pablo Bay Pinole El Sobrante Tilden El Cerrito 880 vv 80 Crockett Hills Sobrante Ridge Berkeley Claremont Canyon Emeryville Crown Beach Oakland Alameda Kennedy Grove Temescal Martin Luther King, Jr. San Francisco Bay East Bay Regional Park District Regional Parklands Landbank Parks not yet open EBRPD Visitor Centers Regional Trails Hercules 0 10 Miles 92 Rd 24 Alhambra Ave Cali ornia Sta te Rid ng & Hik Ha ppy Valley Rd Skyline Blvd Lafayette/ Moraga Tra Golf Links Rd 101 O d Moraga Ranc h Trail Reliez Valley Rd Re dwood - to Lake Chabot Rd i n g Trail Alameda Creek Trail Contra Costa Canal Tra l Briones to Mt Diablo Trail Las Trampas Trail Redwood Rd West Winton Ave San Hayward Lorenzo 880 ndustrial Pkwy Un on C ty B SF Bay Trail M ssion Blvd Bay Area Ridge Trail ron Horse Tra Cu Canyon Rd Pkwy Paseo P adre 242 SOLANO COUNTY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Martinez Bay Shoreline Point Bay Point 4 Waterbird 4 Sibley Roberts Oyster Bay Carquinez Strait Orinda Briones Huckleberry Moraga Redwood Leona Canyon Hayward Shoreline San Leandro Lafayette Martinez Anthony Chabot Lake Chabot Coyote Hills Suisun Bay Pleasant Hill Walnut Creek Las Trampas to Mt Diablo Trail Crow Canyon Rd Gar n A ve Willow Pass Rd 580 Ygnacio Valley Rd Diablo Alamo Foothills Las Trampas Little Hills Castro Valley Don Castro Union City Bollinger Canyon Rd Cull Canyon Garin Clayton Rd Castle Rock Danville 680 North Gate Rd Iron Horse Tra l B ack Diamond Green Valley Trail Cam no Tass jara Palomares Rd Dry Creek/ Pioneer Quarry Lakes Fremont Historic Farm 880 Mitche Canyon Rd Diablo Tra l Bishop Ranch Dublin Hills Dublin Five Canyons Palomares Ridge Newark Concord Clayton Honker Bay San Ramon San Ramon Rd Mission Blvd Kirker Pass Rd t o Mt. D ablo Trail Footh ll Rd Centenn a Tra Calaveras Ridge Trail Mission Peak FEE PAYMENT: Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Fees may be paid by money order, VISA, Mastercard, cash, or pre printed check for walk in registration. Make checks payable to EBRPD. Programs registered in the parks may be paid for by check up until the day of the program if space is available. Returned checks will be charged a $25 Returned Check charge. Non-resident fees apply to anyone liv ing outside Alameda or Contra Costa counties. Parking or park entrance fees may be charged depending on program time and location. Arden wood entrance fees vary depending on the event or activity. Confi rm all fees when registering for a program. CREDIT CARDS: VISA and Mastercard are accepted for all fee programs except those that are registered at a park. Call the phone number in program description for info. CANCELLATION POLICY: REFUNDS/TRANSFERS: Refunds or transfers will be processed for programs canceled because registration is below the minimum enrollment at the cutoff date, or if a program is canceled due to in clement weather or instructor illness. Please allow up to three weeks for receipt of refund. CANCELLATION POLICY: At least fi ve business days advance notice is necessary for a full refund. Failure to notify the Reservations Offi ce at least fi ve business days in advance of your cancellation will result in forfeiture of the program fee. The Reservations Offi ce is open Monday through Friday. The last day to cancel a Saturday or Sunday program is the prior Monday. Marsh Creek Rd Mt. Diablo State Park Niles Canyon Rd Stanford Ave Browns Island Sycamore Valley Delta De Anza Trail Tas ajara Creek Trail Hopyard Rd Bay Area R dge Tra Tassajara Road Morgan Territory Rd Santa R ta Rd 680 Ca averas Rd Somersville Rd Black Diamond Mines Tassajara Creek Pleasanton Pleasanton Ridge Vargas Plateau Shadow Cliffs Welch Creek Rd Geary Rd Vallecitos Rd Co er Canyon Rd Stanley Blvd Vineyard Ave Sunol Lone Tree Way Deer Valley Rd Morgan CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY Livermore Ave Arroyo Rd Camp Arroyo B g Break Trail Oakley Los Vacqueros Terr tory to Brushy Peak (CC W D) Livermore Ave 160 Pittsburg Antioch Antioch/Oakley Shoreline Contra Loma Clayton Ranch Morgan Territory Doolan Canyon Sacramento River Round Valley Livermore 580 Del Valle Ohlone O hlone Wild erness Trail Camp Ohlone San Joaquin River Brentwood Walnut Blvd Marsh Creek Tra Camino Diablo Vasco Caves Big Break D e e Rd l Brushy Peak Knightsen Vasco Rd Patterson Pass Rd Tesla Rd Mines Rd Byron Hwy Byron Byron Hwy Altamont Pass Rd ALAMEDA COUNTY SANTA CLARA COUNTY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Orwood Rd Delta Landbank Byron Vernal Pools Discovery Bay SAN OAQU N COUNTY Clifton Court Forebay ALAMEDA COUNTY SAN OAQU N COUNTY

16 Historic Farm s Annual Harvest Festival October 12 and a.m. to 5 p.m. Share the fun of an old-fashioned fall harvest at Historic Farm in Fremont. This popular festival incudes magic shows, cider pressing, old-time music and crafts, blacksmithing demonstrations, train rides and, of course, harvesting corn. This event is free. See page 6 for more details. Saturday, September 7 Noon to 4 p.m. Join staff and volunteers at Garin Regional Park in Hayward for our annual Apple Festival. This family-friendly event includes apple cider pressing, ice cream making, music, dancing, crafts, old-fashioned games and lots more. Garin is home to an antique apple orchard with 160 varieties of apples. Take a docentled tour of the orchard at the festival. Fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors (62+ yrs.), $6/children (4 17 yrs.), children 3 years and under are free. Purchase tickets at or call , option 2 East Bay Regional Park District Get to Know Your Wild Neighbors then enter the national art contest! Ages 19 and under. Find out more: Art Writing Photography Video Music East Bay Regional Park District 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Oakland, CA Learning the Basics of Estate Planning The Regional Parks Foundation invites you to a free workshop at any of the following locations: Meyer s Estate at Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks Union City Friday, October 11 Trudeau Training Center at Redwood Regional Park Oakland Friday, March 7, 2014 Botanic Garden at Tilden Regional Park Berkeley Friday, November 22 Includes a tour of the garden Visitor Center at Regional Shoreline Oakley Friday, April 11, to 5 PM Light refreshments will be provided. (Disabled accessible.) After the workshop, attendees can set up a meeting for a 30-minute, free consultation with an estate planning professional at a later date to address specifi c, individual questions. Attendance is limited. Act now to reserve your space. Register by: Website: click Events help@regionalparksfoundation.org Phone: Visit for driving directions. Topics Covered: Wills Revocable Trusts Powers of Attorney Health Care Directives Irrevocable Trusts Life Insurance Retirement Plans Charitable Trusts Estate Trusts