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December 2008
Nov. 28-Dec. 23: Carousel Christmas Fantasy, Tilden Regional Park, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
December 6 & 7: Christmas at Ardenwood, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday season in Victorian style! Visit the beautifully decorated Patterson House, sing Christmas carols, search for the Yule log, and visit Father Christmas. Listen to live musical performances and enter our homemade "Christmas Cookie" baking contest (see details below). The day also includes an abundance of Christmas crafts, music, and country kitchen treats.
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Fee: $8/adults, $6/seniors (62+ years), $5/children (4-17 years), children 3 years and under are free.
Cookie Baking Contest
A holiday cookie baking contest will be held December 6 and 7, 2008, each of the two days of our holiday event. Bring a dozen of your favorite homemade cookies and a copy of the recipe by 11 a.m. A panel of judges randomly chosen from the event participants will pick 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize winners. Winners will be announced at noon. Prizes include a Family pass to Ardenwood Farm, an antique serving tray, and an Ardenwood Farm apron.
November 2008
Nov. 28-Dec. 23: Carousel Christmas Fantasy, Tilden Regional Park, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
October 2008
October 5: Gathering of Ohlone Peoples, Coyote Hills Regional Park, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The East Bay Regional Park District invites the public to the Gathering of Ohlone Peoples on Sunday, October 5, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont. The area encompassed by the East Bay Regional Park District --Alameda and Contra Costa Counties--falls within the homelands of about 25 tribes of Native peoples, who spoke variants of the Bay Miwok, Ohlone, and Northern Valley Yokuts languages. Over 2,000 years ago, the Ohlone and their ancestors established several villages in the area that is now Coyote Hills Regional Park. European settlement brought severe disruption to the Tuibun tribe (located in today’s Fremont Plain) and to other Ohlone peoples. Despite their tragic history, many Ohlone continue to keep their history and elements of their traditional cultures alive. At the Gathering of Ohlone Peoples, Ohlone descendants of varied tribal backgrounds will share family and tribal history, music, song, dance, and stories. They’ll discuss contemporary cultural involvements, and demonstrate basket, jewelry, soaproot brush, and dogbane string making. Visitors may walk to a more than 2,000-year-old village site, play an Ohlone game, try making fire without matches, or make a miniature tule boat. Activities include tasting native plant teas, manzanita cider, and, in the afternoon, acorn soup cooked with heated stones in a basket. Coyote Hills Regional Park is comprised of nearly 978 acres of marshland and rolling grassland-covered hills along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, northwest of the cities of Fremont and Newark. Popular visitor activities are bicycling, walking, bird watching, jogging, nature exploration, and picnicking. Coyote Hills Regional Park also features a Visitor Center, with exhibits on Ohlone and other California Indian ways of life, as well as exhibits on natural history and wildlife. The event is free with a $5 parking fee. For more information, call 1-888-EBPARKS, option 3, ext. 4519.
Every Fri-Sun in October through the 31st: Carousel Scary-Go-Round, Tilden Regional Park, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Oct. 11 and 12: Harvest Festival, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It's harvest time on the farm! Bring your family and join your friends for some down home country fun. Harvest the Indian corn and popcorn and help fill our corncribs. Take home a share of our colorful corn for your holiday table. Please bring your own bags to take home your harvest. Enjoy magic shows, cider pressing, old-time music and crafts. Visit the blacksmith, ride the horse-drawn train and tour the beautiful Patterson House. Fee: $8 adults, $6 seniors (62+ yrs.), $5 children (4-17 yrs.), children 3 years and under free. Disabled accessible. For information, call 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4504.
Fridays, October 17 and 24, 7-9:30 p.m., Saturdays, October 18 and 25, 7-9:30 p.m., Sundays, October 19, 26, 7-9 p.m.: Halloween Train, Ardenwood Historic Farm
Come out to Ardenwood for an evening of Halloween Fun! Ride the train through the fields 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 are available in advance at the Train Museum inside Ardenwood on Sundays, or buy tickets on arrival. For more information and group reservations, call (866) 417-7277. Fee: Adults $6, children 3-12 years $4.
October 18: Cowboy Culture Extravaganza, Sunol Regional Wilderness, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year marks Sunol's first-ever Cowboy Culture Extravaganza. Planned as a one-day celebration of the heritage and culture of the American cowboy, the festival will feature cowboy music and poetry amidst a beautiful outdoor setting. Come enjoy hayrides, roping, pioneer crafts, slideshows, food for sale, and demonstrations with a Western theme. Come see pioneer cooking skills such as horehound candy making, Dutch-oven cooking, and homemade ice cream cranking. Arts and crafts will include quilting demonstrations and fun projects for the kids. Sunol Regional Wilderness has a rich heritage in ranching. Five local ranchers currently lease lands at Sunol Regional Wilderness, Ohlone Regional Wilderness, and Mission Peak Regional Preserve. EBRPD tenants and staff will be on hand at the festival to provide information to the public on the practices of grazing and its benefits under proper stewardship management within our public lands. Sunol Regional Wilderness's resident stable operator, Western Riding Services, will provide a brief seminar on horsemanship, giving visitors an insight into the close working relationship that has endured for many centuries between man and horse. Look for appearances by the Alameda County CattleWomen. Entertainment: Cowboy poets Lynn Owens, Susan Parker, Mick Vernon, Morgan Hunter, and Wayne Wendel will perform. Musical entertainment includes Nick Isaak and the Country Classics Cowboy Band, Campbell Creek Gang (fiddle), and the Straight Ahead Boys (bluegrass). Sunol Regional Wilderness is located at 1895 Geary Road outside Sunol. Free admission (dogs $2); parking is $5. Sunol telephone: 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4559.
October 25: Halloween on Hollow Hills, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, 1-4 p.m.
Have a frighteningly good time at our festive event. Games, crafts, scavenger hunts, and much more will give you a chance to explore the history of these hills and to meet some of the parks creepiest critters! Parking fee: $5. Disabled accessible. For more information call 1-888-327-3257, option 3, ext. 4506.
October 25: Halloween Twilight Hike, Coyote Hills Regional Park, 5-7 p.m.
Join Naturalist Dino Labiste to spend a fun evening on a hike into the hills looking for hobgoblins, witches, and ghosts during sunset. Discover the ancient origins and the modern traditions of Halloween. Don your costume and we'll gather our treats to pass out to wondering souls along the trails. For all ages. Registration Required, Course #19306: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, 1.
October 25: Halloween Campfire, Redwood Regional Park, 7-9 p.m.
Tricks and treats will lure you to the redwood forest for this annual Halloween celebration! If you dare, take a half-mile guided walk full of surprises. You will be delighted by a pumpkin-lit path leading to a roaring campfire, where we will finish the evening with nature stories, songs, and roasted marshmallows. Meet at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area. Fee: $6 (non-res. $8). Disabled accessible. Limit 8 spaces per household. Registration Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757, option 2, 3.
October 26: The Haunted Caves of the EEC, Tilden Nature Area, 1-3:30 p.m.
Come venture through the dark and spooky Halloween caves...if you dare! Creepy crafts and revolting refreshments will greet you at the end of the darkness. For ages 5+ years. Fee: $3. Disabled accessible. For more information call 1-888-327-3257, option 3, ext. 4564.
October 30: Outdoor Discoveries--Howlin' For Halloween, Sunol Regional Wilderness, 10-11:30 a.m.
Dress in costume for a morning of tricks, treats, and a costume parade! Bring your pumpkin and we'll turn it into Jack's Lantern as we reveal the roots of Halloween. Fee: $6 (non-res. $8). Parking fee. Registration Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757) option 2, 1.
September 2008
September 6: Garin Apple Festival, Garin Regional Park, noon-4 p.m.
Enjoy an old-fashioned harvest this fall at one of the Park District’s most popular events--the annual Garin Apple Festival at Garin Regional Park in Hayward on Saturday, September 6, from 12-4 p.m. Garin is home to an antique apple orchard with varieties of apples you won’t find anywhere else. Take this opportunity to taste-test dozens of varieties, including antique varieties unavailable anywhere except at the Apple Festival! Try your hand at pressing apple cider or hand-cranking ice cream, and then taste the “fruit” of your labor. Tours are given throughout the day, plus there are plenty of activities for parents and kids, from old-fashioned square dancing to old-fashioned games, crafts, and lots more. The event is free with a $5 parking fee. For more information, call 1-888-EBPARKS, option 3, ext. 4519.
September 13: Free Movie: "Babe", Ardenwood Historic Farm, 7 p.m.
Join us for free outdoor showings on a 16'x 19' wide-screen theatre. Arrive early to secure a good seat, learn about the Park District, and enjoy your surroundings. Bring clothes to stay warm, a blanket or chair to sit on, and a flashlight. Snacks available for purchase. Movies begin at sunset. No pets allowed. Rain will cancel event. Movie: "Babe" (1995, 1 hour, 31 minutes, rated “G”). A piglet won by Farmer Hoggett as a raffle prize is raised by Fly, the matriarch sheepdog, as one of her own. His owner senses something special in Babe and makes sure he learns sheep herding along with his new brothers. Babe proves so adept, in fact, that Farmer Hoggett enters him in the world sheepdog championship.
September 20: Free Movie: "Princess Bride", Lake Chabot, 7 p.m.
Join us for free outdoor showings on a 16'x 19' wide-screen theatre. Arrive early to secure a good seat, learn about the Park District, and enjoy your surroundings. Bring clothes to stay warm, a blanket or chair to sit on, and a flashlight. Snacks available for purchase. Movies begin at sunset. No pets allowed. Rain will cancel event. Movie: "Princess Bride" (1987, 1 hour., 40 min., rated “PG”). A fairy tale about a beautiful girl who is to be married to a nasty prince, although she is in love with someone else.
September 27: Free Movie: "E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial", Shadow Cliffs, 7 p.m.
Join us for free outdoor showings on a 16'x 19' wide-screen theatre. Arrive early to secure a good seat, learn about the Park District, and enjoy your surroundings. Bring clothes to stay warm, a blanket or chair to sit on, and a flashlight. Snacks available for purchase. Movies begin at sunset. No pets allowed. Rain will cancel event. Movie: "E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial" (1982, 1 hour., 55 min., rated “PG”). An extra-terrestrial is accidentally left behind on Earth and is befriended by a young boy and his brother and sister. As Elliot attempts to help his extra-terrestrial companion contact his home planet so that he might be rescued, the children must elude scientists and government agents determined to apprehend the alien for their own purposes...which results in an adventure greater than any of them could have imagined.
August 2008
August 2: Free Outdoor Movie, "Ghost Busters," Contra Loma Regional Park, 7 p.m.
Join us for a FREE outdoor movie on a 16' x 9' wide screen theatre at the swimming lagoon in Antioch. Arrive early to secure a good seat and enjoy your surroundings. Be sure to bring clothes to stay warm, swim suit for night swimming, flashlight, and a blanket of chair to sit on. Movies begin at sunset. Lifeguards will be on duty. Info: call (510) 530-8241.
August 2: Meet the Artist: Jeff Robinson, Tilden Nature Area, 2-4 p.m.
Join Jeff Robinson for an extraordinary slide show of wildlife from around the world. Visit five continents to see and hear mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. Light refreshments will be served.
August 8: Concert at the Cove, "Orquesta Borinquem"–Salsa Band, Crab Cove Visitor Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us for our tenth season of incredible free music and fun! Extended hours at the Visitor Center plus family activities on the deck and beautiful views of San Francisco Bay make our concerts extra special. Bring your blanket or lawn chair; food and beverages available for purchase. Sponsored by the West Alameda Business Association and East Bay Regional Park District. Info: (510) 521-6887
August 9: Free Outdoor Movie, "Harry & the Hendersons," Roberts Regional Recreation Area, 8 p.m.
Join us for a FREE outdoor movie on a 16' x 9' wide screen theatre on the sports field in Oakland. Arrive early to secure a good seat and enjoy your surroundings. Be sure to bring clothes to stay warm, swim suit for night swimming, flashlight, and a blanket of chair to sit on. Movies begin at sunset. Lifeguards will be on duty. Info: call (510) 530-8241.
August 16: Free Outdoor Movie, "Gremlins," Contra Loma Regional Park, 7 p.m.
Join us for a FREE outdoor movie on a 16' x 9' wide screen theatre at the swimming lagoon in Antioch. Arrive early to secure a good seat and enjoy your surroundings. Be sure to bring clothes to stay warm, swim suit for night swimming, flashlight, and a blanket of chair to sit on. Movies begin at sunset. Lifeguards will be on duty. Info: call (510) 530-8241.
August 23: Cajun-Zydeco Music Festival, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Hear popular national and local Cajun/Zydeco bands, including Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers, Lil Guyland Leday and The Zydeco Family and Friends, Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic, Queen Ida and her Zydeco Band, and the Creole Bells (bands subject to change). Bring the family for music, dance lessons, delicious Cajun and Creole food. Visit the farm animals and shop vendor booths. There will be dance lessons, specialty vendors, and delicious Cajun food. Advance tickets are on sale until Aug 15: $16 adults, $2 kids age 4-15, ages 3 & under free. At the gate: $20 adults, $3 kids age 4-15, ages 3 & under free. Advance tickets available through August 8 at 1-888-EBPARKS, option 2, 3, or on-line at EBparks Online. See also: http://web.mac.com/mcanaparo/Creole_Music_in_the_Bay_Area
August 23: Bike Against the Odds, start at Oakland's Lake Merritt, then rest stops at various East Bay park locations, 6:30 a.m.-8 a.m.
Start at Oakland's Lake Merritt. Choose 31 mile, 52 mile, 70 mile or century route. Rest stops at various East Bay park locations. Event starts at 6:30 am to 8 am depending on route chosen. Call (415) 346-8223 or visit www.breastcancerfund.org/bao2008 for information. Event is sponsored by Breast Cancer Fund.
July 1 through August 30: Photography Exhibition: Jeff Robinson, Tilden Nature Area, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays
"East Bay Regional Parks Wildlife: Past & Present" is an exhibition that includes photography of birds listed in the 1988 Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Regional Parks Bird Census, as well as animals seen in the East Bay Regional Parks by photographer Jeff Robinson. Sales of photographs benefit the Regional Parks Foundation. For a preview visit: http://homepage.mac.com/robinsonjf/PhotoAlbum46.html. Info: (510) 525-2233.
August 30, 31 & September 1: Historic Rail Fair, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mark your calendar! The 8th Annual Rail Fair returns to the farm over Labor Day weekend. The centerpiece of this year's event will be the 1891 Baldwin steam locomotive "Deanna." Enjoy train rides, handcar rides, displays of garden railroads, rail yard equipment displays, food, the children's hobo game, music and much more!! For info: visit www.spcrr.org, or call (866) 417-7277. Download event flyer.
July 2008
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July 1: July 4th Parade Entry Preparation, Crab Cove Visitor Center, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Create Crab Cove's entry alongside our staff in preparation for Alameda's hometown parade. A fun, creative, crafty time will be had by all. If you need costume ideas because you will be "swimming" the parade route with us on July 4th, just ask! Snacks provided. Info: (510) 521-6887.
July 4: Alameda 4th of July Parade, Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join us for some Alameda hometown Independence Day fun as we "swim" along the parade route costumed to match this year's theme, "Alameda: Clean and Green."
July 4: Independence Day Celebration, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled community festival, 1900-style! Celebrate July 4th at Ardenwood with rousing patriotic music from a brass band on the lawn and fiddle music in the farmyard. There will be games, contests and races for everyone all day long. Test your skill at naildriving, egg toss and watermelon seed spitting or join a bucket brigade and tug-of-war contest. Bring a picnic and spend the day the old-fashioned way! Fee: $8/adults, $6/seniors (62+), $5 children (4-17), under 4 years free.
July 4: Old-Fashioned Fourth, Coyote Hills Regional Park, 12-3 p.m.
Join us for some old-fashioned fun! We'll play games like egg toss, kick the can, and tug o' war on our front lawn to amuse and delight the young and the young-at-heart! Finish off with some ice cream you help make. (All ages) Parking fees apply where charged. Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 795-9385.
July 4: 4th of July Flag Hill Hike, Sunol Regional Wilderness, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Learn the folklore and geology of Flag Hill as we slowly climb its steep slope 1.26 miles to the top in celebration of its naming. Parking fees apply where charged.
July 4: Martinez 4th of July Fireworks, Martinez Regional Shoreline, starts at 9:15 p.m.
Enjoy fireworks show celebrating the birth of our nation. Free event. No registration required. Disabled accessible but call 925-372-3510 at least one day ahead. For information, visit www.cityofmartinez.org, call 925-372-3510 or email at plorick@cityofmartinez.org. Event sponsored by City of Martinez.
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July 1: Meet the Artist: Jeff Robinson, Tilden Nature Area, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Join Jeff Robinson for an extraordinary slide show of wildlife from around the world. Visit five continents to see and hear mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. Light refreshments will be served.
July 1 through August 30: Photography Exhibition: Jeff Robinson, Tilden Nature Area, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays
"East Bay Regional Parks Wildlife: Past & Present" is an exhibition that includes photography of birds listed in the 1988 Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Regional Parks Bird Census, as well as animals seen in the East Bay Regional Parks by photographer Jeff Robinson. Sales of photographs benefit the Regional Parks Foundation. For a preview visit: http://homepage.mac.com/robinsonjf/PhotoAlbum46.html. Info: (510) 525-2233.
July 6: The Magnificence of Birds: A Photo Exhibit, Coyote Hills Regional Park, 2-3 p.m.
Margo Watson's keen eye has photographed birds at remarkable moments. Join us for an informal reception to view her stunning, awe-inspiring images. Refreshments will be served. Meet at Visitor Center.
July 11: Concert at the Cove, "The New Morty Show"–Big Band, Crab Cove Visitor Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us for our tenth season of incredible free music and fun! Extended hours at the Visitor Center plus family activities on the deck and beautiful views of San Francisco Bay make our concerts extra special. Bring your blanket or lawn chair; food and beverages available for purchase. Sponsored by the West Alameda Business Association and East Bay Regional Park District. Info: (510) 521-6887
July 13, 20, 27: Wheat Harvesting, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 1-2:30 p.m.
Follow a plump wheat berry's journey from the farm's field to your table. Help thresh and mill the wheat into wholesome, stone-ground flour. See an amazing turn-of-the-last-century mechanical threshing machine in action, and sample a tasty whole wheat treat fresh from the oven.
July 19: Free Outdoor Movie, "Goonies," Contra Loma Regional Park, 7 p.m.
Join us for a FREE outdoor movie on a 16' x 9' wide screen theatre at the swimming lagoon in Antioch. Arrive early to secure a good seat and enjoy your surroundings. Be sure to bring clothes to stay warm, swim suit for night swimming, flashlight, and a blanket of chair to sit on. Movies begin at sunset. Lifeguards will be on duty. Info: call (510) 530-8241.
July 19: Fresh Tracks: A Taste of Tilden, Tilden Nature Area, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enjoy magnificent bay views and learn the history of this original Regional Park. On a 2-mile hike through shaded woodlands and open grasslands, we’ll climb briskly to the top of Wildcat Peak. Afterwards, we will provide a picnic lunch while you listen to live jazz music from KKSF 103.7. Registration Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757, option 2, 3). Fee: $40/Adult; $38/Senior (non-res. $44/$42)
June 2008
June 7: 42nd Annual Sand Castle & Sand Sculpture Contest, Crown Memorial State Beach, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Create a work of art or admire others' creations. Registration for this FREE program begins at 9 a.m., viewing and judging at noon, and the award presentation is at 1 p.m. Categories include castles and sculptures by youth, families, and adults. Co-sponsored by the Bay View Women's Club, East Bay Regional Park District, and Alameda Recreation & Parks. Stop by our information table to learn about our Bay and how to explore it! Information: (510) 521-6887.
June 13: Concert at the Cove--"House of Floyd," Crown Memorial State Beach, 5:30- 7:30 p.m.
Join us for our tenth season of incredible free music and fun! The "House of Floyd" band, playing the music of Pink Floyd, will kick off our series. Extended hours at the Visitor Center plus family activities on the deck and beautiful views of San Francisco Bay make our concerts extra special. Bring your blanket or lawn chair; food and beverages available for purchase. Sponsored by the West Alameda Business Association and East Bay Regional Park District. Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 521-6887.
June 15: Return of the Terns, Crown Memorial State Beach, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-1 p.m., 1-2 p.m.
View a nesting site teeming with several-hundred pairs of endangered California least terns and their chicks. A wildlife biologist will be aboard our bus 'blind' to interpret behavior and answer questions. Learn how you can protect these extraordinary birds and their habitat. View a complimentary slide program on the natural history of terns before or after your bus trip. Parking fees apply where charged. Disabled accessible. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757).
June 15: Summer Concert--Golden Bough, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, 6-8 p.m.
Celebrate the Celtic fathers of the coal field as this talented trio bring the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland to life. Parking $5. Disabled accessible. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. For information call 925-757-2620, Option 0. Click here to learn more.
June 15: Celebrate Father's Day in the Stone Age, Coyote Hills Regional Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Travel back into time as we explore the lives of hunters and gatherers. We'll bond as a Paleolithic tribe as we discover our world through a new language, learn to use primitive tools, create fi re-by-friction and feast on meat (hot dogs). Registration Required: 1-888-EBPARKS, option 2, 3. Fee: $10 (non-resident. $12)
June 15: Father's Day Open House, Tilden Nature Area, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
We'll have a day of critters, crafts and fun! Take a nature stroll (11 a.m. - noon), meet a snake (noon - 12:30 p.m.), play some games (1-2pm), sing songs and do animal crafts at the Farm (2 - 3 p.m.).
June 21: Fresh Tracks: Digging in the Jazz Age, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Listen for echoes of Fletcher Henderson, Guy Lombardo, the Andrews Sisters, and other Big Band legends as we hike Chaparral Loop and cool off with a quick peek into the 1930s-era Hazel-Atlas Mine. We will provide a picnic lunch while you listen to jazz music from KKSF 103.7. Meet at the upper parking lot. Parking: $5. Not disabled accessible. Registration. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757).
May 6-June 27: Artist Exhibition: Jacqueline Krayna, Tilden Nature Area, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bay Area artist Jacqueline Krayna will display her photographs of the unique and expressive animals of Tilden's Little Farm. Her work is inspired by many weekend visits with her young children to the park. To see more of her photography and painting visit www.jacquelinekrayna.com Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 525-2233.
May 2008
May 6-June 27: Artist Exhibition: Jacqueline Krayna, Tilden Nature Area, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bay Area artist Jacqueline Krayna will display her photographs of the unique and expressive animals of Tilden's Little Farm. Her work is inspired by many weekend visits with her young children to the park. To see more of her photography and painting visit www.jacquelinekrayna.com Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 525-2233.
May 10: Backyard Bird and Butterfly Festival, Coyote Hills Regional Park, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Join us for the 9th annual Butterfly Festival. Dedicated to increasing the numbers and species of butterflies in Bay Area landscapes, the festival offers a day of adventure and learning that allows you to get close to nature's 'flying jewels.' Learn how to bring your backyard to life by creating wildlife friendly habitat! Enjoy garden tours, family hands-on activities, educational speakers, slide presentations and music. The highlight of the afternoon is the Monarch butterfly release. Parking fee may apply. Disabled accessible. This is a drop in event; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 795-9385.
May 17: Celebrate American Wetlands Month, Waterbird Regional Preserve, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Enjoy a fun-filled day with activities such as marsh discovery walks, live animal presentations, pond turtle rafts, kids' and family activities, exhibitions, free BBQ, guest speakers, plant tours, and more! For more information about this event, click here.
May 17: Fresh Tracks: Leisurely Hike to Little Yosemite, Sunol Regional Wilderness, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enjoy the beauty of Little Yosemite along the Alameda Creek as we hike one mile to this popular spot. Later we'll return to the barn for a scrumptious catered unch and listen to the sounds of music provided by KKSF. Parking fees apply where charged Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757).
May 17 & 18: Musical Machines at the Patterson House, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The Golden Gate Chapter of the Musical Box Society will be displaying music boxes, band organs and other musical machines. Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 796-0199.
May 17 & 18: Bay Area Storytelling Festival, Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Four nationally-known tellers will delight you with folktales, movement, music and more. Carol Birch tells timeless traditional tales with intelligence and sly humor. Drawing from his African-American roots, Baba Jamal Koram tells stories with compelling authority. The music of the conch shell and the mbira moves through the performances of Bahamian-born Derek Burrows. Olga Loya of California honors her Hispanic heritage through lively, poetic performances. They will be joined by Olive Hackett-Shaughnessy and Rick Huddle. Parking fee may apply. Disabled accessible. This program is not available for online registration. Visit www.bayareastorytelling.org to register, or call (510) 869-4946. Individual event tickets available. Festival fee: $70 adult (16+yrs)/ $45 seniors/ $33 children (under 15 yrs).
May 18: Fire Truck Day!, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Grab your boots and fire hat and come on down for a fun filled day with America's finest firefighters! Climb aboard a variety of new and antique fire engines. Get wet during the 'Battle of the Fire Trucks'. Groove to live music by the Bungee Jumpin' Cows, and shake hands with Smokey the Bear! Crafts, games, and lots of squirting water will make this a wet and wild day for the whole family! Special Even Fees: $5.00/adults, $4.00/seniors (62+), $4.00/children (4-17yrs). Children 3 yrs and under free. Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 796-0199.
May 24-26: The 24th Annual Rattlesnake Rendezvous, Sunol Regional Wilderness, 9 a.m., May 24 - 2 p.m., May 26
Travel far back in time and join our intrepid band of primitives for a weekend of Stone Age living skills. Aside from modern sleeping gear and clothing, we will experience as closely as possible the rigors and satisfactions of living in the old ways. Experience fire starting, flint knapping, cordage, cooking over an open fire (no metal pots, pans or grills allowed), music, tracking, bead making, storytelling and music around the campfire and so much more! Parking fee may apply. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757).
May 26: Memorial Day on the Farm, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
On this historic holiday we invite you to the farm for the day. Bring a picnic and lollygag on the lawn, while your children roll up their sleeves, help with the morning chores (11am - noon). Taste some farm baked cookies from our outdoor country kitchen (11am -1pm). Try your skills at some old time games (noon-1pm). Take a stroll with an interpreter and learn what life was like long ago (2-3pm). At 3pm we will participate in the National Moment of Remembrance. Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. Info: 510- 796-0199.
May 26: Memorial Day at the Mines, Ardenwood Historic Farm, Tour Hours: noon-1 p.m; 1 p.m.-2 p.m; 2 p.m.-3 p.m.; 3 p.m.-4 p.m.
Tours through the Hazel-Atlas Silica-Sand Mine will be offered on a first-come/first-served basis. Purchase tickets at the temporary visitor center located at the park headquarters. Participants must be ages 7 or older, parent participation is required. For information, call 925 757-2620, option 0.
May 26: Family Fun Memorial Day, Crab Cove Visitor Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Drop in for all-day family nature activities on Memorial Day: bay life 'touch-tank,' nature crafts, snake meet and greet, nature videos, and more. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Low Tide Mudflat - Rocky Shore Exploration. 1:30 - 2 p.m.: Worm Composting Demonstration. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: 'Catch of the Day' program. Parking fees apply where charged. Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 521-6887.
May 24: Meet the Artist: Jacqueline Krayna, Tilden Nature Area, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Meet local artist Jacqueline Krayna whose work is on display at the Environmental Education Center. Light refreshments will be served. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 525-2233.
May 26: Memorial Day Open House, Tilden Nature Area, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
We'll have a day of critters, crafts and fun! Come along on a nature stroll from 11am-noon, meet a snake from noon to 12:30, play games from 1-2pm, sing songs and do animal crafts at the farm from 2-3pm. Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 525-2233.
May 31: See Jane Run Women's ½ Marathon/5K/1 mile Kids' run, Crown Memorial State Beach, 8 a.m.
Runners and walkers are welcome! Women only. Take in the scenic beauty of Alameda's Bay Trail and breathtaking views of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. End the race at Crown Memorial Park, with a women focused race expo and 1 mile kids' run. Pre-registration is required. Register online at See Jane Run website. Last date for registration is May 30, 2008.
Registration Costs: ½ Marathon ($65); 5K ($35); 1 mile kids' Run ($15)
For questions, call (415) 893-9393 or email events@seejanerun.com.
March 15–October 12: In Our Own Backyard: A Celebration of the East Bay Regional Parks, Oakland Museum of California.
The Oakland Museum of California (http://www.museumca.org/) and East Bay Regional Park District present In Our Own Backyard: A Celebration of the East Bay Regional Parks, with more than 40 photographs from the museum's Bob Walker Archive.
April 2008
April 5-6: Hazel-Atlas Mine Re-Open Celebration, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Noon-4 p.m.
Join the open house celebration of the greatly expanded Hazel-Atlas silica sand mine tour at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch on April 5th and 6th. Take a quick peek or a leisurely stroll through 810 feet of this 1930s era mine. It's our opening weekend of mine operation for the year, so come enjoy some magnificent history and spectacular underground features. Staff and volunteers will be stationed throughout the mine to point out features and answer questions. Reservations are not required for this special event. Ages 7 and up are welcome; parent participation required. Click here to learn more.
April 19: California Native Plant Sale, Regional Parks Botanic Garden, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Annual sale of California native plants, including shrubs, trees, perennials, and many plants not available in a nursery. Horticultural advice gladly given! Explore the Garden and buy plants to take home (bring boxes). Rain or shine. Click here to learn more.
April 19: Tartan Day Scottish Fair, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Tartan Day and join in the pageantry as Scottish folk from all over the area gather their clans and celebrate their heritage. Enjoy bagpipe bands, highland dancing, traditional Scottish food, and historic re-enactments. There will also be Clan Society exhibits and a special Children's Glenn where they can partake in Highland games, a traditional haggis toss, arts & crafts, storytelling and perhaps find fairies. Special musical performances by Peter Daldry, Culann's Hounds and the Fremont Police Department Pipe Band.
Presented by the East Bay Scottish Association and East Bay Regional Park District Interpretive Staff. Special Event Fee: $10 adults/ $6 seniors/ $5 children (4-17). Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. Event ends 4:30 p.m.; no admissions after 4 p.m.
For more information call (510) 796-0199 or visit East Bay Scottish Association website. This is a drop in program; no registration is required.
Ardenwood Historic Farm is located at 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, California 94555
April 19: Earth Day, Washington Park, Alameda, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day: join Alameda's family-fun festival and pledge to help the health of Planet Earth! Music, exhibitors, games, and crafts guarantee an action-packed visit from 2-3 p.m., come to the Crab Cove Visitor Center for the presentation, "Making Every Day Earth Day: Living Well with the Earth in Mind." This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 521-6887.
April 19: Earth Day Trail Maintenance, Contra Loma Regional Park, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Join EBRPD's Ivan Dickson and Wildlife Partners volunteers on a trail maintenance and wildlife habitat improvement project at Contra Loma Regional Park in Antioch for California Trail Days/Earth Day. Tools, instruction, and lunch provided. Volunteers should bring hats, gloves, snacks, water, and wear long sleeved shirts, long pants, and sturdy shoes. Volunteers. No dogs, please. (10+yrs) Registration Required: (510) 544-2631.
April 19: Earth Day Restoration Project, Eastshore State Park, 10 a.m.-noon
Registration for volunteering at this event is closed. Thank you for your interest.
April 20: Earth Day Open House, Sunol Regional Wilderness, noon-4 p.m.
GO GREEN and help Mother Earth as we plant trees, clean the creek, and learn ways to control our CO2 footprint! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. For information, call (510) 544-3240.
April 27: Sheep Shearing Day, Ardenwood Historic Farm, noon-2 p.m.
Spring has sprung and it is time for our sheep's annual "haircut." Watch the sheep get sheered, then try your hand at wool carding and see the transformation from fiber to yarn. Wear your favorite wool items to show off! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. For information, call (510) 796-0199.
March 4–April 30: Artist Exhibition, Tilden Nature Area, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays
In a special exhibit, members of the local Guild of Natural Science Illustrators will display works featuring the flora and fauna of the East Bay Regional Parks and beyond. For information, call (510) 525-2233.
March 15–October 12: In Our Own Backyard: A Celebration of the East Bay Regional Parks, Oakland Museum of California.
The Oakland Museum of California (http://www.museumca.org/) and East Bay Regional Park District present In Our Own Backyard: A Celebration of the East Bay Regional Parks, with more than 40 photographs from the museum's Bob Walker Archive.
March 2008
March 4–April 30: Artist Exhibition, Tilden Nature Area, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays
In a special exhibit, members of the local Guild of Natural Science Illustrators will display works featuring the flora and fauna of the East Bay Regional Parks and beyond. For information, call (510) 525-2233.
March 15–October 12: In Our Own Backyard: A Celebration of the East Bay Regional Parks, Oakland Museum of California.
The Oakland Museum of California (http://www.museumca.org/) and East Bay Regional Park District present In Our Own Backyard: A Celebration of the East Bay Regional Parks, with more than 40 photographs from the museum's Bob Walker Archive.
March 22: Meet the Artist Reception, Tilden Nature Area, 2-4 p.m.
Meet the members of the local Guild of Natural Science Illustrators whose work is on display at the Environmental Education Center. Light refreshments will be served. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 525-2233.
March 31: Anza 1776, Coyote Hills Regional Park, 10 a.m.-noon
Join Captain Juan Bautista de Anza impersonator Don Garate as he reenacts the events surrounding the March 31, 1776, mapping of Coyote Hills by the Spanish-government sponsored Anza expedition. Parent participation required. Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 795-9385.
* * * EGG-CITING EVENTS IN MARCH * * *
March 9, Noon - 2 p.m. & March 15, 2-4 p.m.: Naturally Egg-Ceptional, Tilden Nature Area
Learn about our chickens and enjoy some springtime craft-making. We'll create beautiful, naturally-dyed eggs. (4+yrs)
Fee: $5 (non-resident. $7)
Registration Required:1-888-EBPARKS, option 2, 3
March 15: Spring Egg Scramble, Crown Memorial State Beach, 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Everyone welcome! Bring the entire family to this very special community event. Enjoy arts 'n crafts, scramble for eggs, take photos with the Bunny ($3 per photo) and more! Pre-egg hunt activities start at 10:00 a.m. Egg hunt scramble begins at 11:30 a.m. No registration necessary. [Download Event Flyer in PDF Format]
March 22: Egg Hunt, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Get out your baskets and bring the kids to the farm for a traditional springtime egg hunt. Colorful eggs filled with surprises will be hidden around the gardens. There will be separate areas for toddlers and preschoolers. Admission includes one free adult with each child. (0-8yrs)
Fee: $8 (non. res. $10)
Registration Required: 1-888-EBPARKS, option 2, 3
March 22: Easter Bonnet & Parade, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 1-2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the return of spring by crafting yourself a glorious Easter bonnet to wear in our parade. Some of the farm animals will surely join us for a wild time!
March 23: Holiday Games, Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Celebrate Easter at Middle Harbor Shoreline with fun family games for your little ones, including a historic egg roll at 1 p.m., a potato spoon race at 1:30 p.m., and a sack race at 2 p.m. Please organize your own egg hunt.
March 23: Egg Decorating, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Many cultures decorate eggs. Join us to experiment with some farm-made dyes and various techniques. We'll bring the boiled eggs and colors, you'll bring your imagination.
March 23: Search for the Golden Egg, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 1:30-2 p.m.
It's somewhere on the farm! Listen for clues when you hear the bell clanging in the Farmyard. Whoever finds it, gets to keep it, and receives good luck all spring!
March 23: Easter Egg Roll, Ardenwood Historic Farm, 2:30-3 p.m.
A quirky 128-year-old White House tradition comes to the farm. We have our own fabulous green lawn and big white house. Bring a picnic and enjoy holiday fun!
February 2008
January 8-February 21: Artist Exhibition - Sheila Sondik, Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Regional Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
'Sheila Sondik's Tilden Odyssey' is Berkeley artist Sheila Sondik's exhibition of signature textured paintings, collages, and monotypes inspired by 35 years of hiking Tilden trails. This is her 4th exhibit at the Environmental Education Center. (www.sheilasondik.com) Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 525-2233.
February 16: Quail Rangers, Contra Loma Regional Park, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Join in some family fun as we improve the Park's habitat for the State bird. Each participant will receive a "Covey Conservation" patch for planting and creating a safe place for quail to eat, rest and nest. Parent participation required. Registration Required: (510) 544-2340
Directions: From Oakland, north on Hwy 24 or 680 to Hwy 4. Go east on Hwy 4 to Lone Tree Way exit. Go south on Lone Tree Way to Golf Course Road. Go right on Golf Course Road to Frederickson Lane. Go right on Frederickson Lane to park entrance.
January 2008
January 8-February 21: Artist Exhibition - Sheila Sondik, Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Regional Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
'Sheila Sondik's Tilden Odyssey' is Berkeley artist Sheila Sondik's exhibition of signature textured paintings, collages, and monotypes inspired by 35 years of hiking Tilden trails. This is her 4th exhibit at the Environmental Education Center. (www.sheilasondik.com) Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 525-2233.
January 21: Celebrate MLK Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Celebrating the holiday with a 'Day On' - rather than a day off. Gather at Garretson Point, where you can help clean up the area. We'll remove invasive, non-native plants, mulch and clean up, while learning more about what makes this place so special. Disabled Accessible.This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 562-1373.
January 27: Meet the Artist Reception: Sheila Sondik, Tilden Nature Area, Tilden Regional Park, 2-4 p.m.
Join Sheila Sondik, whose Tilden-inspired artwork is on display in the Environmental Education Center, for a lively demonstration of her painting technique. Light refreshments served. Disabled accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 525-2233.
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