The East Bay Regional Park District has released its September-October Regional In Nature Activity Guide with a variety of happenings and other information.
In this issue: Upcoming 90th Anniversary Events in the Regional Parks, Coastal Cleanup Day, Garin Apple Festival, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more
Black Diamond Mines
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Black Diamond Mines will be offering bilingual mine tours (in Spanish and English) during select dates in September and October. Please check the Park District’s website for more information. Tour fees apply and on-line registration in advance is highly recommended.
Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, ofreceremos visitas guiadas bilingües (en español e inglés) en determinadas fechas de septiembre y octubre. Consulte nuestro página web para obten-er más información. Se aplican tarifas de tours y se recomienda registrarse en línea con anticipación.
- Sep 21 (Sat/Sáb) 10am, 1pm, and 3pm
- Sep 28 (Sat/Sáb) 10am, 1pm, and 3pm
- Oct 5 (Sat/Sáb) 10am, 1pm, and 3pm
- Oct 12 (Sat/Sáb) 10am, 1pm, and 3pm
Black Diamond Mines & Round Valley
Let’s talk tarantulas! These misunderstood gentle giants get a bad rap because of the way they look. Drop by the table to better understand them and learn to appreciate them! No live tarantula at the table. After stopping by, you can explore the park on your own and might just be lucky enough to spot one.
- Sep 7 (Sat) 9:30-11am, Black Diamond Mines upper parking lot
- Sep 14 (Sat) 9:30-11am, Round Valley parking lot
Upcoming 90th Anniversary Events in the Regional Parks
Connect with people, parks, and nature to celebrate 90 years of land preservation, environmental conservation, and recreation at our special anniversary events.
- Sept. 28 – Roberts Regional Recreation Area: Join us in celebrating the past 90 years of East Bay Regional Park District at one of the most popular parks.10am-noon, Redwood Bowl Picnic Area
- Oct 19 – Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve: Celebrate the diverse heritage of the wilderness at this fun festival for all ages from 11am-3pm
For more fun 90th anniversary events, visit ebparks.org/celebrating-90-years.
Photo by EBRPD
East Bay Parks Issue Calving Season Advisory
Calving season runs from August to October in East Bay Regional Parks. Interactions with calves can be a danger to both people and grazing animals.
Safety Tips:
- Do not approach or touch calves.
- Do not take selfies with calves.
- Do not get between a mother and her calf.
- Do not worry if a calf is by itself. The mother cow is usually nearby.
- Leash dogs around cattle and keep them away from calves. More information about leashing dogs at www.ebparks.org/safety/dogs.
If a calf appears to be in significant distress, or injured, sick, or dead, please note the location, the color of the animal, the ear tag number, and report it to park staff at (510) 881-1833.
EBRPD: Share Your Thoughts on the Briones Pilot Project
EBRPD is seeking feedback from trail users who have hiked or ridden on the trails in the Briones Pilot Project zone since the project launched in April 2023. Public input will help planners make project decisions and consider future plans, both for this project and districtwide.
To provide feedback, visit the project’s webpage at www.ebparks.org/bpp and scroll to “Provide Feedback” to fill out an online survey or add a comment on the pilot project’s interactive map.
The Briones Pilot Project was designed to test new ways to safely share trails and improve the trail experience for all users while protecting habitat, wildlife, and watersheds in Briones Regional Park. Longtime efforts to close bootleg trails, restore habitat, and manage conflicts on the trails had not been effective, and Park District planners wanted to try something new. Before the pilot project was launched, a community meeting was held in the park where ideas were discussed and shared with park planners. Many of the ideas from the community were added to the design of the Briones Pilot Project.
For additional information about the Briones Pilot Project, including weekend schedules, restrictions, and a video of the June community meeting, visit www.ebparks.org/bpp.
