Tag: East Bay Regional Park District
Park It by Ned MacKay: Independence Day at East Bay Parks
By NED MACKAY East Bay Regional Parks Two of the East Bay Regional Parks plan special events to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont will stage its annual Independence Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4. It’s a 19th Century-style community festival with patriotic music […]
Cooler temps, new contest boost crowds at annual BBQ Festival
Event disrupted by protestors on Saturday MARTINEZ, Calif. – With favorable weather and a picturesque venue the annual King of the County BBQ Festival hosted by the Martinez Chamber of Commerce drew large crowds eager to sample a variety of food. Last year a stifling heat wave kept the crowd low at the yearly festival, […]
Rattlesnakes active in area parks
Snakes are on the move in area parks and open spaces, and the East Bay Regional Park District is issuing advisories to those who also are taking advantage of better weather and exploring the outdoors. Those visiting District parks should hike with friends, so help is available in an emergency, according to the advisory. In […]
Park It by Ned MacKay: Be a docent at Black Diamond Mines
If you enjoy sharing knowledge of natural and cultural history with other people, consider training to become a docent at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch. Black Diamond docents are volunteers who assist the park’s naturalist staff with special events and school programs. Docents must be at least 18 years old. Four five-hour training […]
East Bay Park District to acquire Roddy Ranch golf course
The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors has decided to acquire the 230-acre Roddy Ranch Golf Course. The acquisition, approved by the Board April 3, is being made in partnership with the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy, which is paying the bulk of the purchase price, according to announcement made by the […]
Park It by Ned MacKay: Meet the people who take care of the parks
From office staff to park rangers, from police and firefighters to nature educators, almost 800 dedicated employees – even more in the summer — keep the East Bay Regional Parks open and safe for the public to enjoy. You can meet some of them and find out more about what they do during “Rangers and […]
Park it by Ned MacKay: New trailhead at Pleasanton Ridge
A new trailhead has opened at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, giving visitors access to the north end of the long, linear parkland without the need for an extended hike or ride. The new Castleridge trailhead is located close to the intersection of Foothill Road and Old Foothill Road, west of Pleasanton’s Alviso Adobe Community Park. […]
Park It by Ned MacKay: St. Patrick’s Day at Big Break
It’s said that if you can trap a leprechaun, he will grant you three wishes. Naturalist Cat Taylor will put this legend to the test with a “St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow’s End Treasure Hunt” on Saturday, March 17, at Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley. Anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. you can drop […]
Park It: Relativity in the regional parks
Albert Einstein’s birthday is on March 14 (3.14), and although so far it isn’t a national holiday, Tilden Nature Area near Berkeley will acknowledge the famed physicist’s contributions to science with a special program on Sunday, March 11. From 1 to 2 p.m., interpretive student aide Brianna Contaxis-Tucker will help visitors celebrate Einstein’s birthday, experience […]
