Thursday May 1st 7-8:30pm
Contact/Information 510-544-2003 to RSVP contact Brenda Montano at bmontano@ebparks.org or 510-544-2200
Meeting Place: City Hall, Regional Meeting Room 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
Please join us to share your input about the District's proposed Regional Park bond extension that the Board of Directors is considering placing before voters in November of 2008. Learn about the Park District's proposed land acquisition, facility development, and environmental restoration projects for inclusion in this $500 million bond, as well as information about the measure's support to local funding for community parks and recreation projects.
Website: www.ebparks.org
Contact: Brenda Montano: bmontano@ebpark.org: 510-544-2200
Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th Street, Level One, Oakland. One block from Lake Merritt BART
Description: Bob Walker was a park advocate and leader in the open space preservation movement. He bequeathed his images to the Oakland Museum of California for use to educate others about environmental preservation and restoration. In 2007, After the Storm: Bob Walker and the East Bay Regional Park District was released by Wilderness Press. The stunning pictorial, written by local author and documentary filmmaker Chris Beaver, contains a rare collection of some of Bob Walker's most beautiful and captivating images of parklands in the East Bay Regional Park District. Those images and others from the Walker slide collection now archived at the Oakland Museum of California are included in this new exhibit. Titled "In Our Own Backyard: A Celebration of East Bay Regional Parks," the exhibit has been curated by Chris Beaver. It will Provide a virtual tour through the Regional Parks' varied habitats, following the flow of creeks from Mt. Diablo to the shoreline parks along San Francisco Bay.
Mt Olympia and Eagle Peak 3D Hike -up to 15 miles, over 3000 ft elev. gain (Mount Diablo Group-Sierra Club, & Sierra Singles)
Leader: Steve Bakaley, (925) 945-8205, or slbakaley@lbl.gov (preferred).
Meet: MDSP Mitchell Canyon Staging Area south end of Mitchell Canyon Rd., Clayton. Carpool: Leader at Walnut Creek BART 8:15 am.
Take a beautiful but strenuous hike to Mt Olympia, Eagle Peak, and Twin Peaks in Mt Diablo State Park. Pace will be moderate with frequent short stops for flower identification. Prepare for heat, ticks (wear light-colored clothing and long pants), and steep rocky trails. Return to trailhead approx 6pm. Rain cancels. Bring: lunch, lots of liquids, and high carbohydrate snacks; boots strongly recommended. Required for participation: a minimum of 2 liters of water. More is better. Potable water available only at trailhead.
Fee: $3 Parking fee
Leaders: Bob Simmons (925) 932-8591; Kay Cox (925) 370-9729
Meet: 9:00 am at intersection of El Nido Ranch Rd and Charles Hill Rd in Orinda
Description: Moderate hike approx 8 miles in length, with up to 2000 feet of total elevation gain. Sturdy hiking boots are a must. Bring plenty of water and lunch. Hikes are led by experienced leaders please call if you have any questions about a particular hike.
Website: http://orindahiking.org/2008Spring.html
Contact: Brenda Montano: bmontano@ebpark.org: 510-544-2200
Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th Street, Level One, Oakland. One block from Lake Merritt BART
Description: Bob Walker was a park advocate and leader in the open space preservation movement. He bequeathed his images to the Oakland Museum of California for use to educate others about environmental preservation and restoration. In 2007, After the Storm: Bob Walker and the East Bay Regional Park District was released by Wilderness Press. The stunning pictorial, written by local author and documentary filmmaker Chris Beaver, contains a rare collection of some of Bob Walker's most beautiful and captivating images of parklands in the East Bay Regional Park District. Those images and others from the Walker slide collection now archived at the Oakland Museum of California are included in this new exhibit. Titled "In Our Own Backyard: A Celebration of East Bay Regional Parks," the exhibit has been curated by Chris Beaver. It will Provide a virtual tour through the Regional Parks' varied habitats, following the flow of creeks from Mt. Diablo to the shoreline parks along San Francisco Bay.
Leaders: Yulan Tong 925-945-6068 and Phil Reed
Meet at MP-7 Mt Diablo State Park - Lower Summit Parking Lot
Description: Spring is later at the top! This is an easy fairly level hike around the summit. Bring liquids. Heavy rain cancels.
Contact: Brenda Montano: bmontano@ebpark.org: 510-544-2200
Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th Street, Level One, Oakland. One block from Lake Merritt BART
Description: Bob Walker was a park advocate and leader in the open space preservation movement. He bequeathed his images to the Oakland Museum of California for use to educate others about environmental preservation and restoration. In 2007, After the Storm: Bob Walker and the East Bay Regional Park District was released by Wilderness Press. The stunning pictorial, written by local author and documentary filmmaker Chris Beaver, contains a rare collection of some of Bob Walker's most beautiful and captivating images of parklands in the East Bay Regional Park District. Those images and others from the Walker slide collection now archived at the Oakland Museum of California are included in this new exhibit. Titled "In Our Own Backyard: A Celebration of East Bay Regional Parks," the exhibit has been curated by Chris Beaver. It will Provide a virtual tour through the Regional Parks' varied habitats, following the flow of creeks from Mt. Diablo to the shoreline parks along San Francisco Bay.
Leader: A.C. Weber (925-831-9238) aloysiusweber@comcast.net
Meet at MD 17 Joseph Galvin Ranch - OPEN ONLY BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT –east side Morgan Territory Road, 4.3 miles south of Marsh Creek Rd/Morgan Territory Rd. intersection, between 2 bridges, a half mile before SMD’s Morgan Red Corral
Description: In 2003 SMD acquired the 62 acre Joseph Galvin Ranch on Morgan Territory road. A beautiful woodland & chaparral canyon rising from Marsh creek between two ridges, the property backs up on the recently protected Seeno Morgan Territory Ranch and has incredible views of Diablo’s peaks. Hike the property with AC, and hear about SMD’s recent efforts. Roundtrip of about 2 miles, heavy rain
cancels.
Leader: Troy Bristol, tbristol@savemountdiablo.org
Trails: Lougher Loop Trail to Lougher Ridge Trail
Distance: Approx. 2.6 mile in and out
Elevation Gain/Loss: 516 ft.
Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
Start: Park headquarters, Sydney Flat Staging Area on Somersville Road, just past the first Ranger Booth in Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. ($5/car fee)
Pittsburg’s hills are threatened by development. Join Troy Bristol, Save Mount Diablo’s Land Conservation Associate, on a hike that includes breathtaking views of the Los Medanos Hills, stories about Black Diamond Mines’ rich history, and discussion of SMD’s important East County Campaigns, including the James Donlon Road extension (Buchanan Bypass) and the Pittsburg Hillside Ordinance. The hike leads to the top of Lougher Ridge and exposes views of amazing landscapes threatened by development.
Call 925-947-3535 or HYPERLINK "mailto:smdinfo@savemountdiablo.org"smdinfo@savemountdiablo.org
LEADERS: Linda Margossian 510-236-9224 & Rosalie Kingston 415-661-5055
Meet at Meet @ Walnut Creek BART.
Description: Walk via Iron Horse & CC Canal Trails to Heather Farms Park. After lunch, walk to Ruth Bancroft Gardens for 1 pm docent led tour. After tour, walk to Pleasant Hill BART. Level, about 5 miles. Bring Lunch and water. Limit 20. Call Linda before May 6 to reserve.
Fee: $7.00 for tour
Contact: Brenda Montano: bmontano@ebpark.org: 510-544-2200
Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th Street, Level One, Oakland. One block from Lake Merritt BART
Description: Bob Walker was a park advocate and leader in the open space preservation movement. He bequeathed his images to the Oakland Museum of California for use to educate others about environmental preservation and restoration. In 2007, After the Storm: Bob Walker and the East Bay Regional Park District was released by Wilderness Press. The stunning pictorial, written by local author and documentary filmmaker Chris Beaver, contains a rare collection of some of Bob Walker's most beautiful and captivating images of parklands in the East Bay Regional Park District. Those images and others from the Walker slide collection now archived at the Oakland Museum of California are included in this new exhibit. Titled "In Our Own Backyard: A Celebration of East Bay Regional Parks," the exhibit has been curated by Chris Beaver. It will Provide a virtual tour through the Regional Parks' varied habitats, following the flow of creeks from Mt. Diablo to the shoreline parks along San Francisco Bay.
Contact: Brenda Montano: bmontano@ebpark.org: 510-544-2200
Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak at 10th Street, Level One, Oakland. One block from Lake Merritt BART
Description: Bob Walker was a park advocate and leader in the open space preservation movement. He bequeathed his images to the Oakland Museum of California for use to educate others about environmental preservation and restoration. In 2007, After the Storm: Bob Walker and the East Bay Regional Park District was released by Wilderness Press. The stunning pictorial, written by local author and documentary filmmaker Chris Beaver, contains a rare collection of some of Bob Walker's most beautiful and captivating images of parklands in the East Bay Regional Park District. Those images and others from the Walker slide collection now archived at the Oakland Museum of California are included in this new exhibit. Titled "In Our Own Backyard: A Celebration of East Bay Regional Parks," the exhibit has been curated by Chris Beaver. It will Provide a virtual tour through the Regional Parks' varied habitats, following the flow of creeks from Mt. Diablo to the shoreline parks along San Francisco Bay.