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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
For the Richmond Bay Trail

Salute Marina Bay on the Richmond Bay TrailSaturday, February 6, 10AM to 2 PM: Bay Trail Weed Removal and Plant Restoration.Meet on Bay Trail by bridge west of end of Rydin Road off Central Avenue to remove fennel, mustard, radish, french broom, pampas grass, etc. and try some new techniques to suppress the re-growth of the fennel. Areas that have been cleared will be revegetated with native plants supplied by East Bay Regional Park District.  For information, contact Tom Kelly of Kyoto USA at tel. 704-8628 or kyotousa@sbcglobal.net . Juice, bagels, gloves, and tools will be provided. Please bring water, hats & sunscreen.

Wednesday, February 10, 7:30 PM: Marina Bay Trail Improvements. Do use the Bay Trail in Marina Bay? If so, come learn about trail and landscaping improvements planned by the Richmond Redevelopment Agency between Jay & Barbara Vincent Park and Meeker Slough, as well as on the Meeker Tidal Creek section leading to Marina Bay Parkway.  Location: Harbor Master's Building off Marina Way South just east of Hall Avenue.

Friday, February 12, 8:30 AM: Great American Backyard Bird Count on the Bay Trail. Join an Audubon leader for the 13th annual Great American Backyard Bird Count at your choice of two locations on the Bay Trail in Richmond.  Meet either at Miler/Knox Regional Shoreline in first parking lot on right after Ferry Point tunnel or at Rosie The Riveter Memorial on Melville Square off Regatta Blvd.. All levels of birding experience welcome. Bring water, field guides and binoculars or scopes as possible.  For more information, contact Jennifer Maddox at jrobinson@goldengateaudubon.org or phone 510-843-9374.

Saturday, February 13, 1 PM: Great American Backyard Bird Count on the Bay Trail. Join an Audubon leader for the 13th annual Great American Backyard Bird Count in Point Pinole Regiojal Shoreline.  Meet at the roundabout in the parking lot. All levels of birding experience welcome. Bring water, field guides and binoculars or scopes as possible.  For more information, contact Jennifer Maddox at jrobinson@goldengateaudubon.org or phone 510-843-9374.

Monday, February 15, Noon: Great American Backyard Bird Count on the Bay Trail. Join an Audubon leader for the 13th annual Great American Backyard Bird Count .  Meet at Rosie The Riveter Memorial on Melville Square off Regatta Blvd. All levels of birding experience welcome. Bring water, field guides and binoculars or scopes as possible.  For more information, contact Jennifer Maddox at jrobinson@goldengateaudubon.org or phone 510-843-9374.

Tuesday, February 23, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm: Over-the-Hills-Gang Bay Trail Hike at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Hikers 55 years and older interested in nature study, history, fitness, and fun are invited to explore dynamite history at Point Pinole with EBRPD Supervising Naturalist Dave Zuckerman. Phone: 544-2233 for more info.

Saturday, February 27, 10AM to 2 PM: Bay Trail Weed Removal and Plant Restoration. Meet on Bay Trail by bridge west of end of Rydin Road off Central Avenue to remove fennel, mustard, radish, french broom, pampas grass, etc. and try some new techniques to suppress the re-growth of the fennel. Areas that have been cleared will be revegetated with native plants supplied by East Bay Regional Park District.  For information, contact Tom Kelly of Kyoto USA at tel. 704-8628 or kyotousa@sbcglobal.net . Juice, bagels, gloves, and tools will be provided. Please bring water, hats & sunscreen.

Bay TrailTuesday, March 2, 7:30 - 9:30 am: Bay Trail BIrding Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a tranquil walk with EBRPD naturalist Bethany Facendini during a Bay Trail walk in spectacular Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline.  All levels of birding experience welcome. Bring water, field guides and binoculars or scopes. Rain cancels. Phone: 544-2233 for specific meeting location.

Saturday, March 6, 10AM to 2 PM: Bay Trail Weed Removal and Plant Restoration. Meet on Bay Trail by bridge west of end of Rydin Road off Central Avenue to remove fennel, mustard, radish, french broom, pampas grass, etc. and try some new techniques to suppress the re-growth of the fennel. Areas that have been cleared will be revegetated with native plants supplied by East Bay Regional Park District.  For information, contact Tom Kelly of Kyoto USA at tel. 704-8628 or kyotousa@sbcglobal.net.   Juice, bagels, gloves, and tools will be provided. Please bring water, hats & sunscreen.

Sunday, March 14, 11:00am - 12:30 pm: Tela de la Vida at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline.  Phone: 544-2233 for information.

Sunday, March 14, 2:30 - 14 pm: Low Tide Exploration on Keller Beach at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline.  Phone: 544-2233 for information.

Sunday, March 28, 10:30 - 3 pm: Wheeling the Watershed. Richmond BART, Wildcat Creek Regional Trail and Bay Trail on former West County Landfill. Phone: 544-2233 for specific meeting location.

Tuesday, April 27, 7:30 - 9:30 am: Bay Trail BIrding at Albany Bulb. Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a tranquil walk with EBRPD naturalist Bethany Facendini during a walk at the Albany Bulb just off of the Bay Trail east of Richmond..  All levels of birding experience welcome. Bring water, field guides and binoculars or scopes. Rain cancels. Phone: 544-2233 for specific meeting location.

Audubon Eastshore State Park Bird List Brochure
For a brochure listing 146 species of birds to be found along the Bay Trail between Point Isabel and Marina Bay, see http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/html/birdresources/birdsofeastshore.pdf

EcoTourism on the Bay Trail in Richmond, anyone? Download the .PDF!

Left: Endangered California Clapper Rail - Photo by Joe DiDonato of East Bay Regional Park District

See the North Richmond Shoreline Academy Calendar of Events between Point Pinole and Wildcat Creek, e.g. native oyster restoration and birding with Golden Gate Audubon Society - Details >>
Regional Parks: East Bay Regional Park District schedules naturalist outings to Regional Shorelines and even kayak trips to Brooks Island Regional Preserve.