Sunday,
July 5, 8 am - 2 pm: Celebrate
Grand Opening of Ford Point Bay Trail and Ride
to Bike Brunch Bash. The new Ford Point trail segment closes
the last Bay Trail gap between Albany and Point
Richmond by connecting Lucretia Edwards
Park with Harbour Way South.
Be
there by 9:30 AM for the festive ribbon-cutting
ceremony. Everyone
arriving by bike will be counted as participants
in the
Bay
Trail Bike Brunch Bash. Private sector
donations will enable a contribution to
Lance
Armstrong's LiveStrong Foundation for every
bike arriving between 8 AM and 2 PM at
the spectacular
Craneway
of the historic
Ford Assembly Building. Whether
arriving by bike or on foot, plan to linger and
try the special
brunch
menu at the new
BoilerHouse
Restaurant.
Where: For ribbon-cutting ceremony, take Marina
Way South (NOT Marina Bay Parkway) to Lucretia
Edwards Park and go west on Bay Trail to eastern
side of Ford Assembly Building. After Ribbon-cutting,
take either Marina Way South or Harbour Way South
to Craneway.
July 6-10, 10
am - 4 pm: Teen Eco Action
Week at Point Pinole & Wildcat Canyon. Meet
other teens making a difference in the environment!
Here is your opportunity to gain valuable
experience and earn community service credit
through a week of fun-filled activities, restoration
projects, and career exploration. Discover
how YOU benefit from protecting our environment.
Stipends and transportation available. Ages:
13-16. Call (510) 525-2233 for an
application. Stipend
received upon completion of service: $150
Monday, July 6, 9:30
am to noon: Black
Rail Habitat Help at Point Pinole Regional
Shoreline. During
this hands-on adventure, you'll help create 1,000
sq ft of habitat for the State threatened California
black rail. We'll remove non-native plants,
pick up trash and clear debris from clogged channels
to improve tidal water cycling, which restores
and creates nesting habitat for the black rail. we
will help teen and college students with this
project. Registration required: 544-2340.
Saturday, July
18, 10 am-4 pm: BROOKS
ISLAND ADVENTURE. California Canoe & Kayak. This
trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks
across sheltered bay water with spectacular views
of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island’s
preserved shoreline, then come ashore to enjoy
a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the
island which is normally closed to visitors.
Parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina.
14+yrs. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757)
option 2, 3. Fee: $85 (non-res. $95)
Sunday, July 19,
10 am-4 pm: BROOKS
ISLAND ADVENTURE. California Canoe & Kayak. This trip is a
short paddle in stable, double kayaks across
sheltered bay water with spectacular views of
San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island’s
preserved shoreline, then come ashore to enjoy
a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the
island which is normally closed to visitors.
Parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina.
14+yrs. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757)
option 2, 3. Fee: $85 (non-res. $95)
Saturday, July 25,
9 am - noon: Creek
Care along Wildcat Creek Regional Trail. Take action
by cleaning up Wildcat Creek with other community
members striving to make a difference. Wear
layered clothing that can get wet and dirty. Info:
544-2233.
Saturday, August
1, 10 am-4 pm: BROOKS
ISLAND ADVENTURE. California Canoe & Kayak. This
trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks
across sheltered bay water with spectacular views
of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island’s
preserved shoreline, then come ashore to enjoy
a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the
island which is normally closed to visitors.
Parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina.
14+yrs. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757)
option 2, 3. Fee: $85 (non-res. $95)
Tuesday, August 4, 7 - 8:30 pm: Sunset
Moonrise Hike at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. Stunning
360 degree views of the Bay, bridges, islands
and ridge lines await us this evening. Be
ready for some ups-n-downs on this 2.5-miler
with Bethany Facendini. Bring water and
a snack to share. Info: 544-2233.
Saturday, August
15, 2009: Audubon
Bicycle Birding East Shore State Park - Richmond
to Emeryville on the SF Bay Trail. Meet
at 8:10 am at the El Cerrito Del Norte
BART Station or 8:30 at the end of S.
51st Street in Richmond. All
levels of birders and bicyclists welcome. Bicycle
helmet required. Reservations not necessary
but an e-mail or phone call would be appreciated. Kathy
Jarrett tel. home 510-547-1233, mobile 510-734-9692;
blair mobile 510-384-2736. Golden Gate
Audubon Society bicycle birding trips last
into the afternoon. Bring lunch
or buy at SeaBreeze Mkt. Rain cancels.
Saturday, August
15, 10 am - 3 pm: BROOKS
ISLAND VOYAGE: BRING YOUR OWN BOAT. EBRPD Interpretive
Staff. Paddle the rising tide across the Richmond
Harbor Channel to Brooks Island. Explore the
island’s natural and cultural history
and enjoy views from its rocky peak. For experienced
boaters who can provide their own kayak and
safety gear. 14+yrs. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS
(1-888-327-2757), option 2, 3. Fee: $20 (non-res.
$22)
Sunday, August
16, 10 am-4 pm: BROOKS
ISLAND ADVENTURE. California Canoe & Kayak. This
trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks
across sheltered bay water with spectacular views
of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island’s
preserved shoreline, then come ashore to enjoy
a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the
island which is normally closed to visitors.
Parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina.
14+yrs. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757)
option 2, 3. Fee: $85 (non-res. $95)
Saturday, August
22, 9 - 10:30 am: Lone
Tree Point at Low Tide. Join EBRPD naturalist
James Wilson to explore low tide at one of the
only exposed reefs within the bay. We'll
beach comb and hunt the rocks for hidden coastline
wildlife. Info: 554-2233
Saturday, August
22, 7:30 am - 3 pm: Miller/Knox
Trail Maintenance. help with trail improvements
in partnership with Vocal and the City of Richmond. tools
and instruction provided. Bring water and snacks. Lunch
provided. Wear sturdy shores, long
pants and long-sleeved shirt, hat, sunscreen
and gloves. 10+ years of age. Youth
under 18 require adult to work alongside. No
dogs, please.
Tuesday, August 25, 7 - 9:30 am: Birding
at Breuner Marsh, Point PInole Regional Shoreline. Share your enthusiasm for bird lief on a tranquil
walk with EBRPD naturalist Bethany Facendini. All
levels of birding eperience welcome. Call
544-2233 for meeting location. Birng water,
field guides and binoculars or scopes.
Saturday, August
29, 10 am-4 pm: BROOKS
ISLAND ADVENTURE. California Canoe & Kayak. This
trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks
across sheltered bay water with spectacular views
of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island’s
preserved shoreline, then come ashore to enjoy
a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the
island which is normally closed to visitors.
Parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina.
14+yrs. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757)
option 2, 3. Fee: $85 (non-res. $95)
Sunday, September
13, 10 am-4 pm: BROOKS
ISLAND ADVENTURE. California Canoe & Kayak. This
trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks
across sheltered bay water with spectacular views
of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island’s
preserved shoreline, then come ashore to enjoy
a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the
island which is normally closed to visitors.
Parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina.
14+yrs. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757)
option 2, 3. Fee: $85 (non-res. $95)
Saturday, September
26, 11 am-5 pm: NORTH
RICHMOND SHORELINE FESTIVALat Point
Pinole Regional Shoreline Park, 5551 Giant Highway,
Richmond, CA 94806 - Ethel Dotson Memorial - FREE
BBQ - Hiking - Birding
- Fishing - Marsh Walks - Live Music - Ethnic Dance
- Spoken Word Poetry - Speakers - Scavenger Hunt
- Youth
Activities - Details >>
Saturday, September
26, 10 am-4 pm: BROOKS ISLAND ADVENTURE. California
Canoe & Kayak. This
trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks
across sheltered bay water with spectacular views
of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island’s
preserved shoreline, then come ashore to enjoy
a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the
island which is normally closed to visitors.
Parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina.
14+yrs. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757)
option 2, 3. Fee: $85 (non-res. $95)
Sunday, October
18, 10 am-4 pm: BROOKS
ISLAND ADVENTURE. California Canoe & Kayak. This
trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks
across sheltered bay water with spectacular views
of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island’s
preserved shoreline, then come ashore to enjoy
a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the
island which is normally closed to visitors.
Parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina.
14+yrs. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757)
option 2, 3. Fee: $85 (non-res. $95)
