Richmond Shoreline

March 9, 6:30 pm - Richmond City Council to consider options for undeveloped North Shoreline parcels. Let City Council know that you want these parcels preserved as parks and open space. Where: Council Chambers: 440 Civic Center Plaza (@ 27th between Barrett Ave. and MacDonald Ave.), Richmond. Arrive early to fill out speaker card.

For more info: www.cityofrichmondgeneralplan.org/, http://www.eastshorepark.org/

CA State Parks Advocacy in Sacramento

Monday, March 8: Park Advocacy Day. Register now to advocate for your state parks in Sacramento. With service reductions and partial closures already in effect at California's state parks and an additional $22.2 million budget cut possible in the next state park budget, we know that 2010 will be another difficult year for state parks. For more information, or to register for Park Advocacy Day, please visit http://cspf.convio.net/site/Survey, or call 916-442-2119. There is no cost to participate.

State Parks Initiative - We need 300,000 more signatures!

We've passed the half-way mark, but we still need more signatures by April 15. Please help CESP gather signatures for The State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010 that will ensure a dedicated and reliable funding stream for state parks. To learn how to gather signatures contact: pjones@eastshorepark.org; (510) 524-5000

For more info:www.yesforstateparks.com or www.eastshorepark.org

Albany Waterfront Visioning Plan Revealed

Monday, April 5, 8pm: Fern Tiger Associates to make presentation on Albany Waterfront Visioning Project. Golden Gate Fields Racetrack in Albany sits at the center of the Eastshore State Park. The vision for the waterfront in Albany should be in harmony with the rest of the shoreline park. Please attend and let the City know how important parks and open space are for this REGIONAL shoreline. Albany Council Chambers, City Hall, 1000 San Pablo Avenue.

Albany Shoreline Clean-up - Earth Day

Saturday, April 24, 9am-12 noon: Earth Day Shoreline Clean-up. CESP and the Watershed Project need volunteers to help sign folks in, as well as help with the clean-up. Families welcome; Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring your own non-disposable water bottle and gloves if you have them.

Albany shoreline - Meet at the foot of Buchanan St. on the north side of Golden Gate Fields To VOLUNTEER, please contact: (510) 524-5000, pjones@eastshorepark.org

Walks, Hikes and Restoration

Saturday, March 6, 10:00-2:00pm: Bay Trail Weed Removal and Plant Restoration. Meet on Richmond Bay Trail by bridge west of end of Rydin Road off Central Avenue near Pt. Isabel Park 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 at 510-704-8628 or kyotousa@sbcglobal.net. Juice, bagels, gloves, and tools will be provided. Please bring water, hats & sunscreen.

Sunday, March 7, 10:00-2:00pm: Her Story of the Bay. Join East Bay Regional Park District and National Park Service rangers in celebrating International Women's Day. Walk five miles from Pt. Isabel to the Rosie the Riveter Memorial. 10+ yrs. Bring water and lunch. Registration required before March 4: 1-888-327-2757, option 2,3.

Sunday, March 14, 11:00-12:30pm: Fabric of Life at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Join East Bay Regional Park District Naturalist Bethany Facendini on a bilingual walk for the entire family! Discover the region's animals and plants with all of your senses. Phone: 510-544-2233 for information.

Sunday, March 14, 2:30-14pm: Low Tide Exploration on Keller Beach at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. Join EBRPD Naturalist Bethany Facendini to learn what bay creatures are blowing bubbles, swimming on their sides, feeding with sandpaper-like tongues, drifting in the brackish waters. Come experience the aquatic web of life during a low tide. Phone: 510-544-2233 for information. Saturday, March 27, 10:00-1:30pm: Bay Trail Bike Ride. A bike ride sponsored by Richmond Spokes along the Bay Trail from Ford Assembly Building (end of Harbour Way) to Point Isabel and back for a total of 12 miles. At rest stops along the way, a National Park Ranger will highlight Richmond's World War II history. FREE! Information: 510-387-7466.

Sunday, March 28, 10:30-3pm: Wheeling the Watershed. Join EBRPD Naturalist Bethany Facendini at Richmond BART to bike Wildcat Creek Regional Trail and Bay Trail on former West County Landfill. Do you know where our beloved Wildcat Creek meets the bay after meandering through regional parklands? Come navigate the watershed downstream by bike! Cruise 14 miles from BART to the Bay and back. Be ready for an adventurous ride discovering nature in an urban setting. 10+yrs Reg. Required: 1-888-EB-PARKS (1-888- 327-2757, option 2,3).