Sunday, June 6, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM: Ice Cream Social. Learn about the science of making ice cream and take a hike to the historic salt ponds at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center to collect salt from a bygone era. Then return to the center to crank out delicious ice cream sundaes. All ages. Fee: $6. The center is located at 4901 Breakwater Avenue in Hayward. Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center: 510-670-7270.
Monday, June 7, 7:00 PM: Sunset Walk in upper Codornices watershed. Explore nature, history, and great views in the upper Codornices Creek watershed. Come prepared with appropriate foot gear and walking sticks if necessary. This walk includes lots of staircases and some uneven trails. The two hour long walk will conclude with refreshments. Meet at upper parking lot of Glendale-LaLoma Park on Glendale near Campus Ave, Berkeley. Parking space is limited, so allow for time to find street parking or use AC Transit Line 65 instead. Friends of Five Creeks: 510-848-9358 or F5Creeks@aol.com.
Tuesday, June 8, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM: Over The Hills Gang Walk at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. EBRPD invites hikers 55 years of age and older to join Supervising Naturalist Dave Zuckerman for nature study, fitness and fun in this series of monthly excursions. EBRPD: 510-544-2233.
Saturday, June 12, 10:00 AM to Noon: Bay Trail Bike Ride: Bring Your Own Boat. Join Richmond Spokes and an NPS ranger for a ride along the Bay Trail from the Craneway Pavilion (south end of Ford Assembly Building), 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. Richmond Spokes: 510-387-7466 or brian@richmondspokes.org.
Saturday, June 12, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Salt Marsh Bird Walk. Enjoy a walk along Hayward Shoreline out to the open bay to watch terns flying overheads and adolescent avocets mimicking their parent's. All ages welcome. Meet at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center located at 4901 Breakwater Avenue in Hayward. Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center: 510-670-7270.
Saturday, June 12, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Brooks Island Voyage: Bring Your Own Boat. Join an EBRPD Naturalist at the Richmond Marina to paddle 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. Parent participation required. 14+ years. Parking fees apply where charged. Fee: Resident $20; Non-Resident $22. Registration required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888- 327-2757).
Tuesday, June 15, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Twilight at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Join EBRPD Supervising Naturalist David Zuckerman to walk the quiet woods and shoreline. Explore this unique park on a flat, easy-paced walk. Meet in the parking lot. EBRPD: 510-544-2233.
Saturday, June 26, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Crab Cove Bird Walk. Join a naturalist from the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center on a trip to Alameda's shoreline. Enjoy the beautiful views and learn about the small, endangered Least Tern. Meet at the dead-end of McKay Ave. in Alameda. For directions: http://www.ebparks.org/parks or 510-670-7270.
Saturday, June 26, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Brooks Island Adventure. Join California Canoe & Kayak at the Richmond Marina for a short paddle in double kayaks across bay water. Paddle along Brooks Island preserved shoreline and enjoy the spectacular views of San Francisco. Then come ashore to enjoy a naturalist guided two-mile hike around the island normally closed to visitors. A parking fee will be charged at the Marina. Fee: Resident $85; Non-Resident $95. Registration Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888- 327-2757).
Wednesday, July 7th, 5:30pm: Magic Rock Nature Walk. Join Naturalist Bob Flasher on a walk into Wildcat Canyon Park to explore creek restoration projects and visit a magic Ohlone rock in Wildcat Creek that attracts salmon and steelhead back up the creek each year. Park outside of the Alvarado Park gate at the end of McBryde St. in Richmond. Meet just inside the gate. SPAWNERS: 510-665-3538 or femke@thewatershedproject.org.