Raccoons (Procyon lotor) are those salt and peppergray, masked critters that are quite common throughout the Bay Area, particularly in wild lands, along urban creeks, and occasionally in your backyard.
Spiders are amazing creatures. They may look alarming, but our common house and garden spiders are rarely dangerous to humans.
One of the most recognizable and common mammals in neighborhood parks and yards is the squirrel.
"Yellowjacket" is the common name for several different species of wasps that naturally occur in California.
Snakes: Although most snakes found in California are harmless, the Northern Pacific rattlesnake can wield a venomous bite if provoked.
This commemorative, photo-filled book was released on the 50th anniversary of the Park District to chronicle the founding and first half-century's growth of the Park District.
A probing account into the history of the Park District on its 75th anniversary. The book, by writer and oral history researcher Laura McCreery, focuses on the people, events, and issues that shaped the largest and most innovative regional park system in the country. Available online.
Iron Horse Trail