Calving Season Advisory

Calving season runs from August to October in East Bay Regional Parks. Interactions with calves can be a danger to both people and grazing animals.

Safety Tips:

• Do not approach or touch calves.
• Do not take selfies with calves.
• Do not get between a mother and her calf.
• Do not worry if a calf is by itself. The mother cow is usually nearby.
• Leash dogs around cattle and keep them away from calves. More information about leashing dogs at www.ebparks.org/safety/dogs.

If a calf appears to be in significant distress, or injured, sick, or dead, please note the location, the color of the animal, the ear tag number, and report it to park staff at (510) 881-1833.

Grazing animals have been part of the ecosystem of this region for many tens of thousands of years. Today, conservation grazing plays an important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem for native plants and wildlife and reducing wildfire risks. Over 86,800 acres of parkland are grazed annually by cattle, sheep, or goats, mostly during the winter and early spring months. Conservation grazing is a practical and economical tool to manage grasslands.

For more info, visit www.ebparks.org/natural-resources/grazing.

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The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,330 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and environmental education. The Park District receives an estimated 30 million visits annually throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the San Francisco Bay Area.