EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT NEWS | |
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Heat Safety During Hot August Days
A MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER SABRINA LANDRETH
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It is important to be prepared for the heat when spending time outdoors. We encourage park visitors to have fun and be safe in the parks. Keep these tips in mind when visiting Regional Parks on hot days:
• Avoid going out in the hottest part of the day. If you do visit the parks, go in the morning or early evening when it is cooler.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Don’t forget extra water for your pets.
• Wear sunscreen and lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Minimize consumption of things that can worsen the heat’s effects on your body, such as alcohol and caffeine.
Take time to be prepared so you can enjoy spending the hot August days in your Regional Parks.
| Beat the Heat: Shady Hikes and Cooler Parks | To beat the August heat, consider visiting Regional Parks with cool weather and shady trails, which offer an escape on hot summer days. Shady Hikes & Cooler Parks | For many years, participants in the Trails Challenge program have received a commemorative t-shirt and a pin. Now, the Park District would like to know if there are other preferred items. Please take a moment to provide your thoughts in the
Trails Challenge Survey. | East Bay Regional Park District Receives Notable AAA Rating from Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s | The Park District has been awarded AAA ratings for its history of responsible fiscal management and strong financial position. The AAA ratings allow for lower debt service rates, which creates cost savings that can go toward essential services such as park operations, maintenance, and police and fire protection services. More info. | |
East Bay Regional Park District Board Takes Action to Acquire Point Molate in Richmond | On July 16, 2024, the East Bay Regional Park District Board unanimously agreed to sign on to the Letter of Intent, a three-party agreement between the City of Richmond, the Guidiville Rancheria of California, and the Park District, to acquire the 80-acre Point Molate property located on the Point San Pablo Peninsula in Richmond. More info. | East Bay Regional Park District Lauds Full Exoneration of Port Chicago Black Sailors by U.S. Secretary of the Navy | On July 17, 2024, East Bay Regional Park District General Manager Sabrina Landreth released a statement about Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro’s full exoneration of African American sailors who were charged with mutiny in 1944 after the explosion at Port Chicago, the worst home front disaster of World War II. More info. | Sometimes, Park District staff are called upon to perform above and beyond the usual day-to-day duties. Learn how the quick action of Park District staff, volunteers, and partner agencies resulted in the safe return of a young osprey to its nest at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. More info. | Park District Volunteers Make a Difference in Regional Parks | |
Do you have a group project you would like to organize in the East Bay Regional Parks? Groups such as Scouts, non-profits, and private companies show their love of parks by scheduling service projects. Fill out a Service Project proposal form, and our team will work with you to find a good project and location. For a step-by-step guide to apply and to start your online service project request, visit our Submit a Service Project webpage.
Learn more about volunteer program opportunities in the East Bay Regional Parks.
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Due to a wildfire in Sunol, Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve is closed until further notice. As of August 1, CAL FIRE reports that 744 acres have burned, and the fire is 90 percent contained. Check for updates on the Sunol webpage or the Alerts and Closures webpage. | Thank You for Joining Us at Lakeside Laps | Everyone was a winner at the Regional Parks Foundation's Lakeside Laps run/walk race at Lake Chabot on Saturday, July 20. The weather was beautiful, the Finish Line Festival was tons of fun, and race finishers received a free ice-cold ParkFest Pils by Drake's Brewing Co. Thank you to event partner Brazen Racing and everyone who participated in celebrating the East Bay Regional Park District’s 90th Anniversary. Lakeside Laps photos. | |
Crab Cove Fish Festival Highlights Park District's 90th Anniversary | Join us Saturday, August 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of fishy fun at the annual Fish Festival at Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove in Alameda. This year's event will include a special 90th Anniversary presentation at 11 a.m. The family-friendly festival features fishing games, activities, face painting, fish prints, and fin-tastic crafts! More info. | |
Park District Hosting National Night Out Event at Lake Chabot: August 6 | Bring family, friends, and neighbors for a fun, FREE night at the second annual National Night Out at Lake Chabot on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 4-7 p.m. All are welcome! More info. | |
Volunteer with the East Bay Regional Park District | |
Volunteering in the Regional Parks is as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Search for volunteer events. Choose from projects such as habitat restoration, shoreline clean up, trail maintenance, garden maintenance (weeding, pruning, mulching), bird box prepping, and more.
2. Create an account as an EBRPD Volunteer to sign up for a volunteer opportunity and to track your volunteer time with the Park District.
3. Check back often as we add more events as they become available!
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Summer Evening Adventures | |
Night with a Naturalist - Del Valle
Sat, Aug. 3, 10 and 17, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24 and 31, 8-9 p.m.
Grunion Search - Crab Cove
Sunday, Aug. 4, Midnight to 2 a.m.
Twilight Hike - Tilden
Wed, Aug. 7, 7-8:30 p.m.
Night of the Bats - Del Valle
Thursday, Aug. 8, 7:30-9 p.m.
Summertime Stargazing - Del Valle
Saturday, Aug. 10, 8:30-10 a.m.
Nocturnal Journal Hike - Sunol
Saturday, Aug. 17, 8-10 p.m.
Ardenwood Historic Farm Movie Night
FREE showing of the hit movie Wish!
Saturday, Aug. 17, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Sunset for the Soul - Del Valle
Friday, Aug. 23, 7:30-9 p.m.
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Photo of gray buckeye (Junonia grisea) by Botanic Garden Docent Sarab Seth | Free Weekend Butterfly Walks in the Regional Parks Botanic Garden | Immerse yourself in the captivating world of butterflies at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden at free monthly butterfly walks. The docent-led walks, held on alternating weekends at 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., will run through October and then from April to October yearly. Space is limited. Registration required. More info. | |
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