Celebrating Black History Month. These FREE one-hour online classes are brought to you by the Regional Parks Foundation and the East Bay Regional Park District. Stay Healthy, Active, and Connected with Community!
Whitney Dotson, former Board member of the Park District from, was an environmentalist whose family’s efforts led to the preservation and restoration of Dotson Family Marsh in Point Pinole.
Besides offering green spaces for Bay Area residents to relax, hike, explore and picnic, the vast acreage within the Park District is home to abundant plant and animal life.
Join us in celebrating Black History Month as we honor the wealth of African American history in the parks by sharing stories of black history through our archives and naturalist programs.
It may be cold and wet, but we continue to monitor and reduce wildfire risks. In December, we hosted California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot and State Senator Nancy Skinner for a tour of two Regional Parks hit hard by Sudden Tree Die-Off. So far, we have identified 1,500 acres of tree die-off in parks – caused by the extreme drought and changing climate. Dead standing trees burn hotter and faster, and can cast embers far ahead of the original fire, igniting potentially dangerous new fires.
• Brickyard Cove Opening Soon, page 3 • Inside Trails are for Everyone, page 2 • Upcoming Groundbreakings, page 3 • Pacific Flyway, page 9 • Octopus Fun Facts, page 10 • Bug Safari, page 12 • Pole Walking, Hiking and Fitness, page 13 • Flower Activities, page 14 • Gummy Salamander Recipe, page 15
Enjoy a Park District Archives Program presentation shared stories about some of the women staff and board members who broke down barriers and made significant milestones and contributions to the parks.