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It's that time of year again... the annual California Native Plant Sale is this Saturday in Tilden, just in time for Spring (isn't it amazing how they time that?). Maps & details are at EBRPD's site here, but this is the scoop:
Saturday, April 16
The Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is introducing a supercool new program this summer, for children 6 years and older called "Penguins & Pajamas": an actual sleepover in the Academy! There are only 3 dates and I'm sure they will fill up fa
Although they normally are open sometime in May, our local swim facilities run by the EBPRD will be opening a little later this year. Cull Canyon is scheduled to open at Noon June 20, and Don Castro (which was closed for renovation last year) on July
Our neighboring hamlet of Union City was featured in Sunset Magazine, in an article suggesting some lovely local East Bay Regional Parks trails, food picks and more for a day trip! See the article on Sunset.com.
The February issue also offered a sim
Birdwatchers of Greenridge, keep an eye out for a rare raptor with the longest migration of any of them: the Swainson's Hawk. The Contra Costa Times reports that these birds which have just fledged, may be most likely spotted in the East County aroun
In addition to the Trails Challenge, the East Bay Regional Parks are offering a FREE Guidebook of activities for kids ages 5-17 for self-paced progress. All participants who sign up will receive a "special prize"; those who try out at least 5 activi
California Native Plant Sale 2009 Saturday, April 18, 2009 10 A.M. To 3 P.M. Mark your calendar! The Regional Park Botanic Garden in Tilden Park is having their big annual Spring plant sale on the 3rd Saturday in April as per usual, rain or shine.
