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Park District Celebrates 90th Anniversary
A MESSAGE FROM GENERAL MANAGER SABRINA LANDRETH
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Welcome to the East Bay Regional Park District’s 90th Anniversary year.
To celebrate 90 years of land preservation, environmental conservation, and recreation, the District is planning a series of special events and programs throughout the year, including a spring anniversary celebration and monthly naturalist-led “Explore Your Parks” adventure programs. Learn more on our 90th anniversary webpage.
Celebrate with us, all year long! Enjoy your East Bay Regional Parks.
| 2024 Trails Challenge - Ready, Set, GO! | |
Adventures await on the 2024 Trails Challenge! The annual program launches each year on January 1st and promotes healthy recreation in nature. The Trails Challenge provides 20 designated trails ranging from easy to challenging in a variety of parklands and shorelines throughout the District.
Free printed guidebooks and T-shirts are available now at visitor centers during regular open hours, while supplies last. More information and downloadable guidebooks are available at www.ebparks.org/tc.
| Park District Announces New Assistant General Manager of Public Safety/Police Chief | |
After a nationwide search, the East Bay Regional Park District has announced the appointment of Chief Roberto Filice as its new Assistant General Manager of Public Safety and Police Chief. The Public Safety division encompasses fire, police, and lifeguard services.
“We are pleased to welcome Chief Roberto Filice, a highly seasoned leader and law enforcement executive with over 25 years of dedicated public service, to the East Bay Regional Park District,” said General Manager Sabrina Landreth. “We look forward to his leadership and strong sense of community service in this important role that prioritizes public safety, quality of life, and exceptional park experiences.”
Chief Filice will be sworn in and begin in the role on January 22, 2024. More info.
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Carbonator Fired Up for the Season | The East Bay Regional Park District is using a new machine called a carbonator to fight fire with fire, literally. Being used at Anthony Chabot Regional Park right now, the carbonator is disposing of dead and dying trees as part of a large 365-acre fuels reduction project. The carbonator burns organic matter at extremely high temperatures (about 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit) using very little oxygen, which results in very low greenhouse gas emissions – especially compared to the conventional open pile burning or transporting loads long distances off-site in diesel trucks. More info. | 2024 Wall Calendar: Celebrating 90 Years | |
The 2024 Wall Calendar celebrates the Park District’s 90th Anniversary. Pick up a calendar (while supplies last) in person at visitor centers during regular open hours.
Or, drop by District headquarters at 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm.
Regional Parks Foundation members receive a wall calendar in the mail as one of the many benefits of membership support.
| Visitors Advised to Watch for Toxic Wild Mushrooms | Two of the world’s most toxic mushrooms can both be found in East Bay Regional Parks during the rainy season. Learn to identify the death cap and western destroying angel, which can be harmful to people and pets. Remember to observe all plants and wildlife from a safe distance. Collecting any mushrooms in East Bay Regional Parks is not allowed. More info. | |
Volunteer at Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 15 | On January 15 from 9am to noon, community volunteers will join Park District staff at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline for the annual shoreline clean-up event honoring Dr. King. Volunteer projects will take place at several locations within the park. More info. | |
Learn More About Fungi at the Tilden Fungus Fair, January 20-21 | Celebrate the fruits of winter! View hundreds of local mushroom specimens, mingle with the mycological community, and enjoy presentations by guest speakers at this two-day special event. Saturday, January 20, and Sunday, January 21, from 10am to 4:30pm at Tilden Nature Area. More info. | |
Regional Parks Foundation Turns 55 | |
Founded in 1969, the Regional Parks Foundation celebrates 55 years of supporting and partnering with the Park District. Together, we expand access to parks, provide environmental stewardship, as well as educational and recreational programs to youth and community members who would not otherwise be able to afford it. In 2024, as the Park District commemorates its 90th anniversary, the Foundation looks forward to shared celebrations and an exciting inaugural event. Stay tuned for more details – we hope you join us!
Learn how you can support the Regional Parks Foundation and become a member.
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Now Online: Regional Parks Foundation's Compass Winter Issue | The 2024 winter issue of Compass magazine is now available online. Check out the feature story on the carbonator, a groundbreaking, environmentally friendly tool for wildfire protection. Learn more about the power of partnerships, access for all abilities, updates on innovative restoration projects, and other programs funded through generous community support. Compass Winter 2024. | |
Black Diamond Mines Offering History Tours and Hazel-Atlas Mine Tours | Black Diamond Mines has begun offering weekend Mining History Tours and Hazel-Atlas Mine Tours again, in addition to their Coal Mine Experience tours. Advanced registration online is highly recommend as space is limited. Visitors must be age 7+ for underground tours. More info | Register for mines tours | |
Experience King Tides in Regional Shoreline Parks in January and February | King tides are unusually high tides that typically occur along the California coastline December through February, when there is alignment of the gravitational pull between the sun, moon, and Earth. Join us for naturalist-led programs to learn first-hand about the highest tides of the year. King Tide Programs. | |
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