Calendar of Events

Every Tuesday

Join Friends of Five Creeks Weekday Weed Warriors, 10 am - noon, followed by coffee and chat. Meet at varied East Bay restoration areas -- including others' projects -- for a couple of hours' outdoor work, followed by coffee. Email f5creeks@aol.com to be notified of locations.

August 2 (Monday) 7 -9 p.m.

Nature Poetry evening with Toby Bielawski. Meet at Codornices Creek and the Ohlone Greenway (opposite 1200 Masonic, north of Gilman, AC Transit 18 or 25)for poetry reading with Toby Bielawski, poet, poetry teacher (at Las Positas College), and former rock-and-roll band member. We'll then walk the short distance to Albany Community Center for some group poetry writing. Free, all welcome, refreshments!

August 7 (Saturday) 10 a.m. to noon

LOCATION CHANGE! Work party at Cerrito Creek north of Albany Hill. Varied tasks in this beautiful and historic spot. Weed, cut and dig thornless blackberries, pick up trash before winter rains, prepare for fall planting. All ages welcome -- snacks, gloves, and tools provided. Meet at El Cerrito's Creekside Park, south end of Santa Clara Ave. (Internet maps 3299 Santa Clara Ave.) AC Transit 72 or 25, short walk from El Cerrito Plaza BART.

August 8 (Sunday) 10 a.m. - noon

"Gatherers' walk" to discover and harvest wild edibles on Cerrito Creek. Meet at the north end of Talbot Ave./south edge of El Cerrito Plaza for a walk to discover some plants used by Native Americans, some edible weeds, and a delicious source of pies and jam! Wear closed-toed shoes with good traction; bring a container. Event is free, but numbers are limited and reservations required -- email f5creeks@aol.com or call 510 848 9358.

August 31 (Tuesday) 6-8 p.m.

An evening walk explores pedestrian and bicycle opportunities in Albany's Codornices Creek - Village Creek area, including two community gardens, two creeks, a hidden gem of a park, and important recreation facilities -- plus fascinating history. Meet at Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan. Latecomers call 510 599 4709 for a meeting place. Light refreshments and the park! Walk is easy and mostly level, but not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible. No dogs, please (not allowed in University Village). This is the first of three walks pareparing to develop ideas for a healthy, walkable Albany as part of writing the city's Pedestrian and Bicycle Plans. Walk is co-sponsored with the City of Albany and Albany Strollers and Rollers.

Sept. 5 (Sunday)

Friends of Five Creeks' annual picnic by the creek, Codornices Creek at the Ohlone Greenway, opposite 1200 Masonic. Watch for details! Free, all welcome.

Sept. 7 (Tuesday) 6-8 p.m.

An evening walk explores pedestrian and bicycle opportunities in Albany's Cerrito Creek - Albany Hill area area, discovering history and nature while we look for ways to make it easier for local residents to enjoy and appreciate this amazing urban wilderness, as well as improve connections for bicycle commuters and the many Albany residents living in condominiums west of the hill. Meet at Peet's Coffee, San Pablo and Carlson. Latecomers call 510 599 4709 for a place to meet the group. Light refreshments and the park! We will cross the creek on stepping stones and climb the hill on a narrow, fairly steep trail. Wear sturdy walking shoes with good traction and long pants and sleeves (poison oak near trail). Bring water, flashlight, and walking sticks if you use them. Well Behaved leashed dogs OK. Refreshments at the top! This is the third of three walks pareparing to develop ideas for a healthy, walkable Albany as part of writing the city's Pedestrian and Bicycle Plans. Walk is co-sponsored with the City of Albany and Albany Strollers and Rollers.

September 16 (Thursday) 9 - 11 a.m.

Walkers age 50+: Explore Charming Small Gardens in Fall with F5C Vice-President Shirley Jowell. Meet at the garden next to Berkeley Bagels, 1281 Gilman near Santa Fe, Berkeley, for a late-summer version of Shirley Jowell’s explorations of local gardens that are water-saving and Bay-friendly as well as beautiful. This is an easy, level, unhurried walk. Information: sjowell@att.net, 510 525 7012, f5creeks@aol.com. Free, but numbers are limited. Register with Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic, 510 524 9122, or Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin, 510 524 9283.

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