Calendar of Events
Every Tuesday, 10 AM - noon: Weekday Weed Warriors
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.
May 17 (Thursday), 9 AM - 11 AM: Claremont Canyon hike for ages 50+
Walkers 50+: Meet at 9 AM at the east end of Derby Street in Berkeley -- Derby at Tanglewood, one block above Belrose, AC Transit 49 -- for a challenging loop hike. You'll discover history and specacular views in Claremont Canyon and UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus. Caution: steep rough trails and more than 600 feet of elevation gain. Wear hiking footgear, bring walking sticks, water, and snack. Information: 510 848 9358, f5creeks@aol.com. The walk is free, but please RSVP to co-sponsor Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic, 510 524 9122.
May 20 (Sunday), 10 AM - noon: Walking work party along the Bay
Join Friends of Five Creeks and youth volunteers from Netivot Shalom Synagogue 10 AM - noon for a "walking work party" removing invasives along the Bay shore while you learn about history and restoration. Meet on the beach behind (west of) Sea Breeze Deli, south side of University Avenue just west of I-880/580. Tools, gloves, water, and snacks provided.
June 2 (Saturday), 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Friends of Five Creeks join Baxter Creek volunteers and El Cerrito Green Teams removing trash and invasives on restored Baxter Creek, on the El Cerrito/Richmond border. Meet where the Ohlone Greenway cuts Conlon, east of San Pablo Avenue (AC Transit 72) and west of Key Route, a short walk north from El Cerrito Del Norte BART station on the Ohlone Greenway. Wear closed-toed shoes and sun protection; be prepared for changing weather (heavy rain cancels). Tools, gloves, water, and snacks provided.
June 28 (Thursday), 9 AM - 11 AM: Richmond Riviera walk for ages 50+
Walkers 50+: Meet at 9 AM Shimada Friendship Park, south end of Marina Bay Parkway (AC Transit 74), for an easy, level walk on the paved Bay Trail along Richmond's varied Bay shoreline, rich in birds and World War II history. Bring binoculars if you have them. Information: 510 848 9358, f5creeks@aol.com. The walk is free, but please RSVP to co-sponsor Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic, 510 524 9122.
July 2 (Monday), 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Sunset/Moonlight walk in El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area
A spectacular walk with magnificent sunset views and a full moon in mysterious oak forests -- or maybe ghostly fog. It's July, after all! Refreshments, too! Bring flashlight and walking sticks if you use them. Co-sponsored by El Cerrito Trail Trekkers. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants and sleeves, and be prepared for nighttime chill! Meet at 7:30 PM at the west end of King Court, El Cerrito (west of King, north of Moeser). Parking is very limited, so allow time to park and walk to the start. Free!
July 14 (Saturday), 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Friends of Five Creeks work party, Cerrito Creek at the foot of Albany Hill. Meet at El Cerrito's Creekside Park, south end of Santa Clara Avenue (3499 Santa Clara on Internet maps). We'll cross the creek for the latest chapter in our decade-long project of reclaiming this creek from flood-causing, habitat-unfriendly evergreen thornless blackberries. Light and heavy tasks for all. All ages welcome -- there's a play structure, and children will also enjoy playing in the creek. Tools, gloves, water, and snacks provided. No RSVP needed -- just show up!
For volunteer opportunities and nature-oriented events Bay-wide, including a clickable map of volunteer opportunities (formerly on F5C's web site) see the Bay Nature Calendar.