Alameda County: Exciting adventures in Regional Parks await!

Dive into fall fun and connect with nature in East Bay Regional Parks. Not your everyday park plans — catch 'em while you can! Tarantula Programs Through October | Various parks It's tarantula mating season, which means increased chances of observing these arachnids out of their dens and on trails throughout many East Bay Regional Parks. Join a naturalist-led hike or animal program for a close-up look. Learn more. Gathering of Ohlone Peoples Oct. 4, 10am-3pm | Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont Ohlone community members from multiple tribes share their culture and heritage through music, song, dance, and storytelling. Come learn, celebrate, and honor the original stewards of this land. Learn more. Harvest Festival Oct. 10-11, 10am-4pm | Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont Enjoy seasonal activities including corn harvesting, cider pressing, live music, and historic crafts. Ride a narrow-gauge train and tour the beautifully restored farmhouse. Bring a bag to take home harvested corn (one bag per person). Admission fees apply, $8-$12; free for kids under age 4. Ardenwood is a cashless facility. Get advance tickets. Owls on the Prowl Oct. 10, 3-4pm | Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont Discover the fascinating world of owls through hands-on exploration of feathers, skulls, eggshells, and talons. We’ll dissect owl pellets to learn what owls eat, then head outdoors to listen for owl calls as the sun goes down. All ages welcome. Learn more. Sunol Heritage Festival Oct. 17, 11am-3pm | Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve, Sunol Activities and exhibits weave together Ohlone, Spanish, Mexican, and European cultures in California heritage through Sunol history. Guests can enjoy an acorn processing demonstration, taste culturally important foods, and enjoy music that offers connection to the land’s first peoples. Learn more. Día de los Muertos Community Altar Oct. 21-25 & Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 10am-5pm | Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda Contribute to our community altar in observance of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Honor a loved one by bringing a small photo to glue into a paper frame that you can decorate. Learn more. Halloween Community Campfire Oct. 24, 4-7pm | Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore Celebrate the spooky season with an evening of outdoor fun. Explore the park at dusk through hands-on activities, songs, a campfire, and sweet treats. Discover why creepy critters are actually pretty cool—and get the chance to see some of them up close. Meet at the Visitor Center. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Learn more. Join the California Coastal Cleanup Help protect the East Bay’s parks and shorelines during one of California’s biggest volunteer events. Each September, the Park District teams up with the California Coastal Conservancy, other park agencies, community partners, and thousands of volunteers for this statewide effort. You can participate in cleanups on Saturday, Sept. 19, at nine Regional Parks and make a real difference for local wildlife, water quality, and shared outdoor spaces. For more information, visit ebparks.org/coastal-cleanup. Find more opportunities at ebparks.org/volunteer. Naturalists offer education and insight while leading group hikes Wednesday Walks New routes & new parks every week! Find hikes here. Oaks, Acorns, & Friends September & October | Various parks Enjoy fall’s splendor in this hike series that celebrates the oak tree’s fruiting season. These woodlands provide shady shelter for birds, butterflies, mosses, and lichens. Their leaves invigorate the soil, their acorns feed many. All of these outings traverse trails with very steep and uneven sections, so sturdy footwear is a must. Ages 7 and up. Find dates. Big Break Nature Walk Weekends through October | Big Break Regional Shoreline, Oakley Explore seasonal changes in the ever-evolving wetland habitat. Autumn is a magical time along the Delta shoreline, so join us to spot arriving migratory waterfowl and discover how plants and animals adapt. Learn more. Evening Walk in the Woods Oct. 3, 7-8:30pm | Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, Oakland As the sun goes down, nocturnal animals are just beginning their daily activities. We will quietly walk into the woods looking and listening for nighttime critters. Ages 6 and up. Learn more. Saturday Stroll Oct. 10, 9:30am-noon | Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, Oakland Visit a lesser-known part of Sibley accessed from the Eastport Staging Area for amazing views, interesting history, and a peek at a creek restoration project. Sorry, no dogs allowed in this special location. Learn more. Find more at ebparks.org/hiking. Grab your binoculars and scan for feathered friends Monday Birding Walks Through October, 9am-noon | Various parks Join guided birding walks each week to enjoy the avian diversity of the East Bay. Learn more. The Early Birder Sees the Bird Sept. 20, 8-9:30am | Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont The park’s grasslands and marshes are paradise for resident and seasonal birds. September is quiet, as summer flocks are leaving and wintering species are just beginning to arrive. On a morning walk, we'll spot birds that just flew into town. Learn more. Coffee With the Birds Sept. 27, 9-11am | Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley Start your morning with birds, coffee, and the beauty of nature. Join a leisurely walk to see which birds are passing through on their fall migration and sharing this forest for the season. Birders of all levels are welcome. Learn more.  Find more at ebparks.org/birding. Introductions to science and nature for youngsters Snake Talk Sundays through Oct. 18, 11-11:30am | Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore Meet Scout, the gopher snake animal ambassador that lives at the Del Valle Visitor Center. Learn about the important role snakes play in the ecosystem. Learn more. Lakeside Littles Sept. 21 & Oct. 19, 10-11am | Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, Pleasanton Tailored to preschoolers, this program offers themed activities to introduce kids to science and nature like exploring a trail, looking at bugs, discovering shadows, and more. Learn more. Neat Nests Sept. 26, 11am-noon | Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont Songbirds, hawks, squirrels, and bees are among the many different animals that build their nests in the park. Learn about various types of nest construction and then make one yourself out of natural materials. Program is tailored to kids ages 5-12. Learn more. Hikes for Tykes Oct. 6 & 20, 10:30-11:45am | Various parks Guided walks of about a half mile introduce young kids to nature. Tools for exploration are provided. Find hikes here.  Mini Miners Oct. 13, 10-11am | Black Diamond Regional Preserve, Antioch Bring your little gems out for a morning on learning, playing, and enjoying the outdoors. Each month offers themed activities for preschoolers. In October, we're learning about spooky critters. Learn more. Sea Squirts Oct. 13, 10:30-11:45am | Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda This monthly program offers themed activities to introduce young kids to the outdoors through songs, games, and crafts. Our theme in October is Scat—Everybody Poops! Learn more.

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