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Iron Horse trail section will link workers with BART

An East Bay Regional Park extension of the Iron Horse Trail in Pleasanton that will  link the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station with many local destinations was officially started at a ceremony held May…

Perspectives on Mount Diablo, new at Museum of SRV

New Exhibit at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley April 27 – June 30, 2013  Mount Diablo is fascinating and complex, and the new exhibit at the Museum of…

Women on Common Ground, Spring 2013

Women on Common Ground is a series of naturalist-led programs for women who love to hike, camp, or otherwise play in the out-of-doors, but whose concern for personal safety keeps…

California Condor recovering from near extinction

By James Hale, Wildlife Biologist:      The California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) was nearly extirpated due to human activities. The population dipped to a low of nine individuals living gin…

California Environmental Quality Act and Regional Parks

By Beverly Lane:      The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a statute that requires state and local agencies to identify the environmental impacts of their actions and to…

Regional Parks in the 2013

By Beverly Lane:       Despite challenging economic times, in 2012 the East Bay Regional Park District operated with a balanced budget, keeping all parks open. In December, we…

Bay Nature Honors Three Local Heroes

A beloved ranger/naturalist at Muir Woods, a dynamic advocate for open space around Mount Diablo, and a young woman dedicated to reaching out to diverse communities with a message of…

Forest Home Farms Open for Fun on the Farm

Come to Forest Home Farms Historic Park and the Glass House Museum for Fun on the Farm from 10:00am to 2:00pm the  2nd Saturday of each month. On these days…

Winter Break Outdoors in the East Bay Regional Parks

by Beverly Lane:       If you’re looking for family-friendly winter break activities this holiday season, the East Bay Regional Park District has some pretty unique places to explore,…

Park District Names New Assistant General Manager

by Beverly Lane:    On November 13, 2012, East Bay Regional Park District General Manager Robert E. Doyle announced the selection of Robert Nisbet as the new Assistant General Manager…