Hiking — Regional Parks in the rain
by Beverly Lane Seasonal rains bring green to the grasslands in the East Bay Regional Parks, with a promise of springtime wildflowers. But the rains also bring muddy trails that […]
Dangerous wild boar destructive to wildlife, habitat
By James Hale; Wild boar (Sus scrofa) are the wild ancestors of the domestic pig and feral hogs, both animals with which they […]
Peregrine Falcon conservation and recovery
By James Hale; Captive breeding programs have led to the falcons’ recovery The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a large cosmopolitan falcon with superior […]
How to stay cool in the parks
by Beverly Lane; If you’re looking for places to stay cool during these hot summer days, the East Bay Regional Park District can help. […]
The Peregrine Falcons’ recovery through conservation
The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a large cosmopolitan falcon with superior hunting skills capable of flight exceeding 240 miles per hour. The scientific name peregrinus is Latin for wandering, […]
The California Red-legged Frog a local endangered species
by James Hale: The California Red-legged Frog (Rana draytonii) is endemic to California, and ranges from extreme northern Baja California, Mexico through the northern half of the state. It is […]
The 2013 Trails Challenge gets you hiking
by Beverly Lane: There are regional parks conveniently located throughout the East Bay, and there may be one near you that you haven’t discovered yet. […]
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 […]