Upcoming Forum & Watershed-related Events in Contra Costa County
Online Tour--Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
From Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour:
Overview of the online 2025 Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
Doug Tallamy will kick off this event by describing what you can do in your own garden to restore nature. Kathy Kramer will provide a retrospective on the Tour’s first 20 years. In a series of garden visits passionate garden owners and the talented designers of the Bay Area’s most beautiful and inspiring landscapes will take us on private tours of their gardens. Come learn how you can attract birds and garden for pollinators, plant milkweed for monarchs, garden for color and interest throughout the year, electrify your home, and more.
Renowned ecologist and best-selling author Doug Tallamy will open this event on Saturday, April 5, at 10:00.
The virtual programs will be hosted on Zoom, and livestreamed on YouTube.
Registration is required. Register for the online tour here!
Online Tour--Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
From Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour:
Overview of the online 2025 Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
Kathy Kramer will provide a retrospective on the Tour’s first 20 years. In a series of garden visits passionate garden owners and the talented designers of the Bay Area’s most beautiful and inspiring landscapes will take us on private tours of their gardens. Come learn how you can attract birds and garden for pollinators, plant milkweed for monarchs, garden for color and interest throughout the year, electrify your home, and more.
The virtual programs will be hosted on Zoom, and livestreamed on YouTube.
Registration is required. Register for the online tour here!
Galindo Creek Cleanup at Cal State East Bay Concord Center
Join the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) and Cal State East Bay Concord Center for a fun outdoor event on April 12th, 9am-12pm! We’ll be cleaning along the banks of Galindo Creek as well as tracking the trash we find and inventorying the plants on site.
Please register for this event here. Registrants will receive more info about the event via email. If you have questions, please email Ldamerel@ccrcd.org.
Shell Ridge Open Space Loop Hike
From Save Mount Diablo:
Shell Ridge Open Space Loop Hike
Tuesday, April 15
10am - 12pm
Beautiful rolling hills, a meander through an oak woodland with wildflowers, views of Mt. Diablo, birds, and a lovely small lake near the end of the loop. Be sure to bring plenty of water, a snack, and dress in layers. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots, hiking poles and binoculars are recommended. Heavy rain cancels. No restrooms.
Participant Limit: 20 people
For more info and to register, visit: https://savemountdiablo.org/event/shell-ridge-open-space-loop-2/
Castles & Peregrine Falcons
From Save Mount Diablo:
Castles & Peregrine Falcons
Tuesday, April 22
9:30am - 11:30am
Walk along beautiful Pine Creek and marvel at the magnificent rock formations and wildflowers. Bring binoculars to look for soaring peregrines. There are four creek crossings where hiking poles are very helpful if wet conditions. Be sure to bring plenty of water and a snack, and dress in layers. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Heavy rain cancels.
Participant Limit: 20 people
For more info and to register, visit: https://savemountdiablo.org/event/castles-peregrine-falcons-2/
Mitchell Canyon Medicinal Herb Walk
From Save Mount Diablo:
Mitchell Canyon Medicinal Herb Walk
Saturday, May 3
9:00am - 11:00am
Learn about the modern-day uses of the plants we see and discover some of the diversity that this abundant ecosystem holds.
Join us for a meander around the base of Mount Diablo to explore the medicinal plants growing along the trails at Mitchell Canyon. We will talk about the modern-day uses of the plants we see and discover some of the diversity that this abundant ecosystem holds. The walk will begin in the native plant garden at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center, where we will start our journey into the world of local medicinal herbs and their wonder/magic. Be sure to bring plenty of water and a snack, and dress in layers. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Heavy rain cancels.
Participant Limit: 20 people
For more info and to register, visit: https://savemountdiablo.org/event/mitchell-canyon-medicinal-herb-walk-3/
In-Person Tour--Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour (Bayside Gardens)
From Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour:
Learn more about this event here.
The tour starts at the garden of your choice at 10:00 am. Visit as many gardens as you like before 5:00 pm. Do not arrive before 10:00 am or stay after 5:00 pm. We recommend selecting the gardens you would like to visit by reviewing the garden descriptions and talks before setting out for the day. You can plan your route by referring to the maps that will show the relative locations of the gardens, then using an on-line mapping program for directions.
Registration is required. Register for the in-person tour here!
Wonder Hike
From Save Mount Diablo:
Wonder Hike
Sunday, May 4
9:00am - 1:00pm
Wonder and wander now with us while we explore along Curry Creek in the stunning Curry Canyon Ranch and into Mount Diablo State Park.
Have you ever wondered about the many species of organisms that inhabit our world beyond the sidewalks and streets? This is the hike for you! Wonder and wander now with us while we explore along Curry Creek in the stunning Curry Canyon Ranch and into Mount Diablo State Park. We may see: Birds – Western Bluebirds, and several species of Warblers and Sparrows; Butterflies – Skippers, Blues, Tortoiseshells, Crescents, and Whites; Blooms – Delphiniums, Shooting Stars, Milkmaids, Blue Dicks, and Buttercups; and maybe Bobcat and native Bees. You won’t be disappointed if you have an inquisitive mind.
Be sure to bring plenty of water and a snack, and dress in layers. Bring binoculars if you have them. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Heavy rain cancels.
This hike is limited to 20 participants.
For more info and to register, visit: https://savemountdiablo.org/event/all-that-begin-with-b-beyond-2/
In-Person Tour--Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour (Inland Gardens)
From Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour:
Learn more about this event here.
The tour starts at the garden of your choice at 10:00 am. Visit as many gardens as you like before 5:00 pm. Do not arrive before 10:00 am or stay after 5:00 pm. We recommend selecting the gardens you would like to visit by reviewing the garden descriptions and talks before setting out for the day. You can plan your route by referring to the maps that will show the relative locations of the gardens, then using an on-line mapping program for directions.
Registration is required. Register for the in-person tour here!
Grayson Creek Cleanup in Pleasant Hill
Join The Watershed Project, the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District, and volunteers from Friends of Pleasant Hill Creeks for an educational creek restoration event. Restore riparian habitat by picking up trash and collecting community science data and removing an invasive reed called Arundo donax from the creek bank. Grayson Creek is home to more than 100 bird species and also provides habitat for river otters, western pond turtles, and even beavers! Help protect this important community resource by removing trash and invasives from the creek banks.
Dress appropriately for outdoor work. Wear long sleeves and long pants, sturdy shoes, and wear sun protection (hat and/or sunscreen). All cleanup supplies, water, and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle and your own gloves if you have them.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. All volunteers under 18 years old must have parental permission to participate or be accompanied by an adult.
Contact Paula White at paula@thewatershedproject.org for more information.
Contra Costa Watershed Forum Meeting
Forum meetings are open to the public and take place on Zoom. To receive meeting invites, please add your email address to the Forum email list by filling out the form at the bottom of this webpage.
Contra Costa Watershed Forum Meeting
Forum meetings are open to the public and take place on Zoom. To receive meeting invites, please add your email address to the Forum email list by filling out the form at the bottom of this webpage.
Contra Costa Watershed Forum Meeting
Forum meetings are open to the public and take place on Zoom. To receive meeting invites, please add your email address to the Forum email list by filling out the form at the bottom of this webpage.
Contra Costa Watershed Forum Meeting
Forum meetings are open to the public and take place on Zoom. To receive meeting invites, please add your email address to the Forum email list by filling out the form at the bottom of this webpage.
Spring Blooms & Birds Hike
From Save Mount Diablo:
Spring Blooms & Birds Hike
Sunday, March 30
9:00am - 12pm
Join us for a hike with EBRPD Naturalist Kevin Dixon along new single-track trails in the beautiful Chaparral Spring area along Marsh Creek. We hope to see an amazing plethora of bird species and colorful wildflowers in the area between Black Diamond Mines and Marsh Creek. Please note, there is one particularly steep section of this hike that may be strenuous for some folks. Be sure to bring plenty of water and a snack, and dress in layers. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Heavy rain cancels.
This hike is limited to 16 participants.
For more info and to register, visit: https://savemountdiablo.org/event/spring-blooms-birds/
Early Spring Wildflower Loop Hike
From Save Mount Diablo:
Early Spring Wildflower Loop Hike
Friday, March 14
9:00am - 12pm
Take a scenic loop hike through several habitats with different flora and fauna.
We will take our time to enjoy the early spring wildflowers on this moderate hike. We will also identify some of the trees like live oak and Coulter pine as well as the ever-present poison oak.
Be sure to bring plenty of water and a snack, and dress in layers. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots and hiking poles are recommended. Heavy rain cancels. Bathrooms available at the parking lot.
***There will be a $6 park entrance fee (exact amount in cash required)
Participant Limit: 15 people
For more info and to register, visit: https://savemountdiablo.org/event/early-spring-wildflower-loop/
Contra Costa Watershed Forum Meeting
Forum meetings are open to the public and take place on Zoom. To receive meeting invites, please add your email address to the Forum email list by filling out the form at the bottom of this webpage.
CREEC Lavender Hill Planting
From Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center (CREEC):
Lavender Hill Planting
Saturday, March 8, 2025
10 AM–1 PM
Join Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center (CREEC) volunteers for a planting event! Meet at the parking lot under the Carquinez Bridge to contribute to Lavender Hill. This planting will eventually form a beautiful lavender-covered slope bursting into bloom in May and attracting many pollinators, including honeybees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Various lavender varieties have been grown in Crockett for over 100 years, and were favorites (along with rosemary and basil) of the original Portugese and Italian residents. Planting is always rewarding, but planting lavender, surrounded by its fragrance, is an exquisite experience!
For additional information or to be added to the CREEC mailing list, please email dgkelch@yahoo.com.
Demonstration of Natural Pruning for Native Plants
From California Native Plant Society East Bay Chapter:
In-Person Speaker Program Demonstration: Natural Pruning for Native Plants
Wed, February 26, 7:30 pm
Speaker: Leslie Buck
Location: Garden Room, Orinda Public Library building
Join aesthetic pruner and natural garden designer Leslie Buck for a talk and demonstration of natural pruning techniques for native plants.
For more info, visit: https://ebcnps.org/news/in-person-speaker-program-demonstration-of-natural-pruning-for-native-plants-2025-02/
Urban Farm Fair x soilSHOP
From the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District:
Urban Farm Fair x soilSHOP
Saturday, February 22, 2025
10am-2pm
Learn more and register on the Eventbrite page here.
Urban farmers, gardeners, and land stewards of any level of experience or aspiration are invited to attend our Urban Farm Fair x soilSHOP at Urban Tilth-North Richmond Farm! Attendees will have the chance to get free soil lead screening and soil nutrient testing, learn about irrigation and water conservation practices, walk the land and appreciate its history, volunteer for farm tasks, and enjoy some light refreshments!
Creek Cleanup at Hillcrest Park
From Friends of Concord Creeks:
Join us for a creek cleanup at Hillcrest Park in Concord!
For more info and to register, please email: friendsofconcordcreeks@gmail.com
2025 Golden Gate Scion Exchange
From the Golden Gate Chapter of California Rare Fruit Growers:
Free fruit tree grafting classes, live demos, rootstocks for sale, tool sharpening services, grafting supplies for sale, a rare fruit tasting, fresh citrus fruit for sale, and more. Gardeners and home orchardists select from hundreds of varieties of heirloom fruit tree cuttings to graft onto fruit tree rootstock or to root in soil. Beginners are welcome.
DVC Horticulture Dept. Plant Sale with vegetables and edibles, annuals, perennial herbs, California natives, pollinator plants, salvias, shrubs, ground-covers & vines, trees & shrubs, succulents, tender perennials & indoor plants.
Get your $5 ticket here!
CREEC Groundhog Day Planting at the Carquinez Middle School Educational Garden
From Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center (CREEC):
Groundhog Day Planting at the Carquinez Middle School Educational Garden
Sunday, February 2, 2025
10 AM–1 PM
Join Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center (CREEC) volunteers for a planting event! Meet in the parking lot behind the middle school to plant native species and other plants for the educational garden. The initial plantings are thriving, and it’s worth coming just to see how the garden is shaping up!
For additional information or to be added to the CREEC mailing list, please email dgkelch@yahoo.com.
Monday Birding: Miller/Knox
From East Bay Regional Park District:
MILLER/KNOX REGIONAL SHORELINE - Birds, habitat, plants, and spoor, the mysteries of Nature await!
Miller Knox, Richmond. First entrance after the tunnel.
No registration required; Drop-in program only.
For information, call 510-544-2233
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54195?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Winter Wetland Walk
From East Bay Regional Park District:
BIG BREAK: Water seeps into the park throughout the winter. Soak up the beautiful sights and unique smells of a winter wetland as we look out for fungus, migratory birds and more Big Break wildlife.
Drop-in program, no registration. Free program.
Meet at the Visitor Center.
Adult participation required.
For more information, call (510) 544-3050
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54485?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Winter Wonders: Huckleberry
From East Bay Regional Park District:
HUCKLEBERRY BOTANIC REGIONAL PRESERVE (SKYLINE BLVD STAGING AREA): Winter is the time for romping the hills to savor the year’s renewal, when rain graces our parks. As the season turns, new leaves emerge, mushrooms spring up, lichens and mosses display their finest, and passing birds forage among the branches. Dressed for the occasion, we will pursue our winding way through the East Bay’s hills and valleys with fellow friends in nature. Trails can be muddy and slippery this time of year, so we will want to be prepared. Hand lenses and binoculars are useful but not necessary. Each outing reveals a slightly different aspect of the parks.
Light rain is okay. Heavy rain cancels.
Ages 8 years and up.
For information, call (510) 544-3187
MAP: Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve (Skyline Blvd Staging Area)
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54528?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Winter Wetland Walk
From East Bay Regional Park District:
BIG BREAK: Water seeps into the park throughout the winter. Soak up the beautiful sights and unique smells of a winter wetland as we look out for fungus, migratory birds and more Big Break wildlife.
Drop-in program, no registration. Free program.
Meet at the Visitor Center.
Adult participation required.
For more information, call (510) 544-3050
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54484?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Dr. Mary Bowerman’s 117th Birthday Hike
From Save Mount Diablo:
Dr. Mary Bowerman’s 117th Birthday Hike
Saturday, January 25
10am - 12pm
Celebrate Save Mount Diablo co-founder Mary Bowerman’s 117th birthday with this special hike! The Mary Bowerman Trail is designed for hikers of all levels. The trail circles the peak just below the summit and provides incredible 360-degree views. Half of the trail is paved and disabled accessible; the other half passes Devil’s Pulpit and is single track but mostly level. Be sure to bring plenty of water and a snack, and dress in layers. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Heavy rain cancels.
***There will be a $10 park entrance fee, exact cash is required.
This hike is limited to 25 participants.
For more info and to register, visit: https://savemountdiablo.org/event/dr-mary-bowermans-117th-birthday-hike/
Salmon Watch at Marsh Creek
From East Bay Regional Park District:
MARSH CREEK: Chinook Salmon traverse great obstacles and distance to complete their life cycle. Help us clean up Marsh Creek as we walk along the trail and look for Salmon.
Meet at Marsh Creek Trail
Hiking level: Easy
Drop-in program, no registration. Free Program.
Adult participation required.
For information, call: (510) 544-3050.
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54493?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
MLK Day of Service at the Richmond Greenway
From the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District:
MLK Day of Service at the Richmond Greenway
Monday, January 20, 2025
9am-1pm
Learn more and register on the Eventbrite page here.
The Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) invites you to the Richmond Greenway to take action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service!
On MLK Day, all people are called to work alongside their neighbors for a day of civic engagement to help build stronger and more equitable communities. Volunteer with the CCRCD and local garden steward Paula Kristovich at the Richmond Greenway for a day of garden maintenance and family-friendly arts and crafts. Come to get your hands dirty helping to maintain and beautify our gardens, or bring your kids to learn about native plants and paint signs for our pollinator patch!
There will be events taking place throughout the Greenway, including other volunteer opportunities, educational tables, music, food, and more family-friendly fun! Stay for a memorial & community celebration of Martin Luther King's legacy at Unity Park (16th St./Greenway). Free lunch while it lasts; food trucks also on site.
The CCRCD’s volunteer activity will take place from 9:00 - 11:00 AM on the Greenway, and the memorial and celebration will take place from 11:30AM - 1PM at Unity Park.
For questions about this event, please email jmackey@ccrcd.org.
We hope to see you there for a day of service, love, and learning!
CREEC Oak Woodland Restoration Under the Carquinez Bridge
From Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center (CREEC):
Oak Woodland Restoration Under the Carquinez Bridge
Saturday, January 18, 2025
10 AM–1 PM
Meet at the CREEC Nursery to enhance the oak woodland habitat by planting oaks and other trees under the Al Zampa (Carquinez) Bridge.
For additional information or to be added to the CREEC mailing list, please email dgkelch@yahoo.com.
Bird Spotting
From East Bay Regional Park District:
CONTRA LOMA REGIONAL PARK - Follow the E. Shore Trail to the right of the boat ramp, where we'll be stationed with a spotting scope on the path zooming in on the many different types of birds that call this lake home!
We recommend parking at the Fredrickson Lane Staging Area for easy access.
Contra Loma (Antioch): Fredrickson Staging Area: https://goo.gl/maps/wzEAD
No-registration required; Drop-in Program only.
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54312?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Manzanitas at Sobrante Ridge
From East Bay Regional Park District:
SOBRANTE RIDGE BOTANIC REGIONAL PRESERVE - When most plants go dormant for the winter, Manzanitas begin to flower! We will hike to a grove of rare endemic Pallid Manzanitas to appreciate the spectacle and learn about this iconic California plant. Meet at Coach Road entrance to Sobrante Ridge.
No registration required, Drop-in program only.
For information, call 510-544-2233.
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54209?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Birding by Kayak
From East Bay Regional Park District:
BIG BREAK - What better way to bird than by kayaking on the welcoming and wondrous waters of the Delta? We'll start off with dry land instruction then paddle our steady and stable craft on a group exploration of this lush and lovely shoreline.
Kayaks, safety gear, and paddle instruction provided. Come by yourself or with a partner!
Adult/ Parent Registration and Participation Required for ages 10-17.
Reminder email will be sent out prior to course start date.
Meeting Place: Big Break (Oakley): Kayak Launch Site
PROVIDED: tandem kayaks, safety gear, and paddle instruction.
WEAR: dress in layers for warmth (synthetic materials recommended), windbreaker, hat, sunglasses with retention device, shoes that can get wet. NO flip-flops.
BRING: water bottle and signed WAIVER/EMERGENCY form (PDF document will be located at the end of the registration receipt).
If you decide to register for this class, click the link below and download Waiver/Emergency Form – fill out, sign, and bring to class.
Formulario de Salud y exención
Questions? Contact (510) 544-2554.
Inclement Weather cancels program.
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54217?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Cafecito in Nature – Con Los Pajaritos
From East Bay Regional Park District:
POINT PINOLE REGIONAL SHORELINE, Atlas Staging Area – Join us for a cafecito in the parks and connect with nature. Enjoy a charla about birds along the marsh. Expect a mid-impact walk of 2 miles on paved and dirt trails at a slow to moderate pace. ¡Te esperamos para disfrutar y compartir juntos! All programs are bilingual in Spanish and English. Please bring your reusable cup if you can.
No registration required, Drop-in program only.
For information, call 510-544-2233
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54190?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
What are King Tides?
From East Bay Regional Park District:
RADKE MARTINEZ REGIONAL SHORELINE - Come experience one of the highest tides of the year and a glimpse into the future. Discover what causes king tides and explore the tidal zone on this walk and talk. The terrain is flat, but not all paved. Please dress for the weather and expect to get a little wet. Wear boots or other shoes that can get wet. Best for ages 5+.
Meet at the parking lot off N. Court St.
Radke Martinez Shoreline (Martinez): Parking lot off N. Court St.
https://goo.gl/maps/Dk3JW
No-registration required; Drop-in Program only.
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54306?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Testing the Water
From East Bay Regional Park District:
BIG BREAK: Join us every Sunday morning to track the health of the Delta! We will test for different criteria, recording the water quality changes that affect our ecosystem.
Program content is designed for ages 8+
Drop-in program, no registration.
Meet at the Visitor Center.
Adult participation required.
For information, call: (510) 544-3050
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54355?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Delta Discovery Craft
From East Bay Regional Park District:
BIG BREAK: Join us for our nature-based activity every weekend! The Delta reveals wonders to those willing to seek it! Discover the hidden world of Big Break through crafts.
Drop-in program, no registration.
Meet at the Visitor Center.
Adult participation required.
For information, call: (510) 544-3050.
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54355?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Saturday Stroll: Lafayette-Moraga
From East Bay Regional Park District:
LAFAYETTE-MORAGA REGIONAL TRAIL (ST. MARY’S ROAD STAGING AREA): A waterfall (hopefully flowing), wildlife, and impressive landscapes will be featured along Las Trampas Creek, 3 ¼ miles round trip. Mild/moderate uphill on the way back. Bathrooms available halfway.
No registration; drop-in.
For information, call (510) 544-3187.
MAP: Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail (St. Mary’s Road Staging Area)
For more info, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/54548?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Chaparral Spring Hike
From California State Parks and Mount Diablo Interpretive Association:
Chaparral Spring Hike
Jan 11, 2025
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Curry Point Trailhead, S Gate Rd, Blackhawk, CA 94506, USA
About the event
Reservation Required. Email: onesuperhiker@aol.com
Join Naturalists Dan Sandri and Dan Fitzgerald for a Winter exploration of Oak woodland and Diablo Range Chaparral. Winter rains ignite the Coast range Chaparral bloom with manzanita and currants showing off their flowers. On sunny days, even in January, pollinating insects emerge, flowers and new leaf growth sprout, and winter wildflowers like Indian Warrior and Milkmaids begin to bloom. Mosses and lichens cover trees and rocks. Winter birds may be seen as well as salamanders. Even unusual fungi may be discovered.
This will be a slow to moderate walk of about 5-miles round trip with some ups and downs. Be prepared for mud. Bring snacks and liquids. Dress in layers and wear good hiking shoes. Bring poles if you normally use them. No facilities at Curry Point. Rain cancels.
More info here: https://www.mdia.org/event-details/chaparral-spring-hike
Mushrooms on the Mountain Webinar
From California State Parks and Mount Diablo Interpretive Association:
Mushrooms on the Mountain Webinar
Jan 8, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Register in advance for this Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ccasuy7CRViAYJX9dtIKFQ
Let’s start the new year off by joining Michael Marchiano to discover the wide variety of mushrooms that call Contra Costa home. You will see some of the wonderful photos that Michael and Dan Fitzgerald have gathered of various mushrooms and learn about their habitat and life cycle. Are mushrooms plants or animals or something else? Discover these answers and more at this fun webinar.
Michael Marchiano is a widely respected naturalist, presenter, hike leader, teacher, and passionate advocate of Mount Diablo.
Presenter: Naturalist Emeritus Michael Marchiano
More info here: https://www.mdia.org/event-details/mushrooms-on-the-mountain
Contra Costa Watershed Forum Meeting
Forum meetings are open to the public and take place on Zoom. To receive meeting invites, please add your email address to the Forum email list by filling out the form at the bottom of this webpage.