Black Diamond Mines

Address: Black Diamond Mines, 5175 Somersville Road, Antioch, CA 94509
Phone No.: (510) 757-2620
Email: bdvisit@ebparks.org

Bob Kanagaki, Naturalist

A lifelong resident of eastern Contra Costa County, Bob was introduced to Black Diamond as a college student through an archaeological excavation at Somersville in 1980. He began working at Black Diamond as an interpretive student aide in 1989 and became a naturalist in 1992. Bob has a Bachelor's degree in geography from the University of California at Berkeley and is pursuing a master's degree from California State University, Hayward. In his free time, he sharpens his skills in cartography and computer graphics. 

Mike Moran, Naturalist/Docent Coordinator

Mike began work with the Park District in 1989 as a park service attendant at Pt. Pinole. After leaving the District to acquire a Master of Science degree in Wildland Resource Science from UC Berkeley, he joined the Black Diamond staff as a temporary naturalist aide, becoming permanent in 1995. He has been interpreting in myriad settings, specializing in marine and aquatic science, and boning up on birds. In his "off time" (any such thing?) he likes leading whale-watch trips, skiing, golfing (hacking), quenching his curiosities, and exploring the Northwest. 

Traci Parent, Supervising Naturalist

Traci began working for the Park District in 1977. She received her B.S. degree in Recreation and Park Administration from California State University at Sacramento where she focused her studies in Environmental Interpretation. Traci has worked for several park agencies. She enjoys spending much of her time working on her family history. One of her special interests is old cemeteries.

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