Livestock grazing in the parks generally occurs on a seasonal basis, typically winter through early summer. However, a few parks do have year-long grazing in certain areas. Additional targeted grazing with goats and sheep occurs in various parks.
The scientific names used in these updated checklists are based on The Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California, Second Edition (JM2). These lists also include the Jepson 1993 (JM93) scientific name (if different), the common name, family, status, invasiveness rating, origin, longevity, habitat, and bloom dates. A crosswalk of JM93 to JM2 name changes appears at the end of each checklist. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Michele Hammond, Botanist, at (510) 544-2348
District-Wide Wild Plant Photo Guides
A residential environmental education center for schoolchildren during the school year, and a camp for children with life-threatening illnesses or who are "at risk" during the summer.
COVID-19 guidelines for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties were recently updated to allow for additional outdoor recreational activities.
One of the best places in the San Francisco Bay to see harbor seals is in Alameda at a floating platform built just for them near Encinal Beach!
Camping and backpacking have re-opened in the East Bay Regional Parks!
Many of the traditions and holidays we celebrate today have tangled ties to different times and cultures. One such holiday is Groundhog Day.
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Ridgeline Parks closed on Wednesday, January 27 due to extreme weather/high winds will reopen on Thursday, January 28 at 8:00 a.m.
Due to high winds, the ridgeline parks below are CLOSED Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, January 29 at 8:00 a.m. due to safety concerns and cleanup needs.