| | Sat Oct 11 | | Tarantula Trek
East Bay - Greenbelt Outing
A 19th Century naturalist described Mount Diablo's tarantulas as "attaining the size of a half-grown mouse, with fangs the size of a rattlesnake's, and a bite generally considered fatal". Fact or fiction? Join us for a talk and hike to learn the truth about Mount Diablo's giant spiders.
3 PM-6 PM
Clayton
SORRY, THIS OUTING IS FULL
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| E 2 A | |
| | Sat Oct 18 | | Bay Trail Preview Hike
East Bay - Greenbelt Outing
View an amazing shoreline open space that few would imagine even exists on San Pablo Bay in Richmond. Preview a planned three-mile San Francisco Bay Trail loop between Wildcat and San Pablo Creeks. Although only half of this trail has been completed and opened to the public, West County Landfill is giving Greenbelt Alliance a special opportunity to walk the entire three-mile loop. You will be the among the first to walk this Bay Trail segment adjacent to the huge Wildcat and San Pablo Creek tidal marshes and along San Pablo Bay's shoreline where there will be an abundance of migratory water fowl and spectacular vistas overlooking Point San Pablo and San Pablo Bay.
9 AM-Noon
Richmond
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
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| E 3 A | |
| | Sun Oct 26 | | Spectacular Sycamore Grove
East Bay - Greenbelt Outing
Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore contains one of the largest remaining groves of native sycamores in California. Come walk through the grove with us, learn about how they have been impacted by changes in the area and what we can do. Optional post-hike wine-tasting at local winery. Leader: Bob Solotar, (510)525-2110, or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com.
10:30 AM-3:30 PM
Livermore
RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED; CO-SPONSORED BY THE SIERRA CLUB
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| M 7 A | |
| | Sat Nov 8 | | Maguire Peaks Hike
East Bay - Greenbelt Outing
Enjoy spectacular views of San Antonio reservoir, Mt. Diablo, and Mission Peak. Be prepared for cold winds and mud on this moderately pace strenuous hike. Any rain cancels. $5 Parking fee. Bring lunch, liquids, and well-fitting boots. Meet at the Sunol Visitor Center. Directions: Take Hwy 680 to the Calaveras Rd exit in Sunol. Turn south on Calaveras Rd to Geary Rd. following signs to Sunol Regional Wilderness. Go left on Geary to the park entrance. Carpool: Meet leader at Walnut Creek BART at 8:30 am; no-host carpool at Rockridge BART at 8:15 am. For more information, contact leader Steve Bakaley at (925) 945-8205, or slbakaley [at] lbl [dot] gov (preferred). Co-sponsored by the Sierra Club
9:30 AM-4:45 PM
Sunol
Open to all; No Reservations. Co-Sponsored by the Sierra Club
| S 10 B | |
| | Sat Nov 15 | | Discovering Berkeley's Architectural Gems
East Bay - Greenbelt Outing
We will see and hear about many of Berkeley’s north side architectural gems from Victorians to Maybeck designs culminating at the little known but fantastically whimsical Normandy Village. We will also look at more modern developments built in the area to see what works and what doesn’t in such a historical context and discuss why such new additions are important.
10 AM-3 PM
Berkeley
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
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| M 4.5 A | |
| | Sat Nov 22 | | Oakland Zoo Safari
East Bay - Greenbelt Outing
Join us for a “behind the scenes” view of the Oakland Zoo. We’ll enjoy a short tour and then get close up and personal with some zoomobile animals. Explore the zoo on your own in the afternoon.
Fees: $5.50. Participants can pay before the outing using our online system, or via check, money order or cash. Only checks are accepted the day of the outing. For more information, visit our payment policy page.
10 AM-Noon
Oakland
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
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| E 1 A | |
| | Sun Nov 23 | | Mount Diablo and North Peak Hike
East Bay - Greenbelt Outing
Ascend both peaks on this moderately paced but hearty outing. Rain cancels. $6 for park entrance fee. Meet at the entrance to Juniper Campground. Carpool: leader at Walnut Creek BART station 9:40 am by entry gates. Co-sponsored by the Sierra Club. For information contact leader Bob Solotar at(510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail[dot]com.
10:30 AM-5 PM
Walnut Creek
Open to all; No Reservations. Co-Sponsored by the Sierra Club
| S 9 C | |
| | Sat Dec 6 | | Lake Chabot Loop
East Bay - Greenbelt Outing
Take a moderately paced day hike through the Eucalyptus and oak of Anthony Chabot Regional Park. Highlights include Lake Chabot, Chabot View, and the Cascade Trail. Be prepared for mud and poison oak. Leader: Steve Bakaley, (925) 945-8205, or slbakaley [at] lbl [dot] gov (preferred).
10:30 AM-4:30 PM
Oakland
No reservations needed; co-sponsored by the Sierra Club
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| M/S 9 B | |
| | Sun Dec 7 | | Little Pine Creek to Castle Rock Hike
East Bay - Greenbelt Outing
Join us for a nature hike through a variety of plant communities. We'll search for peregrine falcons and other raptors. Meet at pull-out along North Gate Road at the northwest park boundary sign. Co sponsored by the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association. For reservations, phone Ken Lavin (925)686-9393 or ken_lavin[at]hotmail[dot]com
9 AM-Noon
Walnut Creek
reservations required-contact leader
| M 4 A | |
| | Sun Dec 14 | | Berkeley Hills Loop
East Bay - Greenbelt Outing
Take a break from your Christmas shopping and join us on an interesting loop in the Berkeley Hills. Steady, moderate pace. Steep in spots; good-gripping shoes or boots recommended. Light rain shortens, heavy rain cancels. Meetat Oxford and University, southeast corner (2 blocks from BART). Return to downtown Berkeley approximately 5:30. Co-Sponsored with the Sierra Club. For more information, contact leader Bob Solotar at(510)525-2110, or bob_solotar[at]hotmail[dot]com.
10:30 AM-5:30 PM
Berkeley
Open to all; No Reservations. Co-Sponsored by the Sierra Club
| S 12 B | |
