Congratulations to our 2023 Public Safety Awards Recipients Detective David Haro and Dispatch Supervisor Brian Hagebusch. Officer of the Year David Haro has has been with Public Safety since 2016 and Dispatcher of the Year Brian Hagebusch has been with Public Safety since 2007.

Earth Day is a reminder that our environment needs our protection. The Park District urges the state to place a climate bond on the Nov. ballot for voters' consideration. Funding is needed for climate resiliency, conservation and air quality. #2024ClimateBond #ClimateResilience

The 2024 Lifeguard Academy began yesterday, where lifeguard cadets will learn lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid skills. The Academy will train at multiple swim facilities across the District. Newly trained cadets will be assigned to one of our 15 lifeguarded swim facilities.

Sign up for Briones Dig Days! Join us Sat 4/27 & Sun 4/28 for trail work & habitat restoration. The Briones Pilot Project is testing new ways to share trails & improve trail experiences for all users while protecting habitat, wildlife & watersheds. bit.ly/4aTTFhG

EBRPD to receive $1.38 million in federal funding for wildfire mitigation and safe, resilient forest work thanks to Rep. Eric Swalwell. The funding will help thin and remove vegetation, specifically dead and dying trees in areas of Anthony Chabot Regional Park. ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

The May-June Regional In Nature (RIN) Activity Guide is now available! In this issue: ParkFest on May 11 at Lake Chabot celebrating 90 years of East Bay Regional Parks, AANHPI Heritage Month, the return of swim season, campfire programs, and more! ebparks.org/rin

In honor of Earth Day and to celebrate our 90th Anniversary, register or drop in at an Earth Day volunteer event on April 20, or enjoy time in a Regional Park near you. Every day is Earth Day in the Regional Parks!
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California is home to over 25 species of bumble bees. Volunteers can help document these critters at a new community science project with the Park District on Sat 4/27. Deadline to register is Mon 4/22. Info/registration: bit.ly/3Jkr3SU 📷 Photo Credit: Jaymee Marty.

Today’s Ardenwood Sheep Shearing Day saw the farm’s sheep get their annual haircut and celebrated the Park District’s 90th Anniversary. Thanks to all that came out.

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A 17-acre Danville homestead and walnut orchard taking next step towards development as an agricultural park for the community. Acquisition goals include developing safe and welcoming trails and facilities, and protecting natural and cultural resources. ebparks.org/about-us/whats…

The Park District is reducing catastrophic wildfires before they occur. 30 dedicated fire personnel are actively engaged in pile-burning operations with Alameda County Fire in Claremont Canyon in the Oakland Hills. #WildfirePrevention #FuelsManagement #CommunitySafety #LoveEBRPD

Join this year’s Sheep Shearing Day for our sheep's annual “haircut” Sat, Apr.13, 11-3 at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. Enjoy a special 90th Anniversary presentation at 11:15. Admission fees apply. Parking is free. ebparks.org/about-us/whats… #EBRPD #LoveEBRPD #EBParks90

🎉It's Our Anniversary Year! Look out for our special 90th Anniversary Welcome Banners in parks. The banners welcome visitors to Regional Parks in multiple languages. Join us for fun events throughout the year, visit: ebparks.org/celebrating-90…. #LoveEBRPD #ebparks90 #EBRPD

Enjoy the April edition of Park Explorer and learn about Earth Day activities and programs, 90th anniversary events, nature news, and this month's reopening of the Iris Garden at Dry Creek Pioneer. ebparks.org/whats-new/news…

Join us for Earth Day volunteer events on Sat April 20 at locations across the Park District. Projects include shoreline clean-ups, removing invasive plants, sand dune restoration, habitat restoration, and trail work. Some events require pre-registration. bit.ly/EBRPDEarthDay2…

April is prime wildflower viewing season, as blooming wildflowers transform the landscapes of the Regional Parks. Join us for wildflower-themed programs, walks, or hikes this season. Visit ebparks.org/calendar and search “wildflowers.” 📷 Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

Join us for Sheep Shearing Day Sat, Apr. 13, 11-3 at Ardenwood Historic Farm to see the farm’s sheep get their annual 'haircut'. Enjoy a special 90th Anniversary presentation at 11:15. Admission fees apply. Parking is free. ebparks.org/celebrating-90… #EBRPD #LoveEBRPD #ebparks90

Save the date for ParkFest: Celebrate 90 Years of Your East Bay Regional Parks, 5/11 at Lake Chabot Regional Park. Enjoy music, performances, kids' zone, nature exhibits & displays, food trucks & more. Free parking & admission. ebparks.org/ParkFest #EBRPD #LoveEBRPD #ebparks90

More than 400 people enjoyed Big Break's All Abilities Day this week, featuring a special 90th Anniversary presentation. The Park District strives to lessen barriers to parks and increase access so all visitors feel welcome and safe in parks. #EBRPD #LoveEBRPD #ebparks90

Posing here is the native black-tailed jack rabbit. Other native rabbits found in the Regional Parks are the brush rabbit & desert cottontail. Pet rabbits released into parks can create ecological damage and spread disease. Consider a chocolate bunny instead. #WildlifeWednesday