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Crab Cove Visitor Center
East Bay Regional Park District

www.ebparks.org/parks/vc/crab_cove

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
To interpret the natural features of San Francisco Bay Estuaries, using hands-on, minds-on, modes of inquiry with a goal of developing and/or maintaining stewardship of this natural resource

Contact:
Sharol Nelson-Embry, Supervising Naturalist
Crab Cove Visitor Center, East Bay Regional Park District
1252 McKay Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 521-6887
Fax: (510) 521-0376
ccove@ebparks.org

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Alameda, Contra Costa

Activities:
Education, Conservation

Topic:
Wetlands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats

Educational Resources:
Activity/Learning Kit, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Publications, Exhibits/Displays

Education Programs:
•  Estuary Habitats
•  Estuary Food Chains
•  Creatures of the Bay
•  Bay Creatures Senses
•  Bay Lab
•  Bay In Your Classroom
•  Cove Days
•  Sea Fair
•  Concerts at the Cove
•  Mudflat Transect Inventory
•  Salt Marsh Investigation

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Students, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

Other Languages:
Written materials
Spanish

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
East Bay Regional Park District
  Description:
Trails
Botanical Garden
  When Needed:
Varies
  Qualifications:
Depends on area of interest
  Commitment Required:
Varies
  Application/Training:
Contact main office of EBRPD
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Kathleen Fusek
(510) 635-0138 ext. 2515

Internship Opportunities

  Program:
East Bay Parks Intern
  Description:
Depends on student interest
  When Needed:
March through November
  Qualifications:
Varies
  Application:
Contact the Human Resources Department
  Contact Name:
Human Resources Department
(510) 635-0138

Videos:
For use on site and loan

Service Fee:
Non-residents of Alameda/Contra Costa Counties incur small fees. Programs with special materials or transportation costs often have fees.

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone

Parking Availability:
Yes

Public Transit Access:
AC Transit, Webster and Santa Clara, From S.F. take the O from the Transbay Terminal, From Oakland/Berkeley take the 51, 51A or 51M

Disabled Access:
Wheelchair ramp available for limited low-tide walk investigation. Visitor Center and Bay-View trail are wheelchair accessible.


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