www.ebparks.org
Organization Type:
Public Agency
Mission:
EBRPD provides and manages the regional parks for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. It strives to achieve the highest standards of service in resource conservation, management, interpretation, public access and recreation.
Contact:
Kathleen Fusek
East Bay Regional Park District
P.O. Box 5381
Oakland, CA 94605-0381
Phone: (510) 544-2515
Fax: (510) 569-1432
kfusek@ebparks
Geographical Focus:
Regional
Counties Served:
Alameda, Contra Costa
Activities:
Education, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Resource Management
Topic:
Wetlands, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Watersheds/Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Bay & Estuary Habitats
Educational Resources:
Maps, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Website
Education Programs:
Resources include:
• Recreation Department Brochures
• "Regional in Nature" (decribing upcoming EBRPD programs)
• Vegetation Almanac for the East Bay Hills ($25)
• Visitor Center Publications
• "Living With..." Brochures (about local animals)
• Naturalist-led field trips ($40 per hour plus transportation and materials, FREE to Alameda and Contra Costa county residents)
Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public
Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 60
Other Languages:
Written materials, oral presentations, multimedia resources
Spanish
In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, General Public:
Includes the Educators Academy program, which provides workshops to give educators the knowledge and skills to use parks and other outdoor environments as extended opportunities for student exploration and study.
Volunteer Opportunities
Many volunteer opportunities are available. Visit the Volunteer page of our website at www.ebparks.org/volunter/volunter.htm for information.
Internship Opportunities