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EBRPD is aiming for a start date of April 17 for their trail management pilot. They held an open house and workshop on February 25th that was well attended. EBPRD provided more details on their current plans for the pilot and it’s objectives, solicited further input and feedback, and…

2023 will see CA State Parks go through the unit classification process for the Tesla unit and it will be important for the community to participate in the process as it shapes the allowable activities in the unit.  The Tesla Unit is a 3100 acre parcel adjacent and directly west…

Registration rates are increasing soon for California Trails and Greenways! Register by March 17th to avoid the extra charges. There are also workshop spots still available, plus check out a new workshop added to the roster of options. Visit the registration website to view the training schedule, and all the exciting…

EBRPD has published a stewardship study for the Wildcat Flow Trail Project.   Field surveys were conducted in the spring and fall of 2022.    From the project website: With regard to wildlife, there is potential for some species to be present during trail construction, e.g., bumble bees, California red-legged…

Update March 9, 2023: Alas, we’ve had to cancel this workday because the incoming rain is going to make conditions unworkable. Please watch out for future trail work announcements. Join us for a productive “spring prep” morning of trail work at this East Bay Regional Park gem in northwestern…

Pictured on Redwood Glen Trailhead are 29 Team Members from the Oakland Tech HS The Oakland Tech High School mountain bike team worked hard and smart on 1/28/23.  They improved drainage on trails in Joaquin Miller Park.  This was coordinated by their head coach, Bill Carson.  In attendance were…

Bill Hasenjaeger of Trail Boss gives a great tutorial on basic drains.   These are the backbone of volunteer trail maintenance and are the most common thing we work on.   Managing water off the trail keeps it from flowing down the trail and creating rills or ruts along with preventing puddling and…

By Sally Aldridge, Head Coach, Piedmont High School Mountain Bike Team  Hikers and mountain bikers often love the same trails. But sometimes that love can lead to tension, like when a biker approaches without warning and a collision is narrowly avoided.  The Crew at the Meadow photo:  L to…