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Woodpecker feather found in Garber Park during a volunteer event. | Photo by Ruby J. Soto Cardona
Which bird does this feather belong to?
We found this beautiful feather in Garber Park last month. Kay Loughman says it came from a woodpecker. Who knows which species? Is it a Downy, Hairy, Nuttall's, or other? Let us know what you think, and why. Send us an email at info@claremontcanyon.org. Visit Kay Loughman's wildlife website to see more pictures of other species spotted in and around the Canyon.
Save your spot! Sunday, September 28, starting at 7:30AM
Join Erica Rutherford and John Colbert, Conservancy members and long time birders, in our Fall Bird Walk. Erica and John will lead this event and help us look for birds that breed in the Canyon. We will search for year-round resident and migrant birds.
(Please RSVP) This event is limited to 10 participants—contact us at info@claremontcanyon.orgor fill out the short form to sign up for this walk. Exact location to be determined and emailed to participants several days prior to the event. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have one. Rain cancels.
Arts & Culture Talk Series event: Our board member Jerry Kent (left) will share some of the history of Claremont Canyon and the work of the Conservancy. Purchase your tickets for the event. | Photo courtesy of Berkeley City Club
Captivating Claremont Canyon and its Stewards Featuring Naturalist Jerry Kent At the Berkeley City Club (address to event below) Wednesday, August 6, from 7:00-8:30PM
Join this illustrated presentation at the Berkeley City Club as part of the Arts & Culture Talk Series. Jerry Kent, formerly with the East Bay Regional Park District and current Conservancy board member, will explain the history and many attributes of Claremont Canyon as well as the important work of the Claremont Canyon Conservancy, which formed after the 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm. Purchase a ticket to the event here.
Volunteer Mark carrying Acacia trees out of Garber Park. These trees are non-native, spread aggressively, and outcompete native plants. | Photo by Ruby J. Soto Cardona
July volunteer recap
The Garber Park Stewards have been working to maintain main trails, remove non-native and invasive plants, and lower fire fuels from the park. Many mature trees have unfortunately dropped some of their larger branches and the stewards have been removing as much of the debris as possible. If you enjoy cutting up branches and working on trail restoration projects, join their next volunteer event. Email Wyllie atgpstewards@gmail.com.
Scout Carys (bottom right) helping install a trail crossing with her dad Dai (left) and Garber Park's volunteer Alex Frank (top right). | Photo by Wyllie Clayson
Thank you!
Last month, a scout named Carys from the Temescal Service Unit for Girl Scouts helped replace a trail crossing on a main trail as part of her "Take Action" project. Now, hikers and visitors can enjoy the Loop Trail more safely, and use this trail in case of a wildfire. Thanks to Carys, her dad Dai, and our volunteer/park neighbor Alex Frank for restoring this section of the trail! And, to all the scouts who have worked on projects in the Upper Canyon and in Garber Park.
If you are part of a scout troop and would like to work on a project in Claremont Canyon,send us an email. You can also read about two of our previous scout project here.
All levels of fitness are welcome! Wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring your favorite water bottle. Tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided.
Visit this 13-acre park and help restore its native wild habitat (we meet year-round). Meet at the Fireplacebelow the Evergreen Lane entrance (Map). For more informationor questionscontactWyllie.
Join us in the upper canyon as we work to restore and maintain pathways, remove invasive broom, and collect litter. We meet at Signpost 29, 1.5 miles up Claremont from the intersection of Ashby/Tunnel Rd. More information Here. Questions? Contact us at info@claremontcanyon.org.
Help restore native plants and maintain a popular trail! Weed invasive plants, plant seeds, and-if it comes to it-water native seedlings. Located in the small side canyon just north of Claremont Canyon, which is above the Clark Kerr campus. No prior experience needed. Gloves and tools are provided.
Please contact Jim Rosenau or call at (510) 845-0106.
Hiking the Canyon
We would love to hear from our members and others who are out hiking or otherwise observing nature in the canyon. Send us your pictures at info@ClaremontCanyon.org and we will feature one each month.
Cream Bush or Ocean Spray (Holodiscus discolor) in full bloom in Garber Park (July 2025). The fragrant flower clusters attract many pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies. A great addition to your native garden. | Photo by Ruby J. Soto Cardonaa
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If you're out hiking, you might see goats grazing on a few areas of Claremont Canyon Regional Park. Visit this page to learn more. | Photo by Kay Loughman
Trails are open
All trails are open and accessible throughout Claremont Canyon. For maps and complete information on trails click here. You can also take a guided tour here. Please stay safe and take all items and pet waste out with you.
