Nature and Culture

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July Happenings 2024

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The East Bay Wildfire Coalition will have its second meeting on Monday, July 8th at 9a.m. The meeting will be held at El Cerrito City Hall but you are invited to participate on Zoom (Check this post for the zoom link). It’s also summer and we are starting to see thimbleberries on thimbleberry plants. They have a pleasant, tart taste, a favorite of people and other mammals as well as many birds. Read more about how to best identify this plant!

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The Garber Park Stewards by Wyllie Clayson

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We’re having a very good year so far in Garber Park—even with a few canceled rainy Saturdays. In addition to our regular volunteer days, we’ve held additional stewardship events, including celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service in January and other events in partnership with the CAL Habitat Club from UC Berkeley.

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Oakland Honors Park Volunteers by Nancy Mueller and Elizabeth Stage

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On February 3rd, District 4 Councilmember Janani Ramachandran held an event at the Joaquin Miller Community Center to honor organizations and volunteers from thirteen parks in her district.

Bird Migration by Ruby J. Soto Cardona

April and May are big months for spring bird migration with an influx of birds arriving in California in April. Read more about some of the species arriving in Claremont Canyon this spring and migrating away until the fall.

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April Happenings 2024

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Celebrate Earth Month in the canyon! Join community members on a bird walk in the Upper Canyon and a plant walk in Garber Park. Join volunteer opportunities in April. Did you know it’s bird migration season? Read about the earthquake with its epicenter in Garber Park.

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March Happenings 2024

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Our March happenings of 2024 include an opportunity to join the Conservancy board, a look at the abundancy of miner’s lettuce, banana slugs crossing, a special stewardship day with the Claremont Club and Spa, and other fun volunteer opportunities in the Canyon!

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February Happenings 2024

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Visit the Claremont Canyon this month! It's not too late to see ladybugs, banana slugs, and mushrooms along the trails. Explore the trails and join us in a stewardship event. Our various activities include removing invasive plants, maintaining trails, and litter collection.

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January Happenings 2024

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Happy New Year! Cormorants were spotted in the Canyon - take a look at the photo shared by Alex Pierce, long-time birder. If you haven’t yet done so, please consider renewing your membership and charitable donations for the new year. Also, upcoming volunteer opportunities.

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October Happenings 2023

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Look out for banana slugs crossings the trails as you hike this fall. Save the date! Join us at our Annual Meeting, November 12th from 4-6PM at the Claremont Resort and Spa. Looking for volunteer opportunities?

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Save the Date—Annual Meeting Sunday, November 12 from 4-6 p.m. at the Claremont Resort and Spa

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Dear Friends and Neighbors, please join us at the Annual Meeting of the Claremont Canyon Conservancy. Welcome our guest speakers Janani Ramachandran, the Oakland District 4 Council Member and Joe DeVries, Oakland's Deputy City Administrator.

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August Happenings 2023

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Monkeyflower is in bloom in the Canyon, stewardship efforts near the heritage oak - a 100 year old tree!, volunteer with the Garber Park Stewards and at Signpost 29.

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July Happenings 2023 - Advocacy Update

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This month’s newsletter includes our response to the June 9, 2023 State Court of Appeals decision, working towards fire safety, East Bay Hills' grassroots advocacy effort, and more!

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