Discover nature, history, and great views in the upper Codornices Creek watershed on this annual sunset walk that ends with refreshments. Co-sponsored by Friends of Five Creeks, this walk has steps and uneven trails so wear appropriate shoes and bring walking sticks, if you use them. Well-behaved dogs on leashes permitted. Leader: Susan Schwartz, President, Friends of Five Creeks – 510 848 9358, f5creeks@aol.com . Meeting Place: Upper parking lot of Glendale-LaLoma Park on Glendale near Campus (limited parking so allow time to find street parking). Transit: AC buses #65. www.berkeleypaths.org
‘Hidden Gems’ bike tour explores the ‘Breas.
The 8th annual Hidden Gems of Berkeley bike ride explores the curious, quirky, and crafted features and grassroots greening initiatives that make Berkeley unique — this year in Berkeley’s charming Northbrae and Westbrae neighborhoods. Meet at the North Berkeley Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda and Hopkins, 10 AM Sat., May 15. The leisurely ride on level and gently sloping terrain ends at 1 PM. Bring lunch, water, and the family — great for children over 10. The event is free; updated Hidden Gems of Berkeley maps available for $5 donation. Sponsored by Berkeley Partners for Parks, Livable Berkeley, East Bay Green Tours, and Bicycle Friendly Berkeley Coalition; led by John Coveney, Marlene Fouche, and originator John Steere (for information contact John at 510 849 1969).
Berkeley Path Wanderers: Clark Kerr Power Walk
An energetic, fast-paced spring walk along the trails of Clark Kerr campus, through sorority row, up to the stadium, onto the paths above it, and back. Well-behaved dogs on leashes permitted. Leader: Colleen Neff. Meeting Place: Clark Kerr Campus at the sign by the entrance on Warring St. at Parker. Transit: AC #51 bus (get off at College and Parker, walk 3 blocks east). Contact: keithskinner.public@gmail.com , 510-520-3876, www.berkeleypaths.org
Berkeley Path Wanderers: Temescal and Rockridge Walk
Walk through two historic neighborhoods linked by a whimsical new greenway and filled with public art, interesting architecture, and great restaurants. Optional lunch at one of Temescal’s ethnic eateries. No dogs please. Leaders: Sandy Friedland and Susan Montauk. Meeting Place: Temescal Firehouse, 463 51st St. (just east of Telegraph). Transit: AC #18, AC #1, AC# 15, BART to MacArthur Station and walk or board AC# 1 Contact: keithskinner.public@gmail.com , 510-520-3876, www.berkeleypaths.org
Design for Wildlife Workshop
What do green building, red tail hawks, native oaks, bird migration and climate change have in common?
Design for Wildlife
is a first-of-its kind workshop on designing wildlife-friendly buildings, landscapes and communities.
Focus on ecology and practical design options. Includes wildlife behavior, site-specific methods, materials, wildlife corridors – and more — for those interested in the future of wildlife and ecodesign.
Sponsored by the San Francisco Institute of Architecture
Instructors Dave Deppen, Architect; Jennifer Berry, Ecologist
9 AM – 4:30 PM Friday, May 21, 2010
Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar Street (at Walnut), Berkeley
$200, professionals and public; $100 students & teachers (with current ID).
Advance registration only
603.793.3000
email: trey@livinglabs.org