ARCHAEOLOGICAL VILLAGE SITE: OHLONE CULTURE

Travel into the past to visit a 2,000-year-old Tuibun village site. Learn about the Ohlone culture as we tour the replicated structures and examine reproduced tools of artifacts discovered at the archaeological site. We’ll look at plants that provided food, medicine and tools.

Date: March 2, 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Fee: No fee for the program (only $5.00 parking fee/vehicle)
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont
Meet at the Ohlone Shellmound (see the map in the Coyote Hills Regional Park brochure).
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-2757

EDIBLE AND USEFUL PLANTS HIKE

The Ohlone Peoples and European settlers gathered wild plants for food, medicine and tools. We’ll look at plant samples and go on a springtime hike to identify edible bulbs, tubers and greens. You’ll process manzanita cider and gather miner’s lettuce for a tasty salad.

Date: March 23, 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Fee: No fee for the program (only $5.00 parking fee/vehicle)
Min/max Age: 9-yrs-old / Adult
Location: Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park, 1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward
Meet at the Red Barn.
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-2757

SKILLS OF THE PAST: FIRE MAKING

Ever wondered how fire was created before matches or a lighter. We’ll discover the secrets of fire-by-friction, fire-by-percussion and fire-by-compression. Unravel the techniques required to produce a glowing ember as we practice our fire making skills through hands-on activities.

Date: March 23, 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Min/max Age: 12-yrs-old / Adult
Fee: No fee for the program (only $5.00 parking fee/vehicle)
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont
Meet in front of the Visitor Center.
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-2757

SKILLS OF THE PAST: CORDAGE MAKING

The ability to twine, braid, twist, roll or weave plant fibers into cordage allowed indigenous cultures to tie their world together. You’ll learn the techniques of preparation, extraction and plying of plant materials to create cordage. The efficient method of leg rolling will be practiced.

Date: March 30, 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Min/max Age: 9-yrs-old / Adult
Fee: No fee for the program (only $5.00 parking fee/vehicle)
Location: Quarry Lakes Regional Park, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont
Inquire at the kiosk entrance for the meeting location of the program in the park.
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-2757

NATURE PHOTO ESSAYS

Join us for a slide show presentation of fascinating images of animal behavior, gorgeous landscapes and colorful flowers. Each photo has a story to tell. Photographers, Mary Barnett and Sue Evans, will delight you with their tales of adventure through the eyes of their camera.

Date: March 30, 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Fee: No fee for the program (only $5.00 parking fee/vehicle)
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont
Meet in the Ohlone Room of the Visitor Center.
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-2757

SKILLS OF THE PAST: STONE AGE COOKING

Find out how well our Paleolithic ancestors ate. Learn cooking methods using hot coals, rocks and earth ovens to prepare a delicious meal. We’ll feast on steamed pork, roasted salmon, and other scrumptious foods. Bring an appetite, be ready to roll up your sleeves and prepare to transform into Stone Age chefs.

Date: April 5, 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Min/max Age: 12-yrs-old / Adult
Fee: $11.00 ($13.00 for non-residents of Contra Costa and Alameda counties) + $5.00 parking fee/vehicle
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont
Meet in front of the Visitor Center.
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-2757

FAMILY DAY: AQUATIC INSECTS IN CREEKS

Hidden under the water, among rocks and plants, is a tiny universe of fascinating and unusual critters. We’ll use dip nets to find out who eats who, how insects survive in a watery world and their relationship to the health of the stream.

Date: April 12, 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Fee: No fee for the program (only $5.00 parking fee/vehicle)
Min/max Age: 7-yrs-old / Adult
Location: Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park, 1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward
Meet at the Red Barn.
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-2757

FAMILY DAY: MONARCH BUTTERFLIES

Come and discover the relationship between butterflies and flowers. View a slide show of the incredible life cycle of the Monarch as it transforms into a caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly. We’ll visit the Nectar Garden and search for these flying jewels and their host plant.

Date: April 26, 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Fee: No fee for the program (only $5.00 parking fee/vehicle)
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont
Meet in front of the Visitor Center.
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-2757

BACKYARD BIRD AND BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL

Join us for the 9th Annual Backyard Bird and Butterfly Festival. Dedicated to increasing the numbers and species of butterflies in Bay Area landscapes, the festival offers a day of adventure and learning that allows you to get close to nature’s “flying jewels.” Learn how to bring your backyard to life by creating wildlife friendly habitat! Enjoy garden tours, family hands-on activities, educational speakers, slide presentations and music. The highlight of the afternoon is the Monarch butterfly release.

Date: May 10, 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Fee: No fee for the program (only $5.00 parking fee/vehicle)
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont
Festival is at the Visitor Center.
Call for info: (510) 795-9385

CELEBRATE FATHER'S DAY IN THE STONE AGE

Travel back into time as we explore the lives of hunters and gatherers. We'll bond as a Paleolithic tribe as we discover our world through a new language, learn to use primitive tools, create fire-by-friction and feast on meat (hot dogs) and grain (buns).

Date: June 15, 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Fee: $10.00 ($12.00 for non-residents of Contra Costa and Alameda counties) + $5.00 parking fee/vehicle
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont
Meet in front of the Visitor Center.
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-2757

SKILLS OF THE PAST: TULE DUCK DECOY

Experience how to construct a tule duck decoy from a marsh plant called tule.
June 22 (Coyote Hills Regional Park, 1:30-3:30 pm): We'll gather tule. NOTE - Participation in gathering tule is required to take the program.
June 29 (Quarry Lakes Regional Park, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm): We'll make a Paiute-style tule duck decoy and float it in the lake.

Date: June 22, 2008 & June 29, 2008 (both Sundays)
Time: 1:30 am - 3:30 pm & 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Min/max Age: 16-yrs-old / Adult
Fee: $10.00 ($12.00 for non-residents of Contra Costa and Alameda counties) + $5.00 parking fee/vehicle
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont & Quarry Lakes Regional Park, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont (inquire at the Quarry Lake's kiosk entrance for the meeting location of the program in the park.
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-2757

CREEK TO BAY BY BIKE

Behold the deepest hole at sea level in the Western Hemisphere, explore the marsh, view the salt ponds and marvel at wildlife. Join us on a 17-mile round trip bike tour along Alameda Creek and Coyote Hills. Follow our watershed and travel to the Bay.

Date: July 5, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Fee: No fee for the program
Min/max Age: 16-yrs-old / Adult
Fee: No fee for the program
Location: Quarry Lakes Regional Park, 2250 Isherwood Way, Fremont
Meet at the Isherwood Staging Area parking lot, next to Paseo Padre Blvd.
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-275

SCIENCE WIZARDS

Mystify, dazzle and astound your friends with magic tricks that seem impossible. We definitely can’t break the laws of nature, but we’ll make you think we do. Learn about the science behind each feat of trickery.

Date: July 12, 2008
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Fee: No fee for the program
Min/max Age: 9-yrs-old / Adult
Fee: No fee for the program
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-275

TULE BOAT CONSTRUCTION

Experience how to construct a tule boat from a marsh plant. July 19 (meet at the Coyote Hills Regional Park Visitor Center): We’ll gather tule. June 26: We’ll build a three-person tule boat and launch it for a paddle around the lake. Participation in gathering tule is required to take the program.

Date: July 19, 2008 & July 26, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm & 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Min/max Age: 16-yrs-old / Adult
Fee: No fee for the program (only $5.00 parking fee/vehicle on July 26)
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont & Quarry Lakes Regional Park, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont (inquire at the Quarry Lake's kiosk entrance for the location of the program in the park)
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-275

EDUCATORS ACADEMY: OHLONE GAMES AND TOOLS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM

This hands-on workshop is designed for teachers and individuals interested in Ohlone material culture. Participants will enrich their knowledge of Ohlone culture and create a “cultural teaching kit” that will help cultural history come alive for students. Each day, participants will create replicas using traditional natural materials. The cultural teaching kit includes a bone tool, dogbane cordage, hoop & pole game, miniature tule mat, teacher’s resource guide, and recommended book list. Class information is aligned with the California State Academic Content Standards.
Earn University Credit - The Educators Academy provides opportunities to earn graduate-level academic credits from California State University East Bay, Extended and Continuing Education.
Course #17054 (2 academic quarter units)

Date: July 23 - 24, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (both days)
Naturalist: Dino Labiste
Fee without academic credit: $55.00 ($63.00 for non-residents of Contra Costa and Alameda counties) + $5.00 parking fee/vehicle
Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont
Call for info & registration: 1-888-327-275