Volunteer opportunity on Monday! Join the community for a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service project at Marsh Creek in Brentwood - Monday, Jan. 19, from 10 to noon. Meet at Creekside Park and plan for an easy hike with limited access to restrooms. https://t.co/vkmYTOmyKk

Volunteer opportunity this weekend! Pull invasive weeds and pick up trash at the Sand Dune Habitat Restoration project at Encinal Beach in Alameda on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Snacks and tools provided. Registration required. https://t.co/dcyLnhsMjS

Volunteer with the Park District at a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service clean-up project on Monday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon! Shoreline clean-up projects are scheduled at Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline's Oakport Staging Area and Arrowhead Marsh. https://t.co/0rzkvh9juc

No experience is needed. There is a 10-day paid Lifeguard Academy held on weekends in April and May starting on Apr. 18. Applicants must be 16 years or older by the first day of the Academy. Apply at https://t.co/rNiJI8JW0g.

Lifeguards Wanted for Summer Swim Season–Paid Training! Park District lifeguards deliver high quality lifeguarding and instruction for the safety of park visitors at 11 swim facilities. Applications accepted thru Mar. 23. Starting wage $22.70/hour. Apply: https://t.co/1hD4iz0v7z

The Park District's exciting new grant initiative aims to expand public access and engagement through partnerships with organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

EBRPD Fire Department's annual holiday drives were a success! Thanks to the generosity of the community, hosts of the donation boxes, and Park District staff, donations totaled 400 coats for OneWarmCoat and 650 toys for Alameda County Toys for Tots! Thanks to all who contributed.

Experience the dramatic effects of a King Tide on the Bay on Saturday, Jan. 3. 🌊 Observe the highest of high tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth align to amplify the ocean’s gravitational pull. https://t.co/oerxiMEJ59 📷 Courtesy California King Tides Project

The January edition of the Park Explorer newsletter is now available, featuring the 2026 Trails Challenge launch, new Park District land acquisitions, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service volunteer projects, Tilden Fungus Fair, and more! https://t.co/87lmFDka47

Kick off the new year with adventure - the East Bay Regional Park District’s 2026 Trails Challenge begins today! Pick up a free guidebook and participant T-shirt while supplies last at Park District Visitor Centers. https://t.co/9M9j6oVW22 #trailschallengeEBRPD

The addition of 77 acres of shoreline property from @HaywardRec supports marsh restoration and San Francisco Bay Trail access at Hayward Regional Shoreline, strengthening efforts to restore habitat, prepare for sea level rise, and secure public access.

Ring in the new year with the East Bay Regional Park District! 🌄✨🎆 Visit the activity calendar to find one of the many new year programs in the Regional Parks and celebrate the incoming year in nature. https://t.co/6j7TNgjMUI

The Jan-Feb Regional in Nature Activity Guide is now available! In this issue: 2026 Trails Challenge Kicks Off, Black History Month events, king tide programs, Tilden Fungus Fair, volunteering opportunities, and more! https://t.co/I87Pp71JYK

Celebrate Winter Solstice in Regional Parks this weekend! Winter Solstice Walks at Big Break in Oakley - Sat, Dec. 20 and Sun, Dec. 21, 2-3 p.m. Winter Solstice Celebration at Coyote Hills in Fremont - Sun, Dec. 21, 4-5:30 p.m. For more information: https://t.co/jn3JHnm6D4.

2025 Trails Challenge Finish Line Approaching: Whether it’s one last trail or just a few miles, now’s the time to lace up and complete your 2025 Trails Challenge journey. Trail logs are due by Dec. 31! https://t.co/yDADJ0d1XX  📸 William Gerardo, Timeless Trekker Finisher

Winter is prime time for birdwatching in the Regional Parks. Spot waterfowl and shorebirds along the Pacific Flyway, enjoy peaceful marsh walks, or join a guided birding program. Grab your binoculars and explore the East Bay's beautiful birdlife.

The addition of newly acquired properties strengthens long-term open space protection, advances future parkland connectivity in the region, and creates a continuous stretch of protected open space in an area rich with natural habitat and cultural history.

Did you know that two of the world’s most toxic mushrooms are found in the Bay Area? Collecting mushrooms in Regional Parks is not allowed. Consuming mushrooms by humans/pets is unsafe.

Now Hiring Park Rangers! Boots on the ground, eyes on the trail. Step into a career where you’ll help protect nature, care for parks and trails, and keep open spaces thriving. Flex your skills in landscaping, maintenance, land management, or construction. https://t.co/IdxUdPu9qA

Check out the December Park Explorer newsletter with exciting Park District news, special holiday events, and fun winter programs and activities for the whole family.