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Cancelled! Nature Walk: Albany Bulb

When:

Monday, January 2, 2023, 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM

Where:

McLaughlin Eastshore Park - Albany Bulb
1 Buchanan Street
Albany, CA

Event Contact(s):

Jeanette Ward

6509547476 (c)

Category:

Nature Walk

Registration is recommended

Rain cancels

Everyone

No Fee

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This picture is from our November hike at Briones, the day before the 2 days of rain!

NATURE WALK: EASY RAMBLE THROUGH A SMALL MAZE OF TRAILS, GOOD VIEWS OF THE BAY AND "QUIRKY" ART at the ALBANY BULB
aka MCLAUGHLIN EASTSHORE STATE PARK

RSVP Recommended to Jeanette 650-954-7476 (cell/text)or jbwardhmb@gmail.com - so we know to look for you. Self registration is also available

When: Monday, Jan. 2. 1 PM for about 2 hours

Where: 1 Buchanan St., Albany

Open to: Members and Volunteers and their guests

Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible

Description: A wide dirt trail (fire road) explores the bulb-shaped point that juts out into San Francisco Bay. Many smaller trails branch off leading to the best views of the bay and the quirky artwork.
The Albany Bulb is a former construction debris landfill on San Francisco Bay where people have been making informal outdoor sculptures and paintings for decades. It's home to 150 species of birds, huge trees, wildflowers, amazing views, and lots of walking trails.

On the Bulb, foot paths wind their way between large slabs of broken concrete. Volunteer plants are mixed in with fanciful anonymous art and homemade structures created by a small, dedicated community that loves this “wild,” little peninsula.

Fun fact: In 2018, approx. 800 feet of new trail was added to the Bay Trail at Albany Bulb. The one mile connector completed in 2020 closes one of the critical gaps of the 500 mile SF Bay Trail. You can now enjoy the 10 mile trail from Berkeley, Albany to Richmond and soak in views.

Where to Meet, Directions, and Parking: We want to leave promptly at 1 PM, so please allow time to get there and park!
Meet at the far west end of Buchanan Street near the north side of the parking lot for Golden Gate Fields Race Track. Parking and restrooms are available.
General Directions: From highway 80East, take the Buchanan St. exit. Bear left to head west on Buchanan, following the sign "to Racetrack". Follow Buchanan to the very end (less than 1/4 mile) and find free parking as close to the west end as possible.

or... From the intersection of Marin Dr/Buchanan and San Pablo Ave, take Buchanan west, under the freeway and follow to the very west end where you will find free parking.

What to bring: Good walking shoes, layered clothing for variable weather by the bay (can be breezy), water, windbreaker, hat for sun protection, binoculars, camera. Walking poles are always a good option for stability.

Transportation: Members can request a ride from the Ashby Village office- 510-204-9200. Or have a guest bring you, and join you on the walk.

Ashby Village
1821 Catalina Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 204-9200
info@ashbyvillage.org