Podcasts about east bay regional park district

While humans were leaving the Stone Age and entering the Bronze, some Bristlecone pine trees grew from seeds to sprouts. They've been growing ever since. These 5,000-year-old pines are among the oldest organisms on Earth. Superlatives are also appropriate for the towering redwoods. Trees are amazing in many ways. They provide us with timber and cool us with shade, they sequester carbon and release oxygen, and are home to countless species. But they are also marvels of evolutionary adaptation. We consider the beauty and diversity of trees, and learn why their future is intertwined with ours. Guests: Kevin Dixon - Naturalist at The East Bay Regional Park District, Oakland, California Daniel Lewis - Environmental historian and senior curator for the History of Science and Technology at the Huntington Library, art museum and botanical gardens in Pasadena, California, professor of the natural sciences and the environment at Caltech, and author of “Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of our Future” Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While humans were leaving the Stone Age and entering the Bronze, some Bristlecone pine trees grew from seeds to sprouts. They've been growing ever since. These 5,000-year-old pines are among the oldest organisms on Earth. Superlatives are also appropriate for the towering redwoods. Trees are amazing in many ways. They provide us with timber and cool us with shade, they sequester carbon and release oxygen, and are home to countless species. But they are also marvels of evolutionary adaptation. We consider the beauty and diversity of trees, and learn why their future is intertwined with ours. Guests: Kevin Dixon - Naturalist at The East Bay Regional Park District, Oakland, California Daniel Lewis - Environmental historian and senior curator for the History of Science and Technology at the Huntington Library, art museum and botanical gardens in Pasadena, California, professor of the natural sciences and the environment at Caltech, and author of “Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of our Future” Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Jose Gonzalez, who is the founder of Latino Outdoors, co-founder of The Outdoorist Oath and the inaugural Equity Officer for the East Bay Regional Park District in California.  Jose is an accomplished professional educator focused on Equity and Inclusion whose work brings together frameworks and practices in the environmental, outdoor and conservation fields. He uses a range of sources and mediums including illustration and memes to share his ideas and the science with others.  If there is one theme for this episode, it's about how we can challenge our existing mental models to rethink our relationship with nature.  For some of us that might mean exploring other cultural worldviews where nature might exist as a familial relationship, rather than one of just resource and recreation.  For others it might be simply considering the privilege of access and participation in spaces where our cultural makeup is the dominant one.  And for all of us, it is a chance to embrace the example of biodiversity in nature and the more-than-human world as an example of the diversity in the outdoor community we want to create.  Thanks so much to Jose for taking time to chat. His wisdom and humor is really appreciated in what can often be a tough and thorny subject area. Make sure to follow Jose on Instagram - link in our show notes - to get all of your new favorite nature-inspired puns and memes. Be on the look out for mentions of thriving meadows and a Thursday favorite - Olmos Friday.  Links Jose Gonzalez on Instagram Jose Gonzalez Website Latino Outdoors The Outdoorist Oath 'Healing Severed Connections' by Jose on Medium 'Decolonize, Ecologize, Indigenize, Joyify' by Jose on Medium

On today's episode of Open Space Radio, we're excited to chat with someone very influential in the outdoor recreation industry who is doing a ton of good work to raise awareness about protecting our environment. Not only that, but he is also a leader when it comes to making the outdoors more equitable and accessible. José Gonzáles is the founder of Latino Outdoors, an organization working to bridge the gap and create more inclusive and accessible outdoor experiences and opportunities for Latino Communities. He also currently serves as the equity officer at East Bay Regional Park District in Oakland, California. And, if you're not following him on Instagram, José makes some of the best memes and social media content around. Tune in to our full conversation below to learn more about José and all the good work he and his organizations are contributing to. You'll also learn: How we can learn a lot about leadership from mycelium networks (the way trees communicate with each other via an underground network of fungi) What inspired José to start Latino Outdoors and how the organization is working to bridge the gap and support Latino communities What cultural relevance means in parks and recreation and how it's being incorporated into programs What current challenges and opportunities exist when it comes to making the outdoors more equitable, inclusive and accessible What exactly it means to be a part of a "thriving meadow" And a whole lot more! Related Links: Latino Outdoors East Bay Regional Park District Follow José on Instagram Outdoorist Oath Hispanic Professionals in Parks and Recreation Othering & Belonging Institute Have feedback about this episode or Open Space Radio overall? Share it with us! If you enjoyed this episode or learned something that might help you make a positive impact in your community, please consider donating to NRPA to not only support our storytelling efforts, but also our mission to advance parks, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all at nrpa.org/donate.

Summer camping season is around the corner, and California's parks and recreation areas have something for everyone: secluded sites in the Sierra backcountry, campgrounds with RV hook-ups and a view of the Pacific, yurts, tent cabins and even campsites that float. We'll get tips on scoring reservations, how to plan for a trip and how to pack. And we'll hear about your favorite California camping memories. Guests: José González, founder, Latino Outdoors; equity officer, East Bay Regional Park District; board member, Parks California (the statutory nonprofit partner to CA State Parks) Ana Beatriz Cholo, public affairs specialist and spokesperson, Pacific West Region, National Park Service Peter Ostroskie, staff park and recreation specialist, Bay Area District, California State Parks

It's Oktoberfest on "What's Up, Interpreters"! NAI Board Member Ira Bletz, recently retired from East Bay Regional Park District, has made a name for himself as "Beer Guy" at NAI conferences for more than a decade. His special event, which tells the story of human civilization through the context of beer, is always a hit at the annual event. Ira joins NAI's Paul Caputo and Song Stott for this episode.

Brentwood resident and business owner, Shelly Tweedy, visits the show to talk about her entrepreneurial business "The Craft Room" which is located at 80 Eagle Rock Way, Brentwood, California. She tells us about her journey as a business owner that started her business right before the pandemic hit. Other stories include: the United Nations recognized the East Bay Regional Park District for its efforts; Antioch has launched a reward incentive program to help local businesses; a fatal house fire claimed a life this last week; and more.Link to The Craft Room: https://thecraftroombrentwood.comLinks to the Top Stories mentioned in this week's episode: East Bay Regional Park District wins United Nations award | Features | thepress.netAntioch launches app-based reward program to stimulate shopping at small businesses | Features | thepress.net1 killed, home heavily damaged in fire in Brentwood Monday morning | News | thepress.netAntioch partners with Department of Justice for police reform | News | thepress.net

Fire Chief at East Bay Regional Park District, Aileen Theile joins the show to talk about the upcoming fire season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INSIGHTS FROM THE FIRE ZONE  With the help of ranchers, naturalists, scientists, and land managers, this new series explores life in California’s inland Coast Range after 2020’s huge SCU fires. From Morgan Territory to Pacheco Pass, we'll visit places off the beaten track for most Bay Area people, yet deeply connected to places they already love. Want to learn where to find the region’s most spectacular post-fire wildflower displays? Wonder about the effects of climate change on the region’s plants and animals? Want to know how Californians can live sustainably in a fire-prone future? Join us in the fire zone, for Diablo Range Revealed. Presented by Save Mount Diablo with special thanks to Margaret Kruse, Connolly Ranch, Bay Nature magazine, East Bay Regional Park District, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, California State Parks, and Pine Ridge Association. Photos by Scott Hein and Cooper Ogden. Interviews with Seth Adams, Heath Bartosh, Margaret Kruse, and Celeste Garamendi. Production by Joan Hamilton.

On this episode, I chat with former Editor at the Brentwood Press Rick Lemyre who is leaving Brentwood, CA for Georgia. Just a simple chat here on a variety of topics from the news industry, to the community, non-profits, change, elected officials, and more. Wanted to give Rick a chance to share his story with the community after all his years of telling other peoples story.   02:19 – Rick provides a quick bio on himself from locksmith to Newspaper Distribution to Journalism to launching the Brentwood Press. 06:25 – we chat about the biggest changes in the news industry and if you want to be rich, don’t go into news. 07:50 – Rick explains leaving the Press in 2013… we get into advice Rick provided to me which helped ECT grow over the years. 9:03 – What was the best thing about being in the news industry… we get into youth sports and school coverage. Print vs. online publications 14:50 – How do you pay people to produce the news? Its become tough. 15:55 – Rick explains why he got out of the news industry. He gets into his love of history. 18:20 – Rick explains how he got involved with the John Muir Historic Trust and highlights the challenges with connecting the trail and opening up the property to the public. It would be a 3,700 acre State Park. Working with East Bay Regional Park District to connect trail to Round Valley. 21:10 – Quick update on Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed and the Three Creeks Project in Brentwood 23:28 – What Rick will miss most about Contra Costa County. 25:00 – we get into more educating vs. reporting.. especially with East Contra Costa Fire issue. 27:20 – Moving… what weird things has Rick found living in his house for 27-years. How much has he actually given away 30:00 – Rick gets into how excited he is to get a fresh start. Both history and cost of living was motivating factors. Georgia is about 30% cost of living savings vs. California.   34:08 – We chat how news is 24/7 and decompression at some point is important… then move into potential for podcast to record history. Achieving peoples history. It also comes down to people wanting to be educated – such as ECCFPD. 41:30 – When Rick was starting, there was about 100,000 people in East Contra Costa County and the growth and changes occurring in the area. With Rick leaving, it’s the history and knowledge that is leaving the area. 47:26 – Have people come to East County to become part of the community or try and change it? We get into elected officials and some of the policies being put in place. We talk about public face of elected official vs. public face. 51:48 – What is Rick’s hope for East Contra Costa County after he leaves.

On this episode, I chat with Matt Beinke of Blackhawk Nunn on their proposed development in the City of Brentwood which has become Measure L. To build 2,400 homes while preserving open space with Save Mount Diablo. We get into what this project would accomplish, dispell some of the rumors and online rumblings in an effort to provide accurate and truthful information. Beinke also says if Brentwood says "no", they are going to Antioch.   01:50 – Beinke explains what happens next if Brentwood Measure L Fails.  He then gets into what happens if Antioch says no. 03:47 – We chat about Measure L and what it actually does. How did Blackhwak Nunn come up with this specific project which actually began in the late 1980’s. 06:28 – Beinke provides and overview of what Measure L would provide for the City of Brentwood. 09:28 – We talk about how this land is currently unincorporated Contra Costa and its up to Brentwood or Antioch and who wants to control it. 10:20 – We get into Antioch’s urban limit line and The Ranch Project and this assumption Antioch has already said no. Roddy Ranch was approved by voters for 700-800 homes, which is now owned by East Bay Regional Park District—building permits, property tax revenue, sales tax, jobs, infrastructure is now lost. 12:10 – How this project will have no impact on Antioch if approved, this is basically a windfall of unexpected money at millions of dollars. Beinke highlights there is interest and cities would not pass this up due to infrastructure improvements. 14:02 – Beinke explains how the East Contra Costa Fire Department got involved in this project and included with funding and what they get out of project. 19:45 – Beinke explains the California Highway Patrol (CHP) concern and people are taking it out of context and what their letter means in the EIR.  Explains it’s a comment letter, which is why the Brentwood Police Officers Association supports Measure L. 22:01 – Brentwood Police Officer Association endorsement, now people in the community have turned nasty towards Brentwood POA. Others are also being attacked for their position on Measure L. 26:20 – Are members of the community of Brentwood overlooking the needs of senior housing? 29:07 – We get into how this 590-home design came about and where it came from and why are people touting this? Beinke explains this property was zoned for 3-houses per acre in 2014 through General Plan Update. 31:20 – with Seth Adams (Save Mount Diablo) confirming this land was always in the plans to be developed for over 30-years, with the city council approving development on the land in 2014, why would Brentwood residents say “no” and basically tell Antioch to take it? 33:30 – Beinke explains the on-site open space on the property within Measure L and what they plan to do with it—explains how this is an open space amenity through the homeowners association. 35:45 – Why should Shadow Lakes residents want this project? 38:20 – American Avenue, what does it get built and is it the first thing to be done in this plan? Beinke says American Avenue and Balfour Road improvements are in phase 1 and will begin immediately.  We get into the false bait and switch claims on social media and how a lot of the claims are false because this plan is in the measure and protections are in place. We get into how a strong city council and planning commission become the referees for the project. 41:30 – If Measure L does not pass, Beinke says again they are going to Antioch. 43:25 – I get into how I believe Blackhawk Nunn has been responsible in their developments and communities while protecting open space—Summerset and Trilogy are just two examples. Says most of the homes in Brentwood had to be annexed in like they are trying to do now. 45:55 – We get into the false rhetoric of how adding more housing will lower home values, Beinke breaks down how that is not true. 49:00 – I close by encouraging everyone to get educated on the issue and make an educated decision because its more complex than more houses or vehicles on the road. I encourage community leaders, city council members, planning commissioners and school board members to step up and let the community know where they stand.

Berkeleyside's Tracey Taylor talks about falcons and the Cal falcon webcam —which is keeping a watchful eye on Annie and Grinnell, two peregrines who made their nest in the clock tower of the Campanile on the UC Berkeley campus — with raptor mavens Allen Fish, director of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, and Douglas Bell, wildlife program manager at the East Bay Regional Park District (who shows off his splendid falcon imitations). What makes wildlife webcams so mesmerizing, what happens after falcon eggs hatch and what is a pipping party?  https://www.berkeleyside.com/2019/03/19/first-peregrine-falcon-egg-laid-at-uc-berkeley-watch-nest-live

SOMERSVILLE TOWNSITE   Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve is a stunning park today, but in the 1860s its coal fueled California's early industrial development. Watch segment 1 of our 16-part series about "the rocks, the mines, and nature's remarkable recovery." Follow us to enjoy a new Bay Area adventure every week. Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association. Produced by Joan Hamilton. Featuring Seth Adams, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Heath Bartosh, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Special thanks to East Bay Regional Park District. 

INTRODUCTION  Prepare for a hike at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve—a paradise in the springtime, rich with history any time of year. Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association. Produced by Joan Hamilton. Featuring Seth Adams, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Heath Bartosh, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Special thanks to East Bay Regional Park District.   

POND LIFE  A soggy day in March is the perfect time to check out the park's ponds.  Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association. Produced by Joan Hamilton. Featuring Seth Adams, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Heath Bartosh, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Special thanks to East Bay Regional Park District. 

ROSE HILL CEMETERY  Find out why daffodils are the flower of choice in the Rose Hill Cemetery—and all about the history of Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association. Produced by Joan Hamilton. Featuring Seth Adams, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Heath Bartosh, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Special thanks to East Bay Regional Park District.     

NORTONVILLE  Sarah Norton was the beloved midwife who delivered Nortonville's babies. She planted a cottonwood to celebrate each new life. Childhood was short for the boys, who were useful in narrow mine shafts. They started their perilous work at age 8. Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association. Produced by Joan Hamilton. Featuring Seth Adams, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Heath Bartosh, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Special thanks to East Bay Regional Park District. 

COAL CANYON In this shady canyon, we learn about the botanical riches of Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. It's a place where East meets West, where plants from the Central Valley and the coast all thrive and where botanists made a remarkable discovery in 2016. Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association. Produced by Joan Hamilton. Featuring Seth Adams, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Heath Bartosh, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Special thanks to East Bay Regional Park District. 

CUMBERLAND TRIAL  Parks are great. But connected wildlands are even better, for wildlife and people. In this episode of our Black Diamond Mines guide, learn about how you can make the wide open spaces of eastern Contra Costa County part of an epic Bay Area trek. Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association. Produced by Joan Hamilton. Featuring Seth Adams, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Heath Bartosh, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Special thanks to East Bay Regional Park District. 

KREIGER PEAK  Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve has been growing recently, and new trails will be open soon. Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association. Produced by Joan Hamilton. Featuring Seth Adams, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Heath Bartosh, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Special thanks to East Bay Regional Park District. 

PIONEER POND  Epizoochory? What the heck is that? And what's it got to do with Velcro? Find out in this episode of our tour of Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association. Produced by Joan Hamilton. Featuring Seth Adams, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Heath Bartosh, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Special thanks to East Bay Regional Park District. 

STEWARTVILLE VIEW  Globalization transformed Contra Costa County almost a century ago. Learn how it happened as we look out over one of the park's most beautiful valleys.  Presented by Save Mount Diablo, with help from Mount Diablo Interpretive Association and East Bay Regional Park District. Photos by Scott Hein. Featuring Seth M. Adams, Heath Bartosh, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan.

MANHATTAN TRAIL  How grazing—done right—can benefit park wildlife, including tiger salamanders and burrowing owls. Presented by Save Mount Diablo, with help from Mount Diablo Interpretive Association and East Bay Regional Park District. Photos by Scott Hein. Featuring Seth M. Adams, Heath Bartosh, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Produced by Joan Hamilton.

BRIDGE   California's shrub lands may seem boring, but they shelter plenty of flowers and birds. Learn to spot bush poppies and orange-crowned warblers in this episode.  Presented by Save Mount Diablo, with help from Mount Diablo Interpretive Association and East Bay Regional Park District. Photos by Scott Hein. Featuring Seth M. Adams, Heath Bartosh, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Production by Joan Hamilton. 

JUNCTION  Here's where Coulter pines make their famous last stand at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. Presented by Save Mount Diablo, with help from Mount Diablo Interpretive Association and East Bay Regional Park District. Photos by Scott Hein. Featuring Seth M. Adams, Heath Bartosh, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Produced by Joan Hamilton. 

OVERLOOK   Big swaths of land around Mount Diablo State Park are protected. But there are still development threats. Learn about successful efforts to curb sprawl in this episode of our guide to Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, presented by Save Mount Diablo, with help from Mount Diablo Interpretive Association and East Bay Regional Park District. Photos by Scott Hein. Featuring Seth M. Adams, Heath Bartosh, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Production by Joan Hamilton. 

STEWARTVILLE SADDLE  Dream of future hikes at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve with tips from the experts. Presented by Save Mount Diablo, with help from Mount Diablo Interpretive Association and East Bay Regional Park District. Photos by Scott Hein. Featuring Seth M. Adams, Heath Bartosh, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Produced by Joan Hamilton. 

CONCLUSION  Learn how to tell a hawk from a vulture in this final episode of our Black Diamond Mines guide. Presented by Save Mount Diablo, with help from Mount Diablo Interpretive Association and East Bay Regional Park District. Photos by Scott Hein. Featuring Seth M. Adams, Heath Bartosh, Kevin Dixon, Robert Doyle, Scott Hein, Ken Lavin, and Ray Sullivan. Produced by Joan Hamilton.

The peregrine falcons that first made a home on UC Berkeley's Campanile last year get a lot of attention every spring when their babies hatch. But it's also amazing to watch the adults in action. At speeds of more than 200 miles per hour, peregrines are the fastest animal in the world — three times faster than a cheetah. Mary Malec, a volunteer raptor nest monitor for the East Bay Regional Park District, describes a time when the mama peregrine chased a pigeon through unknowing crowds on campus.See photos and read the transcript on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Nerds partner up with their old friend Tha Amazing James and learn about his work with East Bay Regional Park District and the Mobile Fish Exhibit. James does a great job standing in as co-host and the Nerds move on to discuss "Odd Baits. Next they take on Snopes who have used the Fish Nerds joke from episode 12 where they discuss the Pacu of Lies. Feel free to hit Snopes on twitter and remind them to site their sources use @snopes and @debunker to contact them, be sure to use #Pacuoflies . Finally the Amazing James gets to participate in the famous fish quiz. This gets a little uncomfortable. Enjoy the Show!

The Nerds partner up with their old friend Tha Amazing James and learn about his work with East Bay Regional Park District and the Mobile Fish Exhibit. James does a great job standing in as co-host and the Nerds move on to discuss "Odd Baits. Next they take on Snopes who have used the Fish Nerds joke from episode 12 where they discuss the Pacu of Lies. Feel free to hit Snopes on twitter and remind them to site their sources use @snopes and @debunker to contact them, be sure to use #Pacuoflies . Finally the Amazing James gets to participate in the famous fish quiz. This gets a little uncomfortable. Enjoy the Show!