Birding with Kids in Tow (Lake Temescal, Oakland)

Leader: Evan Weissman, evan@weissfam.net

Date: Sunday September 20 – 10 a.m. to noon

Description: We'll explore the birds of Oakland's Lake Temescal with a focus on enjoying time in nature with young kids in tow (ages 0 to around 5). This trip is designed to offer caregivers an opportunity to bring their young kids along while they bird: it's okay if you need to take breaks, change diapers, or sing loudly with your child. Interested toddlers may also learn a thing or two about the birds and nature!

We'll meet by the South entrance playground and bathrooms, and slowly walk about 0.3 miles north on the paved path and grass areas along the south and east side of the lake, returning along the same route. The path is mostly flat, with no steps, but with some bumps and cracks in the asphalt. Bathrooms and water are available at the start and along the way. Bring binoculars if you have them, and toddler binocs (two toilet paper rolls taped together) if your child might enjoy them. We will also have a few pairs of real and toddler binocs to share.

Limit: 15 – Register for adults only (don't count your kids)

Directions: Meet by the playground and bathrooms at the South entrance parking lot at 6502 Broadway Terrace, Oakland. Parking is $5 if the kiosk is staffed (free if not). Street parking may be available, and requires walking down a steep drive to enter the park. If you arrive late, simply follow the path north until you find us; we will make ourselves visible.

Google Map: https://share.google/LRjH8U9APugbfGNoO

Registration opens Tuesday, August 18 at 1 pm and closes on Thursday, September 17 at 11 pm.