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The year 2009 will feature many science events out at the DSC Site at Big Break Regional Shoreline.  In partnership with the Marine Science Institute (MSI) and East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), the DSC will expand educational programs and offer more opportunities for all to learn about the Delta and how to preserve it for future generations. 

 

January 25, 2009

Big Break Bird Blitz

 

Photo by:  Joel Summerhill

 

We’ll search for local feathered friends as

well as seasonal visitors as we visit Big Break Regional Shoreline.  Bring a snack and

binoculars or scopes.

Reg. required: (888) EBPARKS

www.ebparks.org

 

Photo by:  Joel Summerhill

 

 

Science Day at Big Break

March 21, 2009

April 25, 2009

 

 

 

Photo curtesy of:  Tom Lindemuth

 

MSI, DSC and EBRPD will partner in this shoreside program developed by MSI.  Everyone will love this hands-on program offering a variety of discovery-based activities from the shore.  Real oceanographic equipment will be used to collection of fish, mud, invertebrates, plankton or water. 

 

Registration Required for all programs

$10.00 per participant Under 16 free

Participation is limited

nkchinn@msn.com

 

Science Day3.21.pdf

 

science day students4.25.pdf

Photo Curtesy of:  Tom Lindemuth

February 7, 2009

Family Science Cruise on the RV Brownlee

Owned and Operated by MSI

8:30am - Noon      Rain or Shine

$20.00 for adults-under 16 years of age free

when accompanied by an adult

 

 

Registration Required

nkchinn@msn.com

 

Cruise 09.pdf

 

 

 Spring 2009 Hike - April 11, 2009

  2:00 PM

Brought to you by the Delta Group of the Sierra Club

 

This hike will take place in the Round Valley Regional Preserve in Brentwood.  It will consist of a leisurely loop  to see panoramic views and spring wildfowers in Mount Diablo's eastern foothills, exploring the upper watershed of Marsh Creek. 

 

To participate meet in the trailhead parking area on Marsh Creek Road, 1 1/2 miles east of Deer Valley Road intersection at 2:00 PM.  Contact:  Lidia Compos 925-240-5795 or Janess Hanson 925-458-0860 for more information