Free Greenbelt Outings--Fall 2006 Series (Oct - Dec)

Join Greenbelt Alliance as we celebrate the season with our 2006 FALL OUTINGS series featuring some of the Bay Areaâ??s best hikes and farm tours. The following is a list of outings happening from OCTOBER through DECEMBER. Please post this information in your calendar and/or community lists. Feel free to contact us if you would like to write an article or feature Greenbelt Alliance in any of your publications. And, you are always welcome to attend any of our Greenbelt Outings. These outings happen all over the Bay Area and the difficulty ranges from easy to hard core; see the outings key below for the hike's degree of difficulty. There's something happening almost every weekend!

Greenbelt Alliance protects open space and promotes livable communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Greenbelt outings are farm tours and hikes that provide a fun way to become acquainted with Bay Area open space.

I hope to see you soon in the greenbelt!

Greenbelt Alliance
Cheryl Scott - Outings and Volunteer Coordinator
631 Howard Street, Suite 510
San Francisco, CA 94105
cscott@greenbelt.org
www.greenbelt.org

For DIRECTIONS, RESERVATIONS, or for more INFORMATION visit www.greenbelt.org or call 415-255-3233. Reservations are required only when noted. Please see outings key below for the hike's degree of difficulty.

Sunday, October 15
Pleasanton Ridge and Wine
Alameda County
Traverse the East Bayâ??s Pleasanton Ridge through oak-studded grassland and expansive views. See remnants of historic farms and finish with a taste of modern agriculture at Ellingston Winery in Sunol.
9:30 AM to 4 PM. M 8 B
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Sunday, October 15
Bluegrass for the Greenbelt
Contra Costa County
Calling all music and greenbelt lovers! Enjoy critically acclaimed bluegrass artists in a private outdoor theatre at this first-ever Greenbelt Alliance benefit concert. See reverse for details. 3 PM to 6 PM. $50 members / $65 non-members.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Saturday, October 21
EcoFarming Fun
Contra Costa County
This family-friendly outing to EcoVillage Farm in Richmond features a tour of this urban resource offering locals access to a model of sustainable living. After the tour you can pitch in and help prepare the farm for upcoming seasons.
9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Sunday, October 29
Spectacular Sycamore Grove
Alameda County
South of Livermore lies one of the largest native sycamore groves in California. Take a walk in this unique open space, find out why areas like this are at risk, and hear about efforts underway to protect them. Optional post-hike wine tasting.
10:45 AM to 3:30 PM. M 7 A

Saturday, November 4
Magnificent Maguire Peaks
Alameda County
Are you up for a ten-mile strenuous hike in a hidden corner of Sunol Regional Wilderness? Enjoy beautiful, wild terrain and spectacular views of San Antonio Reservoir, Mt. Diablo, and Mission Peak in this park near Fremont.
9:30 AM to 4:45 PM. S 10 B

Saturday, November 11
San Bruno Treasures
San Mateo County
Our destination is an Ohlone village site next to seldom-visited Owl Canyon on San Bruno Mountain, south of San Francisco. Experience Bay Area history on this moderate 4-mile hike through some of the last remnants of native Franciscan habitat.
10 AM to 2 PM. M 4 A
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Sunday, November 12
Secret Sonoma Scenery
Sonoma County
A hidden lake and little-known trails beckon us to climb the hills above historical Sonoma Departmental Center near Glen Ellen. Weâ??ll traverse the western boundaries of this California landmark and enjoy vistas of the Valley of the Moon and beyond.
10:30 AM to 3 PM. MC 6 A
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

SPECIAL MEMBER OUTING!
Friday, November 24
Yoga in the Greenbelt
Marin County
Treat yourself to this special member-only post-Thanksgiving hike and yoga retreat in the lush greenbelt of Marin County, near Corte Madera. Weâ??ll ascend Ring Mountain to reach an Ohlone â??kitchenâ?¼ rock amid acres of grasslands. Then enjoy an invigorating yoga lesson (suitable for beginners) surrounded by excellent views of the Bay and San Francisco.
10 AM to 3 PM. E 3 A
MEMBERSHIP AND RESERVATION REQUIRED

This outing is free and is only open to Greenbelt Alliance members. To become a member, visit: http://www.greenbelt.org/getinvolved/membership.html

Sunday, December 17
Best of Berkeley
Alameda County
This challenging urban trek starts near downtown Berkeley and winds through neighborhoods into the hills. Hikers will visit the Rose Garden, hike along Tilden Park, pass by Grizzly Peak, walk above Claremont Canyon, and then descend through Berkeleyâ??s walkable city streets.
10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. C 11 B

GREENBELT OUTINGS KEY
Degree of Challenge
E - Easy
M - Moderate
C - Challenging
S - Strenuous
HC - Hard Core

Miles
# of miles covered
Elevation Gain
A - Less than 1,000
B - 1,000 to 2,000
C - 2,000 to 3,000
D - 3,000 to 4,000
E - More than 4,000

For Example: A hike with a rating of C 7 B is a challenging, seven mile hike with an elevation gain between 1,000 and 2,000 feet.

Helpful links:
-For directions and reservations, call 415-255-3233 or
visit http://greenbelt.org/cgi-bin/calendar.cgi

-Become a Greenbelt Alliance member by visiting http://www.greenbelt.org/getinvolved/membership.html

-Subscribe to this calendar by mail or email; contact us at (415) 255-3233 or info@greenbelt.org