Upcoming 2012 events
Hours of Operation:
10:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays and Sundays
4901 Breakwater Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
510-670-7270
shoreline@haywardrec.org
Perched on stilts above a salt marsh, the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is your introduction to the ecology of the San Francisco Bay-Estuary. The Interpretive Center features exhibits, programs and activities designed to inspire a sense of appreciation, respect and stewardship for the Bay, its inhabitants and the services they provide. After getting an overview of the park and its features, join a naturalist on one of the many weekend interpretive programs offered.
Click here to read our newsletter, Tidal Tales Read about current environmental issues, natural history, and upcoming events. If you would like a subscription, please contact shoreline@haywardrec.org
Community members are encouraged to apply to become part of the Hayward Area Shoreline Planning Agency's Citizens Advisory Committee. Members of the Citizens Advisory Committee advise the Hayward Area Shoreline Planning Agency (HASPA) concerning the public's interest in the Hayward Shoreline, aid in fostering a positive image of the Shoreline and help educate the public about park/shoreline issues and activities. It shall undertake studies, make recommendations and advise on subjects as requested by the Board of Trustees. If you live in Alameda County and are interested in having a positive impact on your community, please download an application and return to: 1099 E Street, Hayward, CA 94541 ATTN: Karl Zabel, Parks Department
On
display in the Main Exhibit Hall:
Landscapes: Near and Far
January 28 - March 25, 2012
Artists Attila Cziglenyi and Linda Longinotti
Artist's Reception: Saturday, January 21, 2pm - 4pm
Artists Attila Cziglenyi and Linda Longinotti from A.R.T. Inc. are teaming up for an exhibit of artwork focused on landscapes. Attila works in oil, acrylic and watercolor. The subject matter of his paintings ranges from landscapes to aviation and still lifes to people. Cziglenyi enjoys traveling to locations and painting en plein air. Linda Longinotti is a Fine Arts graduate of Cal State Hayward and has exhibited widely and taught representational drawing at various levels.
[top]
Audio
Tour available online, on your web-enabled phone, or at the Interpretive
Center for free. This 15-minute audio tour starts at the Hayward
Shoreline Interpretive Center and includes three "listen-and-learn"locations.
Your guide is Phil Gordon and your host is Jerry Kay .Click
here for more information.
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is always looking
for dedicated volunteers to help us maintain the beauty and health
of our precious environment.
Weekend Weed Warriors
Have a positive impact on the environment at the Hayward Shoreline. We need your help and enthusiasm to eradicate the non-native plants that threaten Shoreline diversity. Volunteer days will involve learning techniques of invasive removal, as well as information about the native plants and animals of the Hayward Shoreline. Refreshments will be provided. Bring gloves or borrow some of ours.
Sunday, Dec. 11, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Class #13998
Sunday, Jan. 15, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Class #15715
Sunday, Feb. 19, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Class #15716
Summer Camp Junior Counselors
Each volunteer will work at one full week of summer camp helping set-up and clean-up activities, play games, and act as good role models for the campers. Activities may include hiking, fishing, crafts, games, mud day, and more. Junior counselors must be at least high school age entering 9th grade in September. Applications are available at the District Office at 1099 E Street in Hayward or click here to download one.
[top]
Click here for a pdf map
From Highway 880:
Exit from 880 onto Hwy 92 West toward the San Mateo Bridge.
Exit on Clawiter Road/Eden Landing Road
Go straight through the light (Do not turn onto Clawiter)
Make the first left onto Breakwater Avenue.
Go all the way to the end of the street.
From Highway 101 or 280:
Exit from 280 or 101 onto Hwy 92 East toward the San Mateo Bridge.
Exit on Clawiter Road/Eden Landing Road
Turn left onto Clawiter Road.
Make the first left onto Breakwater Avenue.
Make the first left to stay on Breakwater Avenue.
Go all the way to the end of the street.
Public Transportation: Unfortunately, public
transportation to the center is only available
on weekdays.
From the Hayward BART Station
Board AC Transit Bus 86 South toward South Hayward BART
This bus runs all day from 4:30am-10:30pm on weekdays.
Get off at Clawiter Road and Depot Road.
Walk 0.6 miles south on Clawiter Road.
Turn right onto Breakwater Avenue.
Make the first left to stay on Breakwater Avenue and walk 1 mile
to the end of the street.
[top]
