BORP DECEMBER 13TH EVENTS

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Birds of Lake Merritt and its Islands Accessible Bird Stroll 

Join us at Oakland’s beautiful Lake Merritt for an easy mid-day stroll to explore the many birds that reside here year-round as well as the winter migrants. We will be on mostly level wheelchair accessible terrain and there are benches at frequent intervals. This trip is a collaboration between GGBA (Golden Gate Bird Alliance, our local National Audubon Chapter) and BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation.

Trip Leaders: Maureen Lahiff  mlahiff@aol.com and 

                        Judith Smith judithsmith313@gmail.com

Date: Wednesday December 13, 12:30-3:00pm 

Trip Size: 15 people and registration required. To register email judithsmith313@gmail.com.

 Directions: Meet along the lakeside path near the Bird Islands (east of the Rotary Nature Center). 

 Public transit: Take the 12, N, or NL bus to Grand and Perkins and walk into the park on Perkins. Driving:  To be fairly sure of a close-by parking space, enter the park area from Grand Ave at Bellevue (signed for Children’s Fairyland) and pay $5.

 Heavy or steady rain cancels.

 PARKING:

Enter at Bellevue Ave off of Grand Ave near Fairyland. Depending on who is at the kiosk, parking may be free with a disabled placard or plates. Please prepare to pay $3.00 every two hours. For street parking closest to the Rotary Center continue along Bellevue Ave past the Boating Center. There is one accessible space by the Nature Center. The parking lot next to the Boating Center has several van accessible spaces. 

 You can also enter on Perkins Street or Elita Ave off Grand Ave where there is metered street parking. 

RESTROOMS:

There are accessible restrooms at the Boating Center .1mile from the Rotary Nature Center. 

 COVID:

Masks are optional.

WHAT TO BRING:

Layered clothing, water, sunscreen, something to sit on if needed and binoculars. If you need binoculars, please let Judy know judithsmith313@gmail.com 510-914-0870.

 CHANGE OF PLANS: On the day of if you are not able to join us please text Judy at 510-914-0870. If you need to cancel before the 13th, please email judithsmith313@gmail.com .

 We look forward to birding with you!