Hike a 1.5-mile loop through the redwood forest of Roberts Regional Recreation Area. Learn how sea captains in the early 1800s used the tallest trees to navigate away from treacherous Blossom Rock and about the sleuthing that resulted in a state landmark designation. Become acquainted with the history and evolution of the current redwood forest. A modestly hilly walk.
Tour Leader: John Nicoles
Meet: 10570 Skyline Blvd, Oakland. Meet in Roberts Recreation Area, at the Madrone Picnic Site. Parking $5/vehicle in lot
Bio: John has a degree in Forestry from the University of California School of Forestry (1966). (This school merged with the College of Agriculture to form the College of Natural Resources in 1974.) Following a four-year military stint, he joined the Park District in 1971 as a surveyor. The eucalyptus freeze of 1972 elevated him to a natural resources manager, under various titles, until retirement in1992. Since retirement he has served as an officer in both California Alumni Foresters and the Society of American Foresters. He has also volunteered in several forestry-oriented education programs, demonstrated a steam powered logging machine, toured Europe and written numerous letters to the San Francisco Chronicle.
NOTES:
• PLEASE MEET 15 MINUTES BEFORE listed time to allow for registration.
• Comfortable walking shoes, sun hats and sunscreen are recommended. Bring water.
• Vouchers, limited-income accommodation, and any other special circumstances will be handled onsite at the starting point on the day of the walking tour. Check your email the morning of the walking tour for any last-minute changes, clarifications, or cancellation.
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• THESE TOURS ARE BASED IN PART on the research of the Oakland Cultural Heritage Survey, a project of the City of Oakland Strategic Planning Division, and the resources of the Oakland History Center, 2nd floor, Oakland Main Library.