Natural History Wanderings

from East Bay Regional Parks

Spring is a great time to get outdoors in the East Bay Regional Park District. Hillsides and meadows are bursting with life, vibrant colors, and one of spring’s greatest gifts on full display—wildflowers!

View hundreds of wildflower species at Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve, Ohlone Wilderness Regional Preserve, Briones Regional Park, and Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, among many others. Visit Wildflowers In Your Parks to learn more about wildflowers and where to see them.

On weekends from late March to early May, Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve hosts special wildflower season hikes and programs. Arrive early to sign up for programs at the Visitor Center, as space is limited. Visit the activity calendar for more information about the Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve Wildflower Season programs.

Other Regional Parks also offer naturalist-led wildflower-themed programs. Check out the activity calendar for a complete list of wildflower programs.