El Cerrito Trail Trekkers

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Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers for Greening the Greenway, Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the Ohlone Greenw...
06/11/2026

Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers for Greening the Greenway, Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the Ohlone Greenway at Fairmount Avenue, across from El Cerrito Plaza BART Station.

In the early 1990s El Cerrito’s two-mile stretch of the Ohlone Greenway had exactly one tree – until someone cut it down. For the verdant landscape we have there today thanks must go to volunteers, a city contract arborist, and a dedicated city official and staff. Let’s walk the Greenway while hearing from Steve Price, organizer and lead volunteer, and Steve Batchelder, then the city’s consulting arborist. Every block along the Greenway has its own story – including the mysterious Dinosaur Forest.

NOTE: This flat, two-mile walk ends at Del Norte BART.

Have to miss it? We'll do it again on Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the El Cerrito Trail Trekkers and the El Cerrito Historical Society

Photo (cropped): from California Trees, the California ReLeaf newsletter, Fall 1993

Spring Native Plant Amble, Thursday, June 4, 5:30 to 7 pm. Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers and naturalist Margot Cunningh...
05/28/2026

Spring Native Plant Amble, Thursday, June 4, 5:30 to 7 pm. Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers and naturalist Margot Cunningham for an exploration of late spring blooming flowers and other native plants in the Hillside Natural Area on this slow but steep adventure. Rain postpones this hike to Thursday June 11, same place and time. Meet at the Schmidt Lane trailhead

REMINDER--Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers and instructor Hiromi Aoki Jones on Saturday, May 30 from 10 to 11:30 am for 45...
05/28/2026

REMINDER--Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers and instructor Hiromi Aoki Jones on Saturday, May 30 from 10 to 11:30 am for 45 minutes of standing yoga poses in the Hillside Natural Area. Hiromi Aoki Jones has taught yoga at the El Cerrito Community Center since 2016. She focuses on body awareness, posture, functional fitness, and calming of the mind. All levels of yoga experience are welcome.

The yoga surface will be natural soil and grass. Shoes are recommended, or you can bring a towel or mat to stand on. The event will include a short steepish climb to the yoga location with a wonderful view. Meet at Schmidt Lane trailhead.

Yoga in the Hillside! Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers and instructor Hiromi Aoki Jones on Saturday, May 30 at 10 am for 4...
05/14/2026

Yoga in the Hillside! Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers and instructor Hiromi Aoki Jones on Saturday, May 30 at 10 am for 45 minutes of standing yoga poses in the Hillside Natural Area. Hiromi Aoki Jones has taught yoga at the El Cerrito Community Center since 2016. She focuses on body awareness, posture, functional fitness, and calming of the mind. All levels of yoga experience are welcome.

The yoga surface will be natural soil and grass. Shoes are recommended, or you can bring a towel or mat to stand on. The event will include a short steepish climb to the yoga location with a wonderful view. Meet at Schmidt Lane trailhead.

Morning news highlights our 2026 Hillside Festival!
05/02/2026

Morning news highlights our 2026 Hillside Festival!

Morning News highlights our 2026 Hillside Festival!
05/02/2026

Morning News highlights our 2026 Hillside Festival!

Folks enjoying the Edible and Medicinal Plants hike at the Hillside Festival.
05/02/2026

Folks enjoying the Edible and Medicinal Plants hike at the Hillside Festival.

THIS WEEKEND! El Cerrito’s 12th Annual Hillside Festival on May 2–3 is back with a mix of old favorites and brand new hi...
04/28/2026

THIS WEEKEND! El Cerrito’s 12th Annual Hillside Festival on May 2–3 is back with a mix of old favorites and brand new hikes and events. More than a dozen events will entertain and educate both young and old about the plants, animals, geology and history of El Cerrito’s 100-acre natural wonderland, the Hillside Natural Area.

Visit www.ectrailtrekkers.org/hillside-festival.html for the full schedule. Events start from trailheads throughout the Hillside and touch on native flora and fauna, insects, geology, fire safety, and habitat restoration. Our leaders are experts in their fields.
Events especially for young people include the ever-popular Nature Scavenger Hunt (with prizes) and Insect Exploration. Haiku by the haiku contest winners will be read during a Haiku Hike and displayed throughout the hillside. We’ll end the festival with snacks and bluegrass music by El Cerrito-based Fresh Picked band. All events are free!

REMINDER--Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers this Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a BioBlitz to explore, discover,...
04/24/2026

REMINDER--Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers this Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a BioBlitz to explore, discover, and learn about the wildlife and biodiversity in the Hillside Natural Area. With oak woodlands, small creeks, and open meadows, the HNA hosts a remarkable amount of biodiversity, but there is still so much we don’t know.

This BioBlitz event is part of the 2025 City Nature Challenge, a global friendly competition among cities to make the most observations of their local plants and wildlife April 24-27. It helps (1) El Cerrito’s planning to manage and conserve the HNA while making it more fire resilient, (2) the SF Bay Area’s stats and rank in the CNC global competition, and (3) scientists more broadly to understand biodiversity and the effects of climate change.

No experience needed - ambassadors & wildlife experts will be on hand to help us explore. If you can, please install the iNaturalist app on your device and create an account. If you can’t, please join us regardless.

The BioBlitz is Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the trailhead at the north end of Regency Court (Map it: 1590 Regency Court, El Cerrito)

REMINDER: Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers for Yard Art Hike #3 on Sunday, April 12 from 12 to 2:30 pm. The more you look...
04/09/2026

REMINDER: Join El Cerrito Trail Trekkers for Yard Art Hike #3 on Sunday, April 12 from 12 to 2:30 pm. The more you look the more you see! Third in a series featuring yard art and more. Our three mile-plus walk will meander from Castro Park to the Ohlone Greenway, then loop up to the neighborhood just below Motorcycle Hill. Highlights include recent murals, mysterious public art, a crocheted couch potato, and a visit to the intriguing home-based Two Cats Gallery.

Intrepid yard art aficionados Regina Gilligan, Laura Lent and Kim Luong will lead the hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. (Dogs welcome on most of the walk but will have to bow out before our final stop at the gallery, as there really are two cats!)

Meet by the restrooms at Castro Park Clubhouse, 1420 Norvell St. Light rain? Hike will proceed.

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Schmidt Lane
El Cerrito, CA
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