MDBA Field Trip -- North Briones
2025-04-08 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Briones Regional Park (North), XV37+VX, Martinez, CA, 94553, United States
This walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue up through grasslands, ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came, with about 3 miles round trip over hilly trails. Bring liquids & a snack if you like.
Trail Rating: Category 3 – uphill climb
Elevation change: 300+ feet
Leader: Cheryl Abel, 925-957-6229
Meet: Parking area at the north entrance of Briones Regional Park.
Directions: Take Briones Road south off Alhambra Valley Road and drive up this narrow, winding road. Park at the end.
The field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-north-briones-tickets-1250812577089
(Photo of Red-tailed Hawk by Isaac Aronow)

MDBA Field Trip -- North Briones
2024-04-09 08:30 - 12:00
This walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue through grasslands ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came, with about 3 miles round trip over hilly dirt trails. Bring liquids & a snack if you wish.
Trail Rating: Category 3 – hilly trails.
Elevation change: 300+ feet
Leader: Cheryl Abel, 925-957-6229
Meet: Parking area at the north entrance of Briones Regional Park.
Directions: Take Briones Road off Alhambra Valley Road and drive up this narrow, winding road, park at the end.
The field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDBA Liability Waiver.
Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-north-briones-tickets-841317221457
(Photo of Red-tailed Hawk by Isaac Aronow)

MDAS Field Trip -- North Briones
2023-04-04 08:30 - 12:00
North Briones
Tuesday April 4, 8:30 – Noon
This walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue through grasslands ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came, making about a 3 miles round trip with some climbing. Bring liquids & a snack if you wish.
Rating: Category 3 – uphill climb
Elevation change: 300+ feet
Leader: Cheryl Abel, 925-957-6229
Meet: Top of Briones Rd.
Directions: Meet 8:30 AM in the parking area at the north entrance of Briones Regional Park. Take Briones Road off Alhambra Valley Road and drive up this narrow, winding road, park at the end.
The field trip is limited to 15 participants. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS liability waiver, and all MDAS Field Trips are subject to applicable COVID-19–related restrictions in place for our area.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-briones-tickets-544651345837
(Wrentit photo by Jerry Britten)

MDAS Field Trip -- North Briones
2022-04-05 08:30 - 12:00
North Briones
Tuesday April 5, 8:30 – Noon
Leader: Cheryl Abel, 925-957-6229
This walk begins in oak woodlands with lots of spring wildflowers and birds. We then continue through grasslands ending at Sindicich Lagoons. We return the way we came with about 3 miles round trip. Bring liquids & a snack if you wish.
Rating: Category 3 -uphill climb
Elevation change: 300+ feet
Leader: Cheryl Abel, 925-957-6229
Meet: Top of Briones Rd.
Directions: Meet 8:30 AM in the parking area at the north entrance of Briones Regional Park. Take Briones Road off Alhambra Valley Road and drive up this narrow, winding road, park at the end.
The field trip is limited to 12 participants. Register for this event HERE starting on 3/27. Participants must acknowledge the MDAS Liability Waiver (available during registration).
(Wrentit photo by Jerry Britten)

North Briones CANCELLED
2020-04-07 08:30 - 13:00
This event is cancelled due to shelter-in-place directives to contain the Coronavirus. Please go birding on your own!
