Hours of Operation: 10:00AM to 5:00PM Saturday and Sunday Only
4901 Breakwater Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
510-670-7270
shoreline@haywardrec.org
Our quarterly newsletter, Tidal
Tales is now available for online viewing. Read about the natural
and cultural history of the Hayward shoreline and get information on upcoming programs and events. If you receive a subscription to Tidal Tales and would like to receive it via email please contact us at shoreline@haywardrec.org.
School Programs conducted Wednesday through Friday by reservation. Perched on stilts above a salt marsh, the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is your introduction to the ecology of the San Francisco Bay-Estuary. The Interpretive Center features exhibits, programs and activities designed to inspire a sense of appreciation, respect and stewardship for the Bay, its inhabitants and the services they provide. After getting an overview of the park and its features, join a naturalist on one of the many weekend interpretive programs offered.
On display in the Main Exhibit Hall:
Magnificence of Nature – Seasons of Mount Diablo
January 24 through April 18, 2010
Margo Watson shares her love of the Mount Diablo scenery with us
in a series of stunning photos that reflect the beauty of this fascinating
landscape. Also with this stunning collection of pictures are photos
of animals and vistas from other beautiful Bay Area locations. Artist
reception on Sunday, January 24 from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
(Click on photo to view larger image)
Prospective Exhibitors: The Interpretive Center has a large exhibit space with vaulted ceiling and moveable display panels. We are always interested in any form of art exhibit that highlights local wildlife, wetland or Bay ecology, or any theme in keeping with our goal of educating and entertaining the public. If you are an artist interesting in holding an art show at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, please contact the Program Director at 510-670-7270 to set up an appointment.
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Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal
with the bayshore’s birds, plants, plants, bugs and other crawly critters? Ask
mom or dad to drop you off mornings at the Shoreline for five days of salt marsh
madness. Meet birds and bugs, search for life in the mud, play games, catch (and
release) fish, go on a scientific voyage of discovery and learn why the Shoreline
is such an important place. Fee includes T-shirt and all activities. Please use "Camp
Registration Form" or register online. Sessions indicate grade your child
will attend in September. Register online and then download the appropriate
forms.
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is always looking
for dedicated volunteers to help us maintain the beauty and health
of our precious environment.
Have a positive impact on the environment at the Hayward Shoreline. We need your help and enthusiasm to eradicate the non-native plants that threaten Shoreline diversity. Restoration days will involve working and learning techniques of invasive removal, native planting, as well as information about the native plants and animals of the Hayward Shoreline. Refreshments will be provided. Bring gloves or borrow some of ours. Ages 12 and older. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call 510-670-7270.
Sunday, December 13, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Program #5456
Sunday, January 17, 9:30am-12:30pm. Program #5457
Sunday, February 14, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Program #5458
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From Hayward, exit 92 at Clawiter/Eden Landing. Go straight at the light, then left onto Breakwater Ave. Follow Breakwater Ave. to the end.
From San Mateo, exit 92 at Clawiter/Eden Landing. Turn left at the stop sign and another left at the first light. Make a third left at the gas station onto Breakwater Ave. Follow Breakwater Ave. to the end.
Bus: Catch the 83 bus at either Hayward or South Hayward BART. Get off at Clawiter and Breakwater ('76 gas station is across the street). Walk along Breakwater to the right of the gas station parallel to the closest freeway traffic. After approximately 1 mile, you will see the Interpretive Center. It's the last building on the street, a brown wooden building on wooden pier-like stilts. When returning, go to the bus stop across the street from the stop where you got off (goes to either Hayward or South Hayward BART).
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