EBATC

A rare opportunity for trail users of all stripes to get together and celebrate the beautiful open spaces of the East Bay, and get to know each other better, a chance to celebrate what we all have in common: a deep and abiding love of trails, the outdoors, and taking a little trip through the same. Sharing trails is the essence of our message, and actually doing so in a highly cooperative, and fun-loving way can lower barriers faster and more effectively than any other activity.

Hikers, cyclists, and equestrians join us at the Oak Grove Group Picnic area just inside the Bear Creek Gate, on Bear Creek Road in Briones Regional Park for a guided hike, bike ride or horseback ride, followed by a BBQ lunch and gathering.

10:00 AM-- hike or ride
1:00 PM-- barbecue lunch

Thanks to East Bay Regional Park District for providing the picnic site, for waiving the usual parking fee, and for providing lunch. Please RSVP to 510- 544-2631 at between May 11th and May 27th.

EBATC
3rd Wednesday of March 18, May 20, June 17, September 16, October 21, November 18, Holiday dinner in December.7:15pm Park Hq 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland. Contact Glenn Kirby, President (510) 581-8893.

BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL
Both Contra Costa and Alameda County Committees now meet at the combined EBATC meeting on the Third Wednesday of every month.
Contact Glenn Kirby (510) 581-8893.

BTCEB
General meeting at 7:00 pm the first Tuesday of every month. You are welcome and encouraged to attend. Then join us for beer following the meeting at 9:00. (Which is a good enough reason to attend in itself.) If you have issues about a local park, or suggestions of how the club can be more effective, this is a great way to express those points of view. If you just wish to listen, that's just fine. Meeting location posted on www.btceb.org
Contact: Brent Englund.

EBRPD
Board Meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2 PM Park Hq 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland
Call (510) 635-0135 for more info.

METROPOLITAN HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Meets at the Clubhouse: 10060 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. MHA sponsors Clinics, Dressage and Hunter/Jumper Shows at Sequoia Arena, across from the clubhouse on Skyline Drive, in Oakland. The Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. @the clubhouse and they have an annual membership meeting. For information, call Greg Stritzel, President, (510) 336-1877. Website: www.mhaoakland.org

MORAGA HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Established in 1956, meets in Moraga and provides equestrian activities, a shared pasture leased from EBMUD, and the MJHA Juniors program for youth members under age 18. They meet monthly on the third Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., at the pasture, 423 Canyon Road in Moraga, or at various members’ homes. For information, contact President, Wisti Nelson at (925) 377-7114. Website: www.moragahorsemen.org

SAN RAMON VALLEY HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Sponsors the annual Breakfast Ride in June and a Moonlight Ride to Diablo Ranch; a Trail Trials at Mitchell Canyon in the spring; monthly member rides, a yearly campout and meets in the wintertime at the Alamo Women’s Club for a potluck dinner and an educational speaker. For information, contact Gayle Jones, President, (925) 837-8366. www.acornnmr.com/srvha/

TILDEN-WILDCAT HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Promotes and protects the trails and facilities of Tilden and Wildcat Regional Parks in the Oakland/Berkeley Hills, and provides social and equestrian resources for all friends of East Bay trail riding. They sponsor twice yearly trail work parties in the Regional Parks, an annual fun day with an obstacle ride, camp outs, and the annual six day ride for the Bay Area Ridge Trail. The board meets every other month, on the first Wednesday, at 7:15 p.m. and the annual meeting is in January. For information, call (925) 299-0394 or contact the membership chair, membership@twha.org. For a map of Tilden and Wildcat Regional Parks, and photos of activities, visit the website: www.twha.org

TRI-VALLEY TRAILBLAZERS
Monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at a member's home, at the Livermore Farm Bureau or at the Livermore Library. They hold monthly Club rides, weekend campouts, safety clinics, educational speakers and clinics. The Trailblazers host an annual Poker ride to raise funds for equestrian projects supporting parks and trails. For information, contact President, Marilyn Russell, president@trivalleytrailblazers.com or membership chair, LeAnn, (925) 373-5952 or membership@trivalleytrailblazers.com. For application form, visit the website at: www.trivalleytrailblazers.com