Black is out—green is in! The day after Thanksgiving is Green Friday in the East Bay Regional Parks, as the park district is waiving the usual fees for parking, boat launching and fishing. Admission to Ardenwood Historic Farm is free.
Dave Mason, public information supervisor for the park district, said, “Green Friday is a great way to spend time with family and friends—connecting with nature, breathing fresh air and letting go of the stresses of everyday life. It’s about filling up our souls in nature instead of draining ourselves and our wallets at the stores.”
Some local hikes include:
Green Friday Gratitude Hike, 10am at Sunol (Drop-in)
Green Friday Hike, 10:30am at Coyote Hills (Drop-in)
Those who want to get a little more involved can join a local cleanup, such as the one at Quarry Lakes in Fremont. Volunteers will remove invasive plants from 9am until noon. Registration is required, and youth under 18 must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Bring water, gloves and sun protection.
Green Friday Volunteer Opportunity, 9am at Quarry Lakes (registration required)
“East Bay Regional Parks span a stunning range of landscapes, all close to home in the East Bay,” said Mason. People can try activities from games and storytimes at Ardenwood farm to wandering Sunol’s wilderness preserve.
For more information about Green Friday, visit ebparks.org/we-celebrate/green-friday.
