Bay Area Regional Nature Journal Club – Field Trip @ Albany Bulb, Albany CA
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Journal with folks from across the Bay Area at the Regional Field Trip!
Hosted by Wild Wonder Foundation and the Albany Bulb Nature Journal Club.
Come nature journal at the urban wilds of Albany Bulb. This bayside park has a wide variety of flora and fauna...native plants, birds in the estuary, trees, a small beach, views of the bay over to SF and Marin.
Bring your own journaling supplies and spend the day discovering the fascinating ecology of the Bulb while expanding, practicing, and sharing your nature journal skills.
- Learn more about the Albany Bulb here: www.albanybulb.org
- Free; Suggested $20 donation for the Wild Wonder Foundation
Meetup host: Kate Rutter
Weather note: If light rain is forecast for the day of the field trip, grab an umbrella and come anyway. There’s not a lot of cover, but we can journal the wet conditions!
However, if forecast is for icky weather, check the Meetup site on the morning of the field trip to see if it's cancelled.
Also note that conditions at the Bulb are variable. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat. The Bulb can get windy, so binder clips and wind jacket needed.
Transit & Parking:
- Public Transit is available, but it’s a bit of a walk. Take AC Transit #72 to the San Pablo+Marin Ave stop. From there, walk ~1.1 miles West. This path includes some tricky road crossings, but it’s possible.
- Please post on the Meetup group for carpools.
- 2-hour parking is available in two lots along Buchannan Street, and is very limited. Come a little early to be sure to get a closer spot.
How to find us:
Meet at the bench at the roundabout and near the restroom at the start of the Albany Waterfront Trail.
(If you come a little late, look for people sketching. :)
Location Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9GsK4V3e7sde7Ww2A
Bring:
- Seasonally appropriate clothing / dress for variable (including HOT or WINDY) weather.
- Sunscreen and hat.
- Waterbottle (no water is available onsite.)
- Nature journaling supplies including binder clips
- Snacks: maybe bring treats to share!
- A sense of wonder and humor.
- Anything else to make the day lovely for you: folding stool, magnifying loupe, umbrella, depending. ;)
Flow of the day:
- We'll gather for our opening circle at **10am** and do short intros and a warm-up. Then we'll head out for journaling, either in small clusters, or solo, whichever you prefer.
- We break for lunch and a journal share at 12:30pm. Bring something to eat, and something to share (potluck is fun!)
- We head out again around 1:30 for another round of journaling.
- We'll meet again at 3:30 for a final closing circle and connection time, then wrap.
Good to know:
- Open to all ages and ability levels.
- Free, no registration is necessary (but it's nice if you RSVP on Meetup. $ suggested donation to support the Wild Wonder Foundation.
- No potable water at the site.
- Accessibility: mostly flat and accessible pathways; benches and seating. Some paths are unofficial, so don’t venture beyond your comfort zone.
- Bathrooms are available onsite.
- Cell coverage is moderate so plan accordingly.
Bring friends and family!