Delta Regional Group:

"National Parks in Contra Costa County?"

Thursday, March 15, 7:15 pm, Antioch Library, 501 West 18th Street, Antioch.

Yes, the National Park Service cares for four special places in Contra Costa County that have been saved as part of our American heritage:

• the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site in Danville;
• the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez,
• the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial near Concord; and
• the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historic Park in Richmond.

At the Delta Group general meeting, our program will be a PowerPoint presentation by a local Park Service staffmember, telling about these four national parks. We'll hear about the natural, historic, and recreational features of these sites, and brochures for each site will be available.

We'll also hear details about the weekend of special activities to be hosted by the John Muir National Historic Site and the city of Martinez, planned for April 21.

Come learn more about these special sites of national heritage in our community. We'll also have time to socialize and munch goodies, and briefly discuss our activity calendar and current environmental concerns.

Group program meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday or Wednesday in January, March, May, September and November. A newsletter listing Delta Group programs, outings and activities is available by $5 subscription. To receive the newsletter, send a $5 check payable to "Sierra Club, Delta Group" to:

Tish Brown
51 Danridge Court
Antioch, CA 94509

For information about Delta Group activities, call Janess Hanson at (925) 458-0860. For information about Delta area environmental concerns, call Tim Donahue at (925) 754-8801.

Upcoming hikes and activities

For details, see the "Events and Activities" calendar, starting on page A.

Sat., March 24 - 1A wildflower walk, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve.
Sat., March 31 - Earth Day work party, Frederickson Lane.
Sun., April 15 - 1A wildflower walk, Mount Diablo State Park.
Sat., April 21, 10 am - 4 pm - Earth Day/John Muir Birthday Celebration, John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez.

Come celebrate the birthday and legacy of the Sierra Club's founder and first president, John Muir. This year's theme is "Accessing Nature: Tread Lightly and Create Memories", to maintain environmental awareness and appreciation. Free admission to the historic Muir home and orchards, with conservation exhibits, music, and entertainment throughout the day. Other outdoor adventures scheduled include nature walks, a fun run, bike ride, and kayak regatta. Take I-80 or Highway 24/680 to Highway 4, Martinez, Alhambra Ave exit. Historic site is at 4202 Alhambra Ave., just north of Highway 4. The Delta Group needs volunteers to help staff a Sierra Club information table. Please contact Janess Hanson, (925) 458-0860.