Winning voter approval of Measure MM, the Wildfire Prevention Zone on November 5th is critical. With homeowner insurance rates skyrocketing and wildfires occurring with greater frequency, the $99/parcel for Measure MM is well worth it.
If you haven't mailed in your ballot yet, please vote YES on MM. We need two thirds of the votes in favor for this special tax to pass. Every vote counts!
Endorsers include the Alameda County Democratic Party, the Claremont Canyon Conservancy, the Greenbelt Alliance, the League of Women Voters, Local 55 of the International Fire Fighters Association, the North Hills Community Association, the Oakland Firesafe Council, the Piedmont Pines Neighborhood Association, and SPUR.
Sunday, November 10th from 4-6 p.m. At the Claremont Resort and Spa (Skyline room)
For a chance to hear from the Conservancy board and staff about the goings on in Claremont Canyon and to discuss recent fire safety issues.Meet our invited guest speaker Amy Bach, co-founder and executive director ofUnited Policyholders (UP)—a non-profit organization that advocates for insurance consumers. Amy will update us about the homeowner insurance crisis and what can be done to address it. You can read more about her in our fall newsletter and on our website. RSVP at info@ClaremontCanyon.org
On Oct. 18th the Keller Fire ignited Mirroring the 1991 Tunnel Fire
According to Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington, "it jumped from the freeway to the home, and then into the eucalyptus". This fire was a devastating reminder of the 1991 Tunnel Fire from 33 years ago, but unlike the 1991 fire, only one home suffered fire damage in the 15 acres burned, 254 structures were evacuated, and there were no major injuries. Thanks to fire fighting agencies CAL FIRE, Alameda County Fire, EBRPD Fire, and numerous other local partners, the fire was extinguished and residents safely evacuated. Visit the Oakland Fire Department Facebook page to learn more. Photo courtesy of Oakland Fire Department.
Is your "go-bag/staybox" ready? For helpful resources, go to the Conservancy's page "What you can do". Consider participating in future events like the previous National Night Out 2024 to get to know your neighbors and help each other stay safe. Also visit the Oakland Firesafe Council (OFSC) page for preparedness education resources, wildfire safety programs, and volunteer opportunities to prepare in advance for disasters and reduce risks. Stay safe!
Thursday, Nov. 14th from 9:30-11:30 a.m. At the Claremont Resort and Spa
Come join us for an invigorating morning clean-up of Evergreen Path with the Claremont Resort and Spa. Tidy up this beloved footpath which leads directly into the back of the Club property, and enjoy a delicious lunch afterwards— provided by the hotel. First 5 to register! (There might be some overflow into Garber Park, a bit further up the street). For questions, contact Nancy Mueller: nancy@berkhills.comPhoto by Nancy Mueller.
Visit this 13-acre park and help restore its native wild habitat (we meet year-round). Meet at the Fireplacebelow the Evergreen Lane entrance (Map). For more informationor questionscontactWyllie.
Join us at Signpost 29 for a day of restoration (1.5 miles up Claremont from the intersection of Ashby/Tunnel Rd.) as we work to restore and maintain pathways, remove invasive broom and collect litter. More information Here. Questions? Contact us at info@ClaremontCanyon.org.
Hiking the Canyon
We would love to hear from our members and others who are out hiking or otherwise observing nature in the canyon. Send us your pictures at info@ClaremontCanyon.org and we will feature one each month.
Common snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) in Garber Park. Fall is a great time to see this California native plant growing along the shaded and sloped areas of Garber Park. The white berries that grow on this bush are a favorite food for birds, but please don't eat them as they are toxic to humans. Tour Garber Park for more fall native plants! Photo by Ruby J. Soto Cardona.
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The banana slug (Ariolimax californicus) abovewas spotted and photographed by Alex Frank while hiking in Garber Park.
Trails are open
All trails are open and accessible throughout Claremont Canyon. For maps and complete information on trails click here. You can also take a guided tour here. Please stay safe and take all items and pet waste out with you.
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