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THE MICKE GROVE EASTER EGG HUNT COMING APRIL 12 

Over 25,000 candy and toy-filled eggs will be ready for The Micke Grove Easter Egg Hunt on Sat., April 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event will also feature kids crafts and games, face painting, food trucks and of course, the Easter Bunny. Gates open 9:30 AM, hunt begins at 11:00 AM (please bring Easter baskets). Pre-registration only, limited capacity. Event registration to open Mon., March 24 - link available on sjparks.com, Facebook and Instagram. Please note: Park will be closed to the general public from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
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Also sponsored by Raising Cane's, West Coast Arborist, Bay Alarm and Miracle Playsystems. For more information, email parksevents@sjgov.org. FLYER

NATIVE PLANT TRAIL AND VILLAGE WORKDAY MARCH 15

Come help us keep the trail weeded, trimmed and easily passable during the Native Plant Trail and Village Workday on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring gloves and small hand tools if you have them. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and bring a lunch if you’d like. Those under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Severe weather cancels - check Nature Center’s Facebook for updates. For more information, call (209) 953-8814. FLYER

NATIVE PLANT GARDEN AND TRAIL: SPRING COMING MARCH 16

Come learn about the native trees, shrubs and flowers and their historic and modern-day uses during Native Plant Garden and Trail: Spring on Sunday, March 16 at 1 p.m. at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park. Meet at the Nature Center before visiting a replica of the Plains Miwok/Northern Valley Yokuts village. Severe weather cancels - check Nature Center’s Facebook for updates. Free event, $6 cash parking. FLYER

LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A DOCENT MARCH 16

Do you like nature, native plants and wildlife of the Central Valley? Then stop by Shumway Oak Grove’s Nature Center on Sunday, March 16 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Docents will be on hand to discuss the many ways to volunteer! Informational packet and application available. No experience necessary, parking $6 cash. FLYER

ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK COMING APRIL 5

Jupiter, Mars and the Orion Nebula will all be on display at Astronomy In The Park on Sat., April 5. Come early to Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park for astronomy activities in the Nature Center, sunset is at 6:45 p.m. Event is free (weather permitting), parking $6 cash. FLYER

VALLEY OAKS 101: SPRING SET FOR APRIL 6

Interested in the plants and animals that call this habit home? Then join us for Valley Oaks 101: Spring on Sunday, April 6 at 1 p.m. at the Yokuts Trail, Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park. It's an easy, one-hour guided tour that's open to everyone. Severe weather cancels - check Oak Grove Nature Center’s Facebook for updates. Free event, $6 cash parking. FLYER

Featured News

MOORING, FISHING DOCK CLOSED AT WESTGATE LANDING

Due to safety concerns, boat mooring is closed at Westgate Landing Regional Park. The park's fishing dock remains closed for repairs, although bank fishing remains available. Both areas are closed until further notice. 

PICK UP AN ANNUAL PASS 

Don't worry about paying parking fees, get our Annual Pass to County Parks! Just $100 gets free parking to enjoy most day-use activities at six regional parks, including Micke Grove and Shumway Oak Grove. Include a tow for a boat or watercraft for just $50 more, Passes are good for one year from date of issuance and can be purchased at the Park Office located at Micke Grove weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions? Give us a call at (209) 953-8800, option 1.