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Interpretive Center
The Los Vaqueros Interpretive Center features special programs, interactive displays, live animal exhibits, and staff naturalists. These resources are in place to help develop a greater understanding of the story of Los Vaqueros.
By examining many of the cultural and ecological aspects of the watershed in a fun and engaging way, both adults and kids will better understand its history and its future.
The Interpretive Center is open Friday through Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm and is located on the North side of the watershed next to the dam.
For more information, please click here. School groups, boy scouts, and other organizations can contact Contra Costa Water District to discuss the arrangement of special presentations by calling (925) 688-8307.
Schedule of Programs
JANUARY
Birds of Prey
Saturday, January 9 10:00am – 2:00pm
Drop in on the Interpretive Center and meet magnificent birds of prey. Which bird will you meet? That’s a surprise! It could be an eagle, an owl, a kestrel, or another bird of prey. It will be a real, live bird, and you will receive lots of information about it: diet, habitat, how to spot them in the wild, and what you can do to help protect them as they share their habitat with humans.
Winter Discovery Hike
Saturday, January 16 9:00am
Kellogg Creek Picnic Area
Hike from the Kellogg Creek Picnic Area to the Los Vaqueros Interpretive Center to discover some of the wonderful features of Los Vaqueros. The 4-mile hike is mostly flat and easy with two moderately steep hills.
Bird Watching Tour of the Reservoir
Saturday, January 16 9:00am
LV Marina (South Side of the Reservoir)
View the birds of Los Vaqueros from a patio boat as you tour the reservoir. Space is very limited and reservations are a must. This program has a $5 per person fee. Call (925) 371-2628 to register.
Birds of Prey
Sunday, January 17 10:00am – 2:00pm
Drop in on the Interpretive Center and meet magnificent birds of prey. Which bird will you meet? That’s a surprise! It could be an eagle, an owl, a kestrel, or another bird of prey. It will be a real, live bird, and you will receive lots of information about it: diet, habitat, how to spot them in the wild, and what you can do to help protect them as they share their habitat with humans.
Bird Watching Tour of the Reservoir
Saturday, January 23 9:00am
LV Marina (South Side of the Reservoir)
View the birds of Los Vaqueros from a patio boat as you tour the reservoir. Space is very limited and reservations are a must. This program has a $5 per person fee. Call (925) 371-2628 to register.
Bird Watching Tour of the Reservoir
Saturday, January 30 9:00am
LV Marina (South Side of the Reservoir)
View the birds of Los Vaqueros from a patio boat as you tour the reservoir. Space is very limited and reservations are a must. This program has a $5 per person fee. Call (925) 371-2628 to register.
Salamanders of Los Vaqueros
Sunday, January 31 10:00am
Los Vaqueros Interpretive Center
Meet the endangered California Tiger Salamander and other slippery creatures that love the winter rains. Bring a camera and take a picture with a Salamander.
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