El Cerrito Hillside Festival

El Cerrito’s 12th Annual Hillside Festival on May 2–3 is back with a mix of old favorites and brand new hikes and events. More than a dozen events will entertain and educate both young and old about the plants, animals, geology and history of El Cerrito’s 100-acre natural wonderland, the Hillside Natural Area.

Visit www.ectrailtrekkers.org/hillside-festival.html for the full schedule. Events start from trailheads throughout the Hillside and touch on native flora and fauna, insects, geology, fire safety, and habitat restoration. Our leaders are experts in their fields.

Some events are especially for young people – including the ever-popular Nature Scavenger Hunt (photos only; no collecting!) and Insect Exploration. Haiku by our haiku contest winners will be read during a Haiku Hike and displayed throughout the hillside. We’ll end the festival with snacks and bluegrass music by El Cerrito-based Fresh Picked band. All events are free!