Strawberry Creek

Extending from UC Berkeley campus to Eastshore Park, Strawberry Creek runs through a variety of landscapes at UC Botanical Gardens, including Asian plants at the Japanese Pools and natives in the California section. UC Berkeley continues restoration of the creek throughout campus with plenty of streamside spots to relax and observe.

Recommended access points:
– UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley
– UC Berkeley Campus, 1910 Bridge near Faculty Club (start of self-guided tour)
– Strawberry Creek Park, 1260 Allston Way, Berkeley

Information: http://strawberrycreek.berkeley.edu

Map:
www.museumca.org/creeks/1140-OMStrawberrySchoolhouse.html

Activities: Nature observation at creek headwaters in UC Botanical Gardens. Self-guided walking tour of the creek on UC Berkeley campus (download free booklet). Creek-side picnicking, playground and various ball game fields at Strawberry Creek Park.

Flora: Find plants typical for creeks in Central California’s coast range where Strawberry Creek runs through native section of UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens.

Fauna: Recovering populations of native fish include California roach, California hitch and threespined stickleback.

Photo: Steve Maranzana, UC Berkeley, Office of EH&S