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Links (underlined) to Lake Merritt organizations 
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Visit websites to see updated schedules

Adams Point Neighborhood Group ​on Facebook.  APNG sponsors the Grand Ave. Trashcan Mosaics project.

 Alameda County Master Gardeners
The certified on-site volunteers answer gardening questions and offer free workshops inside the Gardens at LM.

Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt
​ home to some of the finest Bonsai on the West Coast.  Built, staffed and maintained by volunteers.


Camron-Stanford House,
19th Century Victorian House on Lake Merritt, open for tours and special events..  

Children's Fairyland is a 10-acre outdoor park located at the entrance to Lakeside Park. Admission includes themed storybook sets to explore, kid-size rides, friendly animals, and puppet shows. Fairyland is designed to delight visitors of all ages, especially those under eight.  
Fairyland was chosen as the top children's attraction in all of California by Buzzfeed.
Park Hours (vary, check link)

Cleveland Cascades
​site includes a history and updates of community upkeep of this
Lake Merritt stairway/cascade.
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Community for Lake Merritt 
​is a friends group with a mission to protect, improve and promote the Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge.

Junior Center of Art and Science
The Junior Center, located inside Lakeside Park, offers classes, workshops, exhibits, and events that integrate art and science.  
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The Gardens at Lake Merritt 
​is a volunteer organization that helps to maintain the gardens in Lakeside Park.
Volunteers needed ​1st & 3rd Saturdays each month. Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt sponsors the annual Autumn Lights Festival. 

Lake Merritt Breakfast Club 
responsible for raising funds for the Necklace of Lights, the Sensory Gardens at the park, the Oakland Municipal Band concerts, and the creation of Children's Fairyland...  LM Breakfast Club meets weekly, every Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 Special guest speakers each session.  
Lake Merritt Breakfast Club Charitable Foundation    Founded in 1973, its mission is to develop, manage and disburse charitable funds in support of programs, maintenance projects and capital projects in and about Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park

Lake Merritt Institute 
maintains the aeration fountains, offers community education about the lake, and with volunteer assistance helps to keep the lake clear of debris...  Volunteers needed Saturdays at 10 a.m.; Tuesdays 10:30.

Lake Merritt Weed Warriors
volunteer group helping the city maintain and improve the lakeside grounds. Next meet-up   Contact: info@lakemerrittweedwarriors.org

Lakeside Park Garden Center 
hosts garden shows, public and private events and numerous volunteer activities and services. Supported by City of Oakland & the Oakland East Bay Garden Center Inc.

Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Wed –Thurs, 11 am–5 pm / Friday, 11 am–9 pm
Saturday–Sunday, 11 am–5 pm

 Friday Nights @ OMCA, 5–9 pm every Friday
Museum admission is free 
the first Sunday of every month.

Oakland Parks and Recreation 
offers background information about the lake, the park, its history, and current Lake Merritt projects. Oakland Parks 
Reservation info.  Permit and rental phone contact is 510-238-3187.  

Oakland Parks&Rec Foundation 
provides financial and volunteer resources and advocacy for recreation programs and parks in Oakland.

Oakland Public Library 
There are two libraries at Lake Merritt.
​Main Library     125 14th Street
Saturday & Sunday: 10 - 5:30pm
Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 12 - 5:30pm     


Lakeview Branch     
​ 550 El Embarcadero

Sunday  closed.
Monday & Thursday 10:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10am - 8:00pm
Friday: 12 - 5:30pm     Saturday: 10 - 5:30pm

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Oakland  Adopt-a-Spot
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Environmental Stewardship Program designed for volunteers to improve and maintain public spaces.

Pollinator Posse 
creates pollinator-friendly landscaping and fosters appreciation of local ecosystems... Projects include The Bee Hotel and Pollinator Garden in the Gardens at Lake Merritt. 

Rotary Nature Center Friends 
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math happenings at the lake. Natural history & environmental education at LM.

Splash Pad Forum website is for 
Grand Lake Neighborhood info, including Grand Lake Farmer's Market.

Walk Oakland / Bike Oakland 
pro-actively involved in making walking and biking in Oakland safe, accessible & fun. 

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