Hayward Eden Area Resilience Collaborative
The Hayward Eden Area Resilience Collaborative is a joint effort to safeguard the shorelines of Hayward, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo – a vital landscape of tidal marshes, trails, and wildlife that shields nearby neighborhoods and infrastructure from flooding.
Facing up to three feet of projected sea level rise, the Collaborative is pioneering nature-based solutions like horizontal (“living”) levees that combine flood protection with habitat restoration, water quality improvement, and public recreation. Through the HASPA Shoreline Adaptation Implementation Plan, the First Mile Horizontal Levee, and the Hayward Nature-Based Solutions Project, local agencies and community partners are creating a unified, innovative model for climate adaptation that enhances resilience while restoring the Bay’s natural ecosystems.
Facing up to three feet of projected sea level rise, the Collaborative is pioneering nature-based solutions like horizontal (“living”) levees that combine flood protection with habitat restoration, water quality improvement, and public recreation. Through the HASPA Shoreline Adaptation Implementation Plan, the First Mile Horizontal Levee, and the Hayward Nature-Based Solutions Project, local agencies and community partners are creating a unified, innovative model for climate adaptation that enhances resilience while restoring the Bay’s natural ecosystems.
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Plantify's Role
Plantify is proud to serve as a community engagement partner for the Hayward Eden Area Resilience Collaborative. Our role is to help connect local residents, families, and youth to the shoreline through accessible, place-based education and community engagement. We are coordinating with other consultants and partners working on community and Tribal engagement efforts, while also developing open-source educational materials focused on the First Mile Horizontal Levee and the broader Hayward Area Shoreline Planning Agency (HASPA). As part of this work, Plantify is creating native plant and shoreline education resources, hosting community walks and workshops, and helping residents better understand how nature-based shoreline adaptation can benefit both people and the environment. |
Download Our Shoreline Field Guide
Plantify’s Shoreline Field Guide is an introductory resource to the native plants and shorebirds found along the Hayward shoreline.
This trifold guide was developed as part of our educational work around the First Mile Horizontal Levee and is designed to be free, accessible, and easy to use for families, students, educators, and community members.
We are grateful for the input and support of our partners at East Bay Regional Parks, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, as well as the guidance from the San Francisco Estuary Partnership and the East Bay Dischargers Authority.
Upcoming Events
⁃ Date: June 27th, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Hayward Eden Area Resilience Collaborative Workshop at the San Lorenzo Community Center (former Duck Pond)
[Please RSVP: https://form.fillout.com/t/nVw6CXVtNqus]
⁃ Date: June 27th, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Hayward Eden Area Resilience Collaborative Workshop at the San Lorenzo Community Center (former Duck Pond)
[Please RSVP: https://form.fillout.com/t/nVw6CXVtNqus]
Past Events
Behind the scenes at 'Terntown' - June 12, 2026
In June 2026, Plantify hosted a special shoreline walk focused on nesting shorebirds and the conservation efforts that support them. Under beautiful weather and active bird conditions, participants observed Black-necked Stilts, Black Skimmers, the endangered California Least Tern, and many young nestling birds. Guided by shorebird biologist David “Doc Quack” Riensche, the group gained a deeper appreciation for the remarkable wildlife of the Hayward shoreline and the dedicated conservation work that helps these species thrive.
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Winter Shoreline Walk – February 2026
In February 2026, Plantify hosted a community shoreline walk focused on
migratory birds, seasonal transitions, and native plants emerging from winter. Participants explored the Hayward shoreline together, learned about habitat stewardship, and discussed how projects like the First Mile Horizontal Levee can help build resilience for both people and wildlife.
Behind the scenes at 'Terntown' - June 12, 2026
In June 2026, Plantify hosted a special shoreline walk focused on nesting shorebirds and the conservation efforts that support them. Under beautiful weather and active bird conditions, participants observed Black-necked Stilts, Black Skimmers, the endangered California Least Tern, and many young nestling birds. Guided by shorebird biologist David “Doc Quack” Riensche, the group gained a deeper appreciation for the remarkable wildlife of the Hayward shoreline and the dedicated conservation work that helps these species thrive.
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Winter Shoreline Walk – February 2026
In February 2026, Plantify hosted a community shoreline walk focused on
migratory birds, seasonal transitions, and native plants emerging from winter. Participants explored the Hayward shoreline together, learned about habitat stewardship, and discussed how projects like the First Mile Horizontal Levee can help build resilience for both people and wildlife.
Our collaborative partners serving the community
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