Old Survivor

Filming “Old Survivor”: Day 10

Today was a double! We started by filming an important collaboration: volunteers from Oakland Trails, Friends of Sausal Creek, the Bicycle trails Council, and staff from Oakland Public Works teaming…

Filming “Old Survivor”: Day 9

I don’t know anyone who wasn’t shocked and saddened to hear that Annie wasn’t running for reelection to Oakland’s City Council in November. She’s been a huge supporter and important partner…

Filming “Old Survivor”: Day 8

Meet Jason Mitchell, an East Oakland kid who is now the director of Oakland Public Works. To meet the demands of maintaing our city and our parks, he’s leading the…

Filming “Old Survivor”: Day 7

Since October, 2017, we have been assisting OPD’s newly resurrected mounted patrol, helping the officers to get reacquainted with the trail system, and helping to temperament train the horses. Today…

Filming “Old Survivor”: Day 5

Part 1 We started the day by having an in-depth discussion with Robert Doyle, General Manager of the East Bay Regional Park District. Mr. Doyle, who started working at for…

Filming “Old Survivor”: Day 4

Today we interviewed an old friend, Nicholas Williams, Director of Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development. An Oakland native who left for college, then ran recreation programs in Atlanta and…

Filming “Old Survivor”: Day 3

Today we had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the president of Save the Redwoods League, Sam Hodder. His passion for redwoods – and his story about the organization’s dedication to…

Press Release: Feb 6, 2018

Donate OAKLAND TRAILS LAUNCHES A NEW DOCUMENTARY FILM PROJECT CELEBRATING THE EAST BAY REDWOODS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6th, 2018 OAKLAND, CA – OAKLAND TRAILS is proud to announce the…

Filming “Old Survivor”: Day 1

Donate Our first day of filming was with experienced drone operator Jonathan Clark. He captured some amazing overhead shots of Oakland parkland, close-ups of Old Survivor, and some beauty shots…