Friends of Santa Teresa Park Events Archive 2015-2016

The following are archived calendar events from our homepage, from 2015-2016:

Santa Teresa Park Events for 2015

County Parks' Calendar of Outdoor Activities
List of County Parks Outdoor Activities Calendar, Spring-Summer 2013
Fall/Winter 2013 Play Here Guide
2013 Calendar of Volunteer Activities (see here for more details on volunteer activities marked below with '*')
Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Lichen: A Closer Look • Santa Teresa • 9 am-1:30 pm Enjoy a 2.8-mile loop hike with a park docent to discover the incredible beauty and variety of lichen that thrive in serpentine grasslands. Learn ways these organisms benefit both wildlife and the environment. Meet at the Stile Ranch park entrance off Fortini Rd. Questions? (408) 918-7771.
Sunday, May 3, History Bike Ride, 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch (Manila Drive). Meet a Park Ranger with your bike and safety equipment ready to go! Land Grabs, Battles and Sabotage? Miracles? Buried Treasure!? Take a 5.5 mile bike ride on an historic tour through the park. Learn about the tumultuous history and chain of events that ultimately granted this land for use and enjoyment of the public. Meet at the Ranch parking lot on Manila Drive. For reservations call (408) 225-0225
Saturday, May 9, Old Fashioned Games and Wash Days, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Bernal Ranch, Santa Teresa Park. Play old-fashioned games from ranch times long since passed. Learn how clothes were washed with scrub boards and lye soap. Try your hand at roping a saw-horse and making an animation wheel from 100 years ago. The ranch is located at the corner of Camino Verde and Manila Dr. in San Jose. (408) 226-5453
Saturday, June 13, Night of the Amphibians, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Bernal Ranch, Santa Teresa Park. Join aquarium experts and herpetologists to learn about local salamanders, frogs and toads. Pet one if you dare! After the program stay for popcorn, lemonade and the campy horror classic “Creature From the Black Lagoon.” For reservations call (408) 226-5453
Saturday, July 11, Night of the Meat-Eating Plants, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch (Manila Drive). Join carnivorous plant experts to learn about both local and exotic meat-eating plants. Take one home if you win the drawing. Stay afterward for popcorn, lemonade and the campy horror film "Little Shop of Horrors." For reservations call (408) 226-5453
Sunday, July 26, A Taste of Archery - 8:30 am - 10:00 am Avenida Espana at Santa Teresa. Join the Black Mountain Bowmen and learn how to shoot a compound or recurve bow, fletch arrows and make a bow string. A mandatory safety class will be given prior to shooting a bow. Equipment provided by Predator's Archery. Meet at the Archery Range on Avenida Espana. Families welcome, ages 6-up. Register online or call (408) 355-2201
Saturday, August 1, In The Park After Dark Movie Night. 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Pueblo Area, Santa Teresa. Enjoy the evening twilight as the sun sinks behind the mountains. Learn about your local County Parks system and then sit back and enjoy a feature film on the big screen. Meet in the lower parking lot with a low chair or blanket. (408) 225-0225
Saturday, August 22, In The Park After Dark Movie Night. 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Pueblo Area, Santa Teresa. See August 1.
Saturday, September 12, Night of the Reptiles, 7:30pm-10pm. Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch (Manila Drive). Join herpetologists to learn about local and exotic snakes and lizards. Pet one if you dare! After the program stay for popcorn, lemonade and the horror classic "Godzilla: King of the Monsters." For reservations call (408) 226-5453.
Sunday, September 27, A Taste of Archery, 8:30 am-10:00 am. Santa Teresa - Avenida Espana. Join the Black Mountain Bowmen and learn how to shoot a compound or recurve bow. A mandatory safety class will be given prior to shooting a bow. Equipment provided by Predator's Archery. Meet at the Archery Range on Avenida Espana. Families welcome, ages 6-up. Two classes to choose from: 8:30-10am and 10:30-12pm. Register online or call (408) 355-2201.
Saturday, October 17, Volunteer Recognition Event, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Muriel Wright Center, Santa Teresa Park. By invitation only, volunteers with over five yearly hours of service, will be recognized for your hard efforts in 2015. Lunch to be provided. For more information or to register for this event, please contact the Volunteer Program at volunteer@prk.sccgov.org or call (408) 918-4930.
Saturday, October 17, Explore The Outer Limits: Stargazing, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch (Manila Drive). Explore the cosmos with professional star gazers and their equipment. Watch old episodes of the Outer Limits while munching on popcorn and drinking lemonade. For reservations call (408) 226-5453.
Saturday, October 24, Trail Watch Academy, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Muriel Wright Center, Santa Teresa Park. If you are interested in joining the Trail Watch Patrol team, please submit a volunteer application to the Volunteer Program, specifying which park you would like to patrol. Applications are available on www.parkhere.org or by emailing volunteer@prk.sccgov.org.
Saturday, October 31, First Aid/CPR Certification (for Trail Watch Patrol Volunteers), 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Muriel Wright Center, Santa Teresa Park. This American Red Cross certification course is the second-phase of the Trail Watch Academy and must be completed prior to patrolling.
Saturday, November 14, Introduction to Outdoor Photography, 10 am - 1 pm. Bernal-Gulnac- Joice Ranch (Manila Drive). Join Docent Ron Horii for a FREE outdoor photography workshop. Learn how to choose and use a camera, how to take better outdoor pictures, and about photo composition. Workshop begins with an indoor slideshow, followed by demonstrations and a walk around the historic area to take pictures. Meet at the Bernal Ranch barn, 372 Manila Dr., San Jose. Registration required online or by calling (408) 355-2240.
Saturday, November 14, Volunteer Park Lead Training, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Muriel Wright Center, Santa Teresa Park. Learn Leadership qualities, earn service awards and invitations to volunteer recognition events, share knowledge, skills, and passion with others. Under the supervision of Park Staff, Volunteer Park Leads may lead a group of volunteers for events related to, but not limited to: weed abatement, Coastal Cleanup, National River Cleanup Day, Beautification Days, trail brushing, and other volunteer events as assigned. For more information or to register for this event, please contact the Volunteer Program at volunteer@prk.sccgov.org or call (408) 918-4930.

Santa Teresa Park Events for 2016

Saturday, January 16, 2016, Martin Luther King Jr. Service Trail day, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Join the Santa Clara County Park staff in a day of service honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteers will work closely with expert park staff and learn the art and science behind trail maintenance as they make improvements to the Rocky Ridge Trail. Volunteers will meet park staff at 9:00 a.m. at the Pueblo Area Corral parking lot in Santa Teresa County Park, 260 Bernal Road, San Jose, CA. 95119. Pre-registration is required. No special skills are required, but the work may be moderately strenuous. Please wear long pants and hiking boots and bring a long-sleeved shirt, sun or rain protection and a water bottle and snack. All necessary tools and work gloves are provided. All registered volunteers will receive a confirmation notice prior to the event, including a map and final details. For more information, please email volunteer@prk.sccgov.org or call 408.918.4930.
Saturday, February 13, 2016, 9:00 am-1:30 pm. Lichen: A Closer Look. Santa Teresa - Fortini Trailhead. Enjoy a moderate 2.8-mile loop hike with a park docent to discover numerous brightly colored lichen varieties that thrive in serpentine grasslands and learn ways these organisms benefit both wildlife and the environment. Meet at the Stile Ranch Trail parking lot at the end of Fortini Road. Questions? (408) 918-7770.
Saturday, March 19, 2016, Guided 4-mile hike along the Anza Trail, 10:30AM - 1PM, Santa Teresa County Park. Meet at the Pueblo Day Use Area. Guided 4-mile hike along the Anza Trail.In honor of the National Park Service Centennial, join Santa Clara County Parks and the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail for guided hikes to hear the story of the Anza Expedition. Learn about the first non-Native families to travel overland into California and how Anza brought hundreds of people safely across the desert to colonize the Bay Area in 1776. Families welcome. Wear good shoes and sunblock. Please bring water and a light lunch/snack. Contact: Daniel Sanchez, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT 415-623-2351 or daniel_s_sanchez@nps.gov.
Saturday 4/16/16, 10 am to 1 pm, Santa Teresa's Historic Bernal Ranch. Bernal Hill History and Wildflower Hike. Park docents with the Friends of Santa Teresa Park will lead a hike up to view the spectacular wildflowers on Bernal Hill. Before the hike, we will tour the historic Bernal Ranch and Santa Teresa Spring with the park's interpreter. Bring water and hiking shoes. Camera recommended. Moderate hike.
Friday April 22, Find Balance- Yoga Hike Meditate, Santa Teresa's Historic Bernal Ranch 5:30 pm - 07:30 pm. Find Balance. Refresh your mind, body and spirit with Mother Nature. Join Chris and Parisa Shelton of Morning Crane as they lead a special two hour yoga + hike + meditation excursion in the beautiful Santa Teresa (South San Jose) hills. Participants will start with a gentle yoga stretch at the base of Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch, then hike about a mile up the hill. Once at the peak enjoy basic Qigong and yoga movements and guided meditation. Students will learn simple and effective methods for cultivating greater health, self-healing and energy enhancement by practicing gentle postures, breathing and mind intentions. The two hour class is suitable for people with average to above-average physical capabilities. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. Yoga mat or blanket nice to have but not required. Suitable for ages 13+. Pricing: $20 first time, repeat client $15, $65 for five classes.
Saturday 4/30/16, 10 am to 1 pm, Santa Teresa Park. Pre-Mother's Day Healthy Trails Wildflower Hike. Bring your moms and the whole family out to enjoy a 2.6-mile spring wildflower hike led by park docents from the Friends of Santa Teresa Park. Explore the park’s geology and history along the Fortini, Mine, and Stile Ranch Trails. Meet at the park’s Stile Ranch/Fortini Trailhead at the Fortini Road and San Vicente Avenue. Bring water and hiking shoes. Moderate hike.
Saturday, May 14, Night of the Amphibians, Santa Teresa’s Historic Bernal Ranch • 7:30pm-10:30pm. Join aquarium experts and herpetologists to learn about local salamanders, frogs, and toads. Pet one if you dare! After the program stay for popcorn, lemonade, and the campy horror classic “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” To register call (408) 226-5453.
Friday, May 20, Find Balance: Yoga, Hike, Meditate, Santa Teresa’s Historic Bernal Ranch • 5:30pm-7:30pm. Refresh your mind, body, and spirit with Morning Crane docents in the
Santa Teresa hills. Begin with gentle yoga, then a 1-mile hike uphill. Finish with yoga and guided meditation at the peak. Suitable for ages 13+ in good physical condition. Meet at the Joice trailhead with comfortable clothes and yoga mat or blanket. Register online or call (408) 391-2846.
Thursday, June 23, Find Balance: Yoga, Hike, Meditate, Santa Teresa’s Historic Bernal Ranch • 6pm-8pm. Refresh your mind, body and spirit with Morning Crane docents in the Santa
Teresa hills. Begin with gentle yoga, then a 1-mile hike uphill. Finish with yoga and guided meditation at the peak. Suitable for ages 13+ in good physical condition. Meet at the Joice trailhead with comfortable clothes and yoga mat or blanket. Register online or call (408) 391-2846.
Saturday, June 25, In the Park after Dark Movie Night • Santa Teresa • 8:30pm-11:30pm. Enjoy a night under the stars with family and friends. Come early to learn about your local County Parks and watch a FREE movie on a big screen. Meet at the Corral Parking Lot with flashlights, lawn chairs and blankets. Questions? Call (408) 225-0225.
Saturday, July 9, Night of the Meat-Eating Plants, Santa Teresa Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch • 7:30pm-10pm. Join carnivorous plant experts to learn about both local and exotic meat-eating plants. Take one home if you win the drawing. Stay afterward for popcorn, lemonade, and the campy horror film “Day of the Triffids.” To register call (408) 226-5453.
Thursday, July 21, Find Balance: Yoga, Hike, Meditate, Santa Teresa’s Historic Bernal Ranch • 6:30pm-8:30pm. Refresh your mind, body and spirit with Morning Crane docents in the Santa Teresa hills. Begin with gentle yoga, then a 1-mile hike uphill. Finish with yoga and guided meditation at the peak. Suitable for ages 13+ in good physical condition. Meet at the Joice trailhead with comfortable clothes and yoga mat or blanket. Register online or call (408) 391-2846.
Saturday, July 23, Calling Coyotes Night Hike • Santa Teresa • 7:30pm-9:30pm. The odds are high that you will hear and Maybe even see coyotes that live in the area! You will get a chance to call them out and see if they respond. Meet at the Corral Lot with warm clothes and sturdy shoes. Questions? (408) 225-0225.
Sunday, July 31, A Taste of Archery • Santa Teresa • 8:30am & 10:30am. Join the Black Mountain Bowmen to learn how to shoot a compound or recurve bow, fletch arrows and make a bow string. Ages 6 and up with parent. A mandatory safety class and equipment are provided by Predator’s Archery. Meet at the archery range on Avenida Espana. Choose from the 8:30-10am or 10:30-12pm class. Register online or call (408) 355-2201.
Saturday, August 6 thru 7, Movie, Night Hike, and Campout • Santa Teresa • 8pm-8am. Enjoy a sunset hike, outdoor movie and overnight campout in the park! Bring your own tents or recreational vehicle. Cost is $15/camping family and $6/vehicle. Restrooms available but no electricity or showers provided. Limited space available. To register call (408) 225-0225.
Thursday, August 11, Find Balance: Yoga, Hike, Meditate, Santa Teresa’s Historic Bernal Ranch • 6pm-8pm. Refresh your mind, body and spirit with Morning Crane docents in the Santa Teresa hills. Begin with gentle yoga, then a 1-mile hike uphill. Finish with yoga and guided meditation at the peak. Suitable for ages 13+ in good physical condition. Meet at the Joice trailhead with comfortable clothes and yoga mat or blanket. Register online or call (408) 391-2846.
Saturday, August 13, Family Fandango • Santa Teresa’s Historic Bernal Ranch • 5pm-8pm. Celebrate the history of early California and its ties to the Anza Expedition and the Bernal family. The evening’s focus is family fun through song, dance, demonstrations, and activities that highlight the many contributions of our early communities. Location is Camino Verde at Manila Drive. Food available for purchase. Questions? (408) 918-7770.
Saturday, August 20, Old Fashioned Games and Wash Days, Santa Teresa’s Historic Bernal Ranch • 12pm-3pm. Play old-fashioned games from the past. Learn how clothes were washed with scrub boards and lye soap. Try your hand at roping a saw-horse and making an animation wheel from 100 years ago. The ranch is located at the corner of Camino Verde and Manila Dr. in San Jose. Questions? (408) 226-5453.
Saturday, September 10, Micro Zoology Movie Night, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch (Manila Drive). Join experts for a show and tell about microscopic creatures. Look at life under a drop of water. Afterward, munch on popcorn while watching the old-time classic “Fantastic Voyage”. To register call (408) 226-5453.
Sunday, September 24, A Taste of Archery, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Santa Teresa - Archery Range. Join the Black Mountain Bowmen to learn how to shoot a compound or recurve bow, fletch arrows and make a bow string. Ages 6 and up with parent. A mandatory safety class and equipment are provided by Predator's Archery. Meet at the archery range on Avenida Espana Drive. Choose from the 8:30-10am or 10:30-12pm class. Register online or call (408) 355-2201.
Saturday, October 15, Explore the Outer Limits: Stargazing 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch (Manila Drive). Explore the cosmos with professional star gazers and their equipment. Watch old episodes of the Outer Limits while munching on popcorn and drinking lemonade. To register call (408) 226-5453.
Saturday, November 12, Introduction to Outdoor Photography, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM, Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch (Manila Drive). Join a docent for a FREE outdoor photography workshop. Learn how to choose and use a camera, how to take better outdoor pictures and about photo composition. Workshop begins with an indoor slideshow, followed by demonstrations and a walk around the historic area to take pictures. Meet at the ranch house with your camera. Register online or call (408) 355-2201.

Events in Other Parks for 2015

Saturday March 28, 2015. Trickles to Torrents • Calero/Rancho San Vicente • 9am-2:30pm. Join a park docent for a moderate 5.5-mile loop hike to see how water from winter storms finds its way to the valley below. Meet at the Calero Park office off of McKean Rd. (south of reservoir), then carpool to the trailhead. This is a guided hike in an area not yet open for public access; group stays together; some steep sections; restrooms not available except at meeting location. Questions? (408) 918-7771.
Saturday, April 25. Foothill Ramble • Calero/Rancho San Vicente • 9am-1:30pm. Take a moderate 5.5-mile loop hike from valley floor to ridge-top to enjoy spring wildflowers in a variety of habitats. Meet at the Calero Park office off of McKean Rd. (south of reservoir), then carpool to the trailhead. This is a guided hike in an area not yet open for public access; group stays together; some steep sections; restrooms not available except at meeting location. Questions? (408) 918-7771.
Saturday May 2, 2015. 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Wildflowers and Butterflies. Coyote Lake/Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. Take a moderate 3.6-mile loop hike to the highest point in the park. Enjoy views of rolling grasslands and secluded forest trails lined with wildflowers as we climb with the sun. Meet at the Coyote Lake Dam parking lot. (408) 918-7771.
Saturday, May 9, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Join Docent Ron Horii for a photography class and 3.7-mile hike on the spectacular Mummy Mountain Trail at Coyote Lake/Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. Learn outdoor photography techniques and take pictures of the wildflowers, sunny meadows, shady forests, unusual rock formations, and breathtaking views. Bring a camera or smartphone, sturdy hiking shoes, snacks or lunch, water, and sun protection.
Tuesday, May 12 Native Plant Discovery Walk • Calero/Rancho San Vicente • 9am-12pm Take a leisurely 1.5-mile walk to enjoy spring wildflowers that thrive in the park’s serpentine grasslands. Observe a variety of endangered species found only in this unique environment. Meet at the Calero Park office off McKean Rd. (south of reservoir), then carpool to the trailhead. This is a guided walk in an area not yet open for public access; group stays together, no restrooms except at meeting location. Questions? (408) 918-7771.
Friday, May 15, the core of Martial Cottle Park and the remaining part of the trail system will be open to the public:
Saturday May 23, 2:00 am to 1:30 pm. Trees of the Forest. Calero County Park. Follow a trail less traveled as it climbs from valley floor to ridge top with views of the surrounding watershed. Along the way, learn to identify a variety of common trees found in the park and how forests contribute to a healthy environment. This 2.5-mile out and back hike has steep sections. Meet at the Calero Park office off McKean Rd. (south of reservoir), then carpool to the trailhead. (408) 918-7771.
Saturday June 6. Festival in the Park. Hellyer. 11am-3pm. Come on out for a day of health and recreation opportunities, multicultural entertainment and family fun! Participate in CPR and nutrition classes, children’s activities and demonstrations for all ages. Free admission and parking. Food available for purchase. Questions? (408) 355-2240.
Saturday, September 19, Chitactac Family Day, Chitactac-Adams County Park, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Come celebrate the Ohlone Native American culture and discover the heritage of the people who once lived at this ancient village site. Participate in hands on activities, learn to make traditional crafts and watch unique demonstrations. Visitors will also see and learn about some of our local native wildlife. This event is Free. Food available for purchase. Questions? (408) 918-7770.
Saturday, September 19, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Coyote Valley Family Harvest Feast, Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, 550 Palm Avenue, Morgan Hill. Healthy Food and Lively Entertainment for the Whole Family! You are invited to this free, family-friendly event to enjoy local fresh and delicious foods! Free admission and parking. Affordable & multicultural food. Lively family entertainment. Guided hikes & games for the kids. Live animals from Happy Hollow’s Zoo are visiting 12-2 p.m.
Saturday, September 19, California Coastal Cleanup day. Ed Levin County Park, Los Gatos Creek/Lexington Reservoir, Vasona County Park, Hellyer County Park, Stevens Creek County Park, Coyote Creek Trail, Anderson Reservoir, Coyote Lake. For more information or to register for this event, please contact the Volunteer Program at volunteer@prk.sccgov.org or call (408) 918-4930.
Saturday, October 3, Martial Cottle Park Harvest Festival, 10am to 3pm. Come celebrate the legacy and significance of our valley’s rich agricultural heritage at this fun day on the farm! Family friendly activities, healthy food and fresh produce for sale, music and much more. Volunteers needed, check parkhere.org/volunteers for more details. Questions? (408) 535-4060
Sunday, October 11, 10 am to 3 pm. 6th annual Day on the Bay multicultural festival. Alviso Marina County Park, 10am-3pm. Our annual celebration of diversity will have free food, a pumpkin patch and kayak rides in the water off the beautiful Alviso Marina, a site on the San Francisco Bay Water Trail.
Saturday, November 7, REI/BART Trail Day, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Sanborn. Join Santa Clara County Parks and other volunteers from the Trail Center and REI Saratoga as part of the 8th Annual REI Ridge Trail Service Day. Volunteers will work on part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail at Sanborn County Park in Saratoga. No special skills are required but the work may be moderately strenuous. Tools, work gloves and snacks are provided, but it's recommended that you bring your own work gloves and water bottle (we can refill your bottle). Sturdy hiking shoes, long pants and long sleeve shirt and sun or rain protection are highly recommended.For more information, please contact the Volunteer Program at volunteer@prk.sccgov.org or call (408) 918-4930.
Saturday, November 7, Trail Crew Lead Training, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Sanborn. Under the direction of County Parks Staff, Trail Crew Lead Volunteers perform trail work at various parks. Join our Trails Program Coordinator, Greg Bringelson, as he shows a hands-on approach to the basics of trail layout and design. Topics will include: clearing and brushing techniques, tread, drainage and maintenance. Training will be on a part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail at Sanborn/Skyline Park. Meet at the Indian Rock Parking Lot. No special skills are required but the work may be moderately strenuous. Tools, work gloves and snacks are provided, but it's recommended that you bring your own work gloves and water bottle (we can refill your bottle). Sturdy hiking shoes, long pants and long sleeve shirt and sun or rain protection are highly recommended. For more information or to register for this event, please contact the Volunteer Program at volunteer@prk.sccgov.org or call (408) 918-4930.

Events in Other Parks for 2016

Sunday, March 13, 2016, Spring Forward Nature Walk, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Calero. Enjoy early spring wildflowers that thrive in the Park’s serpentine grasslands on a 1.5-mile leisurely walk. Along the way observe a variety of endangered species found only in this unique environment. Meet at the Calero Park office off McKean Rd. (south of reservoir), then carpool to the trailhead. This is a guided walk in an area not yet open for public access; group stays together; no restrooms except at meeting location. Questions? (408) 918-7770.
Sunday, April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2016, Spring Wildflowers Nature Walk, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Calero. See March 13, 2016, Calero.
Saturday May 7, 2016, 10 am to 2:30 pm, Coyote Lake/Harvey Bear. Join docent and Park Photographer Ron Horii for a photography class and 3.7-mile hike on the spectacular Mummy Mountain Trail at Coyote Lake/Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. Learn outdoor photography techniques and take pictures of the breathtaking scenery. Bring a camera or smartphone, sturdy hiking shoes, snacks or lunch, water, and sun protection. Meet at the Mendoza Ranch parking lot on Roop Road, bring a camera. Moderate hike.
Sunday, May 15 and 22, 2016, Native Plant Discovery Nature Walk, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Calero. See March 13, 2016, Calero.
Thursday, May 19, Healthy Trails Hike • Calero • 9am-11am. Hike through diverse habitats and enjoy breathtaking views of Calero Reservoir on a 3.5-mile hike on the Los Cerritos and Pena Trails. Meet at the park office (south of the reservoir) with water and snacks. Questions? (408) 918-7772.
May 20-22, V-O-Cal trail work days on the New Almaden Trail in Almaden Quicksilver and the new trail at Calero's Rancho San Vicente. See here for details and to register.
Sunday, May 22, Native Plant Discovery Nature Walk • Calero • 9am-12pm. Enjoy a leisurely 1.5-mile walk to see spring wildflowers that thrive in the Park’s serpentine grasslands. Meet at the park office (south of reservoir), then carpool to the trailhead. This is a guided walk in an area not yet open for public access; group stays together. Questions? (408) 918-7770.
Saturday, June 4, Festival in the Park • Hellyer • 11am-3pm. Join us for a day of family fun, health and recreation opportunities, and multicultural entertainment! Participate in CPR and nutrition classes, learn about community resources, and enjoy children’s activities and demonstrations for all ages. Free admission and parking. Food available for purchase. Questions? (408) 355-2255.
Saturday, June 11, 2016, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m, Nature Photography for Beginners, Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve. Join nature photographer Ron Horii for this fascinating and engaging learning experience. Bring your own camera, phone, tablet or whatever you like to take pictures with and Ron will take you on a walk to observe nature as a photographer would. Learn how to take more engaging pictures from someone who is a passionate nature and community photographer.
Wednesday, June 29, A Taste of Water Skiing • Calero Reservoir • 12pm-4pm. Learn how to water ski with the Santa Clara County Water Ski Club. Cost is $10 per person. All equipment, lessons and other resources will be provided. It’s a great time for ages 8-17! Bring your bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, water and snacks and be prepared to get WET! Register online or call (408) 355-2201.
Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16, Bats over Calero • Calero • 6pm-9:30pm. Take a ride to the Bat Inn - where you can visit but cannot stay. Discover why these creatures are so important and watch as thousands of bats emerge from a good day’s sleep. Meet at the park office with a small chair or blanket, closedtoe shoes, bug spray, layered clothing and flashlight. Cost is $15 per person. Children must be at least 8 years old and 4’ 9” tall. Register online or call (408) 355-2201.
Friday, July 22, Healthy Trails Hike • Calero • 9am-11am. Hike through diverse habitats and enjoy breathtaking views of Calero Reservoir on a 3.5-mile hike on the Los Cerritos and Pena Trails. Meet at the park office (south of the reservoir) with water and snacks. Questions? (408) 918-7772
In the Park after Dark Movie Night • Motorcycle Park • 9pm-11:30pm. Enjoy a night under the stars with family and friends. Watch a short film about the County Park system and a FREE showing of a family-friendly feature film on a giant blow up screen. Bring a flashlight and low lawn chair or blanket. Questions? (408) 226-5223.
Tuesday, August 16, Moonlight Paddle • Calero Reservoir • 7:30pm-10pm. Discover the natural and cultural history of the local area on a paddle tour of the reservoir. Experienced paddlers only -no instruction or equipment is provided. $4 inspection fee per vessel. Meet at the launch ramp with your kayak/canoe, life jackets and 2 glow sticks per person. To register call (408) 846-5622.
Saturday August 27, Volunteer Recognition Banquet, Martial Cottle Park,12:00pm-2:00 pm. Volunteers who have recorded at least 5 hours of service in the last year will be invited to attend. Please submit any outstanding hours either online or to volunteer@prk.sccgov.org by June 30, 2016 to ensure we fully recognize you for your achievements! NOTE: If you would like to check how many hours you have recorded, in order to confirm your invitation, please contact the Volunteer Program by email volunteer@prk.sccgov.org or by calling at 408-918-4930.
Saturday, September 10, Coyote Valley Family Harvest Feast, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve. Free admission, music and entertainment from around the world, kids crafts, home gardening workshops and more!
Saturday September 24, Chitactac Family Day, 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM, Chitactac-Adams. Come celebrate with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of the Ohlone Nation. Discover the heritage of the people who once lived at this ancient village site. Participate in hands on activities, learn to make traditional crafts and watch unique demonstrations. Food available for purchase. Questions? (408) 918-7770.
Saturday October 1, Harvest Festival, 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM, Martial Cottle Park. Come celebrate the legacy and significance of our valley’s rich agricultural heritage at this fun day on the farm! Family friendly activities, healthy food and fresh produce for sale, music and much more. Volunteers needed, check parkhere.org/volunteers for more details. Questions? (408) 535-4060.
Saturday, October 9, Day on the Bay, 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM, Alviso Marina County Park. Celebrate our community’s diversity and health with fun activities, food, music and a resource fair – all for free! Special to this year’s event is Bike to the Bay, a community bike ride along the Guadalupe River Trail from downtown to Day on the Bay. Registration is now open at www.sccgov.org/dayonthebay. Questions? Visit Day on the Bay website.