As winter sets in, join us for the fourth walk of its kind this year: a beginner’s bird and plant identification walk through Lake Cunningham Park. The lake is a major destination for waterfowl and migratory birds, and the park’s native garden draws many birds for its habitat value. On this walk, Vicki Silvas-Young will show you how to identify the common birds of our area, while Arvind Kumar will identify the native plants they depend on for food,
shelter and nesting places.
The distance will be 2 miles round-trip on a level path. Bring a hat, water, your bird and plant lists and binoculars. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Parking fee is $6.
Space is limited. No drop-ins. RSVP is required on Meetup: www.meetup.com/California-Native-Plant-Society-Santa-Clara-Valley-Chapter. This walk is organized jointly by CNPS, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society and Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.
Directions: The park is located at 2305 S. White Road, San Jose. Meet at the Marina building at 9am. The Marina is on the western shore of the lake, next to Raging Waters, at the opposite end of the park from the main entrance on White Road. In Google maps, search for “Lake Cunningham Marina” to be directed to the Marina. The parking fee is $6.
| Wed Dec 24 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
| Fri Dec 26 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
| Sat Dec 27 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
| Sat Dec 27 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
| Sat Dec 27 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
| Thu Jan 01 @10:00AM - 02:00PM New Year’s walk to Franklin Point, part of Año Nuevo State Park (Hwy 1 coast, southern San Mateo County) |
| Fri Jan 02 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
| Sat Jan 03 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
| Sat Jan 03 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
| Sat Jan 03 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
