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Western Bluebird by Laura Kreutzer Forrest 

Field Trip: Autumn at Agnews (Santa Clara)

Join us for a leisurely walk around the former location of the Agnews State Hospital, now an Oracle campus. We’ll check the expansive lawns and variety trees around the historic buildings for wintering birds and year-round residents. 

Trip Difficulty: 1 mile, paved trails, gravel trails, lawns (potentially wet), little or no elevation gain, some shade

Leaders: Ryan Ludman (248) 719-1331, Melanie Barnett

Family Friendly Ages 14 and up, 1 mile or shorter, No elevation gain, Beginner Friendly

Meet: By the restrooms on the south side of Palm Drive

Directions: From US-101 take exit 392 onto Montague Expressway towards Santa Clara. After 1 mile take a slight right turn onto Lafayette Street. Continue north on Lafayette street 0.25 miles. Turn right onto Palm Drive. Latitude/Longitude: 37.39249° N, 121.95495° W

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, street parking, no fees

Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.