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Field Trip: First Day of Spring: Beginner’s Bird and Plant Identification Walk Series at Lake Cunningham Park (Members Only) (San Jose)

This is a joint event with Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and California Native Plant Society.

Do you love being outdoors? Do you want to deepen your appreciation of nature by learning the names of birds and plants around you? With the onset of Spring, join us on our First Day of Spring beginner’s bird and plant identification walk through Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose. Lake Cunningham is a major destination for waterfowl and migratory birds, and its native garden is home for many resident and migratory birds for its habitat value.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, paved trails, lawns (potentially wet), muddy or possibly muddy after rain, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade

Other Trip Notes: Please bring a hat, water, your bird and plant list, and binoculars. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Leaders: Vicki Silvas-Young (408) 807-6993, Eve Meier (408) 569-9391

Family Friendly All Ages, No elevation gain, Beginner Friendly

Meet: Marina parking lot 

Directions: From US-101, exit Tully Rd. Continue east on Tully Rd. Park entrance road is on your left in 2 miles. Continue into the park, following the signs to the marina. Latitude/Longitude: 37.33434 -121.81019

Facilities: bathroom, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, City of San Jose parking fee of $6, credit card only.

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