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First Day of Winter: Beginner's Bird and Plant Identification Walk Series at Lake Cunningham Park (San Jose)
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 Winter, join us on our First Day of Winter beginner's bird and plant identification walks 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 and, if rain threatens, raincoat.
Leaders: Vicki Silvas-Young (408) 807-6993, Dan Bloch (650) 862-2178
Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Family Friendly Ages 14 and up, Stroller 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, parking fees, The parking fee is $6, from a machine which takes cash or credit card.
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.