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Common Merganser by Deanne Tucker
Santa Clara Valley Water District Headquarters (San Jose)
Located in Almaden Valley, adjacent to Almaden Lake, and hidden behind the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) headquarters are two percolation ponds, drought tolerant gardens, and the the Guadalupe River. We’ll scan the ponds and the river in search of ducks, wading birds, and songbirds.
Trip Difficulty: 1.5 miles, paved and gravel trails, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade
Leaders: Eve Meier (408) 569-9391, Edward Rooks (408) 318-2485
Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Stroller Friendly
Meet: 5700 Almaden Expy; park in headquarters visitor parking
Directions: From CA-85, take Almaden Expy south. At Via Monte Dr (first light after crossing Blossom Hill), make a u-turn then make the next right and turn into the headquarters parking lot. Park in visitor parking in front of 5700 Almaden Expressway or in any other unmarked spot. Latitude/Longitude: 37.248545, -121.874083
Facilities: cell phone service, no bathroom
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, ADA compliant spots
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.