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*CANCELED* Field Trip: After Dark at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve

  • 37.171062, -121.727388 (map)
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Joint Event with Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

Join us as we look and listen for Great Horned, Western Screech, and other owls in the preserve after hours. Sneak a peek at these denizens of the night while learning about their behavior and their many adaptations to life after dark. 

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles; moderately hilly, well-maintained trails; please bring a flashlight and layers for warmth

Dani Christensen: (408) 781-5530, Laura Coatney and Eve Meier

Family Friendly Ages 14+, Beginner Friendly, Loaner Binoculars Available

Meet: preserve parking lot

Directions:  From US-101 in Morgan Hill, exit Bailey Ave. Travel west for about 0.7 miles then turn left onto Santa Teresa Blvd. Continue for about 2 miles then turn right onto Palm Ave. The preserve is at the end of the road. Google Plus Code: “57CF+C3 Coyote, California”  (paste code, city, and state into Google maps). Latitude/Longitude: 37.171062, -121.727388

Facilities: ADA accessible pit toilet, no water

Parking Fees: no

This trip is organized by the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (https://scvas.org/).  Please read our trip policies.  Questions? Contact the trip leader or email scvasfieldtrips@gmail.com.