This park is located in Cupertino in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It includes a riparian corridor along Stevens Creek and mixed hardwood and oak woodlands, open grasslands, and chaparral. The wide variety of habitats in this park make it a top birding destination for migrants and local breeding birds. 3 miles easy walking, dirt paths and pavement, a few short steep stretches.

Meet: Chestnut Picnic Area parking lot

Pat Kenny, (408) 725-0468

Google Plus Code: “8W4G+PM Cupertino, California” (paste code, city, and state into Google maps)

Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino take Foothill Expwy exit south about 2 miles (it becomes Stevens Canyon Rd). Turn left into first park entrance and meet in the Chestnut Picnic Area parking lot (first parking lot on your left). 

Facilities: nearest facilities at Villa Maria picnic area which we will visit during the field trip.

Parking fees: parking fee (credit card only)

For all trips: Contact the trip leader or email scvasfieldtrips@gmail.com with questions. Beginners welcome. Heavy rain cancels. Carpool if possible. Bring binoculars. No unaccompanied minors.

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