Explore this mostly wooded preserve located in Portola Valley. It’s home to woodpeckers, Purple Finches, Townsend’s Warblers, and Brown Creepers. We’ll also scan Sausal Pond for Green Herons and Wood Ducks. 2-3 miles, moderately strenuous.

Meet: Portola Rd parking lot near restrooms

Kirsten Holmquist, (408) 747-0988

Google Plus Code: “9QGG+4M Portola Valley, California” (paste code, city, and state into Google maps)

Directions: From I-280 in Portola Valley take Alpine Rd south (toward hills) about 2.9 miles to the first stop sign, turn right on Portola Rd, and drive 0.8 miles to the parking lot on the left just past The Sequoias retirement community. 

Facilities: yes

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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