Golden-crowned Sparrow: Tom Grey
Habitat Workday: Plants & Birds of McClellan Ranch
Volunteer outside with Grassroots Ecology and the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance as we start the new year! We will spend our time together caring for our restoration areas by pruning native plants and weeding invasive species, before embarking on a guided birding walk (~0.5 mile on flat unpaved and paved trails). Volunteers should expect to walk on and off trail on uneven ground, kneel or sit on kneeling pads, and use small hand tools, all while learning about the biodiversity of our region.
Visit Grassroots Ecology’s McClellan Ranch Preserve page to learn more about the ecosystem and accessibility considerations.
Notes: Prepare for working outdoors!
Reusable water bottle (filled with water)
Snacks, if desired
Long pants, long sleeves recommended
Sturdy closed-toed shoes that can get dirty
Hat/sunscreen
Epi-Pen or allergy medicine, if applicable
Plan for potential exposure to sun, poison oak, ticks, prickly plants
We will provide gloves, tools, light refreshments, and binoculars.
Leaders: Carolyn Knight, (408)857-0109 (please text), Steffanie Saffouri
Tags: Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly 10+
Meet: In front of the sun dial at the front of the meadow
Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino, exit Foothill Expy. Travel south onto Foothill Blvd for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto McClellan Rd and continue for 0.5 miles. Turn left into the overflow parking lot (Latitude/Longitude: 37.313534, -122.064897). The nature shop is located across the creek at the preserve entrance (address: 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Latitude/Longitude: 37.313072, -122.063695).
Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service
Parking Type and Fees: fee paved parking, ADA spots available, use overflow lot if possible.
Banner Photo: Golden-crowned Sparrow by Tom Grey
Questions? Email general questions to programs@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.