As winter sets in, join us for the fourth walk of its kind this year: a beginner’s bird and plant identification walk through Lake Cunningham Park. The lake is a major destination for waterfowl and migratory birds, and the park’s native garden draws many birds for its habitat value. On this walk, Vicki Silvas-Young will show you how to identify the common birds of our area, while Arvind Kumar will identify the native plants they depend on for food,
shelter and nesting places.
The distance will be 2 miles round-trip on a level path. Bring a hat, water, your bird and plant lists and binoculars. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Parking fee is $6.
Space is limited. No drop-ins. RSVP is required on Meetup: www.meetup.com/California-Native-Plant-Society-Santa-Clara-Valley-Chapter. This walk is organized jointly by CNPS, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society and Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.
Directions: The park is located at 2305 S. White Road, San Jose. Meet at the Marina building at 9am. The Marina is on the western shore of the lake, next to Raging Waters, at the opposite end of the park from the main entrance on White Road. In Google maps, search for “Lake Cunningham Marina” to be directed to the Marina. The parking fee is $6.
| Mon Nov 10 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
| Wed Nov 12 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
| Fri Nov 14 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
| Sat Nov 15 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
| Sat Nov 15 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Cataldi Park Native Garden |
| Sat Nov 15 @ 9:00AM - 11:00AM Kirk Park Pollinator Garden |
| Mon Nov 17 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
| Mon Nov 17 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Wreath-Making with Native Plants, a Talk and Demonstration by Jill Sowards |
| Tue Nov 18 Native Plant ID |
| Wed Nov 19 @ 8:30AM - Alum Rock Park Restoration |
