At the onset of summer, join Arvind Kumar, Ashok Jethanandani, and Vicki Silvas-Young for a beginner’s bird and plant identification walk through Lake Cunningham Park. This park provides food, water and shelter for our local breeding birds and its native garden is utilized by these breeding birds due to its habitat value. On this walk, you will learn how to identify the common birds of our area, as well as the native plants they depend on for food and shelter.
The distance is 2 miles round-trip on a level path. Bring a hat, water, your bird and plant list, and binoculars. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
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. Parking fee is $6.
RSVP is required to join us for the walk. Space is limited. No drop-ins please. To register, please visit the walk’s Meetup page at www.meetup.com/California-Native-Plant-Society-Santa-Clara-Valley-Chapter/events/261044048/. Organized jointly by CNPS, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society and Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.
| 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 |
| Fri Nov 21 @ 9:00AM - Edgewood Restoration |
| Sat Nov 22 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Lake Cunningham Native Garden |
