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First Day of Spring - Beginner’s Bird and Plant Identification Walk at Lake Cunningham Park with California Native Plant Society and Open Space Authority

Do you love being outdoors? Do you want to deepen your appreciation of nature by learning the names of birds and plants around you? With the onset of Spring, join us on our First Day of Spring beginner’s bird and plant identification walks through Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose. Lake Cunningham is a major destination for waterfowl and migratory birds, and its native garden is home for many resident and migratory birds for its habitat value.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles, paved and grass route, muddy or possibly muddy after rain, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade

Other Trip Notes: Please bring a hat, water, your bird and plant list, and binoculars. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Leaders: Vicki Silvas-Young (408) 807-6993 and Dan Bloch (650) 862-2178

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Stroller Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: Marina parking lot

Directions: The Lake Cunningham Marina is on the western shore of the lake, next to Raging Waters, on the opposite side of the park from the main entrance on White Road (2305 S. White Road). In Google maps, search for "Lake Cunningham Marina" Latitude/Longitude: 37.334164, -121.809997 to be directed to the Marina parking lot.

Facilities: bathroom, cell phone service

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, parking fee is $6

Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.