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Session #1: First Day of Spring

Joint Event with California Native Plant Society and Open Space Authority

Sun, Mar 22, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Do you love being outdoors? Do you want to deepen your appreciation of nature by learning the names of birds and plants around you? As spring begins, join us for the first walk of its kind this year: a beginner’s bird and plant identification walk through Lake Cunningham Park. Lake Cunningham is a major destination for waterfowl and migratory birds, and its native garden is home to many resident birds for its habitat value. On this walk, Vicki Silvas-Young will show you how to identify the common birds of our area, as well as the native plants they depend on for food, shelter, and nesting places. This plant walk is organized jointly by the California Native Plant Society, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, and the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, and is open to all. Space is limited. RSVP through California Native Plant Society – Santa Clara Valley Chapter or the OSA Events page.

Trip Difficulty: 4 mile round trip on a level path; bring a hat, water, your bird and plant list, and binoculars; wear comfortable walking shoes.

Vicki Silvas-Young: (408) 807-6993

Family Friendly Ages 10+, Beginner Friendly

Meet: Lake Cunningham Marina

Directions: From US-101, exit Tully Rd. Continue east on Tully Rd. Park entrance road is on your left in 2 miles. Continue into the park, following the signs to the marina. Google Plus Code: “85PR+22 San Jose, California” (paste code, city, and state into Google maps). Latitude/Longitude: 37.335000, -121.810047

Facilities: bathrooms

Parking Fees: yes, credit card only

This trip is organized by the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (https://scvas.org/).  Please read our trip policies.  Questions? Contact the trip leader or email scvasfieldtrips@gmail.com.