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Santa Clara Valley Water District Headquarters (SCVWD)
American Robin by Sarah Chan
Located in Almaden Valley, adjacent to Almaden Lake, and hidden behind the SCVWD headquarters are two percolation ponds, drought tolerant gardens, and the the Guadalupe River. We’ll scan the ponds and the river in search of ducks, wading birds, and songbirds.
Trip Difficulty: 1.5 miles, paved and gravel trails, little or no elevation gain, little to no shade
Leaders: Eve Meier (408) 569-9391 and Sarah Chan (650) 549-4576
Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly All Ages, Wheelchair Accessible
Meet: 5700 Almaden Expy; park in headquarters visitor parking
Directions: From CA-85, take Almaden Expy south. At Via Monte Dr (first light after crossing Blossom Hill), make a u-turn then make the next right and turn into the headquarters parking lot. Park in visitor parking in front of 5700 Almaden Expressway or in any other unmarked spot. Latitude/Longitude: 37.248545, -121.874083
Facilities: no bathrooms
Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, ADA compliant spots available
Banner Photo: American Robin by Sarah Chan
Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.