Barry Langdon-Lassagne

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Blackberry Farm (Fall/Winter): A Riparian Corridor in Silicon Valley

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Blackberry Farm (Fall/Winter): A Riparian Corridor in Silicon Valley

Easily reachable by car or public transit (the VTA 51 bus), this Cupertino city park has a level paved trail that follows the creek through orchards, forest and fields and is lined with benches at reasonable intervals, making it a beautiful, accessible natural area in the heart of Silicon Valley. The paved trail continues south through McClellan Ranch Preserve, where SCVAS's headquarters are located.

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Picchetti Ranch OSP (Winter): Oak Woodland Waiting for the Rains

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Picchetti Ranch OSP (Winter): Oak Woodland Waiting for the Rains

Oak savanna, oak-bay woodland and chaparral habitat with spectacular views, uncrowded trails, free parking and good facilities make Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve in Cupertino an ideal place for a birding or nature hike. After heavy rains in the winter a seasonal pond fills, which can bring in ducks and other wildlife.

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