Cait's Hikes & Walks |
Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Carry water and if desired, a snack. |
Native Plant Discovery Stroll 9AM-11AM, Tuesday, 4 June, Anderson County Park. Join a leisurely 1.7 mile stroll to discover the rich variety of native trees, shrubs, and plants growing along Coyote Creek. Discover how plants were used by the area's Ohlone and how agriculture introduced by early settlers have changed the landscape. Meet at the Visitor Center at the west end of Malaguerra Ave. |
Moon Blooms In June! 5:30PM-7:30PM, Friday, 21 June, Calero/Rancho San Vicente. Take a Moderate 3.5 mile hike to see soap root in bloom. This "evening bloomer's" exquisite white flower attracts hummingbirds and a variety of insects to aid in pollination. Learn the many ways native Ohlone used the versatile plant. Meet at the Calero Boat Launch ($6 parking fee). Dress in layers with sturdy hiking shoes and drinking water. This is a guided hike in a "closed area" not yet open for public access. Group stays together. Some steep sections. |
Native Plant Discovery Stroll 9AM-11AM, Tuesday, 9 July, Anderson County Park. Join a leisurely 1.7 mile stroll to discover the rich variety of native trees, shrubs, and plants growing along Coyote Creek. Discover how plants were used by the area's Ohlone and how agriculture introduced by early settlers have changed the landscape. Meet at the Visitor Center at the west end of Malaguerra Ave. |
Summer Breeze |
Made In The Shade! 9AM-Noon, Saturday 17 August, Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Beat the heat with a moderate 3.6 mile loop hike along the shady corridors of Deep Gulch and Mine Hill Trails. Highlights include historical mining sites and sweeping views of the surrounding watershed. Meet at the Hacienda park entrance. |
| List of Nature Guides I usually show at the start of my nature hikes. |
| Additional Resources: |
| A print, double-side & fold Trail Guide with photos of 18 early spring wildflowers, 16 butterflies, 4 ferns, and 4 salamanders found in Santa Clara County, CA. |
| A print, double-side & fold trifold pamphlet on the Soap Root with photos and descriptive text. |
| A print, double-side & fold trifold pamphlet on the Pygmy Blue butterfly. |
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