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Saturday and Sunday June 25 and 26 Daniels Nature Center 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm “Stop In and Explore” (Please see the activity description for June 4.) Sunday • June 26 Purisima Creek Redwoods Meet: Whittemore Gulch entrance 10:00 am – 1:00 pm “Ride Purisima Canyon” Come spend the morning on horseback amid redwoods and ferns with docents Lyndall Erb and Jenny Whitman for a ride down and up the Purisima Canyon. This 10-mile ride explores a favorite area for those who like to see a variety of flora and fauna. Horses need to be conditioned for steady climbs up fire roads. No stallions. (Note: This activity is designed for equestrians who have their own horse; horses are not provided.) Trailer parking is limited. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after June 9. Sunday • June 26 Skyline Ridge Meet: Russian Ridge 11:00 am – 2:00 pm “Focus on Kids” Docents Keith Johnsgård and Ann Reisenauer will tell your kids all about nature on this fun, 2-mile hike (accompanying parents permitted to listen while the kids engage!). You’ll visit a hidden Indian grotto, a pond, and deep forest. After climbing a hill to see the world below, you’ll finish at the interactive Daniels Nature Center for a visit and picnic by Alpine Pond. Activity best suited for children ages 8-11. Thursday • June 30 El Corte de Madera Creek 10:00 am – 3:00 pm “Summer Shade” Escape the sun and heat of the lowlands with an exploration of trails and old logging roads in the cool and shady depths of this Preserve. Docents Fran Keeler, Ranjana Sharma, and Lou Wolner will guide you through the elaborate trail network of the Preserve on this 10-mile, 2,200-foot gain trek along the Sierra Morena, Steam Donkey, Blue Blossom, Lawrence Creek, Gordon Mill, and Timberview Trails. (Note: Participants will carpool to a trailhead with limited roadside parking.) OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES • Summer 2011 JULY Saturday • July 2 Skyline Ridge-Long Ridge Meet: Skyline Ridge equestrian parking lot 10:00 am – 2:00 pm “Ridge Cruise” Docents Strether Smith, David Kocsis, and Earl Girbovan will lead you on an intermediate bike ride that mixes moderate climbs and descents with lots of sightseeing along Peters Creek Trail and throughout the Long Ridge and Skyline Ridge Preserve areas. Riders will cover about 10 miles and climb a total of about 1,000 feet as they enjoy several of the Bay Area’s best overlooks. Suitable for riders 14 years of age and older who are comfortable on single-track trails and moderately steep hills. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after June 16. Saturday • July 2 Purisima Creek Redwoods Meet: Purisima Creek Road entrance 10:00 am – 5:00 pm “Big Redwood Loop” Big trees call for a big hike. Docents Paul Billig and Sarah Schoen will lead you on this exploration through redwood groves and other habitats. The 9.5-mile hike will have an elevation gain of 1,300 feet. You’ll begin with a hike up the Purisima Creek Trail. Following a lunch stop among redwoods along the Craig Britton Trail, you’ll continue up the Harkins Ridge Trail for a second stop at a vista point. You’ll descend back down on the North Ridge Trail and into more redwoods along the Whittemore Gulch Trail. Be sure to bring plenty of water to cover this time and distance. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after June 16. 10 Summer Nature Days Don’t miss out on amazing fun for ages 5 to 10 years old ! Join the District and Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (SCVAS) for nature exploration extraordinaire – discover bugs, birds, creeks, trees, and more, using crafts, games, and other activities. Several sessions to choose from – select one day or all three: July 26 @ Picchetti Ranch Preserve (9am-2pm), July 27 @ Rancho San Antonio Preserve (10am-2pm), or July 28 @ McClellan Ranch Park (10am-2pm). All locations are near Cupertino. A modest registration fee is required. For details and information go online at www.scvas.org or call 408-252-3740. Saturday and Sunday July 2 and 3 Daniels Nature Center 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm “Stop In and Explore” (Please see the activity description for June 4.) Sunday • July 3 Los Trancos 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm “Earthquake Walk” (Join docents Paul Billig and Liz Farnsworth, and please see the activity description for June 5.) Friday • July 8 Pulgas Ridge 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm “TGIF Sunset Hike” Start off the weekend right with a fast-paced, 4- to 5-mile walk with docents Robin and Les Wrigley. You’ll traverse through woodland, chaparral, and grasslands along the Preserve’s major trails. There will be an optional dinner with your hiking companions at a local restaurant afterward. Saturday • July 9 El Corte de Madera Creek 10:00 am – 2:00 pm “Exploring ECdeM” Explore the shaded forests and challenging single-track trails of this beautiful Preserve on your mountain bike with docents Dave Kocsis and Patty Lovelace. This intermediate/advanced level ride drops steeply from Skyline Boulevard through mixed evergreen and redwood forests to El Corte de Madera Creek, 800 feet below, then climbs back to a vista point with a sweeping view toward the Pacific before returning to your starting point. The total distance will be about 10 miles with more than 2,000 feet of climbing. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after June 23.
Saturday and Sunday July 9 and 10 Daniels Nature Center 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm “Stop In and Explore” (Please see the activity description for June 4.) Sunday • July 10 Thornewood 10:00 am – 12:00 noon “Strolling to the Pond” Docents Kandis Scott and Mike Alexander will lead you on a leisurely 3-mile stroll into this Preserve and walk part way on the new Bridle Trail to explore this area. On the return hike, you’ll stop for lunch at peaceful Schilling Lake and enjoy the shade of mature trees. Sunday • July 10 Skyline Ridge Meet: Russian Ridge 10:00 am – 1:00 pm “The Ohlone Way” Docents Keith Johnsgård and Ida Rhodes will lead this leisurely 2-mile walk along the Butano View and Ipiwa Trails with stops to discuss useful plants. Lunch will feature a 1-hour talk on the history of humans in North America and Skyline Ridge. This hike is geared for adults. No young children please. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after June 23. Friday • July 15 Monte Bello 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm “Sunlight to Moonlight” Join docents Paul Billig and Katherine Greene on an evening walk in Monte Bello Preserve. As you enjoy the dinner you bring atop Black Mountain, sunlight will give way to moonlight when the full moon rises after sunset. This 5-mile hike will have an elevation gain of about 800 feet. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after June 30. Saturday • July 16 El Corte de Madera Creek 9:30 am – 1:00 pm “History of Logging Ride” (Please see the activity description for June 11.) OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES • Summer 2011 Saturday • July 16 Skyline Ridge 10:00 am – 1:30 pm “Lions and Us” Join docents Keith Johnsgård and Adda Quinn on a 4-mile natural history hike through beautiful Skyline Ridge Preserve. During a 1-hour lunch, Johnsgård, a mountain resident, will talk about lion encounters with humans to illustrate the basic guidelines for safe travel in lion country. This hike and discussion are not appropriate for children. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after June 30. Dragonflies, Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Saturday and Sunday July 16 and 17 Daniels Nature Center 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm “Stop In and Explore” (Please see the activity description for June 4.) Sunday • July 17 Skyline Ridge 10:00 am – 1:00 pm “Natural Communities Sampler: Summer” Experience the grasslands, chaparral, mixed evergreen forests, and riparian natural communities of Skyline Ridge Preserve in the summer with docents John Wertzler, Cathy Brown, and Madeline Brane. On this moderately-paced, 3- to 4-mile hike on the Sunny Jim Trail and other trails around Horseshoe Lake, you’ll get to observe plants and animals adapting to the dry seasonal changes. Come take pictures and capture the essence of natural communities in the summer. Return in the fall or another time of year to see what a difference a season makes. Hike may be repeated quarterly. No lunch break planned; pack a snack if you like. 11 Strether Smith Sue Copeland Wednesday • July 20 Long Ridge 10:30 am – 2:00 pm “Explorer Hike” Docents Elaine Rossignol and Lynn Jackson will lead you on a moderate 4- to 5-mile hike to enjoy the shaded woods and terrific vistas available at Long Ridge Preserve. A specific route will be chosen based on weather conditions. Saturday • July 23 Skyline Ridge 9:30 am – 12:00 noon “Discovering Dragonflies” Docents Karen DeMello and Jan Hintermeister will introduce you to the fascinating world of dragonflies on this 2-mile hike around Horseshoe Lake. On the first part of the walk, you’ll learn the basics of dragonfly biology and behavior. Then you’ll observe and try to identify these interesting insects near the lake. Bring binoculars if you have them. Saturday • July 23 Skyline Ridge 11:00 am – 3:30 pm “A View of Life” Check out young oak trees planted by District volunteers as part of a restoration project. Docents Bob Segalla and Lou Wolner will guide you on this excursion that includes visiting Alpine Pond via the Ipiwa Trail, and Horseshoe Lake via the Ridge Trail to explore and understand the preservation of our local ”greenbelt.” This moderately-paced, 4-mile hike has a 400-foot elevation change and is suitable for capable children. Saturday and Sunday July 23 and 24 Daniels Nature Center 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm “Stop In and Explore” (Please see the activity description for June 4.) Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
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