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Sunday • July 24<br />
Skyline Ridge-Russian<br />
Ridge-Coal Creek-<br />
Monte Bello<br />
Meet: Skyline Ridge<br />
9:30 am – 2:00 pm<br />
“Tour de <strong>Open</strong> <strong>Space</strong>”<br />
Join docents Patty Lovelace and Mike<br />
Bradshaw for a ride encompassing a four<br />
preserve circuit of Skyline Ridge, Russian<br />
Ridge, Coal Creek, and Monte Bello<br />
Preserves. Get a taste of what each of the<br />
Preserves has to offer while meandering up<br />
and down (approximately 2,000 feet of total<br />
climbing – depending on the group’s wishes)<br />
through them all. The ride will be a highintermediate<br />
level ride, about 12 miles total<br />
distance on fire roads and single track,<br />
and with a small bit of pavement riding.<br />
Reservations are required and will be<br />
accepted on or after July 7.<br />
Sunday • July 24<br />
Skyline Ridge -Russian<br />
Ridge-Monte Bello<br />
Meet: Skyline Ridge<br />
equestrian parking lot<br />
10:00 am – 1:00 pm<br />
“Ride the Ridges”<br />
Join docents Lyndall Erb and Jenny Whitman<br />
for an enjoyable 10-mile ride on a route to<br />
be determined by weather, number of riders,<br />
and interests of the group – with three<br />
preserves and many trails, a great ride is<br />
definite. Horses need to be conditioned for<br />
steady climbs up fire roads. No stallions.<br />
(Note: This activity is designed for equestrians<br />
who have their own horse; horses are not<br />
provided.) Reservations are required and<br />
will be accepted on or after July 7.<br />
Thursday • July 28<br />
Skyline Ridge<br />
9:00 am – 12:00 noon<br />
“Summer on the Ridge”<br />
Discover the beauty and diversity of Skyline<br />
Ridge Preserve with docents Fran Keeler and<br />
Ranjana Sharma on this 6-mile, 1,100-foot<br />
gain, moderately-paced loop hike. You’ll enjoy<br />
panoramic views and learn of the many plant<br />
communities in this diverse Preserve, including<br />
woodland, grassland, chaparral, and aquatic.<br />
A repeat of this hike is planned for fall, winter,<br />
and spring to observe seasonal changes.<br />
Saturday • July 30<br />
Skyline Ridge<br />
Meet: Russian Ridge<br />
11:00 am – 2:00 pm<br />
“Focus on Kids”<br />
(Join docents Keith Johnsgård and Christina<br />
Petitt, and please see the activity description<br />
for June 26.)<br />
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES • Summer 2011<br />
Yellow Bush Lupine,<br />
Purisima Creek Redwoods <strong>Open</strong> <strong>Space</strong> Preserve<br />
Saturday • July 30<br />
Purisima Creek Redwoods<br />
Meet: Purisima Creek<br />
Road entrance<br />
11:30 am – 2:00 pm<br />
“Beating the Heat”<br />
To hide from the heat, you can take shelter<br />
in the redwoods on this leisurely stroll led<br />
by docents Kandis Scott and Mike Alexander.<br />
You’ll look closely at the redwood trees along<br />
the creek on this 2.5-mile out-and-back walk.<br />
The time is set to avoid beach traffic but,<br />
because there is not a practical lunch spot, be<br />
sure to bring walk-along snacks. Reservations<br />
are required and will be accepted on or<br />
after July 14.<br />
Saturday and Sunday<br />
July 30 and 31<br />
Daniels Nature Center<br />
12:00 noon – 5:00 pm<br />
“Stop In and Explore”<br />
(Please see the activity description for June 4.)<br />
Sunday • July 31<br />
Los Trancos<br />
10:00 am – 2:00 pm<br />
“Geocaching Family Fun”<br />
This fun and interactive hike is great for<br />
families and children (that can hike for 3 to<br />
4 miles). Join docents Bill Overall, Christina<br />
Petitt, and REI Outdoor School Navigation<br />
instructor Steve Wood to search for ”geocaches,”<br />
or hidden treasures, using GPS<br />
units supplied by REI (or you can bring your<br />
own units). Bring small trinkets to trade for<br />
objects you’ll find in the caches. This is a super<br />
engaging activity that kids (and grownups)<br />
will enjoy! Reservations are required and<br />
will be accepted on or after July 14.<br />
12<br />
Frank Crossman<br />
Karl Gohl<br />
AUGUST<br />
Saturday • August 6<br />
Skyline Ridge<br />
Meet: Russian Ridge<br />
10:00 am – 1:00 pm<br />
“The Ohlone Way”<br />
(Join docents Keith Johnsgård and Linda<br />
Smith, and please see the activity description<br />
for July 10.) Reservations are required and<br />
will be accepted on or after July 21.<br />
Saturday • August 6<br />
Monte Bello<br />
10:00 am – 2:00 pm<br />
“Black Mountain –<br />
Waterwheel Cruise”<br />
Docents Strether Smith, Dave Kocsis, and<br />
Earl Girbovan will guide you on a 10-mile,<br />
intermediate-level bike excursion. You’ll<br />
climb Black Mountain for the views and<br />
explore the Waterwheel Creek Trail area<br />
before descending into Stevens Creek canyon<br />
for a final climb out to the parking lot.<br />
Participants are expected to be experienced<br />
and able to ride on fairly steep, narrow dirt<br />
trails, and ready to climb more than 1,000<br />
feet. Reservations are required and will be<br />
accepted on or after July 21.<br />
Russian Ridge <strong>Open</strong> <strong>Space</strong> Preserve<br />
Saturday and Sunday<br />
August 6 and 7<br />
Daniels Nature Center<br />
12:00 noon – 5:00 pm<br />
“Stop In and Explore”<br />
(Please see the activity description for June 4.)
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