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Winter Wildlife Watch

January 11, 2014 from 9am to 12pm – Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Take an invigorating hike though oak-studded hills and down to the tranquil waters of Coyote Lake in search of winter wildlife. Discover which animals are migratory, wintering and resident. Bring a b… Organized by Santa Clara County Park Staff | Type: recreational, hike
Family Moonlight Hike

January 11, 2014 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Enjoy a beautiful outing under the moon and stars on the paved Martin Murphy Trail (2-mile loop). Watch for wildlife, identify overhead constellations, and discover some secrets of this historic and… Organized by Santa Clara County Park Staff | Type: recreational, hike

The Great Backyard Bird Count

February 16, 2014 from 9am to 2pm – Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Join a nationwide bird census effort! The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual winter event in the US and Canada. Learn about our local migratory, wintering and resident birds as you help look for… Organized by Santa Clara County Park Staff | Type: nature, program

Family Moonlight Hike

March 8, 2014 from 6:30pm to 8pm – Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Enjoy a beautiful outing under the moon and stars on the paved Martin Murphy Trail (2-mile loop) with a Docent. Watch for wildlife, identify overhead constellations, and discover some secrets of this… Organized by Santa Clara County Park Staff | Type: recreational, hike

Wildlfowers of the Serpentine Realm

March 22, 2014 from 9am to 12pm – Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Explore one of the rarest habitats in the world – serpentine. Take a 5-mile hike to look for spectacular wildflowers, rare plants, and threatened butterflies that inhabit this unique environment. Mee… Organized by Santa Clara County Park Staff | Type: recreational, hike
Wildflowers of the Serpentine Realm

March 22, 2014 from 9am to 12pm – Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Explore one of the rarest habitats in the world - serpentine. Take a 5-mile hike to look for spectacular wildflowers, rare plants, and threatened butterflies that inhabit this unique environment. M… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: recreational, hike

April Showers and Wildflowers

April 20, 2014 from 9am to 12pm – Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Enjoy scenic views and spectacular spring wildflowers as you hike 4 miles through majestic oak forests and savannah-like grasslands. Meet at the launch ramp parking lot with sturdy hiking shoes, wate… Organized by Santa Clara County Park Staff | Type: recreational, hike

Introduction to Photography

May 3, 2014 from 10am to 1pm – Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Take a 3.7-mile photography hike on the spectacular Mummy Mountain trail. Learn outdoor photography techniques while enjoying breathtaking views. Meet at the Mendoza Ranch lot on Roop Rd. with a came… Organized by Santa Clara County Park Staff | Type: recreational, hike

Big Cat Predators

May 10, 2014 from 10am to 11am – Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Discover behavioral attributes and hunting techniques of our largest big cat predator, the mountain lion. Learn why they are important members of our natural community and how they face challenges in… Organized by Santa Clara County Park Staff | Type: recreation, class

Exploring Mummy Mountain

May 13, 2014 from 10am to 12pm – Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Enjoy a leisurely hike with a ranger and his canine companion. Learn some fascinating facts about the land that surrounds us as we search for clues left behind by the creatures that inhabit this beau… Organized by Santa Clara County Park Staff | Type: recreational, hike