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Animal Drawing Class

June 8, 2013 from 11am to 12:30pm – Hellyer Mountain Lions, Bobcats, Snakes & Birds! Learn to draw animals from mounted specimens. Observe a variety of animals and practice new skills as you translate observations into realistic drawings.… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: recreation, class

Dog Days of Summer

June 9, 2013 from 10am to 11:30am – Hellyer Enjoy the outdoors on an easy 1-mile group dog walk. Learn about basic dog first aid, dog behaviors, and trail etiquette. Dogs must be on leash, 6ft max. length. End at the dog park for an optional o… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: nature, hike
Calling all Citizen Scientists! – California Phenology Project

June 9, 2013 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm – Hellyer Contribute to a project studying the timing of plant life cycles throughout the seasons by becoming a Citizen Scientist. Discover how plants respond to climate variability and about local research pr… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: nature, program

Festival in the Park

June 22, 2013 from 11am to 4pm – Hellyer FREE admission, information, health and recreation opportunities, entertainment and FUN! This year’s annual and very popular event will focus on Heart Health. Free CPR classes with giveaways all afte… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: recreation, program

Safe Biking Adventures Creek Trail Ride

June 29, 2013 from 10am to 1pm – Hellyer Meet at the park office with your bike and gear, then set out on a 6-10 mile family ride on the flat, paved Coyote Creek Trail. Dress in layered, comfortable riding clothes (no sandals please) and br… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: recreation, class

Water, Wildlife and Working Lands Series- Water

July 6, 2013 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Hellyer Join staff from the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority and Parks Department on a family-friendly, easy, 1-mile walk along Coyote Creek. Learn how these agencies work together to manage and prese… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: nature, hike

Water, Wildlife and Working Lands Series - Wildlife

July 20, 2013 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Hellyer Join staff from the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority and Parks Department on a family-friendly, easy, 1-mile walk along Coyote Creek. Learn about our local wildlife neighbors and how agencies… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: nature, hike

Healthy Parks Healthy People

August 3, 2013 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm – Hellyer Why pay for a health club membership? Come on an easy walk and obstacle course! Find out how getting out into nature can increase your health and well-being. Meet at the Cottonwood lawn with sturdy w… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: nature, hike

Animal Drawing Class

February 1, 2014 from 10am to 11:30am – Hellyer Learn to draw animals from mountain lion, bobcat, snake, bird and other mounted specimens. Carefully observe a variety of animals, practice new skills, and translate your observations into realistic… Organized by Santa Clara County Park Staff | Type: recreational, class

Bike Safety for Young Riders

April 6, 2014 from 8:30am to 10am – Hellyer Learn how to safely ride bikes on trails and roadways, then take an easy 4-mile ride along the Coyote Creek Parkway with a Park Ranger. Meet at west Cottonwood parking lot. Suitable for ages 9-12 wit… Organized by Santa Clara County Parks Staff | Type: recreation, program