Events Calendar

Did you know that mercury was once used to make dye for Chinese lacquerware and the communities of New Almaden were amongst the first to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Learn more and help us celebrate the multicultural communities of New Almaden, by joining a Crafternoon at Almaden Quicksilver County Park's Mining Museum at Casa Grande! (Address: 21350 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120)

Free drop in event, great for all ages.  Questions? Email [email protected]

Did you know that mercury was once used to make dye for Chinese lacquerware and the communities of New Almaden were amongst the first to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Learn more and help us celebrate the multicultural communities of New Almaden, by joining a Crafternoon at Almaden Quicksilver County Park's Mining Museum at Casa Grande! (Address: 21350 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120)

Free drop in event, great for all ages.  Questions? Email [email protected]

We invite you to join Santa Clara County Parks Natural Resource Management team, in partnership with San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, in their efforts to restore the coastal habitat of Alviso Marina County Park.

Volunteers will assist in the removal of invasive plants and the spreading of mulch in preparation for the planting of native plants.

Please bring sturdy gloves, closed toe shoes (boots if possible), proof of vaccination, and your can-do attitudes!

Minimum age: 12

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Join Santa Teresa Land Steward Volunteers on the second Saturday of every month to care for and improve Santa Teresa County Park.

Projects are focused on improving native habitat for plants and animals as well as keeping the park safe and enjoyable for visitors. Work may include weeding, pruning, watering, planting and litter pickup.

Bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and work gloves if you have them. Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and closed-toe shoes for protection. Tools will be provided.

Minimum age: 14

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Join the Friends of Santa Teresa Park for a moderate 2.5-mile hike on the Stile Ranch, Mine, and Fortini Trails. You’ll hear stories about mothers who were important to the area’s history and see colorful late-spring wildflowers.

Meet at the Fortini Trailhead on San Vicente Avenue off Fortini Road with sturdy shoes, snacks, and water.

Leashed dogs, children, and families welcome. Register online.  For more information, call (408) 355-2240.

Discover the unique characteristics and habits of our largest native cat, the Mountain Lion.

Meet at the Campground Amphitheater.

Questions? (408) 842-7800

Did you know that mercury was once used to make dye for Chinese lacquerware and the communities of New Almaden were amongst the first to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Learn more and help us celebrate the multicultural communities of New Almaden, by joining a Crafternoon at Almaden Quicksilver County Park's Mining Museum at Casa Grande! (Address: 21350 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120)

Free drop in event, great for all ages.  Questions? Email [email protected]

Discover how to enhance your outdoor experiences through our Yoga with Yogi Bear program. Learn essential flexibility, strength, and endurance techniques in Ranger-led sessions designed to elevate your adventures and safeguard against injuries.

Bring: A blanket and a water bottle

Meet: Corral Lot, using Pueblo Entrance

Questions? Questions? (669) 219-4335

Enjoy hiking Santa Teresa park at dusk with a Park Ranger. See the sunset and spend some time enjoying the night sky and local flora and fauna at a time when the park is not normally open to visitors. Each of the night hikes of 2024 at Santa Teresa will be on a different trail with varying levels of difficulty.

This month's hike is rated as moderate. 2.4 miles total, with approximately 360ft of elevation change over 1.2 miles.  Meet at the Corral Parking lot at the Pueblo Day Use Area.

Questions? 669-210-6518