A visit to the Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch historic area of Santa Teresa County Park immerses you in the realities of living and working on a family ranch more than 100 years ago.

The Bernal house was built c. 1860, and served as family home for the Bernals and their descendants for over a hundred years. It has been restored to its c. 1910 appearance, as in this historic photo. House museum rooms and exhibits inside tell the story of the Bernal family and the home.

County Parks is working to update the Countywide Trails Master Plan Map to better reflect current planning and changes to the countywide trails network. Attend this virtual public meeting to learn more about the project and provide feedback on the Draft Map Update.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Zoom link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/93467390955

Project Website: https://parks.sccgov.org/countywide-trails-master-plan-map-update-project

 If you are looking to get outside and connect with new people right in your backyard, this is the opportunity for you! California native plants play an important role in the health of our parks. To help them thrive, we have to work together to remove non-native and invasive plants.

This event is in partnership with Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful.

Minimum age: 12

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Join us for Coyote Creek Habitat Day on Saturday, April 1st from 10am to 2pm for a free family day of activities and to view wildlife connected with Coyote Creek. Discover the people and animals who have made their homes along Coyote Creek as well as how we can protect it in today’s changing environment. The day will include an opportunity to meet wild animals from the Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center (WERC), and participants can become wildlife detectives through hands-on activities like dissecting owl pellets and more.

• Discover history and science through hands-on family activity stations

• Make the nature connection by taking a guided bird walk or nature hike

• Explore the Coyote Creek Parkway by bike to Ogier Ponds. This ride is led by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, sponsored by Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. This ride is 6 miles roundtrip on a flat trail. (personal bikes are welcome, Sign Up Here)

• Participate in a community science nature exploration along the creek

The event will take place at Coyote Creek Visitor Center at Anderson Lake County Park (19245 Malaguerra Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037). Admission is free. Please consider walking, biking, or carpooling.

Coyote Creek Habitat Day Event Schedule (all free!)

10:00 am                           Event begins       

10:00 am – 10:30 am         Meet Morticia (California King Snake)

10:00 am – 10:30 am         Backyard Neighbor-WERC

10:00 am – 10:30 am         Creek Trek Guided Hike

11:00am - 12:00pm            Bike Ride to Ogier Ponds (Sign Up Here) 

11:00am - 12:00pm            Bird Walk 

11:30am – 12:00 pm          Backyard Neighbor-WERC

12:00pm - 12:30 pm           Meet Morticia (California King Snake) 

12:00pm – 12:30 pm          Creek Trek Guided Hike

12:30pm – 1:00 pm            Backyard Neighbor-WERC

1:00pm - 2:00 pm               Bird Walk

1:00pm - 2:00 pm               BioBlitz community science nature exploration

2:00 pm                             Event ends

Family Activity Stations (10:00am-2:00pm) Drop in at any time!

"Owl Pellet Dissection"

"Junior Archeology"

"Build a Park"

"Beaks and Feet"

"Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt"

"Explore water bugs and learn about what lives in a watershed"

"Bird education station"

"Pollution prevention starts with you"

Email [email protected] for more information about the event.

Event partners include Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful, Valley Water, Grassroots Ecology and many more.    

Click here to view: Coyote Creek Habitat Day Flyer 

A visit to the Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch historic area of Santa Teresa County Park immerses you in the realities of living and working on a family ranch more than 100 years ago.

The Bernal house was built c. 1860, and served as family home for the Bernals and their descendants for over a hundred years. It has been restored to its c. 1910 appearance, as in this historic photo. House museum rooms and exhibits inside tell the story of the Bernal family and the home.

Roll out your bicycles to Stevens Creek to learn the basics of bike safety, practice inspecting your gear, and learn the rules of the road/trails. For ages 8-12. Helmets provided. Meet at the Chestnut Parking lot. Look for Ranger Truck. Questions? (408)-582-8014

A visit to the Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch historic area of Santa Teresa County Park immerses you in the realities of living and working on a family ranch more than 100 years ago.

The Bernal house was built c. 1860, and served as family home for the Bernals and their descendants for over a hundred years. It has been restored to its c. 1910 appearance, as in this historic photo. House museum rooms and exhibits inside tell the story of the Bernal family and the home.

Roll out your bicycles to Stevens Creek to learn the basics of bike safety, practice inspecting your gear, and learn the rules of the road/trails. For ages 8-12. Helmets provided. Meet at the Chestnut Parking lot. Look for Ranger Truck. Questions? (408)-582-8014

Bernal Ranch is a historic site located in Santa Clara County Parks. The Muwekma Ohlone were the first inhabitants of the land and recognized the value of the natural fresh water spring of Santa Teresa Spring. The spring was also used during the Juan Bautista De Anza expedition in 1776. Jose Joaquin Bernal was thirteen years old when he first visited Santa Teresa Spring during the expedition. He eventually settled at Santa Teresa and 120 of his descendants lived on the same ranch land. Currently, the Santa Teresa community is home to a diverse population of families each with a unique history to the land.

Join us to volunteer and be part of the Santa Teresa community. Volunteer opportunities available include gardening, barn maintenance, and historical house upkeep. Hope to see you at the community volunteer days!

For families with children under 14, please be prepared to sign a release form for your child on the day of the event.

Minimum age: 8

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Join a Ranger for a hike along the nature trail to sketch native species among the redwoods. Bring a sketch pad and pencil. Meet in the parking lot by the Sequoia group area. Questions? (408) 867-3654