Upcoming Events

Saturday, March 25th | 9:00 am - 12:00pm 

Location: Almaden Quicksilver County Park - Wood Road Entrance

Join a Park Interpreter on a 3-4 mile hike in the Almaden Hills and discover how the processing of cinnabar into mercury was significant to the success of the California Gold Rush and the development of California as a state.  Best for ages 10+.  

Space is limited. Reservations recommended.  Questions? Email [email protected]

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Calling all Junior Rangers! Curious about camping safety, wildflowers, raptors, and more? Join Rangers and Interpreters for our spring series of Virtual Junior Rangers. This series of 8 after-school sessions on Zoom will explore a variety of parks and feature optional "homework" activities to connect with nature at home.  Attend at least 3 sessions to earn our Junior Ranger badge and be invited to Junior Ranger Family Day at Hellyer County Park on March 25^th. 

Reservations required. Learn more here

Questions? Email: [email protected]  

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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.

Come along for a guided hike among the oak woodland and grassland habitats at Ed Levin County Park. Discover birds, mammals, and more and learn what makes these special habitats home to so many diverse animals. This moderate 1.2 mile hike requires some uphill hiking on portions of uneven terrain and is best suited for ages 8+. A $6 parking fee is required.

Space is limited. Advance registration required.

Questions? Email [email protected]

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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 to be provided here prior to the meeting.

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.