Event 3 Alviso Habitat Restoration Day

Saturday May 2, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Join other BAO members for this FREE social and environmental volunteering event to help restore the wetlands for the vital birds, insects and mammals that live by the bay! Help with planting native plants to improve habitat. All volunteering activities will be standing up and supplies and tools are provided. Bottled water, snacks and picnic lunch are included. This special program is hosted in partnership with Valley Water, Santa Clara County Parks and San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory.

Location: Meeting location is Alviso CA 95002 or Saratoga CA 95070
Additional Benefits: Transportation, lunch, snacks, bottled water are included


Waitlist only Hike 7 Rancho Canada Del Oro Wildlife Adventure

Wednesday May 13, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM

We are lucky to have a wildlife expert lead us on a colorful hike in the Santa Cruz foothills where we will pass a creek, through grasslands and oak woodlands. Rancho Canada Del Oro Open Space Preserve is a property managed by our partner, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, and it is known for its diversity of serpentine wildflowers. Along the way, we will find, identify and learn about the wildflowers, plants and the special properties of serpentine soils. We end the afternoon with a picnic lunch. This special program is hosted with the support of Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. Images by Anne Ferguson.

Level of Difficulty: : Moderate with a 1.5-mile 600 foot elevation gain and descent
Number of Miles: : 4.0
Location: Meeting location is Saratoga CA 95070
Additional Benefits: Transportation and picnic lunch are included


Event 4 Don Edwards Habitat Restoration Day

Sunday May 17, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Join other BAO members for this FREE social and environmental volunteering event to help restore the wetlands for the vital birds, insects and mammals that live by the bay! Help with planting native plants to improve habitat. All volunteering activities will be standing up and supplies and tools are provided. Bottled water, snacks and picnic lunch are included. This special program is hosted in partnership with Valley Water and San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory.

Location: Meeting location is San Jose, CA 95002 or Saratoga CA 95070
Additional Benefits: Transportation, lunch, snacks & bottled water are included


Day Trip 1 Cheesy Redwoods Day Trip

Wednesday May 20, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Today we spend the day in Carmel. First we take an exclusive expert-led tour of a private redwood preserve and then we enjoy mouth-watering BBQ. After lunch, we taste cheeses from around the world. Before heading home, we relax for a happy hour with views of Monterey Bay. For more details and to register, please use this link www.bayareaolderadults.org/BAO-May2026-day-trip

Level of Difficulty: : Moderate
Number of Miles: : 3.0
Location: Bus pickup in Saratoga CA 95070
Additional Benefits: Fee includes transportation, lunch, activities, gratuities and two tour leaders.


Waitlist only Hike 8 Exclusive! Discover Laguna Seca Walk

Wednesday May 27, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 02:30 PM

Join us for an exclusive walking tour in a unique, biodiverse private preserve that is managed and protected by our partner, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (SCVOSA). It is San Jose’s largest remaining freshwater wetland and a critical ecosystem for endangered wildlife such as the California red-legged frog and tiger salamander. We will learn about the diversity of wildlife this preserve protects and how it’s importance in maintaining our clean water supply and sequestering carbon to reduce the effects of climate change. One of SCVOSA’s important projects is to restore these wetlands to their natural state after its destruction in 1916 to use for agriculture. After the walk, we stop for a picnic lunch. This special program is hosted in partnership with Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. Images by Derek Neumann.

Level of Difficulty: : Easy flat
Number of Miles: : 2.0
Location: Meeting location is Saratoga CA 95070
Additional Benefits: Transportation and picnic lunch are included


Lecture 1 The Complexities of Caregiving

Friday May 29, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Whether you are currently a caregiver or may be in the future, this lecture will help you understand the most important aspects of caregiving, so you can ensure your loved one is cared for while managing your own emotional and physical well-being. During this presentation, participants will learn the benefit of person-centered care approaches, how to create a supportive care team and steps to identify and manage caregiver stress. This lecture is organized by the Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association (not BAO).

Location: San Jose CA 95131