Hike 1 Walk, Talk and Touchy Feely

Wednesday February 11, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 02:15 PM

Join us for a gentle journey along the Stevens Creek nature trail led by a local wildlife expert. After a picnic lunch, we will learn more with a one-hour hands-on experience with the turtles, snakes, antlers and Madagascar hissing cockroaches as well as other sensory stations at the Environmental Education Center. This event is hosted in partnership with Valley Water. Image by Anne Ferguson.

Level of Difficulty: : Easy
Number of Miles: : 2.0
Location: Meeting location is San Jose CA 95120 or Cupertino CA 95104
Additional Benefits: Transportation and picnic lunch are included


WAITLIST ONLY Event 1 San Jose History Extravaganza

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 09:45 AM to 02:30 PM

Join us for a visit to historic Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch!. This ranch traces its origin to Jose Joaquin Bernal, who came as a young boy with the DeAnza Party in 1776 and later founded Rancho Santa Teresa in 1826. Our expert guide will lead us on a tour of the historic ranch house that is also a museum full of exhibits and period furniture. Next, we visit the barn where we will get hands on experience of what it was like to live and work on a ranch in the early 1800’s. We will also learn about the evolution of the ranch’s business - from cattle ranch to fruit production and more. After a break for a social picnic lunch, we will take a short walk to the hidden springs and pass a historic marker for the original adobe home. This event is hosted in partnership with Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. Images by Anne Ferguson.

Level of Difficulty: : Easy
Number of Miles: : 1.0
Location: Meeting location is San Jose, CA 95120
Additional Benefits: Transportation and lunch are included.


Hike 2 Guadalupe River Wildlife Jaunt

Wednesday February 25, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 01:30 PM

This leisurely, one-way walk along Guadalupe River is led by an experienced naturalist who will teach us about the birds, plants and other wildlife through stories. After we stroll along the river, we will explore the garden at Ulistac Nature Area. We will conclude the day with a social picnic lunch. This special program is hosted in partnership with Valley Water. Image by Anne Ferguson

Level of Difficulty: : Easy
Number of Miles: : 2.5
Location: Meeting location is Saratoga, CA 95070 or Santa Clara CA 95054
Additional Benefits: Transportation and picnic lunch are included