Event 2 Japanese Friendship Garden Walking Tour

Wednesday March 11, 2026 from 09:45 AM to 02:00 PM

Join us for a tour of the Japanese Friendship Garden that was built as a symbol of everlasting friendship between the City of San Jose and its Sister City of Okayama in Japan. This tranquil garden has picturesque bridges, symbolic lanterns, waterfalls and one golden Koi pond. This event is hosted in partnership with Valley Water. Images by Anne Ferguson.

Level of Difficulty: : Easy
Number of Miles: : 1.0
Location: Meeting locations are Cupertino CA 95014 or San Jose CA 95112
Additional Benefits: Transportation, parking fees and lunch are included.


Hike 3 Pulgas Ridge Wildflowers

Wednesday March 18, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Along this loop hike led by a wildflower expert, we will see the spectacular wildflowers at this preserve such as chocolate lily, shooting stars, fetid adders tongue and trillium. Learn about how some of these flowers attract their pollinators and related evolutionary adaptations such as odors. We stop for a social picnic lunch before heading home. This special program is hosted in partnership with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Image by Anne Ferguson.

Level of Difficulty: : Moderate
Number of Miles: : 3.0
Location: Meeting location is Cupertino CA 95014
Additional Benefits: Transportation and picnic lunch are included


Hike 4 Wildflowers and History of Coyote Valley

Wednesday March 25, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 02:30 PM

Join us for a wildflower and history hike at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve! As we trek up a gradual two-mile hill and then walk along a ridge, we will have views of the orchards and farmlands of Silicon Valley, once famously known as the Valley of the Heart's Delight. Our hilltop picnic destination has stunning views of Mount Hamilton, Mount Umunhum and the entire Coyote Valley. Along the way, we will see and learn about serpentine wildflowers and the agricultural history of our valley. This special program is hosted in partnership with Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. Image from POST.

Level of Difficulty: : Moderate
Number of Miles: : 4.0
Location: Meeting location is Saratoga CA 95070 or Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Additional Benefits: Transportation and picnic lunch are included