Saturday, July 4
Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series
Vasona County Park
5pm - 7pm

Dance, clap & toe-tap for this seventh year of this grassroots music summer series featuring a variety of music genres and exceptional local artists. Join us on the lawn by the lake with a chair or blanket and picnic dinner. Food concessions available. Call (408) 354-2608 or check www.southbayfolks.org/vasona for information and schedules.

Monday, July 6
Full Moon Paddle
Calero Reservoir
8pm - 10:30pm

Discover local history & nature on a moonlight paddle tour of Calero Reservoir. Experienced paddlers only, no instruction or equipment provided. Meet at the reservoir launch ramp with your kayak/canoe, life jacket & 2 glow sticks per person. Reservations required. (408) 846-5632.

Saturday, July 11
Introduction to Geocaching
Mt. Madonna County Park
8:45am - 12pm

Join Docent Sam Drake of Geocachers of the Bay Area on an adventure to find 6-7 geocaches along the Miller Nature Trail and around the crumbling Miller Estate ruins. GPS units will be provided. Reservations required. (408) 355-2240.

Dog Etiquette 101
Los Gatos Creek County Park
9:30-10:30am

Join Docent Sandi Broeland, Certified Vet Technition & Dog Trainer from Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital, to learn about the basics of dog etiquette in off-leash facilities. Dogs must be between 4-8 months old, healthy, on leash and have proof of license & rabies vaccinations. Reservations required. 355-2240.

Chitactac Family Day
Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park
10:00am-2:00pm

Families are invited to a special day of hands-on activities, demonstrations, traditional crafts and a family-style celebration of the native Ohlone people who once lived at this ancient village site. (408) 323-0107.

Oh Baby What a Hike!
Calero County Park
10:00am-12:00pm

Discover how to safely enjoy a stroller hike with your baby and small children. Learn what items to take along and how to make the experience more enjoyable for all. Meet at the Calero Park office. Bring sturdy strollers, sun protection, water and snacks. (408) 268-3883.

Stevens Creek History Hike
Stevens Creek County Park
11:00am-1:00pm

Join a Park Ranger on a 2-mile hike into the past using maps and historic photos to explore changes in the land from the time of the first people to present day. Meet at the Park office. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, sun protection, water and snacks. (408) 867-3654.

Survival in a Knapsack
Mt. Madonna County Park
11:00am-2:00pm

Take a hike with a Park Ranger through this majestic redwood forest and discover what you should always bring along to ensure your safety and survival in the wilderness. Meet at the amphitheater next to the Park Office with proper hiking attire, insect repellent and water. (408) 842-2341.

Scrub-A-Dub & Old Time Games
Santa Teresa County Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch
1:00 - 3:30pm

Come on out for a fun-filled afternoon at the ranch. Experience what granny called her “weekly affliction” & play games from 100 years ago. The ranch is located at the corner of Camino Verde & Manila Dr. in San Jose. (408) 226-5453.

Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series
Vasona County Park
5:00-7:00pm

Dance, clap & toe-tap for this seventh year of this grassroots music summer series featuring a variety of music genres and exceptional local artists. Join us on the lawn by the lake with a chair or blanket and picnic dinner. Food concessions available. Call (408) 354-2608 or check www.southbayfolks.org/vasona for information and schedules.

Lost in Space Night
Santa Teresa County Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch
7:30pm-10:30pm

View the heavens through powerful telescopes and learn about or solar system. Laugh while watching the 1960s sci-fi television series “Lost in Space”. Meet at the ranch barn, located at 372 Manila Drive in San Jose. Reservations required. (408) 226-5453.

Sunday, July 12
History Hike & Van Tour
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
9:00am-1:30pm

Step back in time as you visit historic sites and experience what life was like back in the mining heyday. Tour is by van and hiking (approx. 3 miles total). Meet at the Hacienda parking lot at 9am and return after a brown-bag lunch in the park. Bring water, lunch, sturdy hiking shoes and sun protection. Tour costs $7 per person. Reservations required. (408) 323-1107.

Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17
Kids in Parks Summer Camp
Hellyer County Park
9am-3pm daily

Join us on a week long traveling summer day camp where we will explore different parks and habitats each day. Pre-registration is required. Camp cost is $150 per child age 9-12. Call (408) 323-0107 for registration information.

Saturday, July 18
History Walk
Grant County Park
1:30-3:30pm

Join a park historian on this leisurely walk to discover the historical features of the park. Explore Halls Valley history from Indian days to the recent past, including a tour of the Grant Ranch House. Walking tour leaves from the Ranch House at 1:30pm. House tour begins at 2:15. (408) 274-6121.

Evening Nature Walk
Sanborn County Park
5:00-7:00pm

Join a Park Ranger on a moderate 2-mile walk to explore the nature of the park. Learn about the plants and animals that call this peaceful place home. Meet at the Park office. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, layered clothing and water. (408) 867-9959.

Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series
Vasona County Park
5:00-7:00pm

Dance, clap & toe-tap for this seventh year of this grassroots music summer series featuring a variety of music genres and exceptional local artists. Join us on the lawn by the lake with a chair or blanket and picnic dinner. Food concessions available. Call (408) 354-2608 or check www.southbayfolks.org/vasona for information and schedules.

Blind As A Bat?
Calero County Park
6:00-10:00pm

Be transported into the back country and discover the Bat Inn – a place you can visit but never stay! Unravel myths and discover the benefits of these important winged members of our natural community. Watch as hundreds of bats emerge from a good day’s sleep at the Inn. Meet at the Park office. Bring a blanket to sit on, layered clothes, flashlight and insect repellent. Reservations required, call after June 15th. (408) 268-3883.

Star Party
Grant County Park
8:30-11:00 pm

Take a look into the night sky with members of the Halls Valley Astronomical Group (www.hallsvalley.org). Telescopes are provided, but you are welcome to bring one. Entrance gate closes at 10:00pm. Meet at Halley Hill. (408) 274-6121.

Sunday, July 19
Getting Beyond the Snapshot
Vasona County Park
10:00-11:30am

Bring your camera and join a Park Ranger and photography instructor on a casual walk around the park. Explore the park’s plants and animals while discussing what makes a photo compelling and shooting some great shots. All ages, abilities and equipment welcome. Meet at the Ranger office. (408) 356-2729.

Saturday, July 25
Healthy Trails Challenge Hike
Ed Levin County Park
9:00-11:00am

Join Docent Cait Hutnik on an easy 1-mile hike along the Spring Valley Nature Trail and Spring Valley Creek. Meet at the Spring Valley parking lot. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, water and snacks. (408) 355-2240.

Family Bike Ride with a Ranger
Coyote Creek Parkway Bike Trail
9:00am-12:00pm

Join a Park Ranger on a family wild-ride along Coyote Creek. Learn some cycling fundamentals, then set off to explore the local wildlife! This is a 3-hour, moderately difficult 6-10 mile ride on a paved trail. Bring a bike in good shape, water, snacks and layered clothing. Helmets required for all riders. Meet at the Park Office, end of Malaguerra Ave., Morgan Hill. 779-3634.

Watersheds and Wildlife
Uvas Canyon County Park
10:00am-12:00pm

Leave the congestion behind and join a Park Ranger on this 1-mile hike to explore the wonders of wildlife and water in this jewel of a park. Meet at the day-use parking lot with sturdy hiking shoes, sun and insect protection, water. (408) 779-9232.

Lucien Pollution Puppet Show
Vasona County Park
2:00-2:30pm

Kids will love this interactive puppet show featuring Lucien Pollution and his wildlife friends. Discover the value of recycling and keeping our waterways clean through this fast paced and fun-filled show that will put a smile on everyone’s face. Meet in front of the Ranger Office. Chairs or blankets recommended. (408) 356-2729.

Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series
Vasona County Park
5:00-7:00pm

Dance, clap & toe-tap for this seventh year of this grassroots music summer series featuring a variety of music genres and exceptional local artists. Join us on the lawn by the lake with a chair or blanket and picnic dinner. Food concessions available. Call (408) 354-2608 or check www.southbayfolks.org/vasona for information and schedules.

Tick Talk
Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
7:30-8:30pm

Understand what makes a tick tic! By understanding how these little bloodthirsty critters operate, you can avoid bites and potential diseases, and reduce anxiety while exploring oak woodland and grassland habitats. Meet at the campground amphitheater. (408) 842-7800.

Sunday, July 26
Wildlife Walk
Ed Levin County Park
10:00am-12:00pm

Join a Park Ranger for a 1.5-mile walk to explore the secrets of the wild. Who are these creatures that inhabit the park? Discover the basics of the food chain, learn how to read tracks and uncover interesting facts about our wild neighbors. Meet at the Ranger Office by Spring Valley Pond. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, water and snacks. (408) 274-6121.