Saturday, July 24
Mt. Madonna: Meet the White Deer 10am-12 – Visit the resident & exotic white fallow deer with a Ranger to discover where they came from & how they got here. Meet at the Park Office/Visitor Center. $5 vehicle fee to enter park. Call (408) 842-2341 for information.
Chitactac-Adams: Native Jewelry-making Class 10am-12 – Join members of the Amah Mutsun tribe to make traditional Ohlone-style earrings with shell beads and pine nuts. Discover how the Amah Mutsun, the original people of Chitactac, lived in balance with nature. $5 materials fee per person. The park is located on Watsonville Road at Burchell Road in Gilroy. Call (408) 323-0107 for information.
Sunday, July 25
Hellyer: Coyote Creek Bike Ride 10am-1pm – Discover nature by bike on this easy to moderate 6-mile ride with a Ranger along the Coyote Creek Trail. Meet at the Hellyer Park Velodrome (bike race track). Bring a bike, helmet, repair kit, water & light snacks. $5 vehicle fee. Call (408) 225-0225.
Friday, July 30
Coyote Lake: Night Awareness Paddle 7-10pm – Play games, hear moon lore and explore nature under the stars as you paddle across the lake. Must have own kayak/canoe, life jacket & glow stick. Reservations required. Call (408) 846-8902.
Saturday, July 31
Chitactac-Adams: Ohlone Ways 10am-12 – Discover how the native Ohlone People lived & used natural resources along Uvas Creek for their everyday needs. Participate in a guided tour with activities. The park is located on Watsonville Road at Burchell Road in Gilroy. Call (408) 323-0107 for information.