Winter Activities Calendar — January & February
JANUARY
Newts Newts Newts!
Rancho Cañada del Oro Preserve
Please note: the January 21 hike is canceled.
January 28 at 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
February 4 at 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
A flat, 3 mile hike
Winter is the breeding season for California newts. Come learn how a creature with no teeth and no claws defends itself. Hike with us on this lush, out and back route as we explore the preserve in search of these colorful creatures. Hike takes place rain or shine. Meet in the parking lot.
Healthy Weight Walk
Ulistac Nature Area
January 26 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am
A flat, 1-2 mile hike
Lighten up! Come celebrate Healthy Weight Day with a brisk jaunt through the Ulistac Nature Area in Santa Clara. This is an easy hike/stroll, full of birds, rabbits, flowers, and fresh air. Meet at the South entrance nearest Hope Road.
FEBRUARY
Healthy Weight Walk
Ulistac Nature Area
February 2 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am
A flat, 1-2 mile hike
Lighten up! Come celebrate Healthy Weight Day with a brisk jaunt through the Ulistac Nature Area in Santa Clara. This is an easy hike/stroll, full of birds, rabbits, flowers, and fresh air. Meet at the South entrance nearest Hope Road.
Healthy Weight Walk
Ulistac Nature Area
February 9 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am
A flat, 1-2 mile hike
Lighten up! Come celebrate Healthy Weight Day with a brisk jaunt through the Ulistac Nature Area in Santa Clara. This is an easy hike/stroll, full of birds, rabbits, flowers, and fresh air. Meet at the South entrance nearest Hope Road.
Healthy Weight Walk
Ulistac Nature Area
February 16 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am
A flat, 1-2 mile hike
Lighten up! Come celebrate Healthy Weight Day with a brisk jaunt through the Ulistac Nature Area in Santa Clara. This is an easy hike/stroll, full of birds, rabbits, flowers, and fresh air. Meet at the South entrance nearest Hope Road.
Leap Year Sunrise Salute
Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
February 29 at 5:30 am to 8:30 am
Moderate, 5-6 mile hike
Leap year occurs only once every 4 years. Why not celebrate it with a spectacular silent sunrise celebration! Join OSA as we watch the sunrise together, salute the coming 4 years, and hike the scenic trail down to Alum Rock Park (hike portion is optional - trail has a long and steep downhill portion with an elevation loss of 1,300 feet). Families welcome. RSVP to reserve your spot now. http:osaleapyear.eventbrite.com. You will receive further instructions upon registration.