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Friends of Santa
Teresa Park

The Friends of Santa Teresa
Park is a volunteer organization
based in
San Jose whose purpose is to support Santa Teresa County Park. The
president
is Mike Boulland. Meetings are normally
held the first
Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the upper clubhouse at the
Santa
Teresa Golf Course. Check for schedule changes below. The public is
invited. Typical meeting topics
include
park news, history, trail conditions, community issues, volunteer
opportunities, and
future
plans.
You
are invited
to our next general
meeting, on
Thursday June 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm. It will be held at the Santa
Teresa Golf Club upper
clubhouse/banquet room at 260 Bernal Road, San Jose. Everyone
is
invited. Contact your
neighbors
and friends for new members. We are always looking for help in making
Santa
Teresa Park a better and safer place for our community.
Minutes
from past meetings are available
below. See the meeting minutes for park news and upcoming events.
See you
Thursday night,
Mike Boulland
For
more information on the Friends of
Santa Teresa
Park, contact Mike Boulland.
See and join our Yahoo
Group.
For
County Parks volunteers, enter
your volunteer hours here.
Greetings from Mike
Boulland:
The Friends of Santa
Teresa Park welcome you and your family to our web
page. We welcome you to participate in our service activities to make
Santa
Teresa Park a gem in the Santa Clara County Park system. Please use
this
web page to find out about our various activities.
We invite you to explore
and walk in the evening after work
along the
foothill trails to visit some of the most scenic sites in the entire
Santa
Clara Valley. Hopefully, you will visit our majestic waterfall trail
and
eat a snack at its base. Included, in our invitation is a walk to the
upper
meadows. We encourage you to sit in the shade of the Pueblo area and
enjoy
watching the various wildlife animals graze on the wild vegetation.
Those
of you who like views may take an enjoyable hike up Coyote Peak to get
a vista view of the whole county. The trail’s scenic views can stretch
the boundaries of your eye from San Mateo to Morgan Hill.
We encourage you to use our
web site to help you and your
family gain
information about our activities and events. We are a growing
organization,
whose members are dedicated to improving Santa Teresa County Park’s
resources
for the public to enjoy.
Join us on our trail
building day events, historical
adventures, docent
activities and other park service projects. We welcome all the
volunteers
we can muster. In the future we will need lots of volunteers to help us
establish a docent program for the Joice-Bernal Museum site.
Our organization is
recognized with the County of Santa Clara
Volunteer
program and we can offer you and your family an opportunity to
volunteer
for fun service and be rewarded with a free County Parks parking
pass.
We meet monthly on the
first Thursday night at 7:00 in the
upper Santa
Teresa Golf Course Clubhouse.
Mike Boulland
President of Friends of Santa Teresa Park

News

- We received $400 from the Cycle 26 CAP (Community
Action and Pride) Grant from the City of San Jose for 2012-2013.
- Major construction of the East Barn at the
Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch has been completed. The construction project
did not include electrification, but that is scheduled for December.
4-H will use the barn for an animal project, most likely in 2013.
- The Healthy
Trails 3rd Edition guide has been published. It
includes 2 trail routes in Santa Teresa Park.
Old
News
- The Santa
Teresa
Community Fest will be held on Saturday
September 18, 2010 from 11 am to 5 pm, George Page Park, Santa Teresa
Blvd.
at Miyuki
Drive. The Friends of Santa Teresa Park had a booth there.
- The County Parks is hosting a
series of community meetings
on setting the criteria for their acquisition plans. See
here for more information. See here for the flyer
on the community workshops.
- The dedication
ceremony for the Albertson Parkway was held on Saturday August
29, 2009 from 10:00-10:30 am at Jaggers and Conejo.
- The
Santa Teresa County Park Site Historic Plan final plan documents
are available on the website. The plan was presented to the Historic
Heritage Commission on 2/19/09, which was the last forum for public
input before the CEQA and environmental review process begins. A public
meeting was held on August 11, 2009 to discuss the Draft Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the plan.
- We had a farewell
celebration at
the Mounted
Ranger Unit, Monday evening, June 29, 2009.
- Our organization was featured in
the June San Jose City
Council
District 2 newsletter. We had our picture taken at our May
meeting.
- Councilmember
Ash Kalra's District 2 newsletter for March 2011 has a picture on
page 3 taken by Ron Horii from the Ridge Trail in Santa Teresa Park,
showing a rainbow over the Santa Teresa Golf Course.
- We participated in the Santa Teresa
Library Anniversary
on Feb. 5, 2011. We had a table, where we displayed artifacts, models,
and passed out literature. Mike Boulland read stories to the kids. Ron
Horii showed a slideshow on
Santa Teresa Park (56 MB), Sam Drake had a display
and gave a slideshow and demo on geocaching.
- We gave a presentation and crafts activity on Santa
Teresa wildflowers at the Santa Teresa Library on 4/30/11.
- We are working on a design for an
interpretive plaque on
Coyote Peak. Here is a picture of a mock-up design for the plaque.
- We have applied for Cycle 25 of the City of
San
Jose's CAP Grant. Here is a copy of
our application. We have been awarded a CAP Grant
for 2011-2012 of $500,
which is half of what we asked for. Our application was initially
denied, but after writing a letter of appeal and making a presentation,
we received funding for everything except for Fandango Entertainment.
- Ron Horii made a slideshow
on Santa Teresa Park, the Albertson Parkway, and views from La Colina
Park.
- We helped out at Festival
in the Park at Hellyer
County Park on Saturday June 25. It ran from 11 am to 4 pm. There
were booths for County Parks volunteers and Friends groups. We provided
our latest newsletter
and
other information. Our members helped out in
various places at the Festival. Here is a web page on the festival.
- We will be taking a guided tour of Gilroy Hot Springs on
July 31. Everyone is invited. Contact Mike Boulland for more details.
- We be participating in Family Fandango at Santa
Teresa Park on August 13, 2011. We could use help manning the booths
and activities. Check back for more details.
- The new County Parks Park
Here Brochure is available, which has maps, pictures, and
descriptions of all the County Parks. The cover picture is of the
Norred Trail in Santa Teresa Park, taken
on 5/27/10 by Ron Horii. Ron also took the pictures of Alviso
Marina, Chesbro Reservoir, Chitactac-Adams Park, Uvas Reservoir, Rancho
San Antonio Park, Sanborn Park, and Stevens Creek Park.
- Councilmember
Ash Kalra's District 2 newsletter for June 2011 has a picture on
page 3 taken by Ron Horii from the Norred Trail in Santa Teresa Park,
showing the Albertson Parkway.
- The new County Parks Fall
2011-Spring 2012 Play Here Brochure is available. The cover picture
is of the Bernal-Gulnac-Joice
Ranch barns taken by Ron Horii. Ron took many of the pictures
inside the brochure.
- The Santa Teresa Community Fest will not be held
this year (2011). It should be returning in 2012.
- Ron Horii has a display
of Park Photography at the Santa Teresa Library in the
Community Room in September 2011. It will be on display for about a
month. The room is normally open only for events. The best time to see
it is during the Friends of the Santa Teresa Library's book sale on
Saturday September 17 from 10 am to 4 pm.
- Ron Horii had his display of park photography
to Moonbeams Coffee, across Santa Teresa Blvd. from the Santa Teresa
Library, next to 24 Hour Fitness, for the month of October, 2011.
- We, the Friends of Santa Teresa Park, celebrated our
20th
anniversary at the Santa Teresa Library from 10 am to 2 pm on
Saturday March 24. We had an information table where we passed
out
park information. Paul Bernal loaned us pictures of the Bernal Family
and Rancho Santa Teresa and costumes so kids could dress up as
Spanish soldiers. There were be arts and crafts for kids. Boy Scout
Troop 227 had displays of their projects at Santa Teresa Park.
Ron Horii had park pictures on display and a slideshow. The Tenor
Band provided musical entertainment.
Newsletters
New
Pictures!

New Santa Teresa Park web pages
with pictures:
- Hike on the Hidden
Springs, Coyote Peak, Boundary, and Rocky Ridge Trails, 2/17/13
- Lichen Hike,
Stile Ranch-Mine-Fortini Trails, 2/16/13
- Coyote Peak
Views, 12/27/12
- Waterfall, Rainbow,
and Clouds, 12/26/12
- Black and White HDR
Photographs of Santa Teresa Park
- Restoration
of the East Barn, Santa Teresa County Park Historic Area
- Wildflower
hike, Mine, Stile Ranch, Fortini Trails, 4/22/12
- Facebook
Album: Santa Teresa Park, 4/11/12, Pueblo Area Sunset
- FOSTP
20th Anniversary Celebration, Santa Teresa Library, 3/24/12
- Facebook
Album: Bernal Hill Hike, 1/8/12
- Facebook
Album: Views from Coyote Peak by Chris Horii, 12/3/11
- Facebook Album: Coyote Peak (Santa Teresa
Park) December 2, 2011
- Facebook
Album: Santa Teresa Park, November 20, 2011
- Santa
Teresa Park Stile
Ranch Trail Work Day, 11/5/11
- Family
Fandango,
Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch, August 13, 2011
- Sam
Drake's pictures of wildflowers on the Fortini and Stile Ranch Trails,
4/24/11
- Santa
Teresa
Park Sun, Clouds, and Rainbows Pueblo Area, Ridge Trail, January 30,
2011
- Stile Ranch
Trail
Sunset, January 29, 2011
- Sam
Drake's panorama taken from Bernal Hill on 11/28/10, where the Golden
Gate Bridge towers are visible.
- REI/Bay Area
Ridge
Trail Work Day, Stile Ranch Trail, 11/6/10
- Spider
Night,
Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch, 10/30/10
- Ron Horii's
Outdoor Photography Class at the Bernal Ranch 10/2/10
- Family
Fandango,
Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch, 8/21/10
- Sunset
pictures from the Bernal Ranch, Joice Trail, and Norred Trail, 5/21/10
- Park
Trails by Woody
Collins, report on trail design and maintenance, pictures by Ron Horii
- Pre-Mother's Day
Hike
& Event, Fortini-Mine-Stile
Ranch Trails, 5/2/10
- Pictures
from the trail workday on the Norred Trail,
3/13/10.
- Sam
Drake's picture of a rainbow over Santa Teresa Park 2/27/10.
- Sam
Drake's pictures of Santa Teresa wildflowers 2/20/10.
- Santa Teresa
Park
Sunset HDR Pictures, 2/07/10.
- Youtube
video of Upper Laurel Canyon waterfall 1/23/10.
- Kiwanis
Ghost Tour of Santa Teresa Park and New Almaden,
10/17/09
- Family
Fandango,
8/1/09
- Mounted
Ranger Unit
Farewell Event, 6/29/09
- Healthy
Trails
Hike, Fortini-Mine-Stile Ranch Trails, 5/9/09
- Mike Boulland's
Pre-Mother's Day Wildflower and History Walk, 5/3/09
- Sam Drake's
geocaching class, Fortini-Mine-Stile Ranch Trails, 4/11/09
- Pictures
from Ron
Horii's outdoor photography hike and wildflower walk, 4/4/09
- Trail
day on the Nature and Ohlone Trails, 1/19/09
- Ron
Horii's High Dynamic Range photography demos, with pictures of Santa
Teresa and other parks, part 2.
- Ghost
Tour of
Santa Teresa and Almaden Quicksilver, 10/25/08
- Family
Fandango Day, August 23, 2008, Staff,
Volunteers, and Exhibitors
- National
Trail Day, Santa Teresa Park, Stile Ranch, Mine, Hidden Springs, Ohlone
Trails, June 7, 2008
- Pictures
of the Ohlone Trail from the Archery Range to the Service Road, June 6,
2008
- Pictures
of the Ohlone and Hidden Springs Trails, June 5, 2008
- Pictures of
the
Stile Ranch Trail, June 3, 2008
- Healthy
Trails Mother's Day Walk, Fortini-Mine-Stile Ranch Trails, May 4,
2008
- Fortini
Trail
Work Day, May 3, 2008
- Coyote
Peak, Rocky Ridge pictures of wildflowers and views, Feb.-April, 2008.
- Bernal Ranch, Bernal Hill
pictures of wildflowers and
views, Feb.-April 2008, Part1,
Part
2
- Mine-Fortini-Stile
Ranch Trail pictures of wildflowers and views 4/11/08
Web
Pages On Other Parks

- Outdoor
Photography Class/Hike, Mummy Mountain Trail, Coyote Lake/Harvey Bear
Ranch 5/4/13
- Ed
Willson Trail, Coyote Lake/Harvey Bear Ranch, 4/9/13
- Calaveras
Trail Wildflowers, Coyote Lake/Harvey Bear Ranch, 4/9/13
- Los
Alamitos-Calero Creek Trail, 12/24/12
- Ed Willson
Trail, Coyote Lake/Harvey Bear Ranch, 11/10/12
- Rancho San Vicente
Hike 10/14/12
- Pioneer
Day, Almaden Quicksilver 10/13/12, Incline Railroad Sign Dedication
- New
Almaden Day, Jump-In Parade, 9/8/12
- Stevens Creek
Healthy Trails Hike
- Villa Montalvo Trails,
Villa and Gardens
- Facebook
Album: Coyote Creek Trail, Bailey Ave. to Malaguerra, 7/8/12
- Hellyer
Festival in the Park, 6/23/12
- Ron Horii's
Photo Class and Hike on the Mummy Mountain Trail, Coyote Lake County
Park, 4/7/12
- Facebook
Album: Coyote Creek Trail, Silver Creek Valley Road to Silicon Valley
Blvd, 3/10/12
- Rancho La Polka
Trail, Harvey Bear Ranch/Coyote Lake County Park 2/20/12
- Facebook
Album: Coyote Creek Trail, south 2/17/12
- Facebook
Album: Coyote Creek Trail South 2/10/12, Part 2
- Facebook
Album: Coyote Creek Trail South 2/10/12, Part 1
- Facebook
Album: Coyote Creek Trail, Hellyer to Silicon Valley Blvd. 1/28/12
- HIke
on the New Almaden, Buena Vista, Randol, Capehorn Pass, and Hacienda
Trails, Almaden Quicksilver, 1/27/12
- Facebook
Album: Los Gatos Creek Trail, Campbell to Los Gatos, 1/14/12
- Facebook
Album: New Almaden and Randol Trails, 12/28/11
- Harvey
Bear Ranch Hike on the Savannah Trail, 12/22/11
- Facebook
Album: Hiking the Heron and Dutch Flat Trails at Joseph D. Grant County
Park 12/21/11
- Facebook
Album: Rosendin Park (Anderson Lake County Park), November 25, 2011
- Facebook
Album: Vasona Fall Colors November 24, 2011
- Sierra
Vista Open
Space Preserve Trail Dedication, 10/11/11
- Pioneer
Day, Almaden Quicksilver, Dedication of the Outdoor Museum, 10/8/11
- Facebook
Album: Mt. Umunhum, September 24, 2011
- Hellyer
Festival in the Park, 5/25/11
- Woods
Trail Wildflowers, Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, 5/14/11 and 5/21/11
- Sam
Drake's pictures of the Woods Trail wildflowers, 5/8/11
- Rancho
San Vicente hikes, 4/3/11 and 5/15/11
- Cait
Hutnik's photo collage of the 5/15/11 Rancho San Vicente Hike
- Sam
Drake's pictures from the 5/15/11 Rancho San Vicente Hike
- Cait
Hutnik's photo collage of the 4/3/11 Rancho San Vicente Hike
- Outdoor
photography hike, Mummy Mountain Trail, Coyote Lake, 4/23/11
- Facebook
Album: Coyote Ridge, April 17, 2011
- Cait Hutnik's
pictures of Rancho San Vicente 2/20/11
- Santa
Teresa Library
Birthday Bash, 2/5/11
- Alviso
Marina
Sunset Pictures, 11/27/10
- Almaden
Quicksilver Pioneer Day, Casa Grande reopening, 11/13/10
- Santa
Teresa Community Fest, George Page Park, 9/18/10, Part 2: FOSTP and
neighbors
- New
Almaden Jump-In Parade, 9/11/10
- Sierra
Vista Open Space
Preserve Hike, Boccardo Loop Trail, 8/14/10
- Hellyer
Festival in
the Park, 6/26/10
- Rancho San
Vicente Outdoor Docent Hike, 5/30/10
- Geocaching
class,
Coyote Lake, Mendoza-Mummy Mountain-Coyote Ridge Trails, 5/15/10
- Earth Day
Mummy
Mountain Trail Work Day and Opening 4/24/10
- Coyote
Ridge Wildflower Walks 4/18/10 and 4/3/10
- Pictures
from the
Outdoor Photography/Wildflower Walk, Rancho San Vicente, 4/17/10
- Pictures
from the POST
Rancho San Vicente Hike, 4/10/10
- Pictures
from the Blair
Ranch hike on 3/28/10
- Pictures
from the Canada Del Oro hike on the Mayfair
Trail, 3/14/10
- Sam
Drake's pictures of the Rancho San Vicente Hike, 2/28/10. Pictures
and GPS Track.
- Almaden
Quicksilver HDR Pictures 2/27/10
- Uvas
Canyon Healthy Trails Valentine's Hike, 2/13/10. Sam
Drake's pictures of the hike.
- Joseph D. Grant
County Park pictures, 1/31/10
- Uvas
Canyon County Park HDR pictures, 1/23/10
- Hellyer
County Park pictures
- Geocaching
Class, Wood Road Trail, Jan. 16, 2010
- Updated
web page on the Coyote Creek Trail
- Pioneer
Day, English Camp Map House, Almaden Quicksilver County Park 10/10/09
- The
Albertson Parkway
- Sam
Drake's geocaching
class at Mt. Madonna 7/11/09
- Festival in
the
Park, Hellyer 6/20/09 Part 1, Part 2
- Rancho
San Vicente Hike,
6/13/09
- Palassou
Open Space Preserve
Hike, 6/6/09
- Rancho
Canada Del Oro
Hike, 5/16/09
- Visit
to the Blair Ranch,
5/9/09
- Healthy
Trails Hike,
Calero, 4/25/09
- Harvey Bear Ranch-Coyote Lake
Pictures, 3/10/07,
3/20-21/09,
4/18/09
- Earth Day
Trail
Work Day, Savannah Trail, Harvey Bear Ranch-Coyote Lake County Park,
4/18/09
- Ed Levin
County
Park, Monument Peak Trail 3/3/09
- Uvas
Canyon
Healthy Trails Hike 2/21/09
- Sam
Drake's geocaching class at Almaden Quicksilver, 1/17/09
- Doan Ranch 11/22/08 Tour Part
1, Part 2
- The
Penitencia Creek Trail
- Penitencia
Creek Trail, Bay Area Ridge Trail Dedication, 10/25/08
- Santa
Teresa Community Fest. FOSTP, Paul
Bernal, 4H,
STFNA booths, 9/20/08.
- Festival
in the Park, Hellyer County Park, June 22, 2008
- Geocaching
class, Almaden Quicksilver, Wood Road Trail, June 14, 2008
- Coyote
Ridge wildflower walk pictures, 4/13/08
- Almaden
Quicksilver wildflowers and views, Spring 2008
Yahoo
Group Pictures

- Albertson
Parkway and other neighborhood walkways and parks (for landscaping
ideas).
- March-April
Santa Teresa Park pictures (BGJ Ranch, Bernal Hill, Bear Tree Lot,
Norred Trail, Calero Creek Trail, Stile Ranch Trail
- The
Norred Trail 4/10/07
- Bernal
Hill 4/15/07
- Bernal
Hill Wildflower Walk, 4/28/07
- Picnic
and Norred Trail Walk, 4/28/07
- Norred
Trail (now open), 5/4/07
- Santa
Teresa Farmers' Market
- Martial
Cottle Ranch 10/21/07
- Tarantula
Night at the Bernal Ranch 10/27/07
- Pig
Damage at the Pueblo Area and Upper Laurel Canyon Waterfall 1/26/08
- Pictures
of the Norred Trail, 2/5/08
- Bernal
Hill, Norred Trail, 2/10, 2/14/08
- Park
Pictures, March 2008
- Coyote
Peak, Rocky Ridge Trail, 3/8/08
- Fire
House 35, Poughkeepsie Road near Cottle Road, 3/26/08
- Coyote
Ridge, 4/13/08
- Day
Camp, Bernal Ranch, trails, 7/08
- Free
concert at Vasona, 7/12/08
- Santa
Teresa Spring 9/12/08
- Santa
Teresa Spring over the years, 2000-2008
- Views
of the Pyzak Ranch and Mine Trail, 1/26/09
- Laurel
Canyon Waterfall 2/16/09
- The
new Albertson Parkway, starting July 17, 2009
Park Events

Pre-Mother's Day Hike, Fortini Trail
Park Events for 2013
- County
Parks' Calendar of Outdoor Activities
- List
of County Parks Outdoor Activities Calendar, Spring-Summer 2013
- 2013
Calendar of Volunteer Activities (see here for more details on
volunteer activities marked below with '*')
- Saturday, January 19, Introduction to Geocaching,
Almaden Quicksilver, 8:45am-12:00pm. Join a Docent on a beginner’s
geocaching adventure to find 6-7 hidden caches in the park. GPS units
provided. Meet at the Wood Rd. parking lot. Bring sun protection,
water, snacks and sturdy hiking shoes. Reservations required. Register
online or call (408) 355-2240.
- Saturday, January 19: MLK Service Trail Day - Santa
Teresa *
- Saturday, February 2: Trail Watch Academy – Hellyer
Park *
- Saturday, February 2, 2013, The History of
Almaden Air Force Station atop Historic Mt. Umunhum. Come learn about
the history of this fascinating site, see actual key artifacts from the
site, and enjoy a slide show of amazing historic photos of the radar
station when it was in operation between 1958 and 1980. Presented by
Basim Jaber (Historian/Archivist and founder of the USAF 682nd Radar
Squadron Veterans Association). 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Location: Casa
Grande, New Almaden, 21350 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120. Please RSVP
to Heidi McFarland (Heidi.McFarland@PRK.SCCGOV.ORG), 408-918-7774.
- Saturday, February 9, Living History Day,
Casa Grande/New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, 11:00am-3:00pm. Come
visit Casa Grande, once the magnificent home of New Almaden Mine
Managers. Costumed Docents & Staff will be on hand to guide you
through Victorian period rooms and museum exhibits. Children will be
able to participate in a valentine craft activity to take home. (408)
918-7774.
- Saturday, February 16, Take a Liking to
Some Lichen, Santa Teresa Park, 9:00am-Noon. Enjoy an invigorating 2.5
mile loop hike over the Stile Ranch/Fortini Trails with a park docent.
Learn about the life cycle of lichen, those colorful patches found on
rocks and trees trunks. Along the way enjoy sweeping views of the
surrounding foothills. Meet at the Fortini Trail entrance parking lot,
junction of Fortini and San Vicente road. Dress in layers, bring a
camera, carry water and wear sturdy shoes.Register Online (408)355-2240.
- Saturday, February 16: Gardening at Casa
Grande Museum *
- Saturday, February 23, Healthy Trails Hike,
Montalvo,
10:00am-12:00pm. Join a Park Interpreter for a 2.0-mile hike in the
scenic redwoods of Villa Montalvo. We will hike to Lookout Point, where
on a clear day you can see out to the San Francisco Bay. Please bring
hiking shoes, water, snacks, and sun/rain protection. (408) 918-7774.
- Sunday, February 24, Calling all Citizen Scientists!
– California Phenology Project, Casa Granda/New Almaden Quicksilver
Museum, 1:30pm-3:30pm. Become a scientist and contribute to a project
studying the timing of plant life cycles throughout the seasons. Are
plants responding to climate variability? Come learn about projects
being set up in the South Bay and how you can participate. We will
begin with an indoor presentation followed by practicing plant
monitoring outside, weather permitting. For more information about the
California Phenology Project, see http://www.usanpn.org/cpp/about/.
This project is appropriate for adults and families. Flyer.
- Saturday, March 2, The History of Almaden Air Force
Station atop Historic Mt. Umunhum. See Feb. 2 listing above.
- Saturday, March 16, Living History Day, Casa
Grande/New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, 11:00am-3:00pm. Come
visit Casa Grande, once the magnificent home of New Almaden Mine
Managers. Costumed Docents & Staff will be on hand to guide you
through Victorian period rooms and museum exhibits. Children will be
able to participate in a St. Patrick’s Day craft activity to take home.
(408) 918-7774.
- Saturday, March 16, What's a Watershed?,
Calero-Rancho San Vicente Park, 9:00am-1:30pm. Join a park docent for a
Moderate 5-mile loop hike to see how water from winter storms finds its
way to the valley below. Meet at the Calero Reservoir boat launch on
McKean Rd, $6 parking fee. Dress in layers, carry water, and wear a hat
and sturdy shoes. Note: This is a guided hike in a “closed area” not
yet open for public access, group stays together, some steep sections.
Restrooms not available, except at boat launch. Register Online or call
(408)355-2240.
- Saturday, March 23, Nature Journaling Hike, Santa
Teresa, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Come enjoy the spring wildflowers while learning
the basics of keeping a nature journal. Journaling is a great way to
study and remember the things you see and experience during your
outdoor adventures. This is a parent-child participation class geared
for families with small children. Meet at the Fortini Trailhead. Bring
snacks, sketch book or paper, clipboard and a few pencils. Reservations
required. Register online or call (408)355-2240.
- Sunday, March 24, Healthy Trails Hike, Calero,
9:30am-12:30pm. Join park staff on a challenging 3.5-mile hike on the
Los Cerritos and Pena Trails. Enjoy sweeping views of Calero reservoir
and check out the beautiful Los Cerritos Pond. Meet at the park
entrance off of McKean Rd. (south of reservoir entrance) with sturdy
hiking shoes, sun protection, snacks and water. (408) 355-2240
- Sunday, March 31, History Through a Changed
Landscape, Almaden Quicksilver, 10:00am-2:00pm. Take a 4-mile
moderately challenging hike and travel through time with a Park
Interpreter. Learn about the mining history as well as more current
events that have helped shape the landscape of this historic park. Meet
at the Wood R. entrance off Hicks Rd. Please bring a bag lunch, water,
sun/rain protection, and sturdy hiking shoes. Not recommended for
children under 5. (408) 918-7774.
- Sunday, April 7. Wildflower Rambles, Calero/Rancho
San Vicente, 9am-1:30pm. Take a Moderate 5-mile loop hike with a park
docent from valley floor to ridge top to enjoy spring wildflowers in a
variety of habitats. Meet at the Calero Reservoir boat launch on McKean
Rd. Dress in layers with sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection and
drinking water. Note: This is a guided hike in a “closed area” not yet
open for public access, group stays together, some steep sections.
Restrooms not available, except at boat launch. Register online or
call (408) 355-2240.
- Saturday, April 13: Park Beautification Day -
Almaden Quicksilver *
- Saturday, April 13. Our Local Star-The Sun, Santa
Teresa, 10am-12pm. Come explore our celestial centerpiece and discover
how it affects all life on Earth, from plants and animals to our
technological society. Meet at the Pueblo group area. Reservation
required. (408) 225-0225.
- Sunday, April 14. Wildflowers, Birds &
Butterflies! Rancho San Vicente 9:00am-1:30pm. Enjoy a leisurely
3-miles total, out-and-back hike with a park docent to enjoy spring
wildflowers. Learn how these rolling serpentine grasslands provide
critical habitat for endangered species. Dress in layers, bring a
camera, carry water, wear a hat and sturdy shoes. Meet at the Calero
Reservoir boat launch on McKean Rd. $6 parking fee. Note: This is a
guided hike in a “closed area” not yet open for public access, group
stays together, some steep sections. Restrooms not available, except at
boat launch. Register online or call (408)355-2240.
- Saturday, April 20. Wildflowers, Birds &
Butterflies, Calero/Rancho San Vicente, 9am-1:30pm. Enjoy a leisurely
3-mile out-and-back hike with a park docent to enjoy spring
wildflowers. Learn how these rolling serpentine grasslands provide
critical habitat for endangered species. Dress in layers, bring a
camera, carry water, and wear a hat and sturdy shoes. Meet at the
Calero Reservoir boat launch on McKean Rd. Note: This is a guided hike
in a “closed area” not yet open for public access, group stays
together, some steep sections. Restrooms not available, except at boat
launch. Register online or call (408) 355-2240.
- Sunday, April 21. Wildflowers, Birds &
Butterflies, Calero/Rancho San Vicente, 9am-1:30pm. Enjoy a leisurely
3-mile out-and-back hike with a park docent to enjoy spring
wildflowers. Learn how these rolling serpentine grasslands provide
critical habitat for endangered species. Meet at the Calero Reservoir
boat launch on McKean Rd. Dress in layers with sturdy hiking shoes, sun
protection and drinking water. Note: This is a guided hike in a “closed
area” not yet open for public access, group stays together, some steep
sections. Restrooms not available, except at boat launch. Register
online or call (408) 355-2240.
- Tuesday, April 23. See It With Wildflowers,
Calero/Rancho San Vicente, 9am-1:30pm. Enjoy a leisurely 3-mile
out-and-back hike with a park docent to enjoy spring wildflowers. Meet
at the Calero Reservoir boat launch on McKean Rd. Dress in layers with
sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection and drinking water. Note: This is a
guided hike in a “closed area” not yet open for public access, group
stays together, some steep sections. Restrooms not available, except at
boat launch. Register online or call (408) 355-2240.
- Saturday, April 27. Healthy Trails Hike, Santa
Teresa, 9am-12pm. Join a park interpreter on a 3-mile strenuous hike on
the Hidden Springs, Boundary and Coyote Peak Trails. Hike through
diverse habitats and enjoy spectacular views from Coyote Peak. Meet at
the Hidden Springs trail head with sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection,
water, snacks, and a camera. (408) 918-7772.
- Saturday, April 27. Wildflower Drawing Class, Santa
Teresa, 11am–12:30pm. Increase your confidence in drawing and learn
some skills to help you draw what you see during wildflower season.
Materials are provided, but if you have a sketch pad, pencil, and a set
of colored pencils or watercolors, bring them along. Instruction
appropriate for ages 8-adult. Children under 14 must be accompanied by
an adult. All skill levels welcome. Hat and sunscreen recommended. Rain
cancels. Meet at the Fortini Trailhead. Note: There is no restroom at
this location. Register online or call (408) 355-2240.
- Saturday, May 4. Introduction to Photography, Coyote
Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch, 10am-1pm. Join a Docent for a 3.7-mile
photography hike. Learn outdoor photography techniques and take
pictures of the wildflowers, sunny meadows, shady forests, unusual rock
formations, and breathtaking views. Bring a camera, sturdy hiking
shoes, snacks, water, and sun protection. Register online, or call
(408) 355-2240.
- Saturday, May 4. Power to the Petal, Calero/Rancho
San Vicente, 11am-2pm. Hike with a Park Ranger to explore a bounty of
wildflowers and discover why this unique environment provides critical
habitat for endangered species. Meet at Calero Reservoir, then carpool
to the trail nearby. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and sun protection. Bring
lunch and water. Note: This is a guided hike in a “closed area”, not
normally open to the public. Restrooms not available except at
reservoir. (408) 268-3883.
- Saturday, May 11. Last Chance Wildflower Hike, Santa
Teresa, 10am-12pm. Discover why certain soils and rocky mixtures
produce the most beautiful and abundant wildflowers, and learn which
endangered species thrive in these serpentine habitats. Meet at the
Stiles Trailhead on Fortini Rd. with sturdy hiking shoes, water,
snacks, and sun protection. (408) 225-0225.
- Saturday, May 11. Wash Day and Old Time Games, Santa
Teresa Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch, 3pm-5pm. Come out for a fun-filled
afternoon at the ranch. Experience what granny called her “weekly
affliction” and play games from 100 years ago. The ranch is located at
the corner of Camino Verde and Manila Dr. in San Jose. (408) 226-5453.
- Saturday, May 11. Carnivorous Plant Night, Santa
Teresa Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch, 7:30pm-10pm. Join experts for a
show and tell about carnivorous pants. Learn about fascinating
meat-eating flora and take home a Venus fly trap, sundew or pitcher
plant for your very own study! Afterward munch on popcorn while
watching the man-eating-plant, sci-fi movie “Day of the Triffids.”
Reservations required. (408) 226-5453.
- Thursday, May 30. Healthy Trails Stroller Hike &
Toddler Trek, Santa Teresa, 4:30pm-6pm. Join a docent from
strollerhikes.com for a 1.8-mile outing along the Joice/Norred Trails.
This trail has a short steep section (100 yards) to start that we can
bypass for strollers (joggers recommended). The remainder of the hike
is flat and sunny. Meet at the Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch parking lot
with comfortable walking shoes, snacks, water, and a camera. (408)
355-2240.
- Saturday, June 8. Healthy Trails Walk, Santa Teresa,
3pm-4pm. Join a park interpreter on a 1.8-mile easy walk on the Norred
Trail. Hike along this mostly flat trail through serpentine habitat
with excellent views of South San Jose. Meet at the historic
Bernal-Gulnac-Joice ranch parking lot with sturdy hiking shoes, sun
protection, water, snacks, and a camera. (408) 226-5453.
- Saturday, June 8. Frog and Lizard Night, Santa
Teresa’s Historic Bernal Ranch, 7:30pm-10pm. Join aquarium experts and
herpetologists to learn about local salamanders, frogs, lizards, and
how to set up successful pollywog aquariums. First families to make
reservations can take home a tadpole with small tank. After the
program, stay for popcorn, lemonade and the campy horror movie
“Creature from the Black Lagoon.” Reservations required. (408) 226-5453.
- Friday, June 21. Moon Blooms, Calero/Rancho San
Vicente, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Take a moderate 3-mile hike to see soap root in
bloom. This “evening bloomer’s” exquisite white flowers attract
hummingbirds and a variety of insects to aid in pollination. Learn the
many ways native Ohlone used the versatile plant. Meet at Calero
Reservoir. Dress in layers with sturdy hiking shoes and drinking water.
Note: This is a guided hike in a “closed area” not yet open for public
access, group stays together, some steep sections. Restrooms not
available except at boat launch. Register online or call (408) 355-2240.
- Saturday, June 21 & 22: Festival In The Park –
Hellyer County Park *
- Saturday, June 22. Festival in the Park, Hellyer,
11am-4pm. FREE admission, information, health and recreation
opportunities, entertainment and FUN! This year’s annual and very
popular event will focus on Heart Health. Free CPR classes with
giveaways all afternoon (limited supplies). Food available for
purchase. (408) 355-2240.
- Saturday, June 29: Shoreline Clean-up Day - Calero *
- Saturday, July 6. Healthy Trails Walk, Santa Teresa
Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch, 9am-11am. Take an easy 2-mile walk to
explore local history and nature with a guide. Reap the added benefits
of breathing fresh air and being active outdoors. Meet at the chicken
coop with sturdy walking shoes, sun protection, water and healthy
snacks. (408) 846-5632.
- Saturday, July 13. Chitactac Family Day,
Chitactac-Adams, 10am-2pm. Families and friends are invited to a
special day of hands-on activities, demonstrations and traditional
crafts at this celebration of the native Ohlone People who once lived
at this ancient village site. (408) 918-7772.
- Saturday, July 13. Micro-Zoology Night, Santa Teresa
Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch, 7:30pm-10pm. Join experts for a show and
tell about microscopic creatures. Look at life under a drop of water.
Afterward, munch on popcorn while watching the microbe gone mad movie
“The Blob.” Reservations required. (408) 226-5453.
- Saturday, July 27. Geocache Adventures, Anderson
Lake, 8am-11am. Explore the hills above Anderson Lake as you search out
hidden geocaches in the park. Bring a hand-held GPS unit, sturdy hiking
shoes, layered clothing, water, and snacks. Cache exchange items
welcome. Reservations required. (408) 779-3634.
- Saturday, July 27. Water, Wildlife and Working Lands
Series, Santa Teresa/Bernal Ranch, 12pm-2pm. Join staff from the Santa
Clara County Open Space Authority and Parks Department on a
family-friendly, 1.5-mile walk to explore food production and farming
from past to present. Meet at the ranch barn, 372 Manila Dr., San Jose.
(408) 225-0225.
- Saturday, August 10. Meteor Shower Campout, Santa
Teresa, 7pm. Join us for a fun, family overnight adventure to view the
Perseid meteor shower at its peak. Around the campfire we’ll discuss
many features in the night sky, then take a 2-mile night hike to Coyote
Peak to view the meteor shower and other celestial objects before
returning to camp. Bring tents, camping supplies, and food.
Reservations required. (408) 225-0225.
- Saturday, August 24. Family Fandango, Santa Teresa
Park’s Historic Bernal Ranch, 5pm-8pm. Come celebrate the contributions
and accomplishments of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco
Bay, early Spanish-speaking colonists, and English-speaking ranch
families who all settled in this area over time. The evening’s focus is
family fun through demonstrations and activities that highlight
1770-1870 California. The Ranch is located at the corner of Camino
Verde and Manila Dr. in San Jose. (408) 846-5632.
- Saturday, August 31. Water, Wildlife and Working
Lands Series - Wildlife, Santa Teresa, 7pm-8:30pm. Join staff from the
Santa Clara County Open Space Authority and Parks Department on a
family-friendly, easy, 1-mile walk to learn about our local wildlife
neighbors and how agencies work together to manage and protect their
homes. Meet at the Pueblo group area. (408) 225-0225.
- Saturday, August 31. In The Park After Dark Movie
Night, Santa Teresa, 8pm-11pm. Meet at the Corral parking lot to enjoy
a free movie night under the stars with family and friends. Bring low
chairs or blankets and a flashlight. Donations for Second Harvest Food
Bank gladly accepted. Food available for purchase. (408) 225-0225.

Friends
of Santa Teresa Park
Meetings
and Minutes:
- Minutes from 5/2/13 meeting
- Minutes from
4/4/13 meeting
- Minutes from
3/7/13 meeting
- No meeting in February. We had a
dinner at Mike's house.
- No meeting in January
- Minutes from
12/6/12 meeting
- No meeting in November
- Minutes from
10/4/12 meeting
- No meeting in September
- Minutes from
8/2/12 meeting
- Minutes from
6/7/12 meeting
- No meeting in May
- Minutes from
4/5/12 meeting
- Minutes from
3/1/12 meeting
- Minutes from
2/1/12 meeting
- No meeting in January. We had a
dinner at Mike's house.
- Minutes from
12/1/11 meeting
- MInutes
from 11/3/11 meeting
- Minutes from
10/6/11 meeting
- Minutes from
9/1/11 meeting
- Minutes from
8/4/11 meeting
- No meeting in July
- Minutes from
6/2/11 meeting
- Minutes from
5/5/11 meeting
- Minutes
from 4/7/11 meeting
- Minutes
from 3/3/11 meeting
- Minutes from
2/3/11
meeting
- No meeting in January. We had a
dinner at Mike's house.
- Minutes from
12/2/10
meeting
- Minutes from
11/4/10
meeting
- Minutes from
10/7/10
meeting
- Minutes from
8/5/10
meeting
- Minutes from
7/1/10
meeting
- Minutes from
6/3/10
meeting
- Minutes from
5/6/10
meeting
- Minutes from
4/1/10
meeting
- Minutes from
3/4/10
meeting
- Minutes from
2/4/10
meeting
- Minutes from
1/07/10
meeting (dinner at Mike's house)
- Minutes from
12/3/09
meeting
- Minutes from
11/5/09
meeting
- Minutes from
10/1/09
meeting
- Minutes from
9/3/09
meeting
- Minutes from
8/6/09
meeting
- Minutes from
7/2/09
meeting
- Minutes from
6/4/09
meeting
- Minutes from
5/7/09
meeting
- Minutes from
4/2/09
meetinga
- Minutes from
3/5/09
meeting
- No meetings in December, January,
and February
- Minutes from
11/6/08
meeting
- Minutes
from 10/2/08 meeting
- Minutes from
9/4/08
meeting
- Minutes from
8/7/08
meeting
- Minutes from
7/3/08
meeting
- No meeting in June due to
schedule
conflicts.
- Minutes from
5/1/08
meeting
- No meeting in April due to the
Volunteers Recognition Dinner
- Minutes from
3/6/08
meeting
- Minutes from
2/7/08
meeting (dinner at Mike's house).
- Minutes from
1/3/08
meeting
- Minutes from
12/6/07
meeting
- Minutes from
11/1/07
meeting
- Minutes from
10/3/07
meeting
- Minutes from
9/6/07
meeting
- Minutes from
8/2/07
meeting
- Minutes from
7/5/07
meeting
- Minutes from
6/7/07
meeting
- Minutes from
5/3/07
meeting
- No meeting in April due to the
Volunteers Recognition Dinner
- Minutes from
3/1/07
meeting
- Minutes from
2/1/07
meeting
- No formal meeting in January. We
had a dinner at Mike's
house instead.
- Minutes from
12/7/06
meeting
- Minutes from
11/2/06
meeting
- Minutes from
9/7/06
meeting
- Minutes from
8/3/06
meeting
- Minutes from
7/6/06
meeting
- Minutes from
6/1/06
meeting
- Minutes from
5/4/06
meeting
- No meeting in April due to the
Volunteers Recognition Dinner
- No meeting in March
- Minutes from
2/2/06
meeting
- Minutes from
1/5/06
meeting
- Minutes from
12/1/05
meeting
- Minutes from
11/3/05
meeting
- Minutes from
10/6/05
meeting
- Minutes from
9/1/05
meeting
- Minutes from
8/4/05
meeting
- No meeting in July due to
vacations
- Minutes from
6/2/05
meeting
- Minutes from
5/5/05
meeting
- Minutes from
3/3/05
meeting
- Minutes from
2/3/05
meeting (partial)
- Minutes from
1/6/05
meeting
- Notes from
12/2/04
dinner
- Minutes of
11/4/04
meeting
- Minutes of
10/7/04
meeting
- Minutes of
9/2/04
meeting
- Minutes of
8/5/04
meeting
- Minutes of
7/1/04
meeting
- Minutes of
6/3/04
meeting (follow-up
to May meeting)
- Minutes of
5/6/04
meeting (special
meeting to discuss issues of neighborhood access around the Mounted
Ranger
Unit.
- No meeting in April due to
Volunteers Awards Dinner
- Minutes of
3/4/04
meeting
- Minutes of
2/5/04
meeting
- Minutes of
1/8/04
meeting
- No meeting in December
- Minutes of
11/6/03
meeting
- Minutes of
10/2/03
meeting
- Minutes of
9/4/03
meeting
- Minutes of
8/1/03
meeting
- No meeting in July due to
vacations
- No meeting in June, due to VCC
Awards Dinner
- Minutes of
5/1/03
meeting
- Minutes of
4/3/03
meeting
- Minutes of
3/6/03
meeting
- Minutes of
2/6/03
meeting
- Minutes of
12/5/02
meeting
- Minutes of
11/7/02
meeting
- Minutes of
10/3/02
meeting
- Minutes of
9/5/02
meeting
- Minutes of
8/1/02
meeting
- Minutes of
6/6/02
meeting
- Minutes of
5/2/02
meeting
- Minutes of
4/4/02
meeting
- Minutes of
3/7/02
meeting
- Minutes of
2/7/02
meeting
- Minutes of
11/4/01
meeting
- Minutes of
10/4/01
meeting
- Minutes of
9/6/01
meeting
- Minutes of
8/9/01
meeting
- Minutes of
7/12/01
meeting
- Minutes of
5/10/01
meeting
- Agenda
for 5/10/01 meeting
- Minutes of
3/08/01
meeting
- Agenda
for 3/08/01 meeting
- Minutes
of 2/08/01
meeting
- Minutes
of 1/11/01
meeting
- Agenda
for 1/11/01 meeting
- Minutes of
11/9/00
meeting
- Agenda
for 11/9/00 meeting
- Minutes of
10/12/00
meeting
- Agenda
for 10/12/00 meeting
- Minutes of
9/14/00
meeting
- Agenda
for 9/14/00 meeting
- Minutes of
7/13/00
meeting
- Minutes of
6/8/00
meeting
Links
Links on the
Friends
of Santa Teresa Park:

Links on Santa Teresa Park:

Parks and Trail Links:
Community Links:
Government Links:
Historical Links

For more
information on the Friends of Santa
Teresa
Park, contact Mike Boulland.
We
welcome community contributions to our
Website.
If you have pictures, stories, announcements, questions, concerns,
news,
etc., please send them to Ronald
Horii.
Legal
disclaimer: as an organization, the
Friends of Santa Teresa Park does not take an official group position
on political candidates or ballot measures. Members or officers are
free to take a position, but as private individuals only. If they list
membership in the group, it should be construed as being for credential
purposes only, not as an implication of group endorsement.

Created 6/2000, updated 5/10/2013 by Ronald
Horii, secretary of the Friends of Santa Teresa Park
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