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Western Bluebird by Teresa Cheng

Late Start at Overfelt Gardens (San Jose)

Overfelt Gardens, a San Jose city park, is the home of the Chinese Cultural Center. It is beloved by the local neighborhood who walk and often practice Tai Chi there. We will see White-breasted Nuthatches, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, sparrows, Hermit Thrush, Bufflehead, Mallards, Townsend's Warbler, American Robins, and Lesser Goldfinches.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles; flat paths made of asphalt good for all types of travel, by foot or chair. Mix of sun and shade on the trails.

Leaders: Howard Friedman (408) 806-6772 and Susan Tenney (408) 802-6184

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up, Stroller Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible

Meet: Park entrance on McKee Rd 

Directions: From US-101, take the McKee Rd exit east and make a U-turn at Jose Figueres Dr. The park will be immediately on your right. From I-680, take the McKee Rd. exit west and the park will be on the right after Jose Figueres Dr. (37.362792, -121.853985)

Facilities: Bathrooms are available. Good cell phone service.

Parking Type and Fees: This park is free. It is ADA compliant. Street parking on McKee Rd. and on Educational Park Drive.

Banner Photo: Western Bluebird by Teresa Cheng

Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.