10 • Parks, Open Space & Cultural Services INTERPRETATIVE PROGRAMS Reptile & Amphibian Walk Join Park Docent James Maughn for a saunter along park trails in search of herps: reptiles and amphibians, that is. Peruse the pond and muse over the meadow as we learn about the favorite hang-outs and resting places of these fascinating animals. Open to ages 6 & up; an adult must accompany ages 12 & under. Space is limited for this free activity. Participants may register in advance at scparks. com or call 831-454-7901. Please note: an ActiveNet account is required for advance registration. QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH – AGES 16 & UP Su 11/19 10am-12pm Free Su 12/3 10am-12pm Free Full Moon Hike Come join us for a quiet exploration of Quail Hollow Ranch, under the moonlight. On this one-hour guided hike on the lower trails, you can search for critters and meander through the forest. Bring flashlights and/or a headlamp (though we may try to hike without them), and some drinking water. Dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes. We will meet up outside the ranch house before heading out. QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH – AGES 8 & UP* Fri 9/29 9-10pm Free *Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Habitat Restoration French Broom is an invasive, exotic plant that takes over natural habitats. Join the local chapter of the California Native Plant Society and park volunteers for a broom bash, removing these (and other unwanted plants) from the park trails. Your help with this project will improve the natural system of the park as well as its beauty. Wear comfortable layered clothing, bring something to drink, and lots of enthusiasm! We work rain or shine, but if things get particularly unpleasant, we’ll call it a day. Tools will be provided. Bring work gloves and water. For ages 16 and up. Chapter web site: http://www.cruzcnps.org. For Goodness Snakes! In this exciting and interactive presentation, you’ll get a chance to see and hold (only if you want to!) a bluetongued skink, black and white Tegu, four different kinds of ball pythons, and a 9-ft. albino Burmese python! Brian will discuss snake senses and how these animals live and interact with the wild. For over 15 years Brian Gundy of For Goodness Snakes has been educating and entertaining children and adults with his reptile friends. He has worked with exotic animals such as birds of prey, African lions, Cheetahs, and domesticated animals of all kinds. Space is limited for this free activity. Participants may register in advance at scparks. com or call 831-454-7901. Please note: an ActiveNet account is required for advance registration. QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH – AGES 7 & UP Su 10/15 12-1pm Free Within These Walls: Ranch House Tour Join Park Docent Richard James on a tour of the Ranch house. Learn about its history from the Watermelon King to Sun-Kissed Ranch, Sunset Magazine, and beyond. This informative tour will give you the opportunity to find out about four of the families who made the ranch their business, home, and haven. Space is limited for this free activity. Participants may register in advance at scparks. com or call 831-454-7901. Please note: an ActiveNet account is required for advance registration. QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH – AGES 16 & UP Su 9/17 1-3pm Free Su 12/10 1-3pm Free
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