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2008 Spring Programs at
Henry W. Coe State Park

May Programs

Saturday
May 3
9 a.m. Discovery Horse Ride (Coyote Creek Entrance)  Bring your own horse and learn about the history of the area.  Reservations are required.  Call Chere at 408-683-2247 or Kitty at 408-842-6215 to sign up and for more information.
10 a.m. Middle Ridge, Fish Trail Loop  Libby Vincent will lead ths moderate 6.5-mile hike over Pine Ridge and along the top of Middle Ridge, coming back in along the Fish Trail. Bring lunch and water.
8 p.m. Evening Program – Reptiles of Coe  Mason Hyland will introduce the many species of reptiles that live in the park, and will discuss their ecology and conservation along with a demonstration on safe handling techniques.
Sunday
May 4
11 a.m.
2 p.m.
Wildflower Walks  Park volunteers will take you on a gentle stroll down Corral Trail, and they'll introduce you to the wildflowers along the way.

Saturday
May 10
10 a.m. Pacheco Creek Hike (Dowdy Ranch Entrance)  Join Don Savant on a moderately strenuous (5 or 8 mile) hike from the newly opened visitor center at Dowdy Ranch on the east side of the park. You'll visit "Hole-in-the-Rock", a delightful cascade and swimming hole on Pacheco Creek. If time allows, you'll visit Burra Burra Peak on the return leg. Bring good footwear, lunch, lots of water, swimsuit, and your sense of adventure. For more information call the park at 408-779-2728 or email donsavant@yahoo.com.
10 a.m. Skills for the Natural World  Join Mike Meyer for this 2-3 hour hands-on tour. You'll move into the flow of the woods practicing and learning techniques perfected by the Native Americans.
8 p.m. Evening Astronomy Program  Ranger John Verhoeven and volunteer Darryl Dubois will take you along the Monument Trail to point out constellations and discoveries in the night sky.
Sunday
May 11
11 a.m.
2 p.m.
Wildflower Walks  Park volunteers will take you on a gentle stroll down Corral Trail, and they'll introduce you to the wildflowers along the way.

Saturday
May 17
9 a.m. Cross Country Hike (Hunting Hollow Entrance)  Mike Meyer will lead you on a strenuous and rugged hike that will include creek crossings. Bring snacks and water.
10 a.m. Ecology Hike  Winslow Briggs will lead you on a 5-mile exploratory ecology hike. The hike will last about 4 hours. Bring water and lunch.
8 p.m. Evening Program – Mysteries of Coe's Backcountry  Winslow Briggs, author of The Trails of Henry W. Coe State Park, will reveal the harmony of the plants and animals that thrive in Coe Park.
Sunday
May 18
11 a.m.
2 p.m.
Wildflower Walks  Park volunteers will take you on a gentle stroll down Corral Trail, and they'll introduce you to the wildflowers along the way.

Saturday
May 24
10 a.m. Jackson Canyon/Grizzly Gulch Loop (Hunting Hollow Entrance)  Join Mike Meyer on this beautiful and strenuous 8-10 mile hike up Jackson Canyon via the Grapevine Spring Trail.
8 p.m. Evening Program – The History of Madrone Soda Springs  Teddy Goodrich, author of Names on the Land, will take you back in time, when Madrone Soda Springs was a working operation.
Sunday
May 25
11 a.m.
2 p.m.
Wildflower Walks  Park volunteers will take you on a gentle stroll down Corral Trail, and they'll introduce you to the wildflowers along the way.
1 p.m. Kids' Adventure Hike  Don Savant will share stories about the wonders of nature on a leisurely family hike. Expect to see wildflowers and bring water and snacks.
8 p.m. Evening Program – Wonders of Coe Park  Don Savant will show you slides and examples of Coe Park's finest features, and you can help with fun skits, songs, and stories. Kids are especially invited to attend.
Monday
May 26
11 a.m.
2 p.m.
Memorial Day Wildflower Walks  Park volunteers will take you on a gentle stroll down Corral Trail, and they'll introduce you to the wildflowers along the way.

Saturday
May 31
10 a.m. Four Seasons of Coe  Marlene Testaguzza will take you on a walk through the park discussing the seasonal changes and interactions between plants and animals.
8 p.m. Astronomy Program   Join Ranger John Verhoeven as he takes you along the Monument Trail to point out constellations and discoveries of the night sky.
Sunday
June 1
11 a.m.
2 p.m.
Wildflower Walks  Park volunteers will take you on a gentle stroll down Corral Trail, and they'll introduce you to the wildflowers along the way.
1 p.m. Ecology Hike  Stew Eastman will lead you on a 5-mile exploratory ecology hike. The hike will last about 4 hours. Bring water and lunch.

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