Lafayette Community Park (Lafayette)

Leader: Madeline Brane,  mbrane@sbcglobal.net, 650-235-5325

Date: Saturday February 7 – 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Description: We meet at the Lafayette Community Center and walk the trail behind the Community Center. This level trail features a variety of mature trees and grassy hillsides, alongside a stretch of riparian habitat.  Raptors, nuthatches, and woodpeckers are sited regularly, along with a variety of sparrows. 

We’ll be walking about 1.5 miles. We meet in the lot with the 2 buildings, near the pickleball courts. Park in the lot behind the main building.  Community Center restrooms are usually available. 

We usually start birding in the parking lot around 8:15 am. Event will be cancelled if there is heavy rain. 

Trip size: Hike is limited to 15 people

Directions: Meet at the Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary’s Road.  From CA-24, take exit 9, the Orinda-Moraga exit. Drive south on Moraga Way.  At the T intersection, turn left on Moraga Road, then turn right at the first traffic light onto St. Mary’s Road.  The Community Center is about 2 miles down St. Mary’s Road on the right; drive to the far end of the parking lot. 

Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/MwtzQ7ZJA7T2

Registration opens on Tuesday January 20 at 1 pm and closes on Thursday February 5 at 11 pm.