# Event Details - **Event Name**: Butterflies of Picchetti Ranch - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.About this EventJoin Docent Naturalists Jan Hintermeister, Karen DeMello, Cathy Brown, and Stephen Buckhout to explore the wonderful and strange world of insects that taste with their feet and smell with their antennae. Learn to identify common butterfly species and understand why humans from the Stone Age to the Space Age have been fascinated with these delicate winged creatures. Many facts and flutters await you on this leisurely-paced walk along the Zinfandel and Orchard Loop trails. Bring binoculars if you have them. Attentive children with an interest in nature are welcome. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after April 25 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close May 8 at 2:00 p.m.Where to Meet:Meet at the preserve parking lot on Montebello Road. From the intersection of I-280 and Foothill Expressway, go 3.5 miles southwest (toward the mountains) on Foothill Boulevard/Stevens Canyon Road.  Turn right on Montebello Rd.  The preserve is 0.5 miles up Montebello Rd. on the left. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cupertino/butterflies-of-picchetti-ranch/100001980731560417 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cupertino - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Picchetti Ranch Parking Lot - **lat**: 37.294692 - **long**: -122.0904632 - **full address**: Picchetti Ranch Parking Lot, 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Butterflies of Picchetti Ranch - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/15abfaadff67a67456064c112679771a26630075065ffd187e951b7d537defc9-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc21658c-gmir.jpg?v=1769734281 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Butterflies of Picchetti Ranch being held? - **A:** Butterflies of Picchetti Ranch takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Picchetti Ranch Parking Lot, 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Butterflies of Picchetti Ranch? - **A:** Butterflies of Picchetti Ranch is organized by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Butterflies of Picchetti Ranch is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cupertino, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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