# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Secrets of the Oaks
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.About this EventWhat secrets do the oak woodlands hold? Join Docent Naturalists Annette Herz, Melissa Hero, and Jan Hintermeister in exploring the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of the oak woodlands. On this moderately-paced hike along the Waterwheel Creek Trail you’ll search for different species of these iconic California trees and learn what makes them unique. But beyond identifying them, you’ll discover the intricate relationships between various plants and animals who call this habitat home. Please bring a snack and something to sit on, as well as hiking poles if you need them. Note that you’ll meet at Picchetti Ranch Preserve to carpool to the trailhead at Monte Bello Preserve. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after April 19 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close May 1 at 2:00 p.m.Where to Meet:For this activity at Monte Bello Preserve, meet at the Picchetti Ranch Preserve parking lot. 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 Road.  The preserve is 0.5 miles up Montebello Rd. on the left. Participants will carpool to the trailhead for this activity.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cupertino/secrets-of-the-oaks/100001981950538413
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## 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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Secrets of the Oaks being held?
  - **A:** Secrets of the Oaks takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Picchetti Ranch Parking Lot, 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Secrets of the Oaks?
  - **A:** Secrets of the Oaks is organized by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.

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