Our community benefits greatly from our local waterways, which provide important services such as floodwater transportation, groundwater supply recharge, pollution filtration, and wildlife habitat. To encourage stewardship of these natural resources, Saved By Nature has created the Headwaters to the Bay project. This project invites people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities to participate in eighteen trips throughout Santa Clara County watersheds. By engaging in twelve guided interpretive hikes and six river and creek beautifications, participants will gain the skills and confidence to become stewards of our waterways and engage in restorative practices. The program also focuses on educating participants about protecting and maintaining water supplies, improving surface and groundwater quality, reducing flood risk, protecting and sustaining our natural ecosystem, mitigating and adapting to climate change, increasing permeability in urban areas, and Leave No Trace principles.

This multigenerational program offers a unique opportunity for participants to discover and explore the beautiful forests near their homes while also contributing to the health and well-being of our local watersheds. We will provide all equipment, snacks, and a limited supply of t-shirts, water bottles, and reusable utensil sets. Watershed Hikes take place on the last Saturday of every month. The hikes are easy to moderate, with a length of 3.5-5.5 miles and start from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Creek and River Beautification hikes are 1.5-2.5 miles long and take place from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.

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What to Bring:

• Layers + comfortable clothing (check the weather)

• Water Bottle

• Hat and/or sunscreen

• Extra snacks

• An open mind and heart! (: