Saved By Nature Members Bar-B-Que
September 12, 2026 @ 11:00AM — 2:00PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Hellyer County Park at Cottonwood Lake: 985 Hellyer Ave San Jose, CA 95111 Get Directions
Wildly Connected: Celebrating Community at Cottonwood Lake
Join us for our first‑ever Members Barbecue! We’ll be gathering at Cottonwood Lake along Coyote Creek, two microhabitats within an urbanized area that offer unique opportunities to spot soaring golden eagles and, if you look toward the nearby Diablo Range, maybe even a tule elk.
Go Fish! 🎣 We’ll also be hanging out near the water, so bring your fishing poles if you’ve got them! We will have a few extra rods on hand if you need to borrow one.
Distance: 0.6 mi.
Elevation Gain: 3 ft.
Type: Loop
Items to bring:
- Layers + comfortable clothing (check the weather before leaving)
- Hat and/or sunscreen
- Camera
Parking: There is a $6 parking fee.
Parking is on the left hand side of the lake. Meeting at the Cottonwood Group Site.
Bathrooms: Yes, there are restrooms at the parking lot and along the route.
Hike Map: -- HIKE MAP HERE
Park Map: -- LINK
This event is made possible by your Saved By Nature annual membership dues.