federally protected Santa Clara Valley Dudleya.
and OSA's Rancho Canada del Oro OSP.
Rancho San Vicente on Saturday, 20 August 2011.
Rancho San Vicente 13 June 2009 |
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| Foothills turn to gold during summer months in Santa Clara Valley. |
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| Outcrop of serpentine is an ideal habitat for the federally protected Santa Clara Valley Dudleya. |
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| Serpentine soil provides a unique environment for native trees and plants. |
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| Towering Bay Laurel Trees beside an old ranch road. |
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| Live oaks on an exposed, wind-swept hillside. |
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| View towards Mt Hamilton in the far distance. |
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| View of Almaden Valley and sections Santa Teresa County Park. |
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| Calero Reservoir with views south to Morgan Hill. |
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| In spring, this grassy hill top is ablaze with wildflowers. |
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| Rancho San Vicente borders both Calero County Park and OSA's Rancho Canada del Oro OSP. |
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| County Parks hosted a sunset hike at Rancho San Vicente on Saturday, 20 August 2011. |
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| Go to ParkHere.org for more information on Rancho San Vicente. |
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