5/25/2025    Olompali SHP

Slow Spring Birding

Sunday, May 25
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Join us on this intentionally slow-paced walk at the peak of spring breeding at Olompali. Bird lovers of all experience levels are welcome as we look and listen for birds, admire their beauty, and discuss their behaviors. This walk will be led by Rich Cimino and State Park Interpreter Evan Weissman, and is designed for people with mobility disabilities, those who enjoy slow birding, and all others who enjoy a casual pace.

Meet at 8:30 a.m. in the paved parking lot which has one van accessible parking space and two additional reserved accessible spaces. The walk will begin along a level, well-packed decomposed granite path, past the Visitor Center with accessible restrooms about 100 yards from the parking lot. After that, our path becomes a wide road with rough gravel and packed dirt, with a slope of up to about 10 percent in parts. We’ll explore for birds around the historic buildings, Victorian Gardens, Olompali creek, and continue to the historic ranch barns about .25 miles from the parking lot. There are several picnic tables to rest at along the partially shaded route. Because the walk is a slow out-and-back, folks are welcome to join late or leave early as needed.

Wear layered clothing, comfortable shoes, bring snacks, sunscreen, plenty of water, and binoculars and a birding field guide if you have one. We’ll also have two binoculars to loan.

Cost: There is no charge for the event, but parking is $8. Pay by cash, check, or via smart phone with QR code at the parking lot. No parking fee is charged if you borrow a free State Parks pass from your local public library.

RSVP NOW and please indicate if you have any questions or accessibility requests that may support you in this outing.