Visit the historic Skyline Chestnuts property for a chance to learn how honey is produced. Led by Docent Naturalists Kate Bauer, Mary Brunkhorst, and Nick Yatsko, you’ll start at the Peters Creek Trail and take a moderately-paced hike along the Chestnut Trail to reach the orchard. If you’re in luck, the chestnut trees will be in bloom with the honeybees buzzing among the flowers. You’ll see beehive boxes on a walk through the orchard while learning how the trees, bees, and people work together to create sweet, delicious chestnut honey. Bring a snack or a lunch for a short break. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after June 3 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close June 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Meet at Peters Creek Roadside Parking, on the west side of Skyline Boulevard, 3.6 miles north of Highway 9 or 3.3 miles south of Page Mill Road. If you are coming from the north on Skyline Blvd., the pullout is just past Portola Heights Road on the right. From the south, the pullout is near the Palo Alto city limits sign on the right. There is additional parking across Skyline Blvd. at the Grizzly Flat trailhead (Santa Clara County Park).