Events
Join us in Celebrating 30 years!
Kick up your heels…
The Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks are excited to welcome you to the Big Bad Barn Dance and BBQ at the historic Folger Stable at Wunderlich Park on August 30 from 4:00 P.M. -7:30 P.M. The fundraiser will feature line dancing, catered barbecue and refreshments, a live auction, and all the fun of a barn dance in a beautiful and historic setting.
Proceeds from the event will support improvement projects and our programs at Huddart and Wunderlich. The Friends steward our parks and the historic Folger Stable. We lead programs providing nature education for youth, history field trips, museum and stable tours, hiking events, and horse ambassador programs.
Attire
Dress is casual (Western wear encouraged). Comfort for dancing is paramount. Layers are recommended for this OUTDOOR event.
Questions
If you have any questions or issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us at fhwp2961@gmail.com or 650-851-2660
Thanks to our Partners at Neely Winery!
Naturalist Docent Dennis Ruby
Hikes with the Friends
Join us for monthly fun and friendly in-person hiking adventures on different trails in the parks designed especially for seniors! It's a perfect chance to stay active, meet new friends, and enjoy the great outdoors together. Hikes vary but are designed for active participants. 4-5 miles with maximum 1,000 ft. elevation gain on beautiful trails. Meet at 9:00 AM sharp and check sign up page carefully for meet up spot! Lace up your shoes, bring water, layers, and sun protection and come explore nature with fellow seniors leading the way! Hike hosted by the Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks and guided by volunteer naturalist Dennis Ruby.
Join our Nature Journaling Community
Nature journaling is gaining popularity as a practice of documenting observations, questions, and reflections about the natural world. It's a way to develop a deeper connection with nature, increase curiosity, and improve observation skills by slowing down and paying attention to the environment. This group is open to all and no experience is required.
Our regular meetings occur the second Monday of each month from 10:00 am to noon. For more information contact Beth at bethjharrison@gmail.com
Carriage Room Museum
Open Saturday and Sundays 12:00-3:00 p.m.
The original Carriage Room within the main Stable has been transformed into a magnificent museum that showcases our local history, including the lumbering, farming, and “Great Estate” eras. The Museum highlights the rich history of the estate property and surrounding area. Exhibits include a life-size replica of a blacksmith shop, original 19th-century carriages, the history of the Folger and Wunderlich families, development of the Folger Coffee Company, and a timeline of local and national history. The exhibits also emphasize the importance of the horse to American culture in the West.
Other displays showcase discoveries made during the 2010 stable renovation, including narrow gauge tracks used in the 1870s for transporting grapes and a sample of knob-and-tube wiring used in the original construction.
The Carriage Room Museum is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays 12:00-3:00PM. Docents will be on hand to enrich your experience!