Birds of the Bay at Rengstorff House (family-friendly)

The Friends of “R” House is a 501(c)(3) public benefit non-profit based in Mountain View, California.  We partner with the City of Mountain View for the continued benefit of the historic Rengstorff House.  The Rengstorff House is Mountain View's oldest remaining home and an integral part of local bay area history.  Please visitfriendsofrhouse.orgfor more.

Friends of "R" House

Explore the grounds with birdwatching led by the SCV Bird Alliance; enjoy themed crafts in the garden, museum tours, and other activities.

Rengstorff House

"Birds of the Bay" Series

Enjoy the museum home and its surroundings at  Shoreline's wildlife preserve with guided birdwatching, an open house, exhibit(s), tour(s), and family-friendly activities. Birdwatching is led courtesy of our collaborators,  Santa Clara Audubon Society.

Friends of Rengstorff House and the <a href="https://scvbirdalliance.org/" title="https://scvbirdalliance.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance (SCVBA)</a>, formerly the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, are teaming up again for a family-friendly community event!Join us to explore the Shoreline at Mountain View wildlife sanctuary and enjoy special outdoor and museum home programming.Outdoor Fun:<ul><li>Guided bird watching with knowledgeable birders. Binoculars are available to borrow, courtesy of SCVBA!</li><li>Taxidermy exhibit table with bird experts</li><li>Bird-themed crafts</li></ul>Inside the Museum:<ul><li>Museum home tours with docents in period attire</li><li>Scavenger hunt</li><li>More to be added</li></ul>Rengstorff House is nestled in the beautiful Shoreline at Mountain View, a protected wildlife and recreation area featuring miles of trails, a sailing lake, a golf course, and two nearby restaurants. Make a day of your visit!Tour and birdwatching schedules will be posted as the event day approaches.Drop-ins are welcome! Admission is free. Donations are appreciated and help support the maintenance of the museum collection and community events like this one. Thanks for supporting the museum!For more information on the <a href="https://scvbirdalliance.org/" title="https://scvbirdalliance.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance</a> and their mission to promote "the enjoyment, understanding, and protection of birds and other wildlife," please visit their website.Keep an eye on our Eventbrite page for announcements about future community events. We look forward to having you at Rengstorff House!

Agenda

Avian Taxidermy Exhibit  (Lawn area)—on going

Art and Bird-themed Projects (Main brick patio)—on going

Listen for the 3-minute warning bell for the next bird walk departure. End times are approximate. 

Guided Birdwatching  (Starts near the taxidermy exhibit,  Lawn area)

End times are approximate and depend on tour group engagement.

Museum Home Tour 

Guided birdwatching (Starts by the Taxidermy Exhibit, Lawn Area)

Museum Home Tour

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