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Rancho Canada del Oro
Enjoy almost nine miles of trails and a quiet rural landscape in the Santa Cruz Mountain foothills.
Trail Map
Boccardo Corridor
Climb up to great views on a three-mile loop trail above San Jose’s Alum Rock Park.
Trail Map
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Close Encounters of the Avian Kind
Killdeer parents will go to surprising lengths to protect their young. For a story of how one OSA open space technician experienced this behavior first-hand, visit the Sightings page. This is where visitors and staff share their discoveries and adventures on Authority lands.

 

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Sense of Place: part geography, part awareness

Knowing what it’s like in the hills that surround our valley and in the quiet natural places within our cities can enrich your day-to-day life.

It’s this sense of place, understanding the land by paying close attention, that will be the focus of a new 4-part program called Sense of Place in Open Space.
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Looking at Rancho: biodiversity study in action

This spring students in Mike Kutilek’s biodiversity class at San Jose State University are surveying Rancho Cañada del Oro.

Whether the subject is trees and shrubs, insects, fish, birds, or mammals, the class will identify and record the variety of species that live on the preserve.
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Trail cams: Open Space Authority reality TV

The images aren’t fancy, but they capture trail use as it happens. And several times a month what triggers the Authority’s trail cameras is wildlife.

The best photos of our animal film stars are posted on the Trail Cams page. Actually, no film is involved. The cameras are digital. [more]

 

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District 2 Settlement Claim Information
Because of the terms of the settlement agreement, the Open Space Authority is not directly involved in the claims process. To obtain information about the settlement, read the notice or to obtain a refund claim form, contact The Garden City Group at (888) 284-9087 or visit their website at www.SVTAvOSA.com [View Settlement Notice and Form Here]

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Board Meeting
NEXT REGULAR MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, July 9, 2009 -- Closed Session 6:30, Open Session 7:00 p.m.
Agendas & Minutes

CAC Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
Agenda

Committee Meetings
Administration & Budget Committee
July 9, 2009
CANCELLED

All meetings are held at the OSA Admin Office – 6980 Santa Teresa Blvd., Ste 100, San Jose, CA unless otherwise stated. Map to Office

Mission Statement