One of the best spots for birdwatching in Santa Clara County is the Coyote Valley. The open spaces in and around Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve include important habitat for wildlife including more than 220 species of resident and migratory birds. We’ve put together a list of birds you might spot on a visit there!

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Open Space Authority sought to better understand how various Hispanic cultural symbols connect back to nature and, in particular, the nature of Santa Clara Valley.

Will Rand, a Seattle-based composer who was inspired by his visit to Coyote Valley in the Spring of 2025, composed five chamber movements that represent the unique landscape. Listen to them now!

New placemaking and educational signs installed in Coyote Valley act as symbolic and physical reminders of the conservation work of the past and the work that still lies ahead.

Learn how the Open Space Authority leverages public funding to deliver results that build long-term resilience across the Santa Clara Valley.

Check out these tarantulovable fun facts and brace yourself for some spider pictures.

Learn how to be prepared for and keep yourself safe from a wildfire while enjoying nature.

The Open Space Authority is restoring three former cattle ponds that now serve as critical habitat for threatened and endangered species including California red-legged frogs, California newts and western pond turtles.