Coyote Valley Discovery Days

A series of springtime events that invites YOU to explore the beauty and wonder of Coyote Valley. See new plans for habitat restoration, agriculture and public access on 1,600 acres of recently protected lands in Coyote Valley.

* Indicates wheelchair-accessible event

March

Coyote Valley Discovery Days Kickoff: Lunch-and-Learn*
Friday, March 20  |  12 noon - 1:00 p.m.  |  Virtual event
Discover what’s planned for the future of Coyote Valley! Join us as we host a virtual lunch-and-learn where Open Space Authority staff will share the exciting visions for habitat restoration, local agriculture, and new public access trails and destinations on recently protected properties in Coyote Valley. Learn more.

Discover Coyote Valley at Discovery Portico*
Saturday, March 21  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  |  Portico outside Children's Discovery Museum, San José 
Celebrate the beginning of spring with Coyote Valley Discovery Days in Downtown San José! We are bringing a bit of Coyote Valley to heart of San José at Discovery Portico outside the Children's Discovery Museum. Meet local wildlife that call Coyote Valley home! Learn about plans for habitat restoration, public access and local agriculture in Coyote Valley while enjoying family-friendly activities, crafts and games. Learn more.

April 

North Coyote Valley Hill Discovery Day
Friday, April 10  |  3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  |  North Coyote Valley Hill
Come enjoy open access at the North Coyote Valley Hill! This beginner-friendly hike is approximately one mile round-trip and includes just 100 feet in elevation gain, over a gradual incline. On top of the hill, take in 360-degree views of Coyote Valley and the dynamic landscape we are planning to restore! Take your understanding deeper with an optional guided hike to learn more about the many benefits that Coyote Valley provides to local communities and the wildlife that call this place home. Learn more.

Coyote Valley Planning Field Station* 
Saturday, April 11  |  2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |  Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
Do you call Coyote Valley home? Are you a frequent visitor to its many unique open spaces?  Or, just curious to meet the folks planning the future of these landscapes? Then this event is especially for you! Come to the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve where we will set up a planning station where you can meet Open Space Authority staff and learn about plans for restoration, public access and agriculture in Coyote Valley. Enjoy free snacks while viewing designs for the future of this landscape that will be on display. Learn more.

Santana Row Earth Day Celebration*
Sunday, April 19  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |  Santana Row, San José
Come help us celebrate Earth Day at Santana Row! Enjoy lawn games, crafts and other family-friendly activities, including free face painting! Check out display featuring plans for restoration, public access and agriculture in Coyote Valley. The Coyote Valley Conservation Areas Master Plan (CVCAMP) team will be on hand to walk through the designs and answer questions. Learn more.

Morgan Hill Earth Day*
Saturday, April 25  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |  El Toro Room, Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center
We’re celebrating Earth Day in Morgan Hill! Come learn about proposed plans for habitat restoration, public access and local agriculture in Coyote Valley while enjoying family-friendly activities, free snacks and other giveaways! Learn more.

May

Laguna Seca Discovery Day
Saturday, May 2  |  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |  Laguna Seca, North Coyote Valley
Take the opportunity to explore Laguna Seca during this open access day. Once one of the largest freshwater wetlands in Santa Clara County, this one-of-a-kind location remains an exceptional spot for birdwatching and connecting with nature. Imagine the future of this dynamic landscape and view plans for habitat restoration, public access and local agriculture in Coyote Valley. Learn more.

Discover Coyote Valley Pop-up at San Pedro Square*
Sunday, May 3  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |  San Pedro Square, San José
Come visit the Open Space Authority in the historic heart of San José at San Pedro Square! Learn about plans for habitat restoration, public access and local agriculture in Coyote Valley and pick up some free giveaways! First 100 visitors receive limited edition Coyote Valley Discovery Days sticker! Learn more.

Discovery Days and the Coyote Valley Conservation Areas Master Plan are funded with the generous financial support of the California State Coastal Conservancy.