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Community Event

Starry Nights!

Saturday, November 2, 2024 At 9 - 10pm
The Open Space Authority is pleased to work with the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) to co-host a community star party at Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve.
docent-led, evening, family friendly, weekday, weekend
Rancho Cañada del Oro
Morgan Hill
RSVP
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bird with brown feathers and white chest on a branch with many smaller twigs with no leaves against a blue sky
Guided Activity

Discover the Guadalupe Oak Grove

Saturday, November 9, 2024 At 9 - 11am
Come learn about this beautiful, hidden, oak woodland with Docent Dave, who is also a member of the Friends of Guadalupe Oak Grove Park.
day, docent-led, morning
San José
RSVP
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White crane bird with orange beak and black stripe above it eye
Guided Activity

Nature Walk at Ulistac

Saturday, November 16, 2024 At 10am - 12pm
Enjoy a peaceful nature walk with Authority Volunteer Rick.
day, docent-led, family friendly, morning, weekend
Santa Clara
RSVP
A group of volunteers wearing hats and yellow field gloves work in a field full of tall green invasive plants, holding field hoes to remove the plants
Volunteer Project

Volunteer Land Stewards: Coyote Valley Clean-up

Saturday, December 7, 2024 At 8:30am - 12:30pm
morning, weekend
Coyote Valley
Morgan Hill
Join us to work in an old walnut orchard in Coyote Valley to clear debris and old irrigation infrastructure and help convert this land into future organic farmland.
Sign up through the Volunteer Portal
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Public Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2024 At 6:30 - 9pm
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A rancher with a cowboy hat riding a brown horse across an empty field, with the sunsetting over mountains in the distance behind them
Guided Activity

Meet the Rancher

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 At 12 - 1pm
accessible, day, docent-led, family friendly, weekday
Coyote Valley
Morgan Hill
Join the Open Space Authority at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve to meet Allan Renz, a fifth generation cattle rancher.
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Guided Activity

Walking on Wednesdays - A Wellness Experience for Widows and Widowers

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 At 11:30am - 12:30pm
accessible, morning, weekday
Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge
Morgan Hill
After losing a spouse, it may seem like the only people who understand are those who have been through it. Come take a gentle walk with us.
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A large tree in front of a misty landscape with a sun rising over hills
Guided Activity

Winter Wonderland Walk at Little Uvas

Saturday, December 21, 2024 At 10am - 1pm
docent-led, family friendly, morning, weekend
Other Protected Land
Morgan Hill
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A red-tailed hawk flying against a bright blue sky background, with its beak open in a call.
Virtual Event

First Friday Bird Buddies

Friday, January 3, 2025 At 12 - 12:45pm
day, family friendly, weekday
Want to test your knowledge about birds? Grab a cup of hot chocolate or coffee and join us for a virtual lunchtime program and trivia session about birds, in honor of National Trivia Day!
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Guided Activity

Stories About Stewardship

Saturday, January 4, 2025 At 10am - 12pm
docent-led, family friendly, morning, weekend
Other Protected Land
San José
Join staff from the Open Space Authority to learn about restoration efforts in Coyote Valley! Attendees will hike a gentle slope (1.5 miles) to the top of Spreckels Hill where they'll learn about historic land uses and restoration efforts.
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