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Guided Activity

Drop-in Birding

Sunday, January 5, 2025 At 9 - 11am
family friendly, morning, self-guided, weekend
Rancho Cañada del Oro
Morgan Hill
Open Space Authority docents will be at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve with binoculars and spotting scopes to welcome anyone who would like to look for and identify birds. No prior birding experience needed.
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Guided Activity

Walking on Wednesdays - A Wellness Program for the Grieving

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 At 11:30am - 1pm
accessible, morning, weekday
Other Protected Land
Santa Clara
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 in nature with us.
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Public Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, January 9, 2025 At 6:30 - 9pm
Public Meetings Page
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Volunteer Project

Volunteer Interpretive Host Training

Saturday, January 11, 2025 At 9:30am - 12:30pm
Other Protected Land
Morgan Hill
As we ring in the new year, there’s no better time to make 2025 a year of impact by giving back to nature! If you want to join our 2025 Volunteer Cohort, register for our Interpretive Host Training in January! This training is where your volunteer journey begins, so please make sure you sign up to attend on one of the two dates offered: January 11 or 12.
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Volunteer Project

Restoration Planting at Fisher's Bend

Saturday, January 18, 2025 At 9am - 1:30pm
morning, weekend
Other Protected Land
Morgan Hill
Join the Open Space Authority and Point Blue Conservation Science at Fisher's Bend to help restore a neglected creek! Volunteers will work to plant native shrubs, trees and pollinator-friendly plants along this thoroughfare to better support local wildlife.
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Guided Activity

Starry Nights

Saturday, January 18, 2025 At 6:30 - 8:30pm
Join the Open Space Authority and the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for a stargazing party at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve! 
accessible, docent-led, evening, family friendly, weekend
Rancho Cañada del Oro
Morgan Hill
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Public Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, January 23, 2025 At 6:30 - 9pm
Public Meetings Page
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Public Meeting

Citizens' Advisory Committee Meeting

Monday, January 27, 2025 At 6:30 - 8:30pm
Public Meetings Page
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Volunteer Project

Planting Maintenance at Fisher's Bend

Saturday, February 1, 2025 At 9am - 1pm
morning, weekend
Other Protected Land
Morgan Hill
Join us to help maintain recent plantings at Fisher's Bend Restoration Area in Coyote Valley! Together, we'll complete some maintenance around the restoration area and get a head start on spring weeding at established plantings along Fisher Creek, an important corridor for wildlife movement in Coyote Valley.
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Guided Activity

Walking on Wednesdays: A Wellness Program for the Grieving

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 At 11:30am - 1pm
accessible, morning, weekday
Other Protected Land
San José
Whether you lost someone yesterday or years ago, sometimes the best thing to do is just be with people who understand. Come take a gentle walk with us at Penitencia Creek Park and begin to heal in nature. Join us for a series of low impact, low social pressure and healing nature experiences every Wednesday in February. Talking about your loss is optional and everyone is welcome.
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