Past Events

Join the Open Space Authority for a 3-mile guided hike at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve! Throughout weekends in the spring, the public will only be able to access trails within the preserve's Habitat Protection Area by signing up for a guided hike. This helps to protect the sensitive and delicate plants that grow and butterflies that live within this area. At each of these hikes, visitors will learn about the native wildflower blooms and the rare Bay checkerspot butterfly population found within the preserve.

Join the Open Space Authority for a 3-mile guided hike at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve! Throughout weekends in the spring, the public will only be able to access trails within the preserve's Habitat Protection Area by signing up for a guided hike. This helps to protect the sensitive and delicate plants that grow and butterflies that live within this area. At each of these hikes, visitors will learn about the native wildflower blooms and the rare Bay checkerspot butterfly population found within the preserve.

Join the Open Space Authority for a 5-mile guided hike at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve! Throughout weekends in the spring, the public will only be able to access trails within the preserve's Habitat Protection Area by signing up for a guided hike. This helps to protect the sensitive and delicate plants that grow and butterflies that live within this area. At each of these hikes, visitors will learn about the native wildflower blooms and the rare Bay checkerspot butterfly population found within the preserve.

Whether you have tons of birdwatching experience or none whatsoever, join us at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve to see what we can see at this bird hotspot!

Join the Open Space Authority to help maintain native plantings at Fisher's Bend. We will remove invasive hemlock stalks and other weeds and clean up around oak seedlings along this important corridor for wildlife movement in Coyote Valley. No experience required!

Held every June, Coyote Creek Habitat Day celebrates wildlife connected to Coyote Creek. Learn about the people and animals who have made their homes along this watershed both long ago and today. Hosted by Santa Clara County Parks.

The Open Space Authority is proud to sponsor Viva CalleSJ! Come visit our booth at the Alum Rock Park Activity Hub.

Do you have a pair of binoculars? Want to bask in the beauty of the night sky? Join the Open Space Authority and the San Jose Astronomical Association for a family-friendly evening under the stars.