Past Events

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Guided Activity

Starry Nights

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accessible, docent-led, evening, family friendly, weekend
Rancho Cañada del Oro
Morgan Hill
The Open Space Authority and the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) invite you to a community star party at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve.
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great blue heron standing tall in a grassy field with hills in the background
Guided Activity

Birding at Laguna Seca

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day, docent-led, family friendly, morning, weekend
Other Protected Land
San José
Explore Laguna Seca and look for birds with the Open Space Authority and Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance! Attendees will be assisted by bird experts to help identify various birds in their native habitat and share interesting facts. All birder levels are welcome!
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close view of a large brown tarantula on the dirt floor
Guided Activity

Tarantula Trek

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accessible, day, docent-led, evening, family friendly, weekend
Rancho Cañada del Oro
Morgan Hill
Search for the elusive California ebony tarantula with the Open Space Authority during a flat, two-mile guided walk along Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve's Longwall Canyon Trail.
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A group of people stand at the top of a hill overlooking a green valley bathed in late-afternoon light, under a clear blue sky
Guided Activity

Spreckels Hill Nature Walk | Caminata por la naturaleza en Spreckels Hill

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docent-led, evening, family friendly, weekday
Other Protected Land
San José
Join a bilingual nature walk at Spreckels Hill in Coyote Valley. | Venga con nosotros a una caminata bilingüe gratuita por la naturaleza en Spreckels Hill en Coyote Valley.
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close view of a large brown tarantula on the dirt floor
Guided Activity

Tarantula Trek

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accessible, day, docent-led, evening, family friendly, weekend
Rancho Cañada del Oro
Morgan Hill
Search for the elusive California ebony tarantula with the Open Space Authority during a flat, two-mile guided walk along Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve's Longwall Canyon Trail.
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Public Meeting

Citizens' Advisory Committee Meeting

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Guided Activity

Walking on Wednesday: A Wellness Program for the Grieving

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accessible, day, weekday
Rancho Cañada del Oro
Morgan Hill
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 and begin to heal in nature at this beautiful preserve.
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An American kestrel sits atop a branch with a blue sky in the background
Guided Activity

Birding at Coyote Valley

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day, docent-led, family friendly, morning, weekend
Coyote Valley
Morgan Hill
Interested in learning more about birds? Join the Open Space Authority and Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance for a fun-filled morning of birdwatching! Participants will explore the habitat, spot and identify birds and learn interesting facts from on-site bird experts. All birder levels are welcome!
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OSA logo on a purple square
Public Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

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San José
Public Meetings Page
A group of people stand at the top of a hill overlooking a green valley bathed in late-afternoon light, under a clear blue sky
Guided Activity

Spreckels Hill: Water, Wildlife and Connectivity Hike

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docent-led, evening, family friendly, weekday
Other Protected Land
San José
Join the Open Space Authority for an engaging evening hike to explore a Coyote Valley property not yet open to the public. The walk will be a gentle 0.5-mile climb up a lovely spiral trail, ending in a beautiful 360 view of Coyote Valley.
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