Upcoming Events

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.

Bring your young children and their wheels (bikes, trikes and scooters) to explore a beautiful half-mile paved trail Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve as you enjoy nature with your family!

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.

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!

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.

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.

As spring turns to summer, the soaproot plant prepares to bloom when evening comes. Join Open Space Authority docents on a late afternoon hike along the Mayfair Ranch and Longwall Canyon Trails to witness these flowers coming to life!