Holiday closure

Our office will be closed Tuesday, March 31. Your preserves remain open!

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Spring weekend hikes: pre-booking REQUIRED

Visitors interested in accessing Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve on any weekend from March through May MUST pre-book a spot.

Book your spot here

Upcoming Events

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Guided Activity

Birding at Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge

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day, docent-led, family friendly, morning, weekend
Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge
Morgan Hill
Join Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance for an engaging bird experience! This birding walk will start from the Metcalf entrance to Máyyan 'Ooyákma- Coyote Ridge. Spring will be in full swing so expect to see and hear breeding residents such as horned larks, meadowlarks and even some raptors!
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An aerial photo of line of hikers walking along a trail winding through green hills covered in yellow wildflowers, with a valley below in the distance
Guided Activity

Guided Wildflower Hike at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge (5 miles)

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day, docent-led, family friendly, weekend
Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge
Morgan Hill
Join us for a 5-mile guided wildflower hike this March at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve. These hikes include FREQUENT STOPS and groups will stay together.
Book through Eventbrite
A white and yellow wildflower stands tall in the foreground surrounded by flowers of the same variety with a serpentine rock, clouds and blue sky in the background
Guided Activity

Fresh Air & Flowers Hike at Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge!

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day, docent-led, weekend
Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge
Morgan Hill
Join us for our newest spring hike offering - our Fresh Air & Flowers Hike! This experience is designed for hikers who want to do just that - hike! Unlike our interpretive guided Habitat Protection Hikes, Fresh Air & Flowers are faster-paced, and geared more toward individuals who enjoy hiking for fitness. These hikes will include minimal stops.
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A child wearing pink with a blue hat and her father in gray behind her bend down to look at orange and yellow wildflowers on a dirt trail. Behind them are green hills and other people on the trail
Guided Activity

Guided Wildflower Hike at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge!

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day, docent-led, family friendly, weekend
Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge
Morgan Hill
Join us for a 3-mile guided up-and-back wildflower hike this March at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Book through Eventbrite
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Guided Activity

Open-Access Day at Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge

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day, family friendly, morning, self-guided, weekend
Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge
Morgan Hill
Visit Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve for open-access hiking! By participating in an open-access hiking day, visitors can hike the trails independently and at their own pace.

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Community Event

Santana Row Earth Day Celebration

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Family-friendly activities and pop-up booths to learn about nature in and around Santa Clara Valley!
accessible, day, family friendly, weekend
Santa Clara
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Public Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

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San José
Public Meetings Page
White text reading "Morgan Hill Earth Day" over a photo of a table display with a coyote poster and postcards
Community Event

Morgan Hill Earth Day

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We’re celebrating Earth Day in Morgan Hill! Come learn about proposed plans for habitat restoration, public access and local agriculture in Coyote Valley while enjoying family-friendly activities, free snacks and other giveaways!
accessible, day, family friendly, morning, self-guided, weekend
Morgan Hill
An aerial photo of line of hikers walking along a trail winding through green hills covered in yellow wildflowers, with a valley below in the distance
Guided Activity

Guided Wildflower Hike at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge (5 miles)

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day, docent-led, family friendly, weekend
Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge
Morgan Hill
Join us for a 5-mile guided wildflower hike this March at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve. These hikes include FREQUENT STOPS and groups will stay together.
Book through Eventbrite
A white and yellow wildflower stands tall in the foreground surrounded by flowers of the same variety with a serpentine rock, clouds and blue sky in the background
Guided Activity

Fresh Air & Flowers Hike at Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge!

-
day, docent-led, weekend
Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge
Morgan Hill
Join us for our newest spring hike offering - our Fresh Air & Flowers Hike! This experience is designed for hikers who want to do just that - hike! Unlike our interpretive guided Habitat Protection Hikes, Fresh Air & Flowers are faster-paced, and geared more toward individuals who enjoy hiking for fitness. These hikes will include minimal stops.
Book through Eventbrite

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