Join the Open Space Authority for a moonlit, four-mile guided hike at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve. Participants will ascend the Arrowhead Loop Trail at golden hour, watch the sunset with a 360-degree view of Coyote Valley and descend once the moon is shining bright.
Join the Open Space Authority for a special YouTube Premiere about the elusive American badger! Cozy up for some badger banter from the comfort of your home with our wildlife experts as they dig into your most burning badger questions.
The Open Space Authority is proud to sponsor Santa Clara County Parks' Fall Festival, which celebrates our valley's rich agricultural history! Come visit our booth at this fun-filled festival at Martial Cottle Park!
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.
day, docent-led, family friendly, morning, weekend
Other Protected Land
Morgan Hill
Don't miss this unique birdwatching experience! The Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance is leading an enchanting hike at Little Uvas, an Open Space Authority property not yet open to the public, and helping attendees spot and identify native birds. All birder levels are welcome!
Assist the Open Space Authority to help clean up the Palassou House as a part of our annual maintenance. Come learn about this historic building and Palassou Ridge, a property not yet open to the public.
day, docent-led, family friendly, morning, weekend
Sierra Vista
San José
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!