PRESS RELEASE: Discover, Learn & Play at Coyote Valley Discovery Days with the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

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SAN JOSÈ, Calif.—March 10, 2026—The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (Authority) invites community members to experience Coyote Valley Discovery Days, a milestone moment for the Coyote Valley Conservation Areas Master Plan (CVCAMP).  Discovery Days, a series of free events focusing on one of the region’s most important natural landscapes, will mark the first opportunity for the public to view and comment on conceptual design alternatives for future habitat restoration and public recreation in Coyote Valley. 

We would love to hear from you! The CVCAMP Survey launches March 20. Share your thoughts on the future of Coyote Valley here. 

From March 20 through May 3, the Authority will host pop‑up exhibits, guided hikes, family-friendly events, hands‑on activities and outdoor adventures designed to bring the wonders of Coyote Valley to life. 

“Since 2017, over 1,600 acres of Coyote Valley have been permanently protected for future generations,” said Nick Perry, Coyote Valley project director for the Authority. “With Discovery Days, we’re inviting people of all ages to help shape our plans for the future of this landscape while having fun experiencing and exploring all that this remarkable valley has to offer.”

Discovery Days kicks off on March 20 with a Virtual Lunch-and-Learn where the public can learn about upcoming plans for wildlife habitat restoration, sustainable agriculture, and new public access trails and destinations throughout Coyote Valley. A CVCAMP Survey, available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese will also be available beginning March 20.

The complete schedule of Discovery Days offerings is below: 

Discover Coyote Valley at Discovery Portico
Saturday, March 21, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  
Portico outside Children's Discovery Museum, San José 

Meet local wildlife in downtown San José! Enjoy family-friendly activities, crafts and games while learning about plans for habitat restoration, public access and local agriculture.

North Coyote Valley Hill Discovery Day
Friday, April 10, 3:00 p.m. – sunset
North Coyote Valley Hill

Take a beginner-friendly hike to a small hilltop with expansive 360-degree views of Coyote Valley and the dynamic landscape the Authority is planning to restore. Explore the hill at your own pace or sign up for guided hikes led by interpreters who will explain the past, present and future of Coyote Valley. 

Coyote Valley Planning Field Station
Saturday, April 11, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve 

Do you call Coyote Valley home? Are you a frequent visitor to its many unique open spaces? Or, just curious to meet the folks planning the future of these landscapes? Then this event is especially for you! Come to the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve where you can meet Open Space Authority staff and learn about plans for restoration, public access and agriculture in Coyote Valley. Enjoy free snacks while viewing designs for the future of this landscape that will be on display. Learn more. 

Santana Row Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 19, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Santana Row, San José

Enjoy lawn games, crafts, free face painting and other family-friendly activities. Explore displays featuring plans for restoration, public access and agriculture in Coyote Valley. 

Morgan Hill Earth Day
Saturday, April 25, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
El Toro Room, Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center 

Giveaways, free snacks and family-friendly activities! Celebrate Earth Day with us in Morgan Hill while learning about proposed plans for habitat restoration, public access and local agriculture in Coyote Valley.

Laguna Seca Discovery Day
Saturday, May 2, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Laguna Seca, North Coyote Valley 

A one-of-a-kind opportunity! Enjoy an open access day at Laguna Seca, an exceptional spot for bird watching and connecting with nature. View future plans for the restoration of this historic wetland, and then explore it at your own pace. 

Discover Coyote Valley Pop-up at San Pedro Square*
Sunday, May 3, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
San Pedro Square, San José 

Join us in the historic heart of San José and learn about plans for habitat restoration, public access and local agriculture. Bonus: The first 100 visitors receive a limited edition Coyote Valley Discovery Days sticker!

To register for Discovery Days or to learn more, visit the Authority online here.

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About the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority conserves the natural environment, supports agriculture, and connects people to nature, by protecting open spaces, natural areas, and working farms and ranches for future generations. Since 1993, the Authority has protected almost 30,000 acres of open space, natural areas and working lands, watersheds, and wildlife habitat – providing ecologically friendly outdoor recreation and preserving the natural beauty and environmental health of the Santa Clara Valley. For more information, please visit openspaceauthority.org

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