In Acknowledgement of Earth Day
Biological altruism is a phenomenon that causes plant and animal species to behave in a manner that helps another organism, even at the cost of their own well-being. While experts are still theorizing exactly what motivates this behavior, a common perception is that, especially among species with complex social structures, these instances of helping another organism will ultimately benefit that which provides the help. Protecting and assisting other organisms helps to make all organisms thrive because the actions of one will impact another; because we are all connected.
The Equity Lens: April 2021
In response to the intolerable acts of violence and racial injustices against people of color, and the ongoing COVID-19 global health and climate crises, we at the Open Space Authority have made a long-term commitment to ensure that the values of inclusion and equity are reflected in every facet of our work. This is life-long work that does not have a beginning and an end but rather will involve short-term and long-term goals. We have started by taking a step back, listening to the community, and looking inwards at our own practices and systems of work. From here, we will reflect on the ways that we are engaging in larger systems and structures in our community, including those that are both positive and negative, and identify how we can turn our commitment to these values into meaningful actions and change.
Urban Open Space Corner: Our City Forest
In 2015, Our City Forest, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a healthy Silicon Valley through the promotion of urban forestry, acquired a parcel of land at Martial Cottle Park and created an outdoor urban forestry education center and arboretum, the Outdoor Educational Center.
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- In Acknowledgement of Earth Day
- The Equity Lens: April 2021
- Urban Open Space Corner: Our City Forest
- The Monarch Butterfly's Mysterious Decline: What You Can Do to Help
- The Open Space Authority Stands in Solidarity with the Asian American Community
- New Report Advances Authority's Priority for Protecting Grasslands
- Cities of the Future: New Report Highlights Green Urban Planning
- A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking
- California and U.S. Executive Orders Set 30 by 30 Climate Goals
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Alisha Maniglia
Communications Specialist
amaniglia@openspaceauthority.org