--- title: Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority News | Urban Open Spaces description: Urban Open Spaces | image: //www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/openspace_thumb.jpg --- [![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/icons/main-logo.svg?v3)](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/) [![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_logo-sm.png)](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/) - [Events](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/events.html) - [News](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/) - [Grants](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/urban-grant-programs.html) - [Current Agendas](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/public-meetings.html) - [Preserves](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves.html) - [Coyote Valley](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyotevalley.html) - [Coyote Ridge](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyoteridge.html) - 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[FAQ](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/faq.html) - [History ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-right.png)](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/history.html) - [25th Anniversary Year](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/history/25th-anniversary-year.html) - [Awards & Distinctions](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/awards-distinctions.html) - [Staff](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/staff.html) - [Careers](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/careers.html) - [Contact Us](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/contact-us.html) Menu [![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_logo-sm.png)](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_close.png) [Sierra Vista](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/sierra.html) [Rancho Cañada del Oro](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/rancho.html) [Coyote Valley](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyotevalley.html) [Coyote Ridge](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyoteridge.html) - [Preserves](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Coyote Valley](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyotevalley.html) - [Coyote Ridge](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyoteridge.html) - [Rancho Cañada del Oro](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/rancho.html) - [Sierra Vista](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/sierra.html) - [Trail Maps](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/open-space-preserve-trail-maps.html) - [Conditions & Guidelines](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/conditions-guidelines.html) - [Recreation](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/recreation.html) - [Events](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/events.html) - [Plants & Animals](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/plants-animals.html) - [Our Work](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/our-work.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - 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[Wildlife](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/our-work/land-stewardship/wildlife.html) - [Grazing](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/our-work/land-stewardship/grazing.html) - [Wildfire Prevention](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/our-work/land-stewardship/wildfire-prevention.html) - [Stewardship](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/our-work/land-stewardship/stewardship.html) - [Programs](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Investing in Nature](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/investing-in-nature.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Five-year Report to the Community](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/investing-in-nature/five-year-report-to-the-community.html) - [Understanding Our Community](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/understanding-our-community.html) - [Healthy Community](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/healthy-community.html) - [Urban Grant Programs](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/urban-grant-programs.html) - [Urban Success Stories](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/urban-success-stories.html) - [Environmental Education](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/environmental-education.html) - [Volunteers](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Get Involved](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/get-involved.html) - [Individuals](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities-for-individuals.html) - [Youth & Community Groups](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities-for-youth-community-groups.html) - [Businesses](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities-for-businesses-team-building.html) - [Acknowledgements](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/acknowledgements.html) - [Volunteer Login](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/volunteer-portal.html) - [Public Information](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Board of Directors](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/board-of-directors.html) - [Committees](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/committees.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Citizens’ Advisory Committee](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/committees/citizens’-advisory-committee.html) - [Measure Q Expenditure Oversight Committee](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/committees/measure-q-expenditure-oversight-committee.html) - [Board Committees](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/committees/board-committees.html) - [Governance & Policies](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/governance-policies.html) - [Public Notices](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/public-notices.html) - [Public Meetings](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/public-meetings.html) - [Financials](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/financials.html) - [Year in Review](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/year-in-review.html) - [Document Library](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/document-library.html) - [Public Records Request](https://www.openspaceauthority.org//system/user_files/Documents/OSA%20Public%20Records%20Act%20Request%20Guidelines%20and%20Form.pdf) - [About Us](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Goals](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/goals.html) - [Partnerships](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/partnerships.html) - [FAQ](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/faq.html) - [History](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/history.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [25th Anniversary Year](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/history/25th-anniversary-year.html) - [Awards & Distinctions](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/awards-distinctions.html) - [Staff](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/staff.html) - [Careers](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/careers.html) - [Contact Us](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/contact-us.html) [Events](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/events.html) [News](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/) [Grants](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/urban-grant-programs.html) [Current Agendas](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/public-meetings.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_close.png) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_search.png) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_close.png) E. G.: [Coyote Valley](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/search-results.html?q=Coyote+Valley) # News! Sign up for the e-newsletter [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/2023%20Capital%20Projects%20Blog%20-%201.png)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/open-space-authority-awards-over-800k-to-local-organizations-in-30th-anniversary-year) ## [Open Space Authority Awards Nearly $800K to Local Organizations in 30th Anniversary Year](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/open-space-authority-awards-over-800k-to-local-organizations-in-30th-anniversary-year) San José, CA (July 21, 2023) – The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s Board of Directors voted to award nearly $800k in Measure Q and Measure T grant funding to six local organizations for the second installment of the 2022 - 2023 cycle of the Urban Grant Program.   [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/open-space-authority-awards-over-800k-to-local-organizations-in-30th-anniversary-year) July 21, 2023 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/grantee%202023%20hero.png)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/urban-grant-awards-programs-2023) ## [Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Awards over $910K for Local Environmental Programming during 30th Anniversary Year](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/urban-grant-awards-programs-2023) San José, CA (May 19, 2023) – The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to award over $910k in Measure Q and Measure T grant funding to 13 local organizations for the Program category of the 2022 - 2023 cycle of the Urban Grant Program. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/urban-grant-awards-programs-2023) May 23, 2023 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/SVIS%20-%20Landscape%20-%20A-Pilon%20-%202022-04-12%20-2-1-1.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/30-open-spaces-we-love) ## [30 Open Spaces We Love](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/30-open-spaces-we-love) To celebrate the Open Space Authority's 30th Anniversary Year, we challenge YOU to visit 30 of our favorite open spaces in and around the Santa Clara Valley! To keep track of which parks you visit, check out the 30 Open Spaces We Love BINGO challenge [here](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/open-space-bingo). [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/30-open-spaces-we-love) April 05, 2023 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/tree%20heart.png)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/how-to-have-a-sustainable-valentines-day) ## [How to Have a Sustainable Valentine's Day](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/how-to-have-a-sustainable-valentines-day) Did you know that Valentine's Day contributes, on average, an additional 9 million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions? With mass-produced flowers, gifts wrapped in plastic, and cheaply made items, the holiday adds an unnecessary strain on the planet.  [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/how-to-have-a-sustainable-valentines-day) January 30, 2023 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/kim%20gold%20crowned%20sparrow-1.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/how-to-attract-birds-to-your-backyard) ## [How to attract Birds to your backyard](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/how-to-attract-birds-to-your-backyard) When trying to attract birds to your home creating a habitat that serves their basic needs is essential. Food, water, and shelter are key but aren’t the only variables you need to consider. While these satisfy their physiological needs, birds also prefer a safe space where they can socialize freely. That’s why we reached out to the birdwatching experts from Vancouver to New York to provide you with a few creative ways to attract birds to your home. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/how-to-attract-birds-to-your-backyard) May 11, 2021 [![Large outdoor pavilion with sun shining behind ](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/Our%20City%20Forest%20-%20Outdoor%20Classroom%20-%205-1.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/urban-open-space-corner-our-city-forest) ## [Urban Open Space Corner: Our City Forest](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/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](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/community/urban-success-stories/success-story.html?env=success%5C-story-1----)and created an outdoor urban forestry education center and arboretum, the [Outdoor Educational Center.](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/community/urban-success-stories/success-story.html?env=success%5C-story-48----) [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/urban-open-space-corner-our-city-forest) April 07, 2021 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/Edith%20Morely%2006%20-%20Raymaker%20-%202004%20-crop.jpg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/integrating-planning-with-nature) ## [Cities of the Future: New Report Highlights Green Urban Planning](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/integrating-planning-with-nature) The impacts of climate change are intensifying rapidly and as populations continue to grow, there is an increasing need to make our cities more adaptable to the needs of the future. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/integrating-planning-with-nature) March 03, 2021 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/Matthew%20Dodder%20-%20SCVAS%20-%201.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/matthew-dodder) ## [Community Connections - Matthew Dodder](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/matthew-dodder) *Community Connections highlights the many leaders, partners, and neighbors who make a difference in our community. This month we are featuring Matthew Dodder, Executive Director of the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society.* [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/matthew-dodder) February 03, 2021 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/10-19-18Don%20Edwards%20Walk04.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/large-grants-2020) ## [Open Space Authority Urban Grant Program Awards over $875,000](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/large-grants-2020) **San Jose, CA (December 11, 2020) -** The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s Board of Directors has awarded over $875,000 in Measure Q grant funding to 10 organizations as part of the 2020 cycle of the Urban Grant Program. Funding a variety of projects, including environmental education on the topics of food and agriculture, as well as environmental stewardship, the Urban Grant Program focuses on providing access to nature within the urban areas of the Authority’s jurisdiction. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/large-grants-2020) December 11, 2020 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/L_Park%20%26%20Play%20Martial%20Cottle-1-1-1.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/equity-lens-1) ## [The Equity Lens - December 2020](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/equity-lens-1) *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 made a [long-term commitment](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/in-society-as-in-nature-diversity-is-a-strength)to inclusion and equity in every facet of our work. To work towards our larger goal, we began an initiative to first look outward and listen to the community, and then inward, to reflect on our current practices in the structure and procedures of the organization, and to identify opportunities to improve upon them.* [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/equity-lens-1) December 02, 2020 [All posts](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/all) [    Next](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/urban-open-spaces/page/2) ## Categories - [Coyote Valley](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/coyote-valley) - [Urban Open Spaces](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/urban-open-spaces) - [Wildlife](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/wildlife) - [Open Space Authority Initiatives](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/open-space-authority-initiatives) - [Events](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/events) - 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