FREE NATURE EVENTS

Nature is for everyone, and all are welcome at events.
We ask attendees to join us in respecting nature, wildlife and each other.
Please register when required.

Remember that we have a full library of recorded virtual events to enjoy any time! 
See all our past program recordings here!

VOLUNTEER LAND STEWARDS EVENT
Help restore a habitat in Coyote Valley!
Saturday, February 1 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fisher's Bend Restoration Area, Coyote Valley

Join us to help maintain recent plantings at Fisher's Bend Restoration Area in Coyote Valley! Together, we'll complete some maintenance around the restoration area and get a head start on spring weeding at established plantings along Fisher Creek, an important corridor for wildlife movement in Coyote Valley. Click here to become a volunteer!

WALKING ON WEDNESDAYS
A wellness experience for the grieving
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Penitencia Creek Park - Berryessa Community Center

Whether you lost someone yesterday or years ago, sometimes the best thing to do is just be with people who understand. Come take a gentle walk with us and begin to heal in nature at this beautiful location. Join us for a series of low impact, low social pressure and healing nature experiences every Wednesday in February. Talking about your loss is optional and everyone is welcome. Sign up for one or multiple walks here.


NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY AS A REGENERATIVE FORCE
Friday, February 7 | 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A virtual program
Join our experienced docent photographer on a virtual adventure to explore nature through a showcase of wetlands photography in a belated celebration of World Wetlands Day. We hope you’ll swamp (errr...) stop by! Click here to sign up.

BIRDING COURTSHIP & NESTING
Friday, February 14 | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Edith Morley Park - Campbell, CA

♫ ♪ ♬ Do you hear that? That’s the sound of love ❤️! Or, at the very least it’s the sound of birds determining a suitable partner for mating. Join us on a Valentine’s Day stroll while exploring and learning about nature. We hope you’ll be our valentine and meet us there. Sign up for the event here!

WINTER WILDFLOWER WALK
Saturday, February 15 | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve

Come along as Open Space Authority docents show you beautiful California wildflowers, blossoms and a variety of other plants during a 7-mile round trip hike. This hike will include a gentle 700-foot gain and a lunch stop midway through. Click here to sign up for the hike. 

VOLUNTEER LAND STEWARDS EVENT
Help restore a habitat in Coyote Valley!
Saturday, February 22 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fisher Creek, Coyote Valley

Roll up your sleeves to help nature! For this second Land Stewards event in February, we'll be providing some much-needed TLC in a native plant restoration area along Fisher Creek in Coyote Valley. Our efforts to maintain the native plantings will improve habitat for pollinators, birds and other wildlife that use Fisher Creek as a wildlife highway. Sign up to be a volunteer here!

STARRY NIGHTS
Saturday, February 22 | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve 

Join the Open Space Authority and the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for a star party at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve! Docent astronomers will set up their telescopes to help you get the most knowledge and enjoyment out of the dark starry night sky. Sign up for the event here.

Happy Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year, otherwise known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, is a two-week celebration that kicks off the start of the new year based on the lunisolar calendar. Each new year is symbolized by one of 12 Chinese zodiac signs which were used as the initial method to count years, months, days and hours in the calendar. This year, we celebrate the Year of the Snake!

Celebrating Females in STEM
In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, the Open Space Authority is highlighting seven female-identifying staff members who have past or current experience in the fields of Science, Technology, Math and Engineering (STEM). Click here to read more about their vast range of professional experience within the STEM fields.

Open Space Authority Awarded $250k from CalOES
In December, the Open Space Authority was awarded a $250,000 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) to be used for hardware and services that better protect the agency from cybersecurity threats. Click here to learn more about the award.

The Open Space Authority is Hiring!
The Open Space Authority is currently seeking to hire an Equipment Mechanic Operator and a Coyote Valley Planning Intern. If you are interested in applying for either of these positions, please click here.

Upcoming Public Meetings

The Open Space Authority public meetings are a hybrid of in-person/virtual meetings. Members of the public have the option to attend the meetings in-person or via Zoom teleconference. Please view our Public Meetings webpage to view agendas and more details.

Land Use and Stewardship Committee
Thursday, February 13 |  5:30 p.m.

Board of Directors
Thursday, February 27 |  6:30 p.m.