Updated 4/18/2023
Welcome, Volunteers!
Thanks to your hard work we have curated many valuable recorded webinars from our monthly enrichments and discussions. These are here for you to access at your leisure, to help you learn about new topics and prepare for upcoming engagements. This page will be updated as we record more enrichments. Please email Kat if you have any questions. We hope you enjoy!
Trainings Recordings
- Spring 2023 Volunteer Presentation, Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge OSP
Presented on April 11, 2023 by Natural Resources Manager, Aaron Hebert, Associate Open Space Planner, Jennifer Hooper, and Volunteer Programs Administrator, Gavin Comstock. - Are YOU an Interpretive Host?
An Interpretive Host provides 'informal interpretation' by facilitating positive experiences for visitors and encouraging connection to nature. Come learn some of the basic skills of a host through this recorded webinar. We encourage you to join us for an in-person training session (hosted quarterly) to practice the skills featured in this recording.
- Trail Patrol Online Training
Need a refresher on what we look for in those trail patrol reports? Get a tutorial on what we want volunteers to monitor while they are out on trail. We also host in-person trainings each quarter, February, May, August and November.
- Docent Training 2022 Session 1: Introductions
This is a quick refresher on the agency, our mission, and an overview of our docent program and expectations and perks.
- Docent Training 2022 Session 2: Urban Success Stories and the 20% Funding Program
Break down of some of our Urban Success Stories, how the 20% funding program works, and ideas for educational programs. -
- Docent Training 2022 Session 3: Coyote Valley Conservation Areas Master Plan and Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
- Discussing the importance of Coyote Valley and background of Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
- Docent Training 2022 Session 4: Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
- Plant and animals of Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
Docent Training 2022 Session 5: Virtual Programs
Tips, tricks, and helpful ideas for doing virtual programs with the Open Space Authority
Coyote Ridge Training 2022 Part 1: Open Access Events, Guided Hikes, and Wildflowers!
Break down of our layout for the 2022 Coyote Ridge Open Access Events, roles and expectations for volunteers, and an introduction to common and uncommon wildflowers found on the ridge.
Coyote Ridge Training 2022 Part 2: Review of Animals, Rocks, Plants, and More!
Enrichment Video Recordings
- Bay Checkerspot Butterfly biology and ecology with Dr. Stu Weiss
Discover the unique biology and conservation challenges of the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly, an iconic species found on Coyote Ridge OSP. Stu Weiss has been studying the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly for over 30 years and shares the trends of butterfly populations in this insightful presentation. - The first video is from 2022 when Dr. Weiss presented to the public; the second video is from 2021.
- Wildflowers of Coyote Ridge with Judy Fenerty
Learn the flowers of Coyote Ridge with Judy Fenerty, our very own wildflower extraordinaire!
- Wildflowers of Rancho Cañada del Oro with Paul Billig
Enhance your hikes of Rancho in spring with knowledge of the wildflowers you might find there. Paul organizes his talk into early, middle and late spring flowers so you have an idea of when you will see them in the green season.
- Introduction to iNaturalist with Merav Vonshak
Learn how to use iNaturalist from Merav Vonshak, a celebrated partner and founder of the Bioblitz Club.
- Introduction to Birding with Rick Herder
Rick shares some tips for just starting as a birder as well as some helpful resources.
- Feather Identification with Michael Hundt
Come learn all about feathers with Mike Hundt and a guest speaker from the USFWS!
- Nature Journaling with Rebecca Palmer
Join Rebecca to learn all about how to use a journal for nature engagement.
- How to lead a Night Hike with Paul Billig
Learn all about the logistics of a night hike and what you might see while you are out with our amazing docent, Paul Billig!
- The De Anza Trail with Les Krammer
Learn about the De Anza trail, it's history and trail designation at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, with Les Krammer, one of our veteran docents.
- Integrated Pest Management with Kat Hill and David Mauk
What is Integrated Pest Management or IPM? It is an ecologically based strategy of pest prevention and control. In this presentation, we focus on it's uses against invasive weed species on our preserves.
- A Discussion of Cattle Grazing by Kat Hill and David Mauk
Learn all about why we use cattle grazing on our preserves and the challenges of grazing management.
- Furtado Barn Wrap Up Presentation with Kat Hill and David Mauk
Learn about the challenges and successes of the Furtado Barn Restoration Project in 2021! 