day, docent-led, evening, family friendly, weekend
Rancho Cañada del Oro
Morgan Hill
As spring turns to summer, the soaproot plant prepares to bloom when evening comes. Join Open Space Authority docents on a 4-mile late afternoon hike along the Mayfair Ranch and Longwall Canyon Trails to witness these flowers coming to life!
Take a leisurely 2.5-mile hike along the Bay Checkerspot Trail with Open Space Authority staff and docents to celebrate the end of the work week, enjoy the colors of the sunset and take photos of the beautiful Coyote Valley landscape.
Enjoy a 3-mile walk through unique serpentine grassland as bird experts from the Open Space Authority and Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance help you identify native birds.
accessible, day, family friendly, morning, weekend
Other Protected Land
San José
The Open Space Authority is proud to join Santa Clara County Park's Native Plant and Pollinator Day 2026! Every June, we celebrate National Pollinator Week at Martial Cottle Park with our Native Plant and Pollinator Day event. Learn about the importance of pollinators and how native plants help them. The event includes native plant and pollinator related crafts, tours, presentations, and resources.
Walking on Wednesday: A Wellness Program for the Grieving
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accessible, evening, weekday
Other Protected Land
Santa Clara
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 Ulistac Natural Area.
accessible, day, family friendly, morning, weekend
Other Protected Land
San José
The Open Space Authority is proud to join Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose to celebrate freedom, culture, and community at their Juneteenth celebration!
Volunteer Land Stewards: Fence Removal at Rancho Cañada del Oro
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morning, weekend
Rancho Cañada del Oro
Morgan Hill
Join us at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve to help remove an old fenceline as part of an ongoing habitat restoration project series. Volunteers will work outdoors alongside Open Space Authority staff to help restore the land while enjoying beautiful scenery and engaging in meaningful hands-on stewardship work. This project will make it easier for animals to travel across the land and offers a unique opportunity to hike through a hillside area of the preserve that is not yet open to the public.
