Pomeroy Sustainable Harvests and Investing in Nature Education (SHINE)

The Oak Savanna Citizen Science Project is an education program being developed by the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (SCVAS) to promote citizen science, environmental awareness and an appreciation for the land and wildlife at the Laguna Seca portion of the North Coyote Valley Conservation Area. The Authority will help fund field trips offered by the SCVAS to Laguna Seca along with a classroom segment to area high schools. Regular bird surveys and BioBlitzes at Laguna Seca will be open to the public.

The Authority contributed funds to the Regents of the University of California UCCE Santa Clara County's Development of a Small and Urban Beginning Farmer Learning Hub at Martial Cottle County Park. This project provides hands-on training opportunities that help beginning farmers and ranchers achieve and sustain their economic goals in the Santa Clara County. This project will create a demonstration and education hub for small, limited-resource beginning farmers and ranchers of diverse backgrounds. Training is provided through workshops and field days and facilitates farmer-to-farmer networking.

RIDESV is a three year monthly bike ride series working with partner organizations to enhance access to open space. The partner organizations include those focused on environmental issues as well as those working directly with low income populations. The program aims to increase bicycling as a sustainable form of transportation, connect people to open space, and share knowledge among partner organizations to educate participants.