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TM Volunteer support request for trail weed eating work Little Uvas Open Space Preserve. Two days of scheduled site maintenance at Little Uvas with Trail Masters. This property is not open to the public on a regular basis, featuring three ponds, a sm...

Join us on Thursday, May 1 for our next monthly Docent Learning Luncheon!Date: June 5, 2025Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PMLocation: IN-PERSON: Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Main Office (Valley Oak Room)33 Las Colinas Ln, San Jose, CA 95119Pleas...

TM Volunteer support request for trail weed eating work Little Uvas Open Space Preserve. Two days of scheduled site maintenance at Little Uvas with Trail Masters. This property is not open to the public on a regular basis, featuring three ponds, a sm...

We are requesting at least 2 sweeps to support Charlie for a Moonlight Hike at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve!Description for the public:By the light of the silvery moon Join us on a late evening adventure as we hike under moonlight around the Co...

We are requesting at least 1 docent to support Charlie for a Moonlight Hike at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve!Description for the public:By the light of the silvery moon Join us on a late evening adventure as we hike under moonlight around the Coy...

Please note that due to changing priorities we've changed our project location and goal- this is the updated projectJoin us at Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve to remove invasive yellow star thistle from sensitive habitat. Yello...

TM Volunteer support request for seasonal maintenance at the Pajaro River Agricultural Preserve (PRAP). We will address areas around the structures on site as well as the 5 and 10 acre fields that are planted. We will address invasives as well as b...

If you volunteered for any role at Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve this past season please come to this debrief session and share your feedback with Mel. 

Help us engage our communities at Viva Calle SJ which is an open streets program that connects communities by temporarily closing streets to motorized vehicles allowing for non-motorized activities like walking, running and skating!Viva Calle will be...

TM Volunteer support request for this day of weed eating in Sierra Vista OSP. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. and park in the staging area. TM Volunteers will depart from there with staff for the day. Our goal is to weedeat the staging area and...

We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to represent the Authority at Backesto Park on June 12 for the City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Viva Parks summer event series. We will need two volunteers to arrive at 5 p.m. to...

TM Volunteer support request for this day of weed eating in Sierra Vista OSP. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. and park in the staging area. TM Volunteers will depart from there with staff for the day. Our goal is to weedeat the Lower Calaveras ...

We are looking for 2 volunteers to help with Binocular Stargazing at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve on Saturday June 14 from 9:00pm - 11:30pm. What you'll be doing: We will need volunteers to help with set up, tear down, parking, check in guest...

On June 14, we will be working with volunteers to weed the restoration area at the Furtado Barn! The Furtado Barn Restoration site is located within Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve and features pollinator friendly planted areas supported from the Xe...

We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to represent the Authority at Bonita Park on June 17 for the City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Viva Parks summer event series. We will need two volunteers to arrive at 5 p.m. to s...

Trail Master support request for this day of maintenance and management of grounds at the Tilton Ranch Complex. Volunteers will meet staff at Tilton Ranch at 9am and take on the tasks outlined on site. Power tools and hand tools are in play. Please ...

We will have a gentle walk sharing stories, advice, and general kindness and comfort for those who are grieving. We will be at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve in June.This month we will host one program, only.Description shared with the public a...

We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to represent the Authority at Meadowfair Park on June 18 for the City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Viva Parks summer event series. We will need two volunteers to arrive at 5 p.m. ...

Trail Master support request for this day of maintenance and management of grounds at the Tilton Ranch Complex. Volunteers will meet staff at Tilton Ranch at 9am and take on the tasks outlined on site. Power tools and hand tools are in play. Please ...

We are seeking TWO sweeps to support our upcoming In Search for Soaproot Hike!Date: June 21, 2025Shift Time: 2:00 PM - 8:30 PMProgram run time (when the public is there): 2:30pm – 8:00pm [Sunset at 8:30 pm]Trails: Mayfair Ranch and Longwall CanyonD...

We're seeking SIX PRESERVE STEWARDS to help with Starry Nights on 6/21/25! ⭐Note: If you are an ASTRO DOCENT - please DO NOT register here  - please check your email for where to sign up.The BasicsVolunteer shift time: 8:30 PM - 12:30 AMDate: ...

POST is coming in to do their annual Raptor Review at Lagina Seca on the earthen dam this Sunday. This is a fun opportunity to see what a partnership with POST is like for programs. They are wonderful! We will need preserve stewards to help welcome p...

We are seeking two (2) amazing volunteers to represent the Authority at Lake Cunningham Park on June 23 for the City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Viva Parks summer event series. We will need two volunteers to arrive at 5 ...

TM Volunteer support request for this day of fire preparedness, using weed eaters in Sierra Vista OSP. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. and park in the staging area. TM Volunteers will depart from there with staff for the day. Staff leads will p...

TM Volunteer support request for this day of fire preparedness, using weed eaters in Sierra Vista OSP. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. and park in the staging area. TM Volunteers will depart from there with staff for the day. Staff leads will p...

Join us for our first BEETLES (Better Environmental Education, Teaching, Learning & Expertise Sharing) training!In response to Docent requests and feedback, we will jump start our BEETLES training series with the topic of "Promoting Discussion" - t...