Volunteer: 11/23/2025 - Training Opportunity - Birding at Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space PreserveJoin Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance on a birding hike!
This is a public hike led by our docent, John Harshman, in partnership with SCVBA. Docents are invited to join and sharpen their skills on bird identification. You do not need to be an expert to join, but an interest in learning is required. Note: We are seeking docents who are interested in leading birding hikes - let Mel know if you are interested in doing so, and we'll set you up for success! Binoculars are highly, highly recommended. Date: November 23, 2025 Volunteer shift time: 7:45 AM - 12:30 PM Program run time (when the public is there): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve Program: Interpretive Docents Join Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance on a birding hike!
This is a public hike led by our docent, John Harshman, in partnership with SCVBA. Docents are invited to join and sharpen their skills on bird identification. You do not need to be an expert to join, but an interest in learning is required. Note: We are seeking docents who are interested in leading birding hikes - let Mel know if you are interested in doing so, and we'll set you up for success! Binoculars are highly, highly recommended. Date: November 23, 2025 Volunteer shift time: 7:45 AM - 12:30 PM Program run time (when the public is there): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve Program: Interpretive Docents Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 23, 2025 Zip Code: 95037 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 11/12/2025 - Training Opportunity - Birding at Rancho Cañada del OroJoin Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance on a birding hike!
This is a public hike led by our docent, John Harshman, in partnership with SCVBA. Docents are invited to join and sharpen their skills on bird identification. You do not need to be an expert to join, but an interest in learning is required. Note: We are seeking docents who are interested in leading birding hikes - let Mel know if you are interested in doing so, and we'll set you up for success! Binoculars are highly, highly recommended. Date: November 12, 2025 Volunteer shift time: 7:45 AM - 12:30 PM Program run time (when the public is there): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve Program: Interpretive Docents Join Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance on a birding hike!
This is a public hike led by our docent, John Harshman, in partnership with SCVBA. Docents are invited to join and sharpen their skills on bird identification. You do not need to be an expert to join, but an interest in learning is required. Note: We are seeking docents who are interested in leading birding hikes - let Mel know if you are interested in doing so, and we'll set you up for success! Binoculars are highly, highly recommended. Date: November 12, 2025 Volunteer shift time: 7:45 AM - 12:30 PM Program run time (when the public is there): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve Program: Interpretive Docents Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 12, 2025 Zip Code: 95037 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 11/8/2025 - Spreckels Guided Hike - Water, Wildlife, and ConnectivityWe are seeking 3 docents to lead the Spreckels monthly guided hike!
Sign up if you are interested, we will send you the lesson for review! The content is very thorough, and we would like to have a small group lead so more folks can be trained to lead in the future. Let Mel know if you're curious. Details below! Volunteer shift time: 2:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Date: Saturday, November 8, 2026 Program Time: 2:45 pm. - 4:45 p.m. Location: Spreckles Hill Santa Teresa Blvd. & Bailey Ave., San José, CA 95141Description: As OSA begins long range planning for Coyote Valley, our Spreckels Program will be a crucial component in informing our community members of our efforts, in addition to exposing them to the importance of open spaces. This is a structured, developed program with specific talking points and stops. That said, we still want docents to bring their own style, knowledge, and expertise to the walk! In other words, please DO talk about the birds, animals, and plants along the way! Embrace nature and the experience. As a formalized program, docents are required to participate in training in advance of facilitating. If you would like to train, we encourage you to do so! Let us know and we can coordinate. We're piloting the program as an evening walk in hopes of catching folks as they get off work, and will revisit once we host a few walks if attendance numbers are low. Note: This program will be offered on a monthly basis, so the more docents we have trained, the better!Project Name for Reporting Hours: Guided HikeIf docents are interested in training on this program, please let Mel know so we can schedule and plan accordingly. Program: Interpretive Docents We are seeking 3 docents to lead the Spreckels monthly guided hike!
Sign up if you are interested, we will send you the lesson for review! The content is very thorough, and we would like to have a small group lead so more folks can be trained to lead in the future. Let Mel know if you're curious. Details below! Volunteer shift time: 2:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Date: Saturday, November 8, 2026 Program Time: 2:45 pm. - 4:45 p.m. Location: Spreckles Hill Santa Teresa Blvd. & Bailey Ave., San José, CA 95141Description: As OSA begins long range planning for Coyote Valley, our Spreckels Program will be a crucial component in informing our community members of our efforts, in addition to exposing them to the importance of open spaces. This is a structured, developed program with specific talking points and stops. That said, we still want docents to bring their own style, knowledge, and expertise to the walk! In other words, please DO talk about the birds, animals, and plants along the way! Embrace nature and the experience. As a formalized program, docents are required to participate in training in advance of facilitating. If you would like to train, we encourage you to do so! Let us know and we can coordinate. We're piloting the program as an evening walk in hopes of catching folks as they get off work, and will revisit once we host a few walks if attendance numbers are low. Note: This program will be offered on a monthly basis, so the more docents we have trained, the better!Project Name for Reporting Hours: Guided HikeIf docents are interested in training on this program, please let Mel know so we can schedule and plan accordingly. Program: Interpretive Docents Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 8, 2025 Zip Code: 95141 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 11/6/2025 - Docent Learning LuncheonJoin us on Thursday, November 6 for our next monthly Docent Learning Luncheon! Date: November 6, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Location: IN-PERSON: Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Main Office (Valley Oak Room) 33 Las Colinas Ln, San Jose, CA 95119Please bring a lunch and get ready to mingle and learn with other docents. Here's what to expect After, we'll dive deep into programs - specifically brainstorming community group partnership opportunities, among other things. We hope this will be fun and informative, so please come prepared, and bring your calendars! Program: Interpretive Docents Join us on Thursday, November 6 for our next monthly Docent Learning Luncheon! Date: November 6, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Location: IN-PERSON: Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Main Office (Valley Oak Room) 33 Las Colinas Ln, San Jose, CA 95119Please bring a lunch and get ready to mingle and learn with other docents. Here's what to expect After, we'll dive deep into programs - specifically brainstorming community group partnership opportunities, among other things. We hope this will be fun and informative, so please come prepared, and bring your calendars! Program: Interpretive Docents Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 6, 2025 Zip Code: 95119 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 9/2025 - 12/2025 - Docents Needed! Sunset Moonrise Hike SupportWe are requesting at least 2 docents/sweeps that can hike at a reasonable pace to help folks get up the hill at Coyote Valley for our first Sunset Moonrise Hike Series!
Bonus points - a beautiful view to enhance your meaningful time. Sign up for one or all! Please note the times have changes for October, November, and December hikes. Program Description for the Public Take an unforgettable evening adventure on a guided 4-mile Arrowhead Loop Trail at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve. We will leave when the light is golden and the grasslands are alive with birdsong. As we ascend toward the ridge, this gentle climb offers sweeping views of the Coyote Valley and surrounding foothills. Once we reach the top, settle in to watch nature’s double feature: the sun sinking below the Santa Cruz Mountains in one direction, and the moon rising over the Diablo Range in the other. The transition from day to night is quiet and magical here. After dark, we begin our descent under the moonlight. With headlamps or flashlights in hand, we will follow the trail down through oak woodlands and open meadows. It’s peaceful, a little thrilling, and a completely different way to experience a familiar landscape. Bring water, layers, a flashlight or headlamp and maybe a thermos of something warm. Times will vary on this hike series so check our calendar for departure times. Program: Interpretive Docents We are requesting at least 2 docents/sweeps that can hike at a reasonable pace to help folks get up the hill at Coyote Valley for our first Sunset Moonrise Hike Series!
Bonus points - a beautiful view to enhance your meaningful time. Sign up for one or all! Please note the times have changes for October, November, and December hikes. Program Description for the Public Take an unforgettable evening adventure on a guided 4-mile Arrowhead Loop Trail at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve. We will leave when the light is golden and the grasslands are alive with birdsong. As we ascend toward the ridge, this gentle climb offers sweeping views of the Coyote Valley and surrounding foothills. Once we reach the top, settle in to watch nature’s double feature: the sun sinking below the Santa Cruz Mountains in one direction, and the moon rising over the Diablo Range in the other. The transition from day to night is quiet and magical here. After dark, we begin our descent under the moonlight. With headlamps or flashlights in hand, we will follow the trail down through oak woodlands and open meadows. It’s peaceful, a little thrilling, and a completely different way to experience a familiar landscape. Bring water, layers, a flashlight or headlamp and maybe a thermos of something warm. Times will vary on this hike series so check our calendar for departure times. Program: Interpretive Docents Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 95037 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 10/25/2025 - Birding Docent Needed! Private VTA Birding HikeWe are seeking one birding docent to lead a hike for VTA employees!
Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Program: Interpretive Docents We are seeking one birding docent to lead a hike for VTA employees!
Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Program: Interpretive Docents Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2025 Zip Code: 95037 Allow Groups: No |