summer 2010 outlook, santa clara county open space authority newsletter
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Santa Clara County
Open Space Authority
6980 Santa Teresa Blvd., Ste 100
San Jose, CA 95119
OSA is working to protect sensitive lands, preserve natural communities,nd manage open space in ways that promote agriculture and compatible recreation.
Summer is an invitaon
to get outside and enjoy
nature. It also means being
wise about intense sun and
high temperatures. When
you visit the preserves for
a hike or ride, be sure to
bring plenty of water, wear
loose clothing and cover up
with a hat and sun screen.
Both OSA preserves openaround sunrise, so the cool
of the morning is yours to
enjoy.
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CoyoteSpr ng
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Sizzlin’
Activitiesfor the
Whole Family
Toddler TrekExplore nature with your lile one at Rancho Cañada del
Oro in this docent-led acvity. A safe and gentle walk in a
world of owers, insects, birds and other wonders that wil
intrigue and delight children. The program is designed for
toddlers ages 1 to 3, but babies and older children are
welcome. Parents and caregivers should bring water,
snacks, sun protecon and dress your child in closed-
toe shoes. No pets please. A
restroom is available but plan
to pack out your trash. Meet at
the main parking lot.
Saturday, June 5
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 1010:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Starry Nights
Join OSA sta and docents for an evening out under the
stars. See the constellaons through our telescopes or set
up your own. Stargazers of all stripes from experienced
astronomers to the simply curious are invited to take
advantage of Rancho Cañada del Oro’s dark skies. Bring
binoculars, beach chairs, warm clothes and ashlights
with red cellophane to protect your night vision. Pets and
alcohol are prohibited. Meet at the main parking lot.
Saturday, June 12
8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 10
8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 7
8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Albertson Parkway wins an award
A hearty cheer for hike volunteers
This year’s Coyote Spring docents led
23 hikes. They were a diverse, creave,
knowledgeable and above all friendly and
lively group. Together they blended their
speciales, oering the public a rich and
mul-faceted interpreve experience.
OSA is extremely grateful for the hard
work of these outstanding volunteers. Our
hats are o to Jay Aruta, Paul Billig, Kevin
Bryant, David Chapman, Bob Cicisly, Tom
Cochrane, Angie Costa, Craige Edgerton,
Judy Fenerty, Doug Greer, Rick Herder, Cait
Hutnik, Rick Mandel, VIcki Silvas-Young,
Carolyn Tucker and Michelle Valdez.
This urban trail, funded in part by OSA,
received Honorable Menon at the recent
California Trails & Greenways Conference.
The City of San Jose project turned a lile-
used ulity corridor into a pleasant walk
featuring nave plants, interpreve signs
and natural water retenon basins.
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Visit the web for direcons
and late-breaking lisngs:
www.openspaceauthority.org
Special Access
Activity
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Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
6980 Santa Teresa Blvd., Ste 100 • San Jose, CA 95119
tel 408.224.7476 • fax 408.224.7548
www.openspaceauthority.org
ummertime!Solsce Here and Now
A mindful experience of the
sun’s highest point as sum-
mer begins. Join OSA docents
on Sierra Vista’s Boccardo Trail to focus
your senses, get in touch with your environment and
learn about the signicance of the Solsce in dierent
cultures. This 5.6-mile hike is for adults and children
8 and older. The trail involves a 1,250-foot elevaon
gain. Wear sun protecon, bring water and a snack and
consider hiking poles. Meet at Alum Rock Park across
from YSI. $6 parking fee.
Sunday, June 20
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Californios
Step back into history with Wendell Dexter, a colorfulcharacter from the past who can tell you plenty about
the unique culture of California’s early selers. He’ll
meet the Hot Springs Stage at the Palassou water stop
(and so will you). From there it’s a great ramble through
arfacts and stories that bring to life the era begun by
Colonel Anza’s exploraon.
All ages are welcome on this
living-history interpreve walk.
Dress for warm weather and
meet at the Palassou House. Saturday, June 19
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Spring’s Late Bloomers
This docent-led hike will focus on owers that bloom at
the end of spring, including 3 species of dudleya that
grow on Rancho Cañada del Oro. Part of the hike will
oer visitors a chance to see areas of the preserve that
are closed to general public use. The 6-mile hike is a
good workout that is suitable for teenagers and adults.
Bring water, a snack and sun protecon. Meet in the
Casa Loma Road parking lot.
Saturday, June 12
1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Big Flying Bugs!
A special opportunity to explore Blair Ranch on a
docent-led nature hike that will focus on dragonies,
bueries and other kinds of ying insects. The
3.5-mile hike covers some steep terrain and uneven
foong and is suitable for adults and children 12 years
and older. Bring water, a snack and sun protecon.
Hiking poles are recommended. Reservaons for this
hike are required. Call Teri at 408-224-7476 or email
Sunday, August 22
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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OSA Lands New Acquisitions
Santa
Cruz
County
Calero County Park
Rancho Cañada del Oro
Open Space Preserve
Uvas Canyon
County Park
Uvas
Mt. Chual
Santa Clara County
Other Protected Lands
Morgan Hill
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Coyote Valley Scenic Lands
In April the Open Space Authority purchased
348 acres on the western edge of Coyote Valley,
an acquision that preserves wooded foothills,
seasonal streams and grasslands.
Visible from the valley oor, the property also
protects an important viewshed and contributes tothe greenbelt between Morgan Hill and San Jose.
Both are preservaon goals the Authority has long
pursued.
A number of special-status species are known to
occur on the property, including bay checkerspot
bueries, Opler’s longhorn moth, golden eagles,
Santa Clara Valley dudleya, smooth lessingia, and
most beauful jewelower.
Purchase price for the acquision was $3,481,000.
The land has been used for cale grazing and hay
producon in recent years. The Authority must clearthe land of agricultural debris, conduct a compre-
hensive resource inventory, and plan and build
access improvements before the property can be
opened for general public use.
Addion to Rancho Cañada del Oro
Another purchase this spring added 32.5 acres
along the southern boundary of OSA’s largest
preserve. This acquision brings Rancho Cañada del
Oro Open Space Preserve to a total of 4,106 acres.
The oak woodlands, chaparral-covered hillsides and
grassy slopes that are so popular with visitors to the
preserve characterize this new property as well.
Edson and Twin Fall canyons cross the parcel, and
Twin Fall Creek ows through the southern poron,
providing valuable riparian habitat.
The purchase price for the parcel was $175,000.
Together, Rancho Cañada del Oro, Calero County
Park and Rancho San Vicente now protect more
than 8,500 conguous acres of vital plant and
animal habitat.