As part of Hispanic Heritage month, celebrate the families of the past, present, and future at Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch and their relationship to the Santa Teresa Spring. Evening festivities include music, stories, crafts, and games for all ages.

This event is also part of Binational Health Week.

No registration required, just come on by between 4 pm and 7 pm!

Questions? Please email [email protected]. 

Are you interested in volunteering? Sign up here!

Join a Park Interpreter on a 3-4 mile hike in the Almaden Hills and discover how the processing of cinnabar into mercury was significant to the success of the California Gold Rush and the development of California.  Best for ages 10+. Meet at the Wood Rd Entrance on Hicks Rd.  Questions? Email [email protected] 

Space is limited. Sign-up HERE.

Join us for the County of Santa Clara's fall 2023 career fair co-sponsored by Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation showcasing employment opportunities in county departments.

The County of Santa Clara is a diverse workforce of over 23,000 employees serving an equally diverse population of over 1.9 million residents. Critical to providing services for our large population, we provide top rated services to the residents of Santa Clara County. Attendees will be able to speak directly with department management as well as learn more about employment opportunities and benefits from human resources professionals. 

Discover a new Santa Clara County Park each month while learning about the plants, animals, people, and places that make our parks special. These 1-hour Junior Ranger programs are best for ages 7-12. After completion of 3 park explorations, Junior Rangers can submit their completed logbooks and receive the Santa Clara County Parks Junior Ranger badge. All youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and programs include opportunities for nature hikes and hands-on activities.

Reservations required. Learn more here

Questions? Email: [email protected]  

Sign up

Come celebrate our valley's rich agricultural history! The 7th Annual Fall Festival will have local arts, crafts and foods, kids activities, agricultural workshops, animal presentations, historical autos, antique farm equipment, live music, food trucks, exhibitors, entertainment, pumpkin patch - and more.

Join us on October 7, 2023 from 9 am to 2 pm

Free Admission

$6 Parking Fee - Parking is limited

Avoid traffic by joining the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition's Group Ride

Interested in volunteering? Sign up here!

Questions? email [email protected]

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Santa Clara County Parks and the District 3 office proudly present this fun-filled festival along the beautiful South Bay shores of Alviso. Our 2023 event will include a resource fair and showcase the beautiful Alviso Marina, along with several family-friendly and recreation activities. This special event is a wonderful opportunity for small businesses and public agencies to share information, services, and resources with the local community.

Historically, Day on the Bay has drawn more than 10,000 people to enjoy activities and celebrate the rich diversity and abundance of our community's cultural expression. According to the Mercury News, this is the most attended event in the historic waterfront town of Alviso.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor at this event, or would like to provide entertainment on our stage, please complete the application by September 1.

Our 2023 FREE event will include:

-- Health Services & Resource Fair - more than 110 booths and vendors
-- Flu Shots & COVID Booster Vaccines*
-- Pumpkins for Kids*
-- Kayak Rentals* - Provided by Laine's Baits
-- Marina Boat Tours with Santa Clara County Parks*
-- Rock Wall & Activities
-- Food Trucks
-- Entertainment... AND SO MUCH MORE!

Thanks to the support of the County of Santa Clara, the Office of Supervisor Otto Lee, and our sponsors will be able to provide this event to the community for FREE. *While Supplies Last/Limited Availability

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Join us at this fun festival.  You can find  more details  on our  volunteer site. 

Cultivating Local Naturalists

Upcoming Course:

Thursdays October 26, November 2, and November 9, 6-7:30 pm,

New Museum of Los Gatos

Optional Field Day, date and location TBD

New to the area or curious about the natural world in your own backyard? This three-session educational program for adults will introduce participants to the natural history of the Santa Clara Valley, with a focus on the Los Gatos region's geology, geography, flora, and fauna.

Sessions will include nature journaling, brief presentations, outside activities, and group discussions. 

Space is limited. Advance registration required.

Questions? Email [email protected]

More information and registration

Interested in giving back to Santa Clara County Parks in a long-term, defined capacity? Join us for an upcoming Volunteer Open House to learn about what opportunities we are recruiting for, their requirements, and how to get started!
And... bring a friend!

Meet us at the Martial Cottle Park Visitor Center

Click here to browse the current volunteer position openings.

Sign up online for the open house of your choice below - advance registration is preferred but not required.

All long term volunteers must complete a background check, COVID-19 vaccination verification, Outside Employment Form, and Sexual Harassment Training. Additional training and onboarding requirements vary by position.

Call 408-918-4930 or email [email protected] with questions.

Minimum age: 18

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Discover a new Santa Clara County Park each month while learning about the plants, animals, people, and places that make our parks special. These 1-hour Junior Ranger programs are best for ages 7-12. After completion of 3 park explorations, Junior Rangers can submit their completed logbooks and receive the Santa Clara County Parks Junior Ranger badge. All youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and programs include opportunities for nature hikes and hands-on activities. 

Reservations required. Learn more here

Questions? Email: [email protected]  

Sign up

Cultivating Local Naturalists

Upcoming Course:

Thursdays October 26, November 2, and November 9, 6-7:30 pm,

New Museum of Los Gatos

Optional Field Day, date and location TBD

New to the area or curious about the natural world in your own backyard? This three-session educational program for adults will introduce participants to the natural history of the Santa Clara Valley, with a focus on the Los Gatos region's geology, geography, flora, and fauna.

Sessions will include nature journaling, brief presentations, outside activities, and group discussions. 

Space is limited. Advance registration required.

Questions? Email [email protected]

More information and registration