Upcoming Programs & Events

We are often looking for ways to protect nature, but sometimes nature protects us! This program will teach you about raptors in Martial Cottle Park, with a special focus on barn owls, and feature a demonstration of how we monitor the park’s owl boxes.

This program will meet at the Martial Cottle Park Visitor Center and will include a very short walk on paved paths in Martial Cottle Park. Families are encouraged to attend. There is a $6 fee to park within the park. 

Advanced registration required. Click here to reserve your spot!

Questions? Email [email protected]

Location: Alviso Marina County Park (parking lot near restrooms) located at 1195 Hope St San Jose, CA 95002. 

Explore the community of animals, plants, and people that call San Francisco Bay home on this 1 1/2 hour boat ride. Discover our region’s natural history and how we have shaped – and protected – our shoreline over time. Minimum age 8. 

Space is limited. Advance registration required. Click here to register and learn more. 

Watch the exciting track bike racing season at Hellyer County Park Velodrome. Races are held every Wednesday night through Sept 21. Come out and watch up to two hours of non-stop racing action under the lights!

The track opens around 6pm and racing starts promptly at 6:45pm. The racers consist of various groups: women and men, beginners through experts. See different types of track events, each about 15 minutes in length. For the full Hellyer County Park Velodrome event calendar, visit hellyervelodrome.com/calendar

Curious about the natural world in your own backyard?  This educational program for adults will introduce participants to the natural history of Santa Clara County with an emphasis on the region’s geology, native plants, and common wildlife.  You will hear each week from guest speakers and scientists about the natural history our parks preserve. We will meet together over four sessions.

For more information about the Neighborhood Naturalists course, click here.

Advanced registration required. To register, click here. 

Questions? Email [email protected]

 If you are looking to get outside and connect with new people right in your backyard, this is the opportunity for you! California native plants play an important role in the health of our parks. To help them thrive, we have to work together to remove non-native and invasive plants.

This event is in partnership with Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful.

Minimum age: 12

SIGN UP HERE

This session will be in-person at a Santa Clara County Park - exact park and meeting location to be determined. 

Curious about the natural world in your own backyard?  This educational program for adults will introduce participants to the natural history of Santa Clara County with an emphasis on the region’s geology, native plants, and common wildlife.  You will hear each week from guest speakers and scientists about the natural history our parks preserve. We will meet together over four sessions.

For more information about the Neighborhood Naturalists course, click here.

Advanced registration required. To register, click here. 

Questions? Email [email protected]

Location: Alviso Marina County Park (parking lot near restrooms) located at 1195 Hope St San Jose, CA 95002. 

Explore the community of animals, plants, and people that call San Francisco Bay home on this 1 1/2 hour boat ride. Discover our region’s natural history and how we have shaped – and protected – our shoreline over time. Minimum age 8. 

Space is limited. Advance registration required. Click here to register and learn more.

Watch the exciting track bike racing season at Hellyer County Park Velodrome. Races are held every Wednesday night through Sept 21. Come out and watch up to two hours of non-stop racing action under the lights!

The track opens around 6pm and racing starts promptly at 6:45pm. The racers consist of various groups: women and men, beginners through experts. See different types of track events, each about 15 minutes in length. For the full Hellyer County Park Velodrome event calendar, visit hellyervelodrome.com/calendar

 If you are looking to get outside and connect with new people right in your backyard, this is the opportunity for you! California native plants play an important role in the health of our parks. To help them thrive, we have to work together to remove non-native and invasive plants.

This event is in partnership with Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful.

Minimum age: 12

SIGN UP HERE

Saturday, June 11th | 6:00p-7:00p

Location: Coyote Lake Amphitheater (near campsite #8) at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. Enter through "Coyote Lake Entrance". 

Come meet a wild nocturnal neighbor that goes bump in the night! Featuring a guest speaker from WERC-Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center. 

Questions? Email [email protected]. 

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Make a weekend of it! For County Parks camping information and reservations, click here.