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Wings and Blings: Learn About the Butterflies and Wildflowers Native to Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

photo: Butterfly

Photo by Steve Berardi

Want to get a sneak peek at the beauty to come this Spring? Cait Hutnik from the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority is delivering a presentation – “Wings and Blings” – about the butterflies and wildflowers that are native to the Almaden Valley area.

This entertaining presentation includes photographs, specimens, and fun facts. Get ideas about where you can go on awesome hikes with fantastic views! This interesting event is suitable for families and people of all ages.

Santa Clara County Open Space Authority protects sensitive lands, preserves natural communities, and manages open space in ways that promote agriculture and compatible recreation.

Wings and Blings is at the Almaden Community Center in the Program Room on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The event is free. No registration required. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Canines of the County Talk Coming to Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

photo: Coyote in Northern California

Photo by Franco Folini

If you’re a canine enthusiast, then this talk is for you. Learn about Santa Clara County’s wild canines, such as coyotes and foxes, in Canines of the County. See photos of canines in the wild and learn about their behavior.

This talk is presented by the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. The Open Space Authority protects sensitive lands, preserves natural communities, and manages open space in ways that promote agriculture and compatible recreation.

Canines of the County is at the Almaden Library, in the Program Room, on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 6:30 to 7:30pm. The event is free. No registration required. Just show up and enjoy. Fun for all ages. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Mysterious Mountain Lions in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

photo: mountain lion

Photo by Doug Reynaud, Open Space Authority Technician

Did you know that mountain lions are the fourth largest cat in the world? An adult male may be more than eight feet long from nose to the end of his tail.

Join Teri Rogoway, Open Space Interpreter, from the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, for an evening of exploring these mysterious and incredible animals.

Learn what they eat and how they hunt, where and when you may spot one, and what to do if you encounter one while hiking.

The presentation is at the Almaden Library on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 6:30pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]