The latest news on what is happening at Saved By Nature. |
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New board member, diversity & inclusion internship program, upcoming events, volunteers train for future COVID-Safe interpretive hikes, celebrating new SBN members and sponsor, new partnership with Land Trust of Santa Clara Valley. |
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Community COVID-Safe Interpretive Hikes Move Forward! Board Treasurer Aniko Millan, "AKA" Ranger Kiko, kicked off the season with our first community hike of the year to get an early peek at the wildflowers coming to the glorious hills of Rancho San Vicente County Park! Three households for a total of nine people joined us on Saturday for a walk along the Lisa Killough Trail to the North Ridge Trail making for a wonderful loop. Along the way we seen a few early bloomers such as buttercups and California poppies but we were lucky enough to see soaring turkey vultures, a few hoovering American kestrels and a white-tailed kite. Aniko taught the particpants about serpentine soil, the federally threatened bay checkerspot butterfly, barn owl boxes and one person got to open an owl pellet! We have more community hikes coming up and contingent on County Health Orders perhaps we'll be fortunate enough to invite more members from the public to join us on a hike. All programs are recorded, later edited, and posted to our YouTube page. |
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Wildflowers of the South Bay Take a special springtime tour with Saved By Nature and the Land Trust of Santa Clara Valley to experience a beautiful wildflower bloom and lunch on the hilltop! This is a rare opportunity to visit a preserve dedicated to the protection of the Bay Checkerspot Butterfly, the California Red-legged Frog, and other threatened and endangered species. Community COVID-Safe Interpretive Hike: program is limited to 3 households. Sunday, March 21st 10AM-1PM | | |
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A Live Streamed Wildflower Walk It's wildflower season! All around the Bay Area wildflowers are blooming. Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve has spectacular wildflower displays that you won't want to miss. So, kick back and relax and enjoy the show. We're providing two virtual hikes to take you on a personal tour of the preserve to see beautiful wildflowers, butterflies, and scenic views! Virtual Nature4All Hike – limited to those with disability: Friday, March 26th 10AM-11AM Virtual Nature Hike – open to the community: Friday, March 26th 11AM-12PM | | |
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As a member of Saved By Nature, you become part of our family. We love our members because we couldn't do it without your support and participation. Our new partnership with Bay Nature Magazine will provide 2-year digital subscriptions to new SBN members. This fabulous, local resource will energize your nature explorations! We celebrate our new members: Individual Dorsey Moore Mitsu Wasano | | |
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We'd like to thank the San Jose Conservation Corps for their contribution to make nature accessible to everyone. We share the same passion of changing the lives of our inner-city youth. "I was the first in my family to become a high school graduate." SJCC Member Paola Flores The San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School (SJCC+CS) is a non-profit organization that provides opportunity youth from the ages of 17 ½ - 27 with a quality high school education and teaches valuable work and life skills that empower them to become responsible, productive, and caring citizens. |
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Building Community Through Partnerships |
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Land Trust of Santa Clara Valley joins Saved By Nature in partnership. We share the same passion for preservation and protecting open space. The Land Trust of Santa Clara Valley (LTSCV) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that protects Santa Clara Valley's agricultural land and open space. LTSCV is accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, which is awarded to land trusts that meet the highest national standards for excellent and conservation performance. | | |
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Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) |
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Peninsula Open Space Trust hosted Richard Tejeda, Founder of Saved By Nature, for an overview of the native fish we have in our local watersheds on the SF Peninsula and in the South Bay, including local salmon and trout species. |
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Volunteer Park Interpreters |
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Volunteer Spring Training March 20th, 27th & April 3rd 10AM-2PM Coyote Valley Open Space PreserveMar Our first small group (3) of volunteers will be trained to lead COVID-Safe interpretive hikes at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve. The purpose of this training is to introduce the basic principles of interpretation, to practice applying those principles, with the understanding that interpretation is different from delivering a memorized speech and why an interpretive approach may be more effective for communicating and captivating an audience. Volunteers: One spot left for March 27th and one spot left for April 3rd. |
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The man behind the designs. Volunteer Marcos Ortiz has used his profound skills as a graphic designer to better the community around him. A skilled muralist (once frowned upon for his accidently run-ins with walls with a spray can in his younger years) he is a role model to our youth. Today, he is hired by business owners and advocates to create and paint beautiful murals on their walls of business; helping to attract customers, spread words of inspiration, as well as providing a visual eye treat to locals and tourists as they walkabout San Jose.
Thank you for adding colour to our community Marcos!
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South Bay Wildflower Chasers So, you want to see some wildflowers huh? Well, you came to the right place. We teamed up with our buddy Docent Ron Horii from Santa Clara County Parks and Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. We picked our favorite hot spots in the South Bay using our years of experience of being out on the field. We’re going to highlight four nature destinations that can be great for wildflowers during Spring: Santa Teresa County Park, Calero County Park/Rancho San Vicente, Coyote Lake/Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, and Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve. | | |
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Saved By Nature is proud to welcome Joseph Villareal to our board of directors. "My name is Joseph Villareal. Serving and helping others change their lives through education is my life's passion. As a youth I was involved with gangs. A life changing experience brought me to San Jose. Where I started my career in manufacturing. Today I am an accomplished Supply Chain Professional with a strong background in production, inventory and operation management. What called me to Saved By Nature? I believe in our mission. Educating and changing lives through nature. Join with me and my team and let’s become stewards of the environment together." | | |
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Diversity & Inclusion Internship Program |
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Saved By Nature is proud to welcome Luz Maria Marquez as our new intern! Our first ever educational and career development paid intern in an effort to diversify our workforce in parks. " Hi! My name is Luz Maria “Lucy” Marquez and I am a student from SJSU majoring in Environmental Studies. I was born and raised in South San Jose close to a county park. I loved spending time with my family at the park and respect for nature was instilled as a top priority for me at a young age. Having loved volunteering at science camp several times led me to pursue a degree involving nature. I welcome opportunities that allow me to learn and teach others how to appreciate and enjoy nature responsibly to make sure it thrives for everyone and everything. " | | |
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Unisex Embroidered Cuffed Beanie A snug, form-fitting beanie. It's not only a great head-warming piece but a staple accessory in anyone's wardrobe. •100% Turbo Acrylic •12" in length •Hypoallergenic | | |
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Unisex Red-tailed Hawk Long Sleeve Show off your affinity for nature.
• 100% cotton
• Pre-shrunk | | |
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New Saved By Nature Stickers Fresh off the press from a local print shop and designed by artist Marcos Ortiz these stickers are perfect for water bottles and more! | | |
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