The latest news on what is happening at Saved By Nature. |
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New board member, upcoming events, volunteers begin training for future COVID-Safe interpretive hikes, celebrating new SBN members, new partnerships with Bay Nature Institute and REI. |
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Open Space Authority Urban Grant Program Launches! Through this grant, in 2021 we will provide 19 programs and more. Ten of those programs are Virtual Nature Experiences in partnership with Virtual Photo Walks and only available to those people isolated by illness or disability and unable to access nature on their own. The other nine are Community Hikes, contingent on County Health Orders we will be inviting members from the public to join us on a hike. All programs are recorded, later edited, and posted to our YouTube page. Additionally, grant funds are allocated to our Boys & Girls Club Summer Science Project, Youth Alliance Alive Outside Adventure Series, as well as on the job training for West Valley College Park Management and San Jose State University Environmental Studies interns. Thank you, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Board of Director’s for giving us the opportunity to continue to bring environmental education, inclusion, and nature for all. We look forward to working with our partners and collaborators in 2021: Bay Area Wilderness Training, West Valley College Park Management, Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley, Youth Alliance, Edward and Janice Rooks, Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center, Virtual Photo Walks, and Land Trust of Santa Clara Valley. |
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COMMUNITY HIKES Walk with Mr. Richard and retired Ranger Kiko to get an early peek at the wildflowers coming to the glorious hills of Rancho San Vicente County Park. Saturday, February 27th 1:30PM-2:30PM. This program is limited to 3 families. | | |
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VIRTUAL NATURE EXPERIENCES Do you or someone you know live with an illness or disability? Friday, February 26th 10AM-11AM Friday, March 26th 10AM-11AM Friday, April 30th, 10AM-11AM Friday, May 28th 10AM-11AM Friday, July 30th 10AM-11AM Friday, August 27th 10AM-11AM Friday, September 24th 10AM-11AM Friday, October 29th 10AM-11AM Friday, November 26th 10AM-11AM | | |
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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 Carlos Marquez Jason Hunt Kym Teppo Michelle Geary Heidi Mcfarland Carolyn Farham Janet Hedley Kamil Henia Connie Ralls Student James Zetterberg | | |
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Building Community Through Partnerships |
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Bay Nature Institute joins Saved By Nature in partnership. We share the same passion for science and nature, conservation, and recreation. Bay Nature connects the people of the San Francisco Bay Area to our natural world and motivates people to solve problems with nature in mind. In addition, every year Bay Nature honors the contributions of a conservation activist, an environmental educator, a community hero, and an up-and-coming young conservationist at their annual Local Hero Awards. | | |
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REI is an important new SBN partner who shares a common purpose in inspiring outdoor, personal interactions with nature where self-discovery can be inspiring & healing. Get out and get your hike on SATURDAY, February 20th for a chance to win one of our exclusive REI water bottles. This will be the first of many opportunities to get your hands on one and the best part is… they’re FREE! This bottle is not for sale and will only be given out to our community through different SBN events like this one right here. SO, mask up, go hike, take a pic, and tag us on Saturday for a chance to win one. Based in San Jose? Find us along the Penitencia Creek trail at Alum Rock Park @10AM for a chance to win 1 of 30 bottles in person. We’ll be posting clues Friday morning of where to find us. The password is: California badger. SEE YOU ON SATURDAY WHEREVER YOU ARE 🍄🌲🐞💚 #savedbynature #environmentaleducation #inclusion #natureforall #optoutside #recreateresponsibly |
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Volunteer Park Interpreters |
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Volunteer Training is Moving Forward Thank you to those that attended our January 16th virtual enrichment about interpretive techniques since we were not able to meet in person due to COVID. We learned about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs from Board Treasurer Aniko Millan, the six principles of interpretation by Freeman Tilden from founder Richard Tejeda and techniques of interpretation from Board Vice President Teri Rogoway. What's next? We are coordinating a date for March with our SBN volunteer training team. Once we finalize a date, we will email the volunteers with the date and time, the location will be at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve where you will learn how to lead COVID-Safe interpretive hikes. Please look out for an email with your free 2-year digital subscription to Bay Nature Magazine. |
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Maybe you are one of those people who took the threat of a global pandemic seriously, right from the start. You had your gloves and mask and hand sanitizer in tow long before anyone else seemed to be so concerned. Maybe it was the zombie movies, or television shows about science fiction attacks from outer space, but you felt you were in your element, ready for anything. But unlike the movies, this pandemic has taken almost a year longer than the two-hour adventure you are used to seeing on a screen. And maybe it got too close to home, and people you love have passed. Maybe you are tired of being ready and careful and isolated. | | |
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Saved By Nature is proud to welcome Arturo "Velaz" Munoz to our board of directors. Arturo is a community organizer, poet, and founder of Varrio Voices. Within his digital platforms and poetry, he highlights the wisdom and values within the Chicanx community, empowering other promising leaders to create change. | | |
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Organic Eco-friendly Unisex Pullover Hoodie Did you know that each of our sweaters is made just for you? Only printed when we receive your order, avoiding textile waste. Our clothing is printed with the direct-to-garment (DTG) printing method. Printing tech with sustainability in mind, DTG printers use almost zero wastewater and less energy, lowering our carbon footprint. Made of 85% ORGANIC cotton and 15% RECYCLED polyester, this is that grab and go Santa Cruz thick fashionable sweater that makes an environmental statement. | | |
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Northern Lights T-Shirt Show off your affinity for nature.
• 100% cotton
• Pre-shrunk | | |
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💕Love is in the air!💕 February Outdoor Challenge continues! @savedbynatureeducation and @scvasaudubon challenge you to post a photo or video recording of bird(s) showing breeding or courting behavior🐦🐦 Look around your local parks or neighborhoods for signs of breeding behavior such as: the sound of a cheerful bird song🎶 to attract a mate, gathering materials🪵 to build a nest for the family, aerial acrobatics, or even a courtship dance👯♂️ that shows #LoveIsInTheAir! Rules of the Challenge:1️⃣ Post a photo or video of evidence that “Love is in the Air” (see above for ideas)2️⃣ Tag both @scvasaudubon and @savedbynatureeducationSubmissions will be accepted until February 13th at 11:59pm PST; the winner will be announced February 14th❣️ and will receive a special giveaway item! Pictured above is a Cooper’s Hawk flying off with a broken branch likely to build a nest. Did you know? Many raptors start courting and nest building in the winter.📸: Dani Christensen @birdwalkwithme, Anderson Lake County Park #FebruaryOutdoorChallenge #LoveIsInTheAir #OutdoorChallenge #BirdCourtship #BreedingBirdBehavior #NestingBirds #NestBuilding #LatinosOutdoors #OutdoorEducation #Raptors #CoopersHawk | | |
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