Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
Kirsty MacKay has extensive experience in nature interpretation, habitat restoration, and education. Since 2013, Kirsty has served as a docent at the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, leading hikes in various preserves and fostering visitor engagement with nature. Additionally, Kirsty is the Lead Volunteer for the Ulistac Natural Area Restoration and Education Project, overseeing volunteer teams in native habitat restoration efforts. With a background in creative writing and copyediting as an independent contractor since 1999, Kirsty shares poetry and provides literary critique to fellow writers. Kirsty has also taught public speaking and communications at Western Career College and served as a student mentor at Hosford Middle School, promoting college awareness among youth. Kirsty holds a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Women's Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
For 25 years, the Santa Valley Open Space Authority – in partnership with community members, nonprofits, and other agencies – has contributed to the quality of life in our community by efficiently protecting our land and water. The Authority’s legacy includes: • Safeguarding water resources • Preserving iconic landscapes and views, which help attract a highly qualified workforce to support our local economy and protect our high quality of life • Outdoor and science education opportunities for children and other local residents • Providing urban open space and outdoor recreational areas, improving public access to open lands and protecting natural wildlife and habitat • Preserving working lands and ranches, which limit urban sprawl and traffic, protect the Valley’s history, and provide locally-grown food for a healthy food supply and to boost the local economy • We’re proud that our “common sense” approach to urban growth, in partnership with all manner of civic leaders and organizations, has led to permanent protection of 20,000 acres of open space lands