Santa Clara Valley – Open Space Authority

Santa Clara Open Space Authority is an environmental conservation organization in Northern California.

More on their mission: The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority conserves the natural environment, supports agriculture and connects people to nature, by protecting open spaces, natural areas and working farms and ranches for future generations.

We envision the Santa Clara Valley and its surrounding hillsides as a beautiful place where a vibrant network of interconnected open spaces, trails, wildlife habitats and thriving agricultural lands enrich the region’s cities and make it an exceptional and healthy place to live, work, learn and play.

To date, the Open Space Authority has protected approximately 30,000 acres–providing nature-friendly outdoor recreation and preserving the natural beauty and environmental health of the Santa Clara Valley.

Coloring book: I was commissioned by the organization to illustrate a coloring book inviting young people to learn about nature and conservation broadly; and specifically to guide them towards this vast area of land in Santa Clara where they can experience it first hand. I had a blast creating illustrations, typography, and more for the book.

Here’s a bit of the artwork from it! For more information about the organization please visit them here.