Peninsula Open Space Trust has purchased a 71-acre working farm in Coyote Valley for $5.3 million, aiming to protect farmland and improve wildlife movement in the region, the organization announced last week. 

POST and the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority announced the acquisition of the Coyote Fields property, located along Santa Teresa Boulevard in North Coyote Valley. 

The Authority will manage the land, which has been farmed for decades, while long-term plans include transferring ownership as funding and planning efforts continue, the group said. 

Conservation leaders said the purchase helps preserve agricultural land while supporting wildlife corridors in one of the region’s most ecologically important areas.  

The property sits near Coyote Creek and is close to planned wildlife crossings designed to help species such as mountain lions move through barriers, including highways and rail lines. 

Organization officials said protecting farmland in Coyote Valley also supports climate resilience by storing carbon, safeguarding groundwater, and reducing risks from extreme weather. 

The site will remain in agricultural use under an existing lease, while future plans may include improvements and expanded public access as part of a broader conservation plan for the valley.Â