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Our Favorite Wheelchair Accessible & Easy Access Trails
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Redwoods, Wildlife, Trees & Plants, Land Management

From the Ashes, a New Forest Rises
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Wildlife

Coyote and Badger Caught Playing on Camera
Newly protected land within Coyote Valley - POST
News

POST Purchases 206-Acre Property in Mid-Coyote Valley
Hiking Calendar - POST

2021 Hiking Calendar – Digital Guide to the Best Trails Each Month
Cascade Creek - POST
Redwoods

Cascade Creek — A Big Piece of the Puzzle Protected
Panoramic view of Tilton Ranch near Morgan Hill - POST
POST Updates

Morgan Hill’s Historic Tilton Ranch Protected for Conservation
Hiking Trails - POST

Hiking Trails Guide
Dog Friendly Hikes - POST
Hikes, Recreation

Our Favorite Dog-Friendly Hikes
Coyote Valley - POST
POST Updates

Coyote Valley: The Impossible Dream (Come True)

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Wildlife
Birds Are Flocking to California Right Now. Here’s Why
Right now, thousands of birds are flocking to California's San Francisco Bay. Why here? And how do they know where they're going?
Posted on By Peter Cowan, PhD
openspacetrust.org
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Wildlife, Conservation Science
7 Animals That Scare Us (And Why We Need Them)
Learn about 7 "scary" animals and the crucial roles they play in our landscapes.
Posted on By Nik Rau
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Farms and Food
Pumpkin Patches on the Peninsula and in the South Bay
Looking for that perfect pumpkin patch? Here are our favorites.
Posted on By Benjamin Wright
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Aerial view of Laguna Seca and southern San Jose - POST
Conservation Science, Land Management
Why We’re Studying Groundwater in San Jose’s Coyote Valley
It's the beginning of a new beginning for this ancient wetland.
Posted on By Irina Kogan
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Pillar Point
November 4, 2021
Pillar Point Bluff - Nov 4, 2021 - 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Weekday Morning Walk at Pillar Point Bluff

  • Pillar Point Bluff
  • 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Event Details
Come enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the ocean on this easy, family-friendly 2.5-mile walk! Explore the Jean Lauer Trail and hear about the history of this beautiful trail and the role that POST played in protecting this bluff.
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The-Falconer
November 5, 2021
Online Event - Nov 5, 2021 - 7:00 P.M.

The Falconer – An Online Film Screening

Event Details
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a special free online screening of "The Falconer" in honor of the Fall Raptor Migration Season! The Falconer is a documentary feature that captures beauty and hope in the story of master falconer Rodney Stotts on his mission to build a bird sanctuary and provide access to nature for his stressed community.
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November 9, 2021
Rancho Cañada del Oro - Nov 9, 2021 - 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Weekday Morning Hike at Rancho Cañada del Oro with POST

  • Rancho Cañada del Oro
  • 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Event Details
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon 4.1 mile hike through beautiful Rancho Cañada del Oro! Sign up now and get a chance to view rolling grasslands and oak woodland ridges.
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November 13, 2021
Rancho San Vicente - Nov 13, 2021 - 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Raptor Fest at Rancho San Vicente!

  • Rancho San Vicente
  • 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Event Details
Join POST and Santa Clara County Parks for Raptor Fest, a unique, informative, and exciting event featuring knowledgeable bird experts, live bird informational talks, and more!
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