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What is the 30×30 Initiative?
Cloverdale Ranch
Land Management, Farms and Food

A Quarter Century of Care at Cloverdale Ranch

A Quarter Century of Care at Cloverdale Ranch
Hiking Trails - POST

Hiking Trails Guide
An aerial view of San Vicente Redwoods before the fire.
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San Vicente Redwoods Marks 10 Year Conservation Anniversary
Moon rising over coastal mountains in California
Land Management

The Indigenous History of the Bay Area: A 3-Part Webinar
A view of Coyote Valley from a top a hill.
POST Updates

Why Saving Coyote Valley is So Important
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POST Updates

Beyond the Moment: Our Work Toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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POST is dedicated to protecting the most incredible natural places in the world — right here in our backyard.

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Bair Island Sunrise- Teddy Miller
Hikes, Recreation
My Favorite San Francisco Bay Trail Destinations
Did you know that there is a trail in progress that will one day encircle the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays? Here are some the San Francisco Bay Trail locations you can visit right away.
Posted on By Vickie Rozell
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U-Pick
Farms and Food
U-Pick Berry Farms to Enjoy this Summer
The berries are ripening on the San Mateo Coast! Here are three u-pick farms for you and your family to enjoy this season.
Posted on By Laura O'Leary
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A field of wildflowers edged in a row of trees at San Vicente Redwoods.
Land Management, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
‘Pathways to 30×30’ Report: A Conservation Roadmap for California
A recent report “Pathways to 30x30“ lays out a roadmap for the state’s initiative. Here is a summary of its recommendations that most directly apply to POST’s work.
Posted on By Noelle Chambers
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Views of San José from the hills of Alum Rock Park.
Hikes, Recreation
5 of the Best Hikes and Walks in San José
With so many amazing parks and preserves located in the San José area, it can be hard to know where to start! Fortunately, this lifelong resident of the South Bay is willing to share his five favorite hikes in San José.
Posted on By Mark Medeiros
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A view of the ocean at Cowell-Purisima coastal trail.
July 7, 2022
Cowell Purisima Trail - Half Moon Bay - Jul 7, 2022 - 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Walk on the Cowell-Purisima Trail

  • Cowell Purisima Trail - Half Moon Bay
  • 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Event Details
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the winter season.
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La Honda Creek - POST
July 10, 2022
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve - Jul 10, 2022 - 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Morning Hike at La Honda Open Space Preserve

  • La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
  • 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Event Details
Moderate to strenuous 6-mile hike through POST-protected land providing context to the human & natural history of this beautiful preserve!
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Fire road at Rancho Canada Del Oro.
July 19, 2022
Rancho Cañada del Oro - Jul 19, 2022 - 9 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Weekday Morning Hike at Rancho Cañada del Oro

  • Rancho Cañada del Oro
  • 9 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Event Details
Enjoy a beautiful 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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Pillar Point
July 22, 2022
Pillar Point Bluff - Jul 22, 2022 - 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Coastal Walk at Pillar Point Bluff

  • Pillar Point Bluff
  • 10 A.M. - 12 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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