The view from El Sereno Open Space Preserve - POST
El Sereno – Expanding a South Bay Preserve
June 22, 2021

182-acres above Los Gatos is now protected open space. Get the full story.

Posted on By Lindsay Peterson
openspacetrust.org
California condor in flight - POST
Condors Are Returning to the Santa Cruz Mountains
May 3, 2021

It's ok to freak out — it's incredibly exciting.

Posted on By Matt Dolkas
openspacetrust.org
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From the Ashes, a New Forest Rises
February 26, 2021

Last summer's fire gave us an opportunity...and we're taking it.

Posted on By Matt Dolkas
openspacetrust.org
Banana slug close up - POST
The Romantic Lives of Banana Slugs
February 3, 2021

You'll never look at these slow, juicy creatures the same way again.

Posted on By Matt Dolkas
openspacetrust.org
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What Makes the Bay Area a Biodiversity Hotspot?
December 8, 2020

Acclaimed author Mary Ellen Hannibal finds the answers.

Posted on By Mary Ellen Hannibal
openspacetrust.org
Coyote puppies from the Santa Cruz Mountains
Have You Ever Seen a Coyote Pup?
November 10, 2020

Watch these five adorable coyote puppies from the Southern Santa Cruz Mountains.

Posted on By Neal Sharma
openspacetrust.org
Bird perched on snag with setting orange sun.
Where Do Wildlife Go When Fires Strike?
October 6, 2020

California wildlife can handle fires better than you might think. Find the story here.

Posted on By Matt Dolkas
openspacetrust.org
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Bessst Practices for Hiking in Rattlesnake Country
July 7, 2020

Rattlesnakes deserve a fair shake. Armed with a little knowledge, safely hiking in rattlesnake country is really no sweat.

Posted on By Nik Rau
openspacetrust.org
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The Superhero of Lizards?
May 8, 2020

Their name makes them sound completely dull: western fence lizard. But that’s just what they want you to think.

Posted on By Matt Dolkas
openspacetrust.org
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Get to Know Native Bees of the Santa Cruz Mountains with Obi Kaufmann
May 6, 2020

You don't have to go far to find native California species. Here are a few local pollinators right out your door.

Posted on By Obi Kaufmann
openspacetrust.org
Green hills extend into the distance.
Room to Roam, For All
April 20, 2020

POST's president reflects on the what's "essential" and his deepening sense of purpose.

Posted on By Walter Moore
openspacetrust.org
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Another Win for South Bay Land Conservation
March 20, 2020

We protected another 347 acres of prime wildlife habitat close to the urban areas of the South Bay.

Posted on By Lindsay Peterson
openspacetrust.org

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