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Accessible Trails for Everyone to Enjoy
July 2, 2026

Explore some of our favorite easier-to-access access trails and get tips for finding outings near you!

Posted on By Vickie Rozell
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Woody Biomass 101: From Forest Waste to Forest Opportunity
June 23, 2026

Healthy forests require active stewardship. As we work with partners to reduce wildfire risk and restore local forests, one question often comes up: What happens to all the excess vegetation generated during restoration?

Posted on By Brian Homberger
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Best Places to Hike and Walk in San José: 5 Local Favorites
June 21, 2026

With so many amazing parks and preserves in the city, 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 and walks in San José.

Posted on By Mark Medeiros
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Cowell-Purisima Trail: A Look Back in Time
June 15, 2026

The Cowell-Purisima Trail, just south of Half Moon Bay, is one of our staff's favorite coastal hikes. Here's why.

Posted on By Zionne Fox
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From Protection to Possibility in the Upper Pajaro Valley
June 3, 2026

In the Upper Pajaro Valley, we can support a landscape where agriculture, habitat restoration and wildlife movement thrive together, even as conditions change.

Posted on By Marian Vernon
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A great blue heron flies over the grassy marshlands with broad wings extended.
Birding for Beginners: Summer Birds in Local Wetlands
June 3, 2026

Calling all Bay Area birders! Here are five beginner-friendly birding tips and a trio of local bayside places to spot waterbirds this summer.

Posted on By Michael Williams
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6 Beautiful Bay Area Gardens to Explore
May 13, 2026

Learn more about plants and immerse yourself in tranquil, colorful settings at these free or affordable Bay Area gardens.

Posted on By Leslie Patron
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Why Some Protected Lands Are Closed: Balancing People, Pets, and Protected Species
May 11, 2026

Some protected lands are closed to the public, with good reason. Here’s what goes into deciding where trails go (and where they don’t).

Posted on By Vickie Rozell
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A Yes Vote on Measure D Protects Santa Clara County Open Spaces
May 6, 2026

A yes vote on Measure D means sustained, dedicated funding to protect our region's natural lands, water, and open spaces. 

Posted on By Walter Moore
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Oh Snap! Wildlife in Focus: A Webinar with Vishal Subramanyan
May 5, 2026

How do organizations get close-up photos of elusive mountain lions and badgers? Vishal Subramanyan shares the tricks of the trade.

Posted on By Vishal Subramanyan
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The Practice of Paying Attention: A Guide to Nature Journaling
April 21, 2026

A simple guide to starting a nature journal and learning to slow down, notice details, and connect more deeply with the landscape.

Posted on By Ashley Wright
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A group of youth face the ocean, gathering rocks on the beach.
Placemaking Along the Bay to Sea Trail: Designing for Belonging
March 31, 2026

With intentional design, exploring a regional trail can feel like stepping into a living story. That’s what placemaking can look like: spaces that reflect the character of both the land and the communities who know it.

Posted on By Zionne Fox
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Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all. Since its founding in 1977, POST has been responsible for saving more than 97,000 acres as permanently protected land in San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. Learn more

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