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Decades of Conservation in the Santa Cruz Mountains
December 15, 2025

A closer look at the Santa Cruz Mountains, a dynamic landscape shaped by history, biodiversity, and conservation.

Posted on By Lindsay Dillon
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Peaks with Purpose: How Three Local Mountain Ranges Keep Nature in Motion
December 15, 2025

This four-part series begins by exploring how three local mountain ranges connect our landscapes, support wildlife movement, and keep our region resilient.

Posted on By Torie Robinson
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2025 in Review: The Year’s Most Popular Hikes, Stories, and More
December 2, 2025

To help celebrate the year's end, we've rounded up our most popular hikes, conservation stories, and blog posts from 2025.

Posted on By Leslie Patron
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What Will Happen to Bair Island with Sea Level Rise?
November 30, 2025

Our Director of Conservation Science visited Bair Island during the winter King Tides. It was a glimpse into the future. Here's what he found.

Posted on By Peter Cowan, PhD
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A Seasonal Recipe Book Inspired by San Mateo County Farms
November 5, 2025

Get inspired with our seasonal recipe book featuring soups, sides, and sweets with ingredients from POST-protected farms.

Posted on By Liz Torczyner
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Seeds, Soil, and Resilience: The Growing Impact of Brisa Ranch
November 3, 2025

In addition to growing crops, the farmers at Brisa Ranch aspire to cultivate resilience, equity, and connectedness on the San Mateo Coast. 

Posted on By Laura Silvestri
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Seeds of Tradition: Bringing Chilacayota to Bay Area Tables
November 2, 2025

It's time for pumpkins to share the coastal spotlight. Chilacayota is cropping up, all thanks to the enterprising farmers at Brisa Ranch.

Posted on By Leslie Patron
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18 Books to Learn about California’s Indigenous History
November 1, 2025

Learn California's history through Indigenous perspectives.

Posted on By Maria Trogolo
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The Bay Area’s Must-See Sections of the California Coastal Trail
October 28, 2025

Check out these local stops along completed sections of the California Coastal Trail, a network of multi-use trails that will one day span the entire state coastline between Mexico and Oregon.

Posted on By Bryanna Whitney
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Scenic Open Spaces (and Side Quests) in Southern Santa Clara County
October 3, 2025

Locals and visitors alike will enjoy these South Bay destinations in places like Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and San Martin.

Posted on By Mark Medeiros
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7 Animals That Scare Us (And Why We Need Them)
October 1, 2025

Learn about 7 "scary" animals and the crucial roles they play in our landscapes.

Posted on By Hannah Eugster
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Best Stops Along California’s Highway 9
September 3, 2025

Here are the best hikes, eateries, and shops along California State Route 9 (SR9)—also known as Highway 9—the route connecting downtown Los Gatos to downtown Santa Cruz.

Posted on By Steven Zeisler
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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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