POST EVENTS

Peninsula Open Space Trust has resumed small, outdoor public events. Guests are asked to agree to COVID-19 guidelines, which are listed for each event. Follow this webpage and POST’s newsletter for more event program updates.  

We also continue to offer engaging and informative virtual events. We hope you’ll join our upcoming online events listed below, or view recordings of our past webinars on POST’s YouTube channel.

Our Community Events Series Sponsors

Bill and Jean Lane Endowment

The late Ambassador Laurence W. “Bill” Lane, Jr. and his wife Jean sponsored POST’s Wallace Stegner Lectures from their inception in 1993. Jean passed away in 2017, but had established the Bill and Jean Lane Endowment to provide for their annual lead sponsorship of this beloved series. We applaud Jean and Bill, whose unwavering support has enabled us to evolve our former lecture series into a diverse, program of quality monthly events, offering a variety of ways for community members to learn and engage throughout the year

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June 3, 2023
San Vicente Redwoods Trail - Jun 3, 2023 - 10 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Morning Hike at San Vicente Redwoods

  • San Vicente Redwoods Trail
  • 10 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Event Details
Join us for a community hike at San Vicente Redwoods, a moderate hike of 3.5 miles on fairly level trails with moderate elevation gain.
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June 3, 2023
Wavecrest Open Space - Jun 3, 2023 - 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Queers of a Feather

  • Wavecrest Open Space
  • 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Event Details
Calling all LGBTQ+ community members! Come birding with POST and Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society and meet other queers of a feather! Whether you are experienced or completely new to birding, this event will provide a fun opportunity to get out in nature, gain a bird’s eye view of species found locally, and find your flock.
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Fire road at Rancho Canada Del Oro.
June 9, 2023
Rancho Cañada del Oro - Jun 9, 2023 - 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Weekday Morning Hike at Rancho Cañada del Oro

  • Rancho Cañada del Oro
  • 10 A.M. - 1 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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June 11, 2023
Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve - Jun 11, 2023 - 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunset Hike at Mindego Hill

  • Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
  • 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Event Details
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful 5-mile hike from the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to the top of the POST-protected Mindego Hill. You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about how we protected this beautiful property featuring panoramic views of redwood ridges and undulating hillsides.
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Pillar Point
June 15, 2023
Pillar Point Bluff - Jun 15, 2023 - 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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La Honda Creek - POST
May 27, 2023
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve - May 27, 2023 - 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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A view of the ocean at Cowell-Purisima coastal trail.
May 24, 2023
Cowell Purisima Trail - Half Moon Bay - May 24, 2023 - 10 a.m. - noon

Coastal Walk at Cowell-Purisima Trail

  • Cowell Purisima Trail - Half Moon Bay
  • 10 a.m. - noon
Event Details
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a Wednesday 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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May 21, 2023
Hillsdale Main Theater, San Mateo (+ Virtual) - May 21, 2023 - 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Finding Joy & Justice in the Outdoors: Special Event with NatGeo Explorer James Edward Mills

  • Hillsdale Main Theater, San Mateo (+ Virtual)
  • 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Event Details
Join POST for an evening with author and National Geographic Explorer James Edward Mills for a talk about his book "The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors," which was named by Outside Magazine as one of the 10 "Outdoor Books that Shaped the Last Decade." James has extensive experience in outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, and sustainable living practices. Join us in person on Sunday, May 21st from 3-5 P.M. or watch live virtually. for an unforgettable event with James Edward Mills. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and listen to stories from a seasoned outdoor enthusiast!
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Birding at Wavecrest in Half Moon Bay, Raptors again…
May 20, 2023
Wavecrest Open Space Reserve - May 20, 2023 - 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Easy Morning Walk at Wavecrest

  • Wavecrest Open Space Reserve
  • 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Event Details
Enjoy a refreshing morning walk along the bluffs of the Wavecrest Trail! This family-friendly hike is an easy 2-mile walk and great for all ages and levels of hikers. Register now to reserve a spot!
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A view of the ocean at Cowell-Purisima coastal trail.
May 17, 2023
Cowell Purisima Trail - Half Moon Bay - May 17, 2023 - 10 a.m. - noon

Coastal Walk at Cowell-Purisima Trail

  • Cowell Purisima Trail - Half Moon Bay
  • 10 a.m. - noon
Event Details
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a Wednesday 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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