Join our experienced naturalist Dan Fitzgerald, as he takes you on a virtual hike from Mount Diablo’s lower elevation to its summit and see what are some of the rarer and less observed blooming plants on the mountain. You will … Read more
BioBlitz Hike 4 – All Things That Begin with B and Beyond
Join us in Mount Diablo State Park’s stunning Mitchell Canyon on an exploration for All That Begin with B and Beyond – birds, butterflies, blooms and more! We’ll hike for about 3 to 4 miles with little elevation gain and … Read more
Birds, Butterflies and Blooms on Mount Diablo
Join naturalist Dan Fitzgerald for a nature walk in the Mitchell Canyon area of Mount Diablo. We will be looking for birds, butterflies, and some seasonal blooms. Bring water, snacks, and binoculars if you have them. The walk is about … Read more
The Morning Side of Mt. Diablo from Morgan Territory
You’ll hike Bob Walker Ridge through native Blue Oak forests and enjoy a close-up view of the eastern side of Mt Diablo from the cliffs where Prairie Falcons nest in the spring. The first half of the hike will be … Read more
Save Mount Diablo: Borges Ranch Fall Hike
Come and enjoy the fall weather on a three-mile walk through parts of this Walnut Creek open space. You’ll start at Borges Ranch and climb into the woodlands before circling around and following a fire trail through the grasslands back … Read more
Save Mount Diablo: Rocks on the Move
Explore 180 million Years of Geologic History on Mount Diablo What do the summit of Mount Diablo and the Marin Headlands have in common? How is Sentinel Rock in Rock City related to Yosemite’s Half Dome? You’ll discover the answers … Read more
Save Mount Diablo: On Belay – Rock Climbing
Come join Save Mount Diablo for a day of beginning rock climbing instruction at Mount Diablo’s Pine Canyon. You will go over equipment instruction as well as coaching on a number of top rope climbs, and provide insight into the … Read more
Save Mount Diablo: Trail Stomp / Run
Calling all experienced trail runners to an exploratory run at Curry Canyon Ranch! Attendees will traverse through grassland, riparian, and woodland habitats at their own pace. The hilly terrain is rewarded with stellar views of Mount Diablo and an abundance … Read more
Mount Diablo, a Story of Place
This is an excerpt from photographer and longtime Bay Nature contributor Stephen Joseph’s new book, Mount Diablo, A Story of Place and Inspiration. The book consists of hundreds of Joseph’s photographs, taken over three years on the mountain, and features essays by local conservation leaders.
What are Some of the Best Lesser-Known Nature Places in the Bay Area?
Everyone’s heard about Muir Woods. Where can you go to get away from the crowds and still see the nature that makes Northern California is famous?