Act Now to Save California State Parks
Now's the time to help save our California state parks from imminent closure under Governor Schwarzenegger's budget plan!
Category: Stewardship
The San Francisco Bay Area is bejeweled with hundreds of parks and open space preserves as well as a rich set of laws and policies meant to ensure the survival of vulnerable species and ecosystems. Real people made this happen through a dedicated call to stewardship.
From the Field
On Friday, May 29, the National Park Service and friends of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) will gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Brian O'Neill, who...
Two Chances for Expansion at Mori Point
With a San Francisco Board of Supervisors vote set for April 30 to decide the fate of Sharp Park north of Mori Point, and a developer ready to sell a...
Development and Open Space at Concord Naval Station
After several years of planning, many hours of meetings, and spirited community involvement, the Concord City Council voted on January 12 in favor of a reuse plan for the 5,100-acre...
Yerba Buena Island Habitat Restoration
In a scorching Indian summer day in 1886, three to four thousand people climbed the steep goat trails to the summit of Yerba Buena Island, the 100-acre natural island between...
Geography of Hope
Family farmer David Mas Masumoto likes to start shaping his 3,000 peach and nectarine trees in the fall when the trees still have their leaves. It helps him envision the...
Jenner Headlands Preserved
I’m told that on a clear day you can see as far as Point Reyes and Mount Diablo from Jenner Headlands, a 5,630-acre coastal ranch north of the town of...
The Art of Flight
Ryan Jones (1978-2008) was a local naturalist, artist, and educator. His work with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and National Parks Conservancy touched the lives of hundreds of people...
Bay Area Environment on the November Ballot
You can also support our open spaces and natural resources when you vote this November. Residents in Alameda and Contra Costa counties are being asked to approve Measure WW, an...
License Plates to Support Bay Area Open Space
Now there’s a new way to support wildlife habitat, farmland, and public recreation in the Bay Area. The Nature Within Reach license plate will generate funds for Bay Area open...
