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Here’s some of what we’ve been up to lately. Oak Trees Succumb to Sudden Oak Death Two trees fell in Curry Canyon from Sudden Oak Death during September, one near…

Because of Covid-19, many agencies and organizations asked volunteers to participate in Coastal Cleanup Day from their homes and neighborhoods throughout the month of September. Their goals are to protect…

We know times are tough for many families, so we surveyed parents on their favorite ways to connect kids to nature in the backyard. Here are their top suggested activities…

Virtual Moonlight on the Mountain is tonight, Saturday, September 12, 5:30–6:30 PM via YouTube and Facebook Live. Live and Silent Auctions are now open for online bidding. The Silent Auction…

In March of this year, Save Mount Diablo launched a new Nature Heals & Inspires Zoom series in which we offer free presentations at least once a month to connect…

It’s time for the 36th annual Coastal Cleanup Day—from home! This year Coastal Cleanup will stretch throughout the entire month of September. We invite you to participate any day, at…

Common name: Bull thistle Scientific name: Cirsium vulgare Plant family: Asteraceae Origin: Europe, California non-native/invasive Duration: Annual/biennial Flower color: Purple Plant type: Herb

Common name: Bristly goldenaster Scientific name: Heterotheca sessiliflora ssp. echioides Plant family: Asteraceae Origin: California native Duration: Perennial Flower color: Yellow Plant type: Herb Habitat: Grasslands Light: Full sun to part shade