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There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter. —Rachel Carson Jaw-dropping views, rolling hills, colorful flowers in…

This April and May, treat yourself to four days of inspiration at the 19th annual Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour! About the Bringing Back the Natives Tour Starting in…

With open grasslands, towering rocky cliffs, and high peaks, Mount Diablo is a bird’s paradise. Over Mount Diablo’s cliffs and valleys, some of the most iconic North American raptors can…

This April, we’ll not only be moving into a new fiscal year; we’ll be moving to a new office! Our official first day working in the new office will be…

WALNUT CREEK, CA—In another step towards the permanent conservation of the Krane Pond property, the Firedoll Foundation recently awarded Save Mount Diablo a $50,000 grant towards its $500,000 goal. Krane…

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—On March 29, Save Mount Diablo will officially open the Knobcone Point to Riggs Canyon trail connection. This section of trail winds through the upper 560 acres…

As 2023 began, we kicked off the year by officially announcing the creation of the Adler Education Fund. It was initiated by a $100,000 challenge grant from renowned environmental educator…

Stewardship Update Written by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate Preparation for the Opening of Knobcone Point Road Staff spent a few days along Knobcone Point Road, thinning dead knobcone pines…

Planning any trips outdoors? The hills are about to bloom in a spectacular fashion. In January and February, we were inundated by rainstorm after rainstorm, and you know what that…

Interviewed by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate Meet Shirley How long have you lived in the Bay Area? My whole life. I have strong family roots to the area. My…