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In the beginning of 2023, we announced the creation of a new outdoor education program aimed at third- to fifth-grade students kickstarted by a generous grant from locally renowned environmental…

CLAYTON, CA—On December 21, 2023, Save Mount Diablo closed escrow on the 6.69-acre Krane Pond property on the slopes of Mount Diablo’s North Peak, permanently protecting it. The Krane Pond…

Save Mount Diablo’s Fourth Annual Pine Canyon Cleanup Our fourth annual Pine Canyon Cleanup was hosted in partnership with the Bay Area Climbers Coalition, American Alpine Club, Mount Diablo State…

Rare volcanic habitat in the Dark Canyon part of Marsh Creek between Clayton and Brentwood. SMD must raise $1.5 million within 12 months. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—Just in time for…

Doc Hale was one of the best friends and teachers that I will ever have. Let’s be honest here, he was like Gandalf, or Merlin, somebody with seemingly infinite knowledge…

At Save Mount Diablo, we believe in the transformative power of nature to inspire, educate, and connect communities. As stewards of the land, we are excited to share a curated…

This fall, we were racing against the clock to raise $500,000 to purchase and restore Krane Pond, one of the largest ponds on Mount Diablo’s north side. Nestled on the…

Meet Sandy How long have you lived in the Bay Area? All my life. How did you learn about Save Mount Diablo? When we first moved to Walnut Creek in…

“Nature is such a beautiful thing that we need to nourish and care for as humans. Nature is life and everyone has a role in it and keeping it sustained…