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One of the goals of our work at Save Mount Diablo is to connect people with nature. We do this work so people can benefit from nature and develop a…

It was a bright autumn morning when the three artists headed out, trekking through golden grasses and aromatic tarweeds before reaching their destination: a sapphire glittering in the morning light,…

For decades, John Kiefer, “Papa John,” has supported conservation on Mount Diablo, bringing people together to support the protection of Mount Diablo’s wild lands. SAVE KRANE POND! In Lafayette, John…

When we got the opportunity to protect Krane Pond, we immediately took action. Krane Pond has been a priority for us for decades because of its location within Mount Diablo’s…

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA—Recently, National Park Service staff and volunteers tracked the paths of some special visitors to the Diablo region: California condors! Six condors soared through…

For all who live surrounded by the lights of the city, a true look at the night sky is rare. Sure, we can look up and see some of the…

Making the First Map Save Mount Diablo released the first Mount Diablo regional trail map in 2007, with the goal of highlighting the vast outdoor recreation opportunities in the area.…

Small, adaptable, and powerful, the American kestrel is North America’s smallest raptor; it can be spotted soaring through the air or lying in wait in the trees as it hunts…

Are you planning your next outdoor adventure and wanting to hit the trails with a furry friend? For many reasons, including Mount Diablo’s sensitive ecology and potential safety issues for…

In 2021, we noticed an unusual event on Mount Diablo, in the wild and biodiverse Knobcone Point area. Huge swaths of knobcone pine trees, Contra Costa manzanitas, and Mount Diablo…