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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,…

Take 5 Minutes to Complete the Survey: Wildlife, Culture Are Priorities Please fill out the short survey at the button below and prioritize protecting the wildlife, rare plants, and cultural…

Last year, officials counted just a single male Lange’s metalmark butterfly on the eastern parcel of the Antioch Dunes. The species was extirpated from the western side after fires and…

LAFAYETTE, CA—Grab your kids, grandparents, and dancing shoes and come on down to Creekside Commons in Lafayette at 6 PM on Saturday, November 11th to Party for the Planet! This…

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…

Stewardship Update Written by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate and Frenchy Hendryx, Education & Outreach Associate “You Are Bigger Than You Think” Coastal Cleanup Day is California’s largest annual volunteer…

It’s Priceless, but We Still Need to Raise $151,000 Krane Pond is one of the largest ponds on the north side of Mount Diablo State Park. It’s incredibly important for…

Meet Bruce How long have you lived in the Bay Area? About 40 years. How did you learn about Save Mount Diablo? While working for California State Parks on Mount…

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…

Distance: Three miles  Elevation gain: 140 feet  Difficulty: Beginner  Hiking time: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours  Trail surface: Paved and unpaved trails  Best season: Spring/fall   Hours: 8 AM to sunset  …