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One of the rarest gemstones in the world is only harvested en masse at the southern end of the Diablo Range.  It’s known as benitoite, and in 1985, it became…

Meet Arsenio How long have you lived in the Bay Area? I grew up in the Bay Area. I lived in Concord until I was 18, and then I moved…

As Save Mount Diablo works to raise funds to acquire and protect Krane Pond on the lower slopes of Mount Diablo, next to Mount Diablo State Park, we are reminded…

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…