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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…

Residents of the Contra Costa County are fortunate enough to live close to Mount Diablo, many even able to see it from home. Countless people have enjoyed the hundreds of…

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—In February, the East Bay Regional Park District was granted $7 million from the California Coastal Conservancy for the purchase of the $11.4 million 768-acre Finley Road…

Looking for your next adventure? Trek through the rolling hills of Black Diamond preserve on Lougher Loop. This loop is great for running, dog walking, looking for spring flowers, mountain…

“We so often forget that we are nature too; both humanity and all of our powerful creations. We eat, drink, and breathe just the same as any other life form…

If you are a regular visitor to Mount Diablo, it is likely that you have entered the park at some point via Mitchell Canyon. If so, you know that the…

Stewardship Update Written by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate Storm Patrol Written by Sean Burke, Land Programs Director Stewardship staff has been busy monitoring storm damage and responding to neighbor…

Soaring over mountains, deserts, and forests, the California condor’s 10-foot wingspan means it can fly hundreds of miles in a day—even the length of the entire Diablo Range. Before it…