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This April, we’ll not only be moving into a new fiscal year; we’ll be moving to a new office! Our official first day working in the new office will be…

WALNUT CREEK, CA—In another step towards the permanent conservation of the Krane Pond property, the Firedoll Foundation recently awarded Save Mount Diablo a $50,000 grant towards its $500,000 goal. Krane…

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—On March 29, Save Mount Diablo will officially open the Knobcone Point to Riggs Canyon trail connection. This section of trail winds through the upper 560 acres…

As 2023 began, we kicked off the year by officially announcing the creation of the Adler Education Fund. It was initiated by a $100,000 challenge grant from renowned environmental educator…

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…