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Explore the south side of California’s second largest state park via Hunting Hollow Road. Distance: Six miles Elevation change: 417 feet Difficulty: Easy Hiking time: Three hours Trail surface: Dirt…

Stewardship Update Written by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate Trees, Trees, Trees We had a lot of volunteer hands at work this month! First, campers with the Athenian School joined…

At our inception in 1971, Mount Diablo State Park was just 6,788 acres, and today, as a result of the work we and our partners have done, it’s nearly 20,000…

This year, we’ve established miles of new trails throughout the land we’ve worked to protect. Hikers can travel through these new trail connections and explore the beauty of the Diablo…

Interviewed by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate How long have you lived in the Bay Area? 22 years How did you learn about Save Mount Diablo? I was referred by…

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY—Inching back from the brink of extinction, the third known population of the critically endangered Mount Diablo buckwheat (Eriogonum truncatum) was discovered on one of Save Mount Diablo’s…

In order to comply with a court order, on August 15 the Pittsburg City Council rescinded approvals for the Seeno/Discovery Builders Faria project. In February 2021, the Pittsburg City Council…

Training New Docents Earlier this month, 17 new Mangini Ranch Educational Preserve docents joined us for a training and hike around the preserve. These new docents will be indispensable in…

Watching the sun rise or set from open space, immersed in the sounds of wildlife, can be a wonderful experience. Spending time outdoors has innumerable physical and mental health benefits,…

Amble along Round Valley Creek and search for wildlife on this family-friendly trail. This out-and-back trail is great for spotting wildlife and learning about local history. Distance: 4.8 miles Elevation…