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Stewardship Update Written by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate Watering Native Trees and Plants We held two back-to-back DiRT watering days this month, one at Marsh Creek 6 and another…

Think summer isn’t a good time to hike? Think again and check out Madrone Canyon! Distance: Two miles Elevation change: 385 feet Difficulty: Easy Hiking time: One hour Trail surface:…

Hiking on Mount Diablo provides ample opportunity to see a diverse array of wildlife and rare plants. People visit from all over for the chance to see native plants and…

When asked what advice he would give to the next generation of environmental advocates and activists, Seth quoted his friend and activist Bob Walker: “Find something that you’re passionate about…

Interviewed by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate How long have you lived in the Bay Area? Aside from living in San Luis Obispo, CA for college, I’ve lived in the…

Mitchell Canyon Road follows Mitchell Creek through a shady, riparian (streamside) oak woodland—a habitat full of biodiversity. Distance: Seven miles Elevation change: 390 feet Difficulty: Easy Hiking time: Two to…

Half a year after completing the conservation easement for nearly 154 acres of land owned by the Concord Mt. Diablo Trail Ride Association—we’re excited to be helping the CMDTRA steward…

The Importance of Clean Water and Healthy Habitats Riparian (streamside) habitats are home to a wide range of biodiversity; they’re particularly important in dry areas such as Mount Diablo. During…

This summer, we’re enlisting the help of young environmental stewards for some of our many projects! We’re looking forward to hosting a cohort of youth volunteers from Temple Isaiah this…

This summer, we’re continuing our work to support western monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus plexippus) populations on and around Mount Diablo. The Diablo region is part of a major migration corridor…