We’ve Just Planted Our 2,000th Plant!
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” —Nelson Henderson We recently planted our 2,000th plant for our 10,000 Trees…
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California’s Big Moves on Climate Change Action
This past September, about 40 new pieces of climate legislation were signed into law by Governor Newsom. The state’s $54 billion climate investment will go towards a wide range of…
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Music to Move Us on the Climate Crisis!
BERKELEY, CA and WALNUT CREEK, CA—The Back Room, the popular and intimate live music venue at 1984 Bonita Avenue in Berkeley, CA, will be hosting a Climate Friday music show…
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Save Mount Diablo Staff Get Inspired at Land Trust Alliance Rally
Recently, six of our staff members flew to New Orleans to join a gathering of passionate land conservation professionals from around the world. The Land Trust Alliance is a national…
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Addressing Climate Change through Education and Training New Docents
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…
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Progress on Our Climate Action Plan: Transitioning to a Climate Conscious Future
Save Mount Diablo is committed to addressing the climate catastrophe through our Climate Action Plan (CAP). We’re excited to share our progress towards the goals of the CAP. When it…
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Victory! Bad Solar Project in a Damaging Location Stopped
Save Mount Diablo and East Bay Regional Park District Appeals Stop Project near Byron With great leadership from Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis, Save Mount Diablo and East Bay…
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Conservation Grazing: Why We Have Cows on Our Properties
In today’s world, cows are sometimes seen as detrimental to the environment. Besides emitting methane, a greenhouse gas that is 34 times as potent as carbon dioxide, they are commonly…
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Save Mount Diablo Researches Causes of Tree Death in State Park
Hidden out of sight from surrounding urban areas, an unusual story is unfolding: trees and shrubs on Mount Diablo have been dying near Knobcone Point. Many of the trees are…
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Mount Diablo Buckwheat Thriving Despite Drought Conditions
Already, Mount Diablo foothills look more yellow than green, and streams have reduced to a trickle. Last fall, Mount Diablo State Park shut off most water fountains and faucets because…
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