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Just three populations of the critically endangered annual Eriogonum truncatum, or Mount Diablo buckwheat, are known to exist in the wild, and their exact locations are all tightly held secrets.  …

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…

One of the most exciting experiences is encountering an endangered or rare species. The encounter is even more exciting when it’s unexpected and occurs on your own property. Our Land…

December 7, 2021, is Save Mount Diablo’s 50th anniversary. We plan to celebrate the entire next year, through December 7, 2022. To commemorate this milestone, we created a special 50th…

January 25th is Save Mount Diablo co-founder Mary Bowerman’s birthday. She left us all an incredible legacy. Save Mount Diablo co-founder Dr. Mary Leolin “Leo” Bowerman spent more than 75…

Today, we celebrate Mary Bowerman’s birthday! Who Was Dr. Mary L. Bowerman? Mary co-founded Save Mount Diablo in 1971 with Art Bonwell. Dr. Bowerman served as Vice President of Resources…

Our Mount Diablo area youth speak out. Save Mount Diablo and our partner schools recently came together at our conserved Curry Canyon Ranch to support the Global Climate Strike. John…

Announcing the Diablo Youth Challenge! Save Mount Diablo is committed to getting children and youth out in nature, and many of our supporters share this value. One such supporter is anonymously raising a challenge: A contribution of $500 will be made for every child or teen who spends active time in one of the many public parks on or near Mount Diablo—up to 50 kids—which will raise $25,000 for Save Mount Diablo!! Find out how to participate in the challenge.

“Don’t gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold.” -Bob Marley Photo by Meredith Hendricks

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” -Mary Oliver / Image Credit: Al Johnson