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FRESNO COUNTY, CA—“Valley Dragons” have vanished from 85 percent of their San Joaquin Desert habitat—in the Diablo Range, Carrizo Plain, and southwestern San Joaquin Valley. These endangered desert reptiles are…

Blunt-nosed leopard lizards (Gambelia sila) might just be the most mind-boggling creatures inhabiting the Diablo Range. It’s not merely because leopard lizards are desert creatures—the Diablo Range houses an array…

WALNUT CREEK, CA—Save Mount Diablo’s all-volunteer band, Blue-Eyed Grass, has just released their new album containing mostly original songs about nature and conservation. Of the 11 songs on the album,…

CONCORD, CA—On December 7th, Mount Diablo’s Beacon will be relit by a survivor of Pearl Harbor supported by a Save Mount Diablo team. The Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor…

WALNUT CREEK, CA—On August 18, 2024, seven California condors flew north into Alameda and Contra Costa counties on a circuitous aerial tour. The three-hour flight began shortly after noon, when…

CONTRA COSTA, STANISLAUS, AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES—Explore some of the East Bay’s premiere hiking and natural areas with Save Mount Diablo in 2024, including places rarely open to the public.…

CLAYTON, CA—On December 21, 2023, Save Mount Diablo closed escrow on the 6.69-acre Krane Pond property on the slopes of Mount Diablo’s North Peak, permanently protecting it. The Krane Pond…

Rare volcanic habitat in the Dark Canyon part of Marsh Creek between Clayton and Brentwood. SMD must raise $1.5 million within 12 months. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—Just in time for…

WALNUT CREEK, CA—On December 7th, Mount Diablo’s Beacon will be relit by a survivor of Pearl Harbor supported by a Save Mount Diablo team. The Sons and Daughters of Pearl…

Accept the Donated Viera–North Peak and CEMEX Properties for Starters CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—Mount Diablo State Park hasn’t added a new property since 2007—16 years ago. For eight years, Save…