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Midpen searches for an endangered pollinator in the preserves, a Midpen grant program recipient helps better understand grassland environments, and a final opportunity to enter this year's photo contest.

A brand new animated short gives us a window into the life and of the Western snowy plover, the launch of Midpen's new volunteer trail program, innovative technology being used in wildland fire resilience work and more!

Help monitor Midpen preserves for the presence of Sudden Oak Death, check out a new trail open in Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and learn more about how Midpen is preparing for wildland fire season.

How you can help keep blossoming wildflowers healthy when visiting Midpen preserves, an update on a previous prescribed burn site, and an opportunity to showcase your photography chops by entering Midpen's 2025 Photo Contest.

Major milestone reached for a collaborative fire safety and forest health effort, two newly approved land purchases further Midpen's vision for future trail connections and support ranger and maintenance staff presence on the San Mateo County Coast and Midpen trail crews to break ground on a new trail this year!

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Inside this issue: Midpen assists with the rescue of a trio of mountain lion cubs, new community organizations partner with Midpen to expand event offerings for the public, and plenty of ways to explore your open space in February.

Inside this issue: Signs of the rainy season await you at Midpen preserves including newts, mushrooms, muddy trails and more! Work on the coastal mission and wildland fire resiliency plan continue, and celebrate the new year by exploring open space on a guided activity.

Inside this issue: More exciting news for the Highway 17 Wildlife and Trail Crossings Project, exploring the winter wonders of open space through new events and guided activities, and how Midpen is making local forests healthier.

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Inside this issue: New trails open, Midpen reintroduces prescribed fire for ecosystem health and wildland fire resiliency, and get into fall spirit with guided activities, trails featuring colorful foliage and more!

Inside this issue: Pallid bats make a Midpen preserve their home, the Highway 17 Crossings Project clears a key milestone, how Midpen is staying ahead of wildland fire and much more!