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Inside this issue: Mapping grassland birds, six miles of new trail open in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve and Midpen's continued work to prevent and prepare for wildland fire.

Inside this issue: First rains herald the upcoming newt migration, a future Midpen trail dedicated to conservation advocate Lennie Roberts, collaborative work for wildland fire safety and resilience, and more.

Inside this issue: The winners of this year's photo contest, a new coastal property purchase, a collaborative effort to protect and revive the San Francisco garter snake population and much more.

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Inside this issue: Snakes you may spot in the preserves, how Midpen's proactive wildland fire work helped to detect and stop the recent Monte Bello fire, newly completed easy-access improvements to Pulgas Ridge Preserve, and more.

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!

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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.