Press Releases

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s board of directors adopted a $94.1 million budget to fund 132 projects for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Midpen rangers and other staff participated in an annual training under the instruction of fire professionals with the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium to maintain their skills and practice with essential firefighting equipment.

In honor of Earth Day, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District invites the community to celebrate by participating in opportunities to connect with nature and volunteer. 

This week, several years of hard work is culminating in the celebration of a major milestone for the Los Gatos Creek Watershed Collaboration with the completed treatment of 1,000 acres of park, open space and watershed lands for fire safety and forest health. 

March 20 marks the official first day of spring and the longer, lighter days mean seasonal wildflowers are beginning to bloom.

With the opening of these new trails, Midpen is celebrating reaching 10 total miles of trail in Bear Creek Redwoods Preseve, and 10 years of Measure AA accomplishments. 

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen)  has successfully completed the environmental review for its Highway 17 Wildlife and Trail Crossi

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in serving a four-year term on an independent citizen oversight committee ensuring transparency and

Members of the public interested in running for one of three seats up for election on the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s (Midpen) Board of Directors have until 5 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024, to file the required paperwork.

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District board of directors adopted an $89.5 million budget for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.