Though it is not yet wildflower season, some beautiful (and rare) flowers will soon be popping up in the preserves. The western leatherwood (Dirca occidentalis) grows sprays of small yellow flowers between January and March.
Cloverdale Ranch is an ecological jewel that rises from the San Mateo County coast through rolling grasslands to the forested slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains, supporting a diverse community of native plants and wildlife.
Midpen has employed the services of an independent research company to conduct a public opinion survey of residents to obtain feedback on their current priorities as it related to the District and its open spaces.
Rapidly advancing technology may seem to be at odds with open space preservation, however, new technologies such as digital mapping, apps, cameras and software are essential to Midpen’s work.
As one of the “original nine” rangers hired by Midpen, David Sanguinetti, or “Sango” as he was more commonly known around the organization, has a thorough recollection of the early days at Midpen.
