Stories

The Los Gatos Creek Watershed Forest Health Project at Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve has reached 200 acres treated, and counting.

In August, Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve reopened to visitors after having been closed for nearly six months due to storm damage.

Sprawling branches, spiny leaves and plentiful acorns fill the oak woodlands that lay across the Santa Cruz Mountains and support one of the richest and most biologically diverse habitats in the state. However, spread of sudden oak death (SOD) is threatening the health of these ecosystems.

Announcing the winners of our 13th Annual Photo Contest!

The Midpen board of directors received an update from staff on progress toward our goal of reducing our operational greenhouse gas emissions 20% by 2022 as compared to our 2016 baseline levels.

Midpen is entering a critical stage in its Highway 17 Wildlife and Trail Crossing Project. This fall, neighbors, community members and the public can actively participate by providing input on environmental documents.

Warm summer days in the Santa Cruz mountains often carry the distinct scent of flowering tanoak trees (Notholithocarpus densiflorus). These unassuming native evergreens with scalloped, deep-green leaves are not true oaks.

Climate change poses a direct threat to the lands and wildlife we care for, but Midpen is committed to monitoring and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District board of directors approved the annual display of the Progress Pride flag during the month of June to affirm support of the LGBTQ+ community, recognizing the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (L

With the help of a Midpen Grant, San Jose State University students are able to expand their outdoor education program with hands-on learning at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.