In 1973, not long after the formation of Midpen, Herb Grench became its first general manager. His passion and determination made him the perfect fit for the role.
The purple martin (Progne subis) is the largest swallow in North America. July is the end of their nesting season. The majority of its range is in the eastern half of the United States, where this flashy swallow nests almost exclusively in human-supplied housing.
A message from the general manager: as we look back, this year, on 50 years since our founding in 1972, an evolution of the emphasis on the various strands of our braided mission reveals
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is also celebrating our 250th mile of public trail. The new 1.3-mile Grasshopper Loop Trail in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve opened on the afternoon of Friday, June 3.
Every year, Midpen rangers and other staff participate in an all-day training under the instruction of local fire agencies to remain certified as wildland firefighters.
As California’s drought continues, Midpen staff and the small-scale ranchers we work with as part of our Conservation Grazing Program on the San Mateo County Coast, are closely watch the changing conditions.
Much of the land protected by Midpen can be attributed to the efforts of former General Manager Craig Britton. During his time at Midpen, the District grew from just eight preserves to the 26 we now own and manage!
