Spring hasn’t even started and we’re already feeling the heat ☀️
Take care of yourself—and consider putting out a little water for pollinators 🐝
💧 They need it more than ever during this early heatwave.
Its time to start planting! 🌱 We asked several farmers to share their best advice for YOU.
Who better to learn from than people who spend their days tending the land and growing food?
👉 https://openspacetrust.org/blog/spring-gardening-tips/
Coyote Valley connects mountains, farms & wildlife — and it’s now a conservation comeback story. From wildlife crossings to climate-smart farming, POST + partners are helping protect what protects us. 🌱
Read more 👇
…of the @postlandtrust.bsky.social during a recent visit to Mead Ranch. “This property is a key linchpin that connects the Santa Cruz Mountains to Coyote Valley.”
Scenic ranch south of San Jose owned by Bechtel family sells for $24 million in latest major conservation deal—“There are rolling hills, oak-studded grasslands, ponds and beautiful views,” said Gordon Clark, president… www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/03/s... @paulrogerssjm.bsky.social @mercurynews.com
We are just two days away from the expiration of our matching gift offer‼️
Through Feb 28, you can help protect one of the most important wildlife linkage landscapes in our region — and your impact will go twice as far. Donate here 👉 https://bit.ly/401ZE0f
Enjoying this break in the rain? 🌧️
Whats your go-to activity after a storm?
One of the South Bay’s largest remaining private rural properties will be protected from new development — and plans for a quarry will be scrapped.
Palo Alto group buys 2,284 acres at Sargent Ranch, ending 10-year battle over proposed quarry on scenic property trib.al/myvieER
Sargent Ranch is now permanently protected! This culturally significant landscape was at real risk of development. Conserving this land will strengthen regional wildlife connectivity, support clean water, ecosystem resilience, and community health in our region. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Zr2Qm1
2026 resolution: More nature, less screen time ✅
POST has monthly guided hikes, walks & volunteer days waiting for you. Expert ambassadors. Amazing landscapes. Guaranteed good vibes! 🌱
Events fill fast but we host them monthly!
Check out events@openspacetrust.org and sign up today!
What happens when king tides meet a restored wetland? And what might these conditions foretell about climate change in the Bay Area?
Located in Redwood City, Bair Island gives us a front-row seat. Read more before the 2026 king tides arrive on January 2-3.
What a year! 🌿 Thank you to our incredible community for showing up at our 2025 events—whether you joined us on the trails, tuned into our online talks, or connected in person.
Our January events are already live! Check out openspacetrust.org/events today.
See you on the trail next year! 🥾
Banana slug sitting on a redwood tree
Banana slug posing in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve (@postlandtrust.bsky.social) 🐌
Water connects everything on the Peninsula. From seasonal rains to dry months, healthy watersheds store and share water across landscapes we all rely on. Protecting healthy soils and vegetation helps keep water flowing for wildlife and people when it’s needed most. Read more: https://bit.ly/4apTYDU
Grey skies (and muddy trails) are on the Bay Area forecast this week. What's an outdoorsy person to do? Try some paved walking routes that are a good match for your waterproof boots! (Reminder: check the trail to rule out flooding!) https://openspacetrust.org/blog/rainy-day-walks/
Our 2026 Hiking Calendar is here! Explore 12 curated trails across Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties—from coastal views to quiet redwood groves. 🌿🥾
Looking for a weekend escape or new challenge? Start exploring with our guide. 💙
👉 Explore the guide here: https://bit.ly/4iXwA2C
Waterfalls, waves, wetlands and redwoods top the list of the most popular hikes on our website this year. Plus, read about our stewardship wins and the blog posts that readers loved most this year.
Last fiscal year was one of our most impactful ever, with POST surpassing 90,000 total protected acres!
If you're interested in learning more about the accomplishments of the last fiscal year head here 👉 https://bit.ly/3LKalRq
Find your version of coastal bliss: maybe it’s the waves, the seabirds, the view. These stops along this ever-growing regional trail are as flexible as your week is busy.
Looking down the coastal bluffs on a sunny day as the fog retreats inland
A beautiful day on the San Mateo Coast
Happy Sunday. Today we have a black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans). San Benito County, California. Fun fact: phoebes are not songbirds in the full sense of the word. Their songs are innate and simple not learned and complex like true songbirds.
#birds
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What ingredient from your heritage would you share far and wide if you could?
We love Cristóbal's story of his small, bustling farm's chilacayota crop: 35 years in the making! “It’s one of the hundreds of types of squash grown in Mexico," he beams. "It’s a cultural crop that I don’t want to lose.”
🌊 King tides hit Monterey Bay Wed–Fri! Explore tidepools teeming with anemones, hermit crabs & more — nature’s tiny aquariums 🐚🦀 Best views at low tide (-1.0 to -1.4 ft). Waterproof shoes recommended! Dive in 👉https://bit.ly/4hCV4xs
It's National Native American Heritage Month, and its up to us to learn more about Indigenous histories close to home. Walking in these local parks allows us to reflect while stepping into generations of stewardship and resilience. 🍁
South Bay adventures are calling! Take a day trip to see the landscapes and local gems that make South San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and San Martin shine. ☀️
We spotted three bucks and thought: that’s a solid return on investment. 🦌 💰 Every acre of protected open space is a home for wildlife like these, keeping ecosystems strong for generations to come.
📍 Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, Los Gatos, CA
A group of small, delicate mushrooms growing among fallen, orange-brown pine needles on the forest floor.
Close-up image of two mushrooms with textured brown caps, growing among fallen leaves.
Close-up of a morel mushroom emerging from a forest floor covered in brown leaves.
We love this fun-gi filled day to celebrate some of the hardest workers in the redwood ecosystem. 🍄 Mushrooms help recycle nutrients, nurture roots, and feed new life in the forest. Happy #NationalMushroomDay! 🍄🟫
📸 Photo Credits:
1. Amanda Krauss
2. Ian Bornarth
3. Orenda Randuch
Trail professionals and nature stewards: this webinar’s for you. Tomorrow, join POST's Zionne Fox from 10 a.m. - 11. a.m. PST to explore an approach to sustainable trail design grounded in relationship, humility, and ecological wisdom. https://bit.ly/3WrMUOV
Big news for local conservation! 🌿 We have permanently protected 668 acres in the Upper Pajaro River Valley, where Santa Clara and San Benito Counties meet. This project strengthens climate resilience, supports local farms, and restores vital habitat in an important wildlife corridor.
