Arata Ranch img/flash_images/arata_ranch.jpg November 8, 2004 1,312-acre conservation easement purchased by POST from the Arata brothers, John Jr. and Clarence. The easement encompasses the original ranch and 151-acre Seaside School Ridge, sold to POST by David and Trudy Small and now part of the Arata Ranch. Ridges boast views of the Pacific Ocean and the San Gregorio and Pomponio valleys to the north and south. Bluebrush Canyon img/flash_images/bluebrush_canyon.jpg February 2, 2006 260 acres bordered by Purisima Creek to the northwest and Lobitos Creek to the southeast. Primarily steeply sloped open grassland, with a prominent knoll at 796 feet that affords excellent views of the Irish Ridge area, west to the coast, north to Montara Mountain, and east to Bald Knob and the MROSD’s Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Diamond H Ranch img/flash_images/diamond_h_ranch.jpg January 26, 2005 409 acres of canyons, clearings and hillside springs lying within the quiet, scenic and pristine Pomponio Creek Valley. Located at the center of a continuous belt of protected open space POST seeks to create along the Pomponio Valley from Memorial County Park to San Gregorio State Beach. Also adjacent to POST’s Arata Ranch conservation easement. Green Oaks Ranch img/flash_images/green_oaks_ranch.jpg February 8, 2006 14 acres of prime row-crop soils, riparian corridor and woodlands. A nationally registered landmark dating back to the early 1860s. Green Oaks Creek, a direct tributary to the Pacific Ocean, borders the ranch’s northern edge. Little Basin img/flash_images/little_basin.jpg May 31, 2007 535 acres of old-growth redwoods, diverse wildlife, hiking trails with connectivity to Big Basin and impressive recreational facilities. POST partnered with Sempervirens Fund to acquire this historic property in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains near Boulder Creek. Lower Purisima Creek img/flash_images/lower_purisima_creek.jpg February 10, 2005 183 acres on the southeast side of Lobitos Creek, immediately southwest of the MROSD’s Bald Knob portion of Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Located next to POST’s Lobitos Ridge and Bluebrush Canyon. Primarily grassland and brush; mixed redwood and Douglas fir thrive along Lobitos Creek and the boundary with Bald Knob. Pillar Point Bluff img/flash_images/pillar_point_bluff.jpg August 13, 2004 119 acres along the coast north of Pillar Point, between Moss Beach and El Granada. A prominent ridge runs across the property parallel to the coastline. Extensive freshwater marsh and wetland, with a network of trails along the bluff top and cliff edge. Trail building and maintenance by POST funded by California Coastal Conservancy. Redgate Ranch CE img/flash_images/redgate_ranch_ce.jpg November 4, 2004 814-acre conservation easement purchased by POST from Greg and Amanda Jones. Encompasses a major ridge and narrow interior valley, grasslands, northern coastal scrub, coastal oaks, mixed conifer woodland and redwood forest. Bordered by El Corte de Madera Creek on the west and Bogess Creek on the east. Stevens Canyon Ranch img/flash_images/stevens_canyon_ranch.jpg December 2, 2004 240 acres of apple and pear orchards, mixed evergreens, redwoods and meandering creeks that served as a logging and fur-trapping site for early settlers, and hunting and fishing grounds for native tribes. Now permanently protected by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Mindego Hill img/flash_images/mindego_hill.jpg October 10, 2007 1,047 acres of grassy slopes, forested canyons and windswept ridges providing critical habitat for a diverse population of wildlife. Breathtaking vistas unfurl from its 2,143-foot summit, including views of the MROSD’s Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve, San Gregorio Creek Valley, Pomponio Creek Valley and the Pacific Ocean. Rancho Corral de Tierra img/flash_images/rancho_corral_de_tierra.jpg January 30, 2003 4,262 acres bordering McNee Ranch State Park, San Pedro Valley County Park and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area just 7 miles south of San Francisco. From its 2,000-foot peak, visitors can see San Francisco Bay, Farralon Islands, Mount Diablo and Mount Tamalpais. Wicklow img/flash_images/wicklow.jpg February 2, 2006 477 acres bordering Rancho Corral de Tierra, Quarry Park and Mirada Surf. Will provide a fantastic recreation corridor and link from the coast to the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains once opened to the public. The land contains creeks, a dense eucalyptus forest and habitat for rare and endangered plants and animals. Bair Island img/flash_images/bair_island.jpg December 30, 2002 1,623 acres home to waterfowl, shorebirds and other wildlife, including two endangered species. Now permanently protected as part of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Miramontes img/flash_images/miramontes.jpg February 2, 2006 555 acres located on the ridge above Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park. Contains scrub and brush with a number of eucalyptus and pine tree groves. From the ridge, there are excellent views of the coast and surrounding lands. Now permanently protected as part of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s Mills Creek Open Space Preserve. Johnston Ranch img/flash_images/johnston_ranch.jpg August 4, 1999 and January 16, 2001 862 acres of scenic agricultural land located in a valley that runs along the eastern side of Highway 1. The valley floor and grassy hills surround the picturesque and historic white saltbox Johnston House, named after one of the Coastside’s first European settlers. Phleger Estate img/flash_images/phleger_estate.jpg August 14, 1991 1,252 acres of majestic second-growth redwoods, coast live oak, serpentine grassland and chaparral. Bobcat, deer, hawks, eagles, newts and king snakes are among the wild inhabitants of the land. Now permanently protected as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Lobitos Ridge img/flash_images/lobitos_ridge.jpg April 12, 2004 340 acres adjacent to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The land rises from a grass valley to a 900-foot ridge with ocean views. Once transferred to a public agency, this land may form a section of a future Skyline-to-the-sea trail. Cowell Ranch img/flash_images/cowell_ranch.jpg October 15, 1987 1,270 acres of rolling, grassy hills, seasonal streams and sandy beaches. Hawks sweep over fields of coyote brush, dock, wild radish and mustard. In summer, wildflowers color the hillsides. And year-round, farmers continue to work the land. Now permanently protected by California State Parks and through private conservation easements. Purisima Farms img/flash_images/purisima_farms.jpg April 2, 1998 534 acres of open space and agricultural land bordering scenic Highway 1 and the Pacific Ocean, with beaches at the foot of its cliffs. The land is swept by fog and wind in the spring and summer, and on clear days the views of the coast are stunning. POST transferred the property to the Giusti family in 2006, retaining a conservation easement. El Corte de Madera img/flash_images/el_corte_de_madera.jpg December 31, 1986 220 acres of dense stands of new redwoods and watershed canyons, providing critical habitat for endangered steelhead trout and Coho salmon. Now permanently protected as part of 2,821- acre El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve owned by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Arastradero img/flash_images/arastradero.jpg October 21, 2002 13 acres at the center of Palo Alto’s 510-acre Arastradero Preserve. The land’s gently sloping grass and shrub-covered hills are surrounded by open space, and Arastradero Creek runs along its border. Now permanently protected as part of the City of Palo Alto’s Arastradero Preserve. Djerassi Resident Artists Program img/flash_images/djerassi_resident_artists_program.jpg November 17, 1999 580-acre conservation easement purchased by POST to protect this beautiful property and support the continuation of its renowned resident artists program. Grassland hills host a magnificent wildflower display in late spring, while dense redwood forests thrive in its canyons. Views look out over ridgelines as they bend and slope down to the Pacific Ocean. Windy Hill img/flash_images/windy_hill.jpg January 1, 1979 1,139 acres of open grassland ridges and forests of redwood, fir and oak preserved for outdoor recreation. From 1979 to 1997, beginning with a 538-acre gift from Corte Madera Limited Partnership, POST protected 1,139 acres that became part of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. Driscoll Ranch img/flash_images/driscoll_ranch.jpg January 22, 2002 3,986 acres adjacent to Sam McDonald State Park and the Djerassi Resident Artists Program open space lands. American badger, bobcat, fox, coyote, hawks and eagles share this unique forested habitat with the cattle that graze the land. Now permanently protected as part of the MROSD’s La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. Rapley Ranch img/flash_images/rapley_ranch.jpg January 22, 2002 151 acres of former ranchland. Grassy valleys lie at the base of a long ridge offering panoramic views of coastal hills, mixed forest and grassland. Now permanently protected as part of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. San Gregorio Farms img/flash_images/san_gregorio_farms.jpg June 13, 2001 267 acres with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and neighboring hillsides. The farm is nearly surrounded by protected open space, including San Gregorio State Beach, and contains a portion of the San Gregorio estuary, home to numerous species of endangered birds, fish, frogs and turtles. Seaside School Ridge img/flash_images/seaside_school_ridge.jpg November 7, 2003 151-acres with a prominent knoll overlooking Highway 1, with some of the most spectacular views on the San Mateo Coast. Picturesque rolling hills, pasture and farmland, with signature views of the San Gregorio Valley and Pacific Ocean. Now permanently protected as part of POST’s Arata Ranch conservation easement. Portola Lookout img/flash_images/portola_lookout.jpg October 23, 2003 50 acres with a 2,200-foot mountain knoll visible from scenic roadways and surrounding parks. A tree-ringed meadow looks out over the midpeninsula’s landscape of redwood, madrone and Douglas fir forests. Stunning views of more than 7,000 acres of surrounding parkland. Now permanently protected as part of the MROSD’s Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. Michelson img/flash_images/michelson.jpg december 29, 1983 640-acre conservation easement donated to POST by Vera Michelson and her family. Known locally as “Pesky Ranch,” it has remained relatively unchanged since the early 20th century. The land’s lush old growth redwood and Douglas fir forests reside along the Pescadero Creek watershed near Pescadero County Park. Krauskopf/Conley img/flash_images/krauskopf_conley.jpg May 26, 2004 191-acre conservation easement donated to POST by Dr. Frances Conley and the estate of her late parents, Konrad and Kathryn Krauskopf. The tree-covered land ranges in elevation from 950 to 1900 feet. Second growth redwood, Douglas fir, oak and madrone blanket the property. Cloverdale Coastal Ranches img/flash_images/cloverdale_coastal_ranches.jpg October 30, 1997 6,452 acres stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The land includes beaches, bluffs, grasslands, creeks and woodlands. The Muzzi family grows coastal vegetables on 558 acres known as Bolsa Point Farms and Peninsula Farms, which were sold to the Muzzis in 2007 subject to a conservation easement held by POST. Whaler's Cove img/flash_images/whalers_cove.jpg August 2, 2000 3 acres of coastal bluff and cove adjacent to historic Pigeon Point Light Station. The land and adjacent beach were nearly closed to the public when a nine-unit motel was under construction on the site. POST acquired the property, ensuring this land remains open to the public. Now permanently protected as part of the Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park. Rancho Cañada del Oro img/flash_images/rancho_canada_del_oro.jpg November 15, 1999 2,438 acres of meadows, hills and canyons surrounded by oak-covered ridges, less than 30 minutes from downtown San Jose. Now permanently protected as a part of the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department’s park system and the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority’s (OSA) Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve. Bear Creek Redwoods img/flash_images/bear_creek_redwoods.jpg July 15, 1999 1,065 acres protected by POST in partnership with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. At the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, beautiful, mature second-growth redwood and Douglas fir forests hug the steep canyons. Now permanently protected by the MROSD.