Our board member Sean Dempsey ran 48 miles from his house in Los Altos to the Pacific Ocean. We couldn't believe it either, so we caught up with Sean to get the details firsthand.
How did Native Americans influence the ecosystems of the Peninsula? What can we learn from those interactions and how do we apply what we are learning? We answer these questions and more...
Judith L. Humburg is a long time supporter of POST. In this guest blog, hear why POST resonates with her values and the reasons she decided to make a gift for the future.
We're committed to improving agricultural infrastructure on the San Mateo coast. That's why we're rebuilding the historic Root Down Barn near Pescadero, CA. Enjoy this video, a first in a series on the rebuilding of this historic barn.
It’s an exciting time to be a voter in the Bay Area, especially for nature lovers looking to make an impact. But before you cast your vote, here’s what you need to know.
Farms need barns, and working ones at that. Learn why and what we're doing to improve agricultural infrastructure on the Peninsula.
Twice a year a volunteer group called the “Ant Squad” comes together to survey Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve just West of Palo Alto, CA. This long-term monitoring team is helping us to better understand the long-term impact of invasive insects on natural systems.
In this video, Dr. Nicole Heller, POST’s former Director of Conservation Science, explains our local watersheds, why they’re important and some of the best places to get out and explore them for yourself.
Looking for a crash course on conservation easements and how they're monitored? This is the blog for you! Tiffany Edwards, our Conservation Project Manager, explains her work managing the many volunteers who make this work possible.
There is a growing body of scientific evidence confirming the healing powers of being in nature. This science confirms what we've always known; it feels good to be outside.
Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all. Since its founding in 1977, POST has been responsible for saving more than 87,000 acres as permanently protected land in San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. Learn more