In 2017, the Conservancy oversaw the completion of fifteen Boy Scout Eagle Awards and Girl Scout Gold Award projects. These projects significantly contributed to the Conservancy’s nursery infrastructure, trail repair and habitat restoration while earning dedicated...
by Conservation Director Adrienne Mohan What a relief winter rains provided us after the prolonged drought. It felt like the Peninsula’s bluffs, hills and canyons were rejoicing with an abundance of blooms, green foliage and trickling streams from the nearly 20 inches...
As the long days of summer come to an end, our Conservancy staff is busily preparing for Fall Educational programs, when our wonderful volunteer docents head back into classrooms to get students excited about nature though our 3rd Grade Naturalist Program. The...
The Conservancy proudly presents free talks open to all ages guaranteed to arouse your curiosity about the natural world throughout the year. This past year included some fascinating topics. In February, local historical expert Ken Nakagawa was joined by a large...
On July 9 the Conservancy recognized volunteers with a film screening of The Big Year, with refreshments courtesy of Wienerschnitzel, Starbucks and Real Sodas chilled in a hip Volkswagen Bus cooler on loan from Orchard Supply Hardware’s new store in Rolling Hills...
As summer’s heat fades with the arrival of cooler days (and even some rain), the Conservancy is busily preparing for planting season! During this exciting time, meticulous planning efforts and preparations literally take root in fresh plantings that will soon become...
In July, Conservancy supporters gathered to recognize outstanding volunteers for their leadership roles and dedication to education, trail monitoring and citizen science. Barb Ailor, Dorie Chadwick, Eva Cicoria, Tricia Rapaport, Connie Lao, Peter Niemiec, Evi Meyer...
While interning under the Conservancy’s Stewardship Manager Cris Sarabia and in partnership with the California Native Plant Society, I helped develop and implement a sustainable solution to nursery pot sterilization. Disinfecting nursery pots has traditionally taken...
