Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)

It's #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth and now is the time to reeducate ourselves on local history. A first step is to focus on listening, learning and taking meaningful action. openspacetrust.org/blog/nati…

This documentary highlights an important collaboration between Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. Together, they restored the mountaintop as a sacred site. plusmproductions.com/project…

DIG into this documentary and learn more about the original people who thrived here in the SF Bay Area. pbs.org/show/time-has-many-v…

This webinar series is a must-see for anyone who calls the Bay Area home. We hosted State Parks Archeologist Mark Hylkema, who takes an in-depth look at local Indigenous cultures of the past and present. openspacetrust.org/blog/indi…

Who enjoyed their extra hour of sleep last night?

If you're from the Bay Area, you may know live oak, manzanita and buckeye. But what were some original, Indigenous words for local trees? Read (and hear!) what they're called in Mutsun, the language of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. openspacetrust.org/blog/indi…

Happy Halloween! We hope everyone had a great weekend and that you're ready for today's festivities!

Happy #NationalCatDay! Bobcats are small, elusive and crucial to the health of our ecosystems! Did you know they got their names because of their "bobbed" tails? To learn more facts check out our Instagram or Facebook!

🥾 Calling all South Bay hikers! Have you ever gone adventuring at Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch near Gilroy? With its golden hills sprinkled with towering valley oak, this moderate trail is a joy to behold every autumn. loom.ly/Afw2qkQ @SCCParks

We hope you enjoy this #NationalPumpkinDay! How are you celebrating? Jack-o-lanterns? Pie? Pumpkin Spice Latte?

Feeling a bit shaky after this afternoon's 5.1 quake? We've got you (duck and) covered. Register for this timely online event on 11/17 featuring @earthquake_dude, who'll share the science that'll help us prepare and stay calm, cool and collected. openspacetrust.org/event/ear…

The Endangered Monarchs are here! 🦋 Go check them out at Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz and learn about their populations through docent-led guided tours!

There's no shortage of awe-inspiring views in the Bay Area. From rolling hills to crashing waves, these local vistas will have you feeling small — in a good way — in the immensity of the natural world. openspacetrust.org/blog/good…

Happy #NationalReptileDay ft. the beautiful and endangered San Francisco Garter Snake! 🐍 Find out more about these cuties on our Instagram or Facebook.

🥾🍂 Autumn is the best season for this hike, which goes through the mouth of a creek! See firsthand one of the largest watersheds on the San Mateo Coast, which POST has played a role in protecting. You may spot some egrets and herons while you're at it! openspacetrust.org/hike/pesc…

🤩 Tomorrow evening, join us for an interactive online event with astronomy educator Samuel Singer, PhD! Queue up your celestial questions because it's bound to be a stellar conversation. We can't wait! openspacetrust.org/event/exp…

🤩 Tomorrow evening, join us for an interactive online event with astronomy educator Samuel Singer, PhD! Queue up your celestial questions because it's bound to be a stellar conversation. We can't wait! openspacetrust.org/event/exp…

🌈🌲Time in nature is essential for our physical and mental well-being. Read about how we're partnering with @SMCHealth to create an immersive outdoor experience for local patients. loom.ly/cvRr3Vc

🦇 With Halloween approaching, we're extra aware of those creepier, crawlier creatures that frighten us! That's why it's comforting (and enlightening!) to remember: even the scariest animals play incredibly important roles in our ecosystems. openspacetrust.org/blog/scar…

🪐 One week from today, join astronomy educator Samuel Singer, PhD, for an adventurous and exploratory online event! Learn all about the night sky, and ask a scientist all your curious questions about the cosmos and constellations. openspacetrust.org/event/exp…