Midpen publishes a monthly e-newsletter with a quick look at the latest news and a brief overview of upcoming activities and public events. An expanded version is published on a quarterly basis and includes includes a full listing of docent-led activities and a message from the General Manager.
Fall 2018
Edge of the Nest: New Docent Naturalists Fledge
How do curiosity and passion mix together to support open space? Why in the training, mentoring, and nurturing of docent naturalists of course.Read more
Midpen Welcomes New General Manager
In June, the Midpen Board of Directors appointed Ana María Ruiz as the new general manager. She’s the organization’s fourth general manager, and has been rising through the ranks of the...Read more
2018 Photo Contest Winners
See the stunning winning images from our ninth-annual photo contest.Read more
Coastside Ranchers Help Restore Native Grasslands
California’s native grasslands are one of the most species-rich ecosystems in the country, and one of the rarest...Read more
Fire Safe in Open Space
Fire is a fact of life in California. Our challenge is to find ways to live safely with it.Read moreFall 2018 Message from the General Manager
Building Community
We are working to reach out and connect people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to their public open space. By sharing the natural beauty, inspiration, clean air and water, unique biodiversity...Read moreSummer 2018
Summer 2018 - Open Space Views
Flip through and read the full summer newsletter online, or download a copy.Read more
Planting Seeds for the Future of Open Space
A new survey shows Midpen visitors are overwhelmingly happy with their experience, but we have work to do connecting younger and more diverse communities to open space. And we are not alone.Read more