Stories

Two new ranching tenants are joining Midpen’s Conservation Grazing Program after a competitive recruitment process.

In the fall, Midpen began removing approximately 150 eucalyptus trees on a 2.5-acre site in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve near Lexington Reservoir, b

Over the past several months, Midpen has been working on a series of improvements to parking areas and trails in our Skyline Ridge, Russian Ridge and Pulgas Ridge open space preserves to enhance easy-access opportunities and allow more people to enjoy the

In December, Midpen is finalizing the purchase of a 35-acre property near the Lexington Reservoir that will become part of the existing El Sereno Open Space Preserve, and is critical to advancing the larger Highway 17 Wildlife and Trail Crossings project.

The rainy season is just around the corner, meaning newts will be on the move towards bodies of water to lay eggs and breed!

Though the Santa Cruz Mountains may not be known for their showy displays of fall colors, there are some wooded areas in Midpen preserves where you can catch a glimpse of some festive foliage. Here are four fall trail recommendations: 

On Saturday, October 12, 215 volunteers, guests, and Midpen staff attended the annual Volunteer Recognition Event to celebrate the passion and dedication of a cadre of committed volunteers.

Fall bird migration is underway across the SF Bay Area and, as if on cue, the native plants that support traveling flocks are setting fruit.

Coyotes have been in the headlines, and Midpen has recently enacted temporary trail closures in areas where coyotes were exhibiting territorial behavior around dogs.

After months of planning, site preparations and weather conditions aligning just right, Midpen returned prescribed fire to a closed area of Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve on October 25 as part of our multifaceted Wildland Fire Resiliency Program.