Expanding POST’s roster of volunteer board members is designed to drive best governance practices, further the mission and vision and advance POST’s commitment to expanding diversity, equity and inclu...

See how decades of partnership are creating a healthier future for agriculture and wildlife on the San Mateo Coast.

San Mateo County will open Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach on Monday, August 17 at 8 a.m., transforming a once-private stretch of the coast into the County’s first newly created park in...

Living near natural lands means mountain lions are our neighbors. How can we create conditions that will allow us to coexist peacefully rather than living in mutual fear?

San José is full of amazing parks and preserves! A lifelong resident of the area shares his top 5 best hikes in San José for you to explore.

Want to start a garden this spring? Local farmers share practical spring gardening tips for beginners, from healthy soil to balcony growing.

Discover how POST is protecting Coyote Valley through wildlife crossings, wetland restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture.

The Peninsula Open Space Trust, based in Palo Alto, to preserve Mead Ranch as open space.

One of the South Bay’s largest remaining private rural properties will be protected from new development — and plans for a quarry will be scrapped.

$23 million deal secures nearly all of huge open space area in southern Santa Clara County.

Dr. Peter Cowan, our Director of Conservation Science, visited Bair Island during the winter King Tides. It was a glimpse into the future. Here's what he found.

Looking for paved trail options to go on a rainy day walk? We've got you covered.

To help celebrate the year's end, we've rounded up our most popular hikes, conservation stories, and blog posts from 2025.

Last fiscal year, POST protected critical landscapes, restored wildlife habitat, prepared redwoods for climate change, and more

Sections of the California Coastal Trail are open now, but what it promises to provide in the future is beyond epic. Learn about two must-do trails here.

It's time for pumpkins to share the coastal spotlight. Chilacayota is cropping up, all thanks to the enterprising farmers at Brisa Ranch.

Tidepools hold fascinating ecosystems right at our feet. Here are our tidepooling tips and fun facts about creatures you're likely to see.

Honor Native American Heritage Month by exploring Bay Area parks that offer meaningful connections to Indigenous history and landscapes.

Locals and visitors alike will enjoy these hiking and other day trip options in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and beyond.

Connecting and transforming communities through the power of trails.

Three connected properties represent an opportunity to demonstrate the regional benefits of agriculture and environmental restoration working together.

Join us on this LGBTQ+, beginner-friendly birding outing with experienced facilitators and find your flock.

The first supermoon of the year is almost here. The moon will appear slightly larger and brighter on Monday. It's the first of three supermoons this year.

Everyone deserves ample access to trees. We're proud to be learning about tree equity and urban forestry alongside our partners at Canopy.

YouTube video by Peninsula Open Space Trust - POST

Here are the best hikes, eateries, and shops along Highway 9, the route connecting downtown Los Gatos to downtown Santa Cruz.