Peninsula Open Space Trust

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We protect open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all.

A rushing stream flows over rocks and past mossy tree trunks at Uvas Canyon County Park.
Watercolor illustrations of the long-horned bee, mason bee, and mining bee.
A fluffy, adolescent puma kitten pauses mid-stroll in the redwoods at night.
WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR HOME AND COMMUNITY: Our risk for wildfire is on the rise. Longer dry periods, invasive plants not suited for fire, and hotter temps all add to the intensity of wildfires. Here's what you can do right now: (1) Start by looking up your local fire agency's guidelines, which are regionally specific. (2) Clear five feet of space around your house to stop fires from spreading. (3) Use fire-resistent building materials to harden homes against flying embers. (4) Create and practice and evacuation plan for your family and pets. (5) Pack a "go-bag" so you can evacuate quickly and calmly.
American dunegrass congregates atop a dune at San Gregorio Ranch, under a blue sky with streaky clouds.
A meme features the backdrop from Windows XP which includes a lush green hillside against a cloud-specked blue sky. An emoji with arched eyebrows and a devious smile rubs their hands together with the caption: "when the hike got Windows XP background views."
A drawing of a buck overlooking a rail corridor, Monterey Road, and US 101 before attempting to cross them, with mountain ranges in the distance.
A close up shot of a shiny arboreal salamander crawling on some bark and leaves.
A flyer for this year's Wild and Scenic Film Festival, featuring free entry and pizza, falconers, raffle prizes, and community booths. The event will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in Los Altos (and virtually). A decorative image features two large white birds at the ocean with wings outraised.
A gray fox on a POST-protected property in San Mateo County poses for a wildlife cam. Photo credit: Vishal Subramanyan
To see the entire event, head outside between 8:54 p.m. and 3:02 a.m. If you're short on time, you can step outside between 11:15 p.m. and 12:45 a.m. for the best show.
Author Amy Tan sits with her book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, ready to sign readers' copies. She has blue hair and is seated in front of a POST banner.
Two mourning doves perch side by side on a metal fence in the rain.