FREE Gala This Friday – SNEAK PEEK!

Take a sneak peek! We are getting ready for our Annual Open Spaces and Wild Places Virtual Gala & Conservation Awards– RSVP for FRIDAY, October 16th from 6-7:30PM. This year, due to social distancing guidelines and in order to safeguard public health, this FREE event will take place over two weeks kicking off on October 1st…

Jones Fire Destroys Independence Trail Structures- Help Keep the Legacy Alive!

Dear Friends, It is with heavy hearts we report that the beloved Independence Trail has suffered significant damage from the Jones Fire this week. We have recently learned that all wooden structures within the fire perimeter along Independence Trail West, including the iconic flume spanning Rush Creek and the Rush Creek Ramp, were consumed by…

Proper Attire

I love this county for all the unique characters that call this place home. When I am walking around I like to people watch, and I wonder if I will ever get to a place where I am not surprised anymore. I recently had an experience on the trail that emphatically answered that question with a resounding “no”.