Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)

We are hiring for multiple positions! 📣 Join us and create your own legacy of land conservation. Head over to our careers page to find out more about our open positions. https://lnkd.in/gHTibgXG

Wouldn’t it be exciting to lead initiatives that have long term positive impact on the health and wildfire resilience of our iconic, magnificent redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains? Apply for our Forest Health Project Manager position! Bring your exceptional forestry knowledge, project management, and relationship building skills to help us make this critical work a reality for the long term. Learn more about the position here: https://loom.ly/A3KeIg0

🌿 Exciting news! We transferred 644 acres of the stunning Johnston Ranch property in Half Moon Bay to Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). This move expands the Miramontes Ridge Open Space Preserve, enhancing our region's protected landscapes. 🌾 The iconic Johnston Ranch spans 868 acres of coastal beauty, including rolling hills, diverse ecosystems, and working farmlands. Since the 1990s, we've worked to preserve this land, and now, with Midpen's stewardship, it will continue to thrive. 🌼 With this momentous transfer, we are now one step closer to realizing some long-awaited public access projects. Midpen is currently working with the City of Half Moon Bay on plans to expand parking and trailhead access on the Johnston House property. They are also exploring possibilities for a pedestrian and bike trail connecting downtown to the Johnston House via nearby Higgins Canyon Road and the California Coastal Trail to the west. Stay tuned for more details as they unfold! 🚲 Johnston Ranch is located within the ancestral territory of a number of Indigenous peoples, including the Ramaytush Ohlone and the Quiroste Tribe, two of the many independent tribal groups referred to collectively today as the Ohlone. Click the link below to read the full press release.

Wildflower season may be winding down around these parts, but don't let the flower-filled excitement fade away just yet! Spend your long weekend exploring the flora that thrives at these beautiful and spacious local gardens. 🌿 Whether you're seeking gardening inspiration or simply want to appreciate nature's beauty, there are lots of local green spots to immerse yourself in. Dive into the world of Bay Area gardens and carry the spirit of wildflower season with you into summer and fall! 🌻

📣 We are hiring! 📣 POST is offering a flexible six-month internship opportunity in support of POST’s conservation easement stewardship. This is a terrific opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector with a nationally-recognized land conservation organization. The intern will become part of and contribute to a high-functioning team and gain insights into land management, stewardship, conservation easement monitoring, and landowner relations. Head over to our website to find out more about this exciting opportunity. https://loom.ly/i8vqWao

We're excited to be among the more than 50 nonprofit exhibitors at tomorrow evening's Thrive Alliance OnBoard Together networking event at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Space! If you're planning to attend, please drop by our table. We can get acquainted before POST next seeks new members in 2025.

🔔 Exciting news! 🔔 Just over one year ago, POST purchased and protected Lakeside Ranch, one of the largest remaining intact ranches in the South Bay. Today, we announced the official transfer of 1,908 acres of Lakeside Ranch to our partners at the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency. As a connected whole, this rare landscape provides critical habitat and wildlife passages that help maintain our region's biodiversity; as such, it's important to safeguard it from harmful development. We are thrilled that the Habitat Agency will protect and steward this extraordinary place from here on out. The Habitat Agency purchased the property with generous funding from the Wildlife Conservation Board and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Read more about the plans for the property here: https://lnkd.in/g4bmjWgf

Are you a marketing leader who is passionate about conservation and preserving our natural landscapes? We are seeking a dedicated Chief Marketing Officer who is energized by the unique opportunity to tap into the power of our mission, head up our marketing team, and nurture a beloved brand. See the job description here: https://lnkd.in/gGuFuj82 For more information or to apply for this position, please directly contact Andre Adeyemi ([email protected]) or Emily Gibson ([email protected]) at Rich Talent Group.

With warmer weather and longer days now is the best time to spend your days (and nights) outside ☀️ Enjoy the benefits of a night outdoors with these simple tips! This intro guide breaks down the basics of car camping for beginners. 🏕️

Beavers are officially back in the Bay Area! Learn about the many talents of these cute and capable rodents who swim, dig and build.