Please turn JavaScript on

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District - Welcome To Your Open Space!

Is this your feed? Claim it!

Publisher:  Unclaimed!
Message frequency:  0.95 / day

Message History

Timing is Everything Mowing to Mimic Nature

Published May 7, 2026

Each year when spring arrives and the grasses begin to grow tall throughout the preserves  the annual practice of timed mowing occurs in select areas of Midpen preserves. The mowing  mimics natural disturbances,&nb...


Read full story
New Access Coming to Bear Creek Redwoods Construction Begins Soon on New Parking Area and Easy Access Loop Trail

Published May 7, 2026

More access is coming to Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Beginning in May, construction crews will start building a new parking area, providing direct access to the four miles of Ph...


Read full story
Expanding Access to Ravenswood Preserve

Published May 7, 2026

On April 4, neighbors from East Palo Alto’s University Village, along with staff from the City of East Palo Alto, Midpen and regional partners, celebrated the opening of a new access point to Ravenswood Preserve, improving connectivity to nature for East Palo...


Read full story
Ambush Among the Petals How Flower Spider Crabs Hunt in Plain Sight

Published May 7, 2026

If you’ve ever spent a spring afternoon wandering through vibrant wildflower patches, you’ve likely stopped to admire the striking gold hue of a California poppy, or the intricate patterns of tidy tips. But loo...


Read full story
Habitat Restoration: Jointed Goatgrass Removal openspace Wed, 05/06/2026 - 15:28 Where to Meet

Check confirmation email for pdf attachment with project details, directions to meeting location, and instructions for what to do in the event of rain. If there is no pdf attachment, project details will be provided at least a week before the event.


Read full story