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What Will Happen to Bair Island with Sea Level Rise?
November 30, 2025

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.

Posted on By Peter Cowan, PhD
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7 Animals That Scare Us (And Why We Need Them)
October 1, 2025

Learn about 7 "scary" animals and the crucial roles they play in our landscapes.

Posted on By Hannah Eugster
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Tree Equity 101: Why Bay Area Neighborhoods Need Trees to Thrive
September 2, 2025

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

Posted on By Valeria Otazú
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What Conservationists Are Reading This Summer
June 3, 2025

From climate fiction to science journalism, our staff-curated summer reading list has something for everyone.

Posted on By Leslie Patron
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Rooted in Wonder: Become a Tree Explorer at 5 Bay Area Parks
June 3, 2025

Visit five Bay Area parks and learn about local trees, nature, and conservation — plus a free Tree Explorer's Handbook for kids!

Posted on By Anubha Gupta
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Bay Area Parks That Rock: Explore Where Geology Meets the Trail
April 28, 2025

POST's resident geologist shares her top pics for hiking destinations that double as a geology field trip.

Posted on By Irina Kogan
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Cars zoom across a road in Coyote Valley, surrounded by open space and mountains.
Highways and Habitats: Building Wildlife Crossings in Coyote Valley
April 1, 2025

Recent studies reveal that wildlife are facing harsh obstacles in Coyote Valley. To restore safe passage, wildlife crossings are essential—and we have a plan to make it happen.

Posted on By Taylor Jang
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A group of people stand under the Monterey pines at Burns Valley.
The Mystery of the Monterey Pines: A Stewardship Story
March 3, 2025

How did Monterey pines appear in Burns Valley? Discover our journey to restore forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect wildlife.

Posted on By Maria Trogolo
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Brush Up on Your Fungi Fundamentals: Bay Area Mushrooms Edition
January 17, 2025

Learn your fungi fundamentals in these two talks with renowned Bay Area mushrooms expert, Christian Schwarz.

Posted on By Megan Nguyen
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Bay Area Wetlands Forever: Beauty, Biodiversity, and Balance
January 2, 2025

Dive into why these vital landscapes matter, their challenges, and how POST restores and protects Bay Area wetlands like Laguna Seca and Bair Island.

Posted on By Vickie Rozell
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A group of six college students in hard hats collect data in the redwoods.
San Vicente Redwoods: A Learning Laboratory in the Santa Cruz Mountains
September 20, 2024

In the Santa Cruz Mountains, researchers and students collaborate to collect data and study conservation science in the San Vicente Redwoods.

Posted on By Dan Olstein
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An aerial view shows the construction happening at the Butano Creek Restoration site.
Improvements Continue at Butano Creek
April 15, 2024

Exciting work is underway to reconnect Butano Creek with its historic floodplain on POST-protected Butano Farms.

Posted on By Laura Silvestri
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