Many plants in the upper canyon are beginning to transition into their next phase and we are seeing many catkins in bloom! To avoid a catastrophe like LA experienced (and our neighborhood experienced in the 1991 fire), we need to stay vigilant about our risks and know what we can do to lessen them. Here are some resources to help you be prepared. Measure MM $99/parcel tax will be collected and funds made available to the City of Oakland starting with the 2025-2026 property tax period. Read the Vegetation Management Plan.
Thank you for a wonderful year! As we close out 2024 and begin 2025, we would like to pause and say thank you to everyone who has been involved with our organization. Thank you for what you do to help keep Claremont Canyon a wonderful wildland preserve. We have had a busy and successful 2024 on all fronts, and with your help, we look forward to making 2025 equally rewarding.
This month, be on the lookout for ladybugs, which can be found in clusters on plants, logs, and rocks. The Conservancy had a record turnout at our annual meeting in November. Learn more about Amy Bach and United Policyholders (UP) here.
Measure MM needs your support! On November 5th please vote yes on MM. You’re invited to our Annual Meeting on November 10th from 4-6pm at the Claremont Resort and Spa. Meet our invited guest speaker, Amy Bach, from United Policyholders, as she updates us on the homeowner insurance crisis and what can be done to address it.
Dear friends and neighbors please join us on Sunday, November 10 from 4-6 P.M. at the Claremont Club and Spa to listen to our invited speaker—Amy Bach, co-founder and executive director of United Policyholders (UP)—a non-profit organization that advocates for insurance consumers. Amy will update us about the homeowner insurance crisis and what can be done to address it.
Nov. 5th - Yes onMeasure MM, Make Oakland Wildfire Safe!Save the Date - Nov. 10th Annual Meeting - Join us to hear about the homeowner insurance crisis and what can be done to address it. Take a look at fire safety resources and volunteer opportunities this month.
Butterflies spotted in the Canyon! Winning voter approval of Measure MM, the Wildfire Prevention Zone on November 5th is critical. Join the Garber Park Stewards as they celebrate Creek to Bay Day on September 21st. Volunteer in the Upper Canyon with your group of friends or company team. (Click to learn more)
A juvenile hawk was spotted taking a bath! The Conservancy has moved into a new era. We recently celebrated a successful fundraising drive where we raised $40,000. Keep Oakland Wildfire Safe Committee has a goal to do everything possible to pass the Wildfire Prevention Zone ballot measure on November 5th. Learn more about how you can get involved and other volunteer opportunities in the Canyon.
The East Bay Wildfire Coalition will have its second meeting on Monday, July 8th at 9a.m. The meeting will be held at El Cerrito City Hall but you are invited to participate on Zoom (Check this post for the zoom link). It’s also summer and we are starting to see thimbleberries on thimbleberry plants. They have a pleasant, tart taste, a favorite of people and other mammals as well as many birds. Read more about how to best identify this plant!
Summer has arrived and we are seeing many butterflies fluttering in the Canyon, native plants in bloom, and many people hiking the trails!
Take a look at this flock of lesser goldfinches. An East Bay region-wide approach got off to a great start! In an effort to mitigate wildfire risks, the East Bay Regional Park District conducted a controlled burn on their park district property.
Bob Brodersen lived a spectacularly rich life, which included excelling as a researcher and teacher, entrepreneur, startup consultant, and much more.
On March 14th, on a very windy, crystal clear day, ten hearty souls from the Claremont Club and Spa joined our Conservancy community to clean up parts of Garber Park and the public paths leading to its Evergreen entrance.
We’re having a very good year so far in Garber Park—even with a few canceled rainy Saturdays. In addition to our regular volunteer days, we’ve held additional stewardship events, including celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service in January and other events in partnership with the CAL Habitat Club from UC Berkeley.
Behind the Claremont Hotel there is a hillside where a unique community of people have come together to assist in restoring the ecosystem.
On February 3rd, District 4 Councilmember Janani Ramachandran held an event at the Joaquin Miller Community Center to honor organizations and volunteers from thirteen parks in her district.
April and May are big months for spring bird migration with an influx of birds arriving in California in April. Read more about some of the species arriving in Claremont Canyon this spring and migrating away until the fall.
The Conservancy has been leading an effort to build a regional wildfire prevention coordinating group among elected officials from local jurisdictions in the East Bay Hills. Read more about these efforts and about our stewardship program which includes volunteers from UC, scout troops, and high school students from as far away as Fremont.
Celebrate Earth Month in the canyon! Join community members on a bird walk in the Upper Canyon and a plant walk in Garber Park. Join volunteer opportunities in April. Did you know it’s bird migration season? Read about the earthquake with its epicenter in Garber Park.
