Save Mount Diablo E-News | September 13, 2023 |
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Photo by Bruce Erickson
We want to express our deep gratitude to all who contributed to this year's spectacular Moonlight on the Mountain! Thanks to you, we raised nearly $540,000 in support of Save Mount Diablo's critical work.
The online auction closes this Friday at 6 PM and until then, we'll keep adding new exciting items.
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New Master Developer Selected for Concord
Brookfield Properties Unanimously Selected by City Council
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The former Concord Naval Weapons Station. Photo by Stephen Joseph
On Saturday, August 26, the Concord City Council unanimously selected Brookfield Properties as the new Master Developer for the Concord reuse project at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.
About 2,300 acres could be turned into about 12,000 units of housing and millions of square feet of commercial space, along with schools and other types of development.
About 800 acres of parks and greenways—bigger than Golden Gate Park—are planned.
More than half of the more than 5,000 acres the Navy used to own here have already been turned into the new Thurgood Marshall Regional Park, in part thanks to years of advocacy from Save Mount Diablo and our partners.
Now, we need a project that buffers communities from construction impacts, provides green open space and city parks, takes advantage of mass transit, and provides quality affordable housing.
We'll keep you updated as new plans come out.
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Kick Off Your Weekend on This Trail
Enjoy Some of the Most Expansive Views at Black Diamond
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Black Diamond Regional Preserve. Photo by Alexander Broom
Looking for a local hike with a view? Check out the Stewartville to Ridge Trail Loop in Black Diamond Regional Park, near Pittsburg and Antioch.
This route takes hikers and mountain bikers along some of the highest terrain in Black Diamond, with stunning bird's eye views of Suisun Bay, the Delta, and Contra Costa County.
Check out our new trail guide that covers this stunning route in detail!
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Climate Rally:
End the Era of Fossil Fuels!
Sunday, September 17
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
1100 Front Street
Old Sacramento
Across our country, people are coming together to rally for the climate before a key UN climate negotiation begins next week.
Join Third Act and others at the State Capitol to call for change. We're urging our leaders, Biden and Newsom, to take bold steps towards a greener future. It's time to put an end to fossil fuels, create a clear plan to phase out oil and gas, and declare a climate emergency!
This event is perfect for the whole family, with exciting activities like a mesmerizing giant puppet show, fun carnival games, kayaks on the river, captivating performers, and inspiring speakers who will guide you on how to play a part in ending the fossil fuel era and building a brighter tomorrow.
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Diablo Restoration Team
California Coastal
Cleanup Day
at Thomas Kirker Creek
Saturday, September 23
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
In 2020, more than 20,000 volunteers picked up more than 900,000 pounds of trash from beaches and waterways throughout the state.
We will pick up trash on our stretch of Kirker Creek and tally what we collect to add up our impact in our watershed, which empties out to Suisun Bay before entering the Pacific Ocean!
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40th Annual
Mount Diablo Challenge
Sunday, October 1
Registration is officially open for the 40th Mount Diablo Challenge!
Mount Diablo State Park is closed to traffic for this event, it's a once-a-year opportunity to enjoy cycling up and down the mountain without cars!
This 11.2-mile, timed bike race climbs 3,249 feet to the summit of Mount Diablo via South Gate Road. It's open to competitive and recreational cyclists.
Save Mount Diablo is a beneficiary of the Mount Diablo Challenge.
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Film Screening for "The Long Game" and Filmmaker Q&A at Albany FilmFest
Thursday, October 12, 7 PM
Join us for the story of Robert Doyle, a Concord, California, boy who loved gardening, worked for the East Bay Regional Park District, ended up making it the largest local park agency in the country, and helped keep the East Bay from becoming another sprawling Los Angeles. "We need to save the earth and save the planet," he says. “And what I found out is that by doing it at home, you can make a real big difference if you stick to it.”
This film was produced by Joan Hamilton of Audible Mt. Diablo and supported by Save Mount Diablo.
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Discover Diablo
The Morning Side of Mount Diablo from Morgan Territory
Sunday, November 5
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
We’ll hike Bob Walker Ridge through native blue oak forests and enjoy a closeup view of the eastern side of Mount Diablo from the cliffs where prairie falcons nest in the spring.
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Our Online Auction Is Open! |
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Bidding is still open for our Moonlight on the Mountain online auction!
We've got some amazing items and experiences to bid on this year. From locally sourced wines to exclusive outdoor adventures to tasty Trader Joe's snacks, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Every bid helps us protect Mount Diablo's cherished open spaces.
The last day of online auction is this Friday, September 15, so get your bids in while you have the chance!
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Edward Sortwell Clement, Jr.
Executive Director
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Save Mount Diablo is a nationally accredited nonprofit land trust founded in 1971. Our mission is to preserve Mount Diablo’s peaks, surrounding foothills, watersheds, and connection to the Diablo Range through land acquisition and preservation strategies designed to protect the mountain’s natural beauty, biological diversity, and historic and agricultural heritage; enhance our area’s quality of life; and provide educational and recreational opportunities consistent with protection of natural resources. Learn more.
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Header image by Ted Clement |
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