Thank you for a wonderful year! As we close out 2025 and begin 2026, we are pleased to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has been involved with our organization. To our volunteers, students, scouts, and community residents; to our financial supporters both large or small; to area homeowners who are making their properties safer from wildfire; and to everyone who drives by our canyon and simply admires the beauty of our open space. Thank you for what you do to help keep Claremont Canyon a wonderful wildland preserve. We have had a busy and successful 2025 on all fronts, and with your help, we look forward to making 2026 equally rewarding.
November Happenings 2025
Save the Date : Annual Meeting Sunday, November 16 from 4-6PM at the Claremont Resort and Club : RSVP here | Join the Garber Park Stewards in a BioBlitz on November 28 (November 29 if raining on the 28th) and join experts to learn how to identify plants, birds, insects, mushrooms, and more! Visit our Schedule page for more events.
July Happenings 2025
Visit Claremont Canyon and take a look at the beautiful Western Bracken Ferns growing along the trails and climbing on the hillsides! Fire season is among us and we want you to be prepared. Here are some resources to help you protect your home in case of a wildfire. Our geology walk was a success! You can visit Andrew Alden’s website to learn more in case you missed the walk.
May Happenings 2025
Thanks to our volunteers for a great Earth Day and a month filled with restoration events! A shout out to the Berkeley Project, the Garber Park Stewards, and the Claremont Resort & Club. Visit the Claremont Canyon to see our native California Buckeyes in bloom and visit our website claremontcanyon.org for more volunteer events!
April Happenings 2025
March Happenings 2025
The release of Cal Fire’s 2025 wildfire risk maps this past week has created confusion rather than clarity. Here are a few steps we can take in the meantime. Our volunteers continue their work to decrease the density of invasive, hazardous plants to help lower ladder fuels in the park. Join one of our upcoming volunteer days in the Upper Canyon and in Garber Park.
January Happenings 2025
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.
December Happenings 2024
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.
November Happenings 2024
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.
September Happenings 2024
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)
July Happenings 2024
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!
