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Claremont Canyon Conservancy

About
Who We Are
What We Do
Projects
Board
Contact Us
The Canyon
Map/Trails
Take a Tour
History
Flora and Fauna
Landowners
Wildfire
What you can do
What Landowners Can Do
Homeowners' Insurance
Educational Videos
Alerts
Events
Schedule
Volunteer
Garber Park
More info
Search website
Publications
Blogs
Donate
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Blogs

Featured
Jan 1, 2027
Below please find a chronological listing of Conservancy news and short articles:
Jan 1, 2027
Jan 1, 2027
Apr 5, 2025
April Happenings 2025
Apr 5, 2025

Save your spot! Spring Bird Walk May 4th. Save the Date! Fun Geology Walk in June. More volunteer events in Claremont Canyon!

Apr 5, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
March Happenings 2025
Mar 4, 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.

Mar 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
February Happenings 2025
Feb 4, 2025

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.

Feb 4, 2025
Jan 3, 2025
January Happenings 2025
Jan 3, 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.

Jan 3, 2025
Dec 4, 2024
December Happenings 2024
Dec 4, 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.

Dec 4, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
November Happenings 2024
Nov 1, 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.

Nov 1, 2024
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Oct 4, 2024
Annual Meeting Sunday, November 10 from 4-6 PM at the Claremont Club and Spa
Oct 4, 2024

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.

Oct 4, 2024
Oct 3, 2024
October Happenings 2024
Oct 3, 2024

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.

Oct 3, 2024
Sep 3, 2024
September Happenings 2024
Sep 3, 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)

Sep 3, 2024
Aug 5, 2024
August Happenings 2024
Aug 5, 2024

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.

Aug 5, 2024
Jul 3, 2024
July Happenings 2024
Jul 3, 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!

Jul 3, 2024
Jun 4, 2024
June Happenings 2024
Jun 4, 2024

Summer has arrived and we are seeing many butterflies fluttering in the Canyon, native plants in bloom, and many people hiking the trails!

Jun 4, 2024
May 3, 2024
May Happenings 2024
May 3, 2024

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.

May 3, 2024
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Apr 25, 2024
The Legacy of Bob Brodersen by Lech Naumovich
Apr 25, 2024

Bob Brodersen lived a spectacularly rich life, which included excelling as a researcher and teacher, entrepreneur, startup consultant, and much more.

Apr 25, 2024
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Apr 24, 2024
Spring Cleaning on Evergreen Lane by Nancy Mueller and Ruby J. Soto Cardona
Apr 24, 2024

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.

Apr 24, 2024
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Apr 24, 2024
The Garber Park Stewards by Wyllie Clayson
Apr 24, 2024

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.

Apr 24, 2024
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Apr 22, 2024
A Restored Hillside Blooms by Naomi Vinbury
Apr 22, 2024

Behind the Claremont Hotel there is a hillside where a unique community of people have come together to assist in restoring the ecosystem.

Apr 22, 2024
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Apr 20, 2024
Oakland Honors Park Volunteers by Nancy Mueller and Elizabeth Stage
Apr 20, 2024

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.

Apr 20, 2024
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Apr 18, 2024
Bird Migration by Ruby J. Soto Cardona
Apr 18, 2024

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.

Apr 18, 2024

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