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Jan
25
10:00 AM10:00

Plant Species Explained- Free Community Webinar

WHAT’S IN A NAME; PLANT SPECIES EXPLAINED

What does it mean to be a "species" in Castilleja?

PRESENTED BY DR. SARAH JACOBS

Saturday, January 25, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Have you ever wondered what it means to be a “species”? Or how scientists define the unique plants that thrive along our coast? Join us for a fascinating talk from Dr. Sarah Jacobs, curator in the Botany Department at the California Academy of Sciences, as she explores the world of Castilleja—the vibrant, colorful Paintbrush plants that paint our California coast.

Dr. Jacobs will explain how new species are born in the plant world, and what it takes to understand the biology and ecology of these incredible plants. Plus, she’ll share her insights into the Coastal California Castilleja Complex—a rare and stunning group of perennial species found only along our shoreline.

Whether you’re a lifelong nature lover or new to the world of plants, this talk is a perfect opportunity to connect with the natural beauty around us. Come discover the mysteries of our coastal ecosystems and learn how you can help protect the plants that make our landscape so special.

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Feb
7
4:00 PM16:00

Half Moon Bay High School Winter Art Show

Featuring the work of the Half Moon Bay High School Art Department. Students will share their unique perspectives and artistic interpretations of our Coastside. 
 We are so excited to partner again with Half Moon Bay High School art instructor Sean Riordan to showcase his students' coastal-themed work at our gallery and office. Join us for the Opening & Artists' Reception on Night of Lights, Friday, December 1st from 5-8 pm at the Coastside Land Trust Gallery, 788 Main Street, Half Moon Bay.
The show will run through January 2024, so if you cannot make it to the opening, please call our office to check our hours and arrange an opportunity to see the show (650) 726-5056.

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Mar
22
10:00 AM10:00

Wildfire and the Coast- Free Community Webinar

Join the Coastside Land Trust as we welcome Timothy Federal of the San Mateo Resource Conservation District to discuss the pressing issues of wildfire management, habitat restoration, and climate resilience on the Coastside. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the historical and current state of fire practices in our region, including how seasonality impacts local ecosystems, and how these practices compare to other areas. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the area, this webinar will provide valuable insights into the future of our Coastside environment. Learn how we’re all connected to the land, and how we can collectively work toward a more resilient and sustainable future for our community and the ecosystems we rely on.

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Dec
12
7:00 PM19:00

San Mateo County Bird Alliance hosting CLT Webinar- featuring Barbara Dye

CArInG Over The Land;

The Coastside Land Trust Monitors and Cares for its Open Space Properties- Presented by Barbara Dye


San mateo county bird alliance - Free Community Webinar

December 12, 2024

7:00 PM

If you missed out on our last “Watching Over the Land” webinar with Barbara Dye - you are in luck! Barbara will be presenting again for the San Mateo County Bird Alliance.

Barbara Dye will speak about the monitoring areas preserved by Coastside Land Trust (CLT), show how much land has already been protected, discuss the challenges of each area, and share the results of the 2024 monitoring of birds, plants, and other wildlife. Barbara Dye is a member of the CLT Stewardship Committee and leads the effort to monitor all of CLT's properties.

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Nov
16
10:00 AM10:00

Wavecrest Raptor Walk-with San Mateo County Bird Alliance (San Mateo County Bird Alliance)

Photo Credit: Alvaro Jaramillo

Photo Credit: Steve Maller

Photo Credit: Steve Maller

This walk will explore our local overwintering raptor population. Wavecrest is the single most important site on the San Mateo Coast for wintering raptors, which can be seen hunting in the property's broad fields. Raptors and other species rely on its expansive grasslands, wetlands, and roosting sites. Wavecrest is the place to see many raptors, including White-tailed Kites, Northern Harriers, Turkey Vultures, Sharp-shinned/ Cooper's/ Red- tailed/ Rough-legged Hawks, American Kestrels and Falcons.

We will tour the open space preserve in small groups, each led by a docent from the San Mateo County Bird Alliance.

Cost: $15

Please watch Raptors of Wavecrest with Alvaro Jaramillo to prepare for this walk. It will provide a significant background and education on local raptors.

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Oct
26
10:00 AM10:00

The Humble Bumblebee - Free community webinar

Curious about the buzzing world of bumblebees? Join the Coastside Land Trust for a free, enlightening community webinar on October 26 at 10 a.m.

Sheena Sidhu, renowned biologist and Stewardship Scientist at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, will take us on a journey into the fascinating world of the 'Humble Bumble Bee.'

Discover how these remarkable pollinators are perfectly suited for our coastal climate and essential for our pumpkin fields. We’ll explore their annual cycle, nesting behaviors, and recent conservation efforts at both the state and federal levels. Plus, learn basic bee identification, including how to spot a queen bee.

Don’t miss this opportunity to understand and appreciate these vital creatures! Join us and become a bee advocate for our coastal community!

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Oct
19
to Oct 20

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival Information and Community Table

  • Bank of America Financial Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Photo credit: Aaron Burden

Please come by to see us in the Bank of America parking lot during this festival weekend. We will be providing information about programs, events, our land acquisitions, and the upcoming trail extension. We will also be selling roasted pumpkin seeds and cookies. Hoping to say hello to our friends and supporters while we are out there.

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Sep
21
9:00 AM09:00

Coastal Cleanup Day 2024

  • Venice Beach Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Coastside Land Trust and 60,000 other Californians as we come together to clean up our state’s beaches and waterways. Coastside Land Trust’s cleanup site will be Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay.

Meeting location: Venice Beach, Half Moon Bay

What to bring: Gloves, buckets, sturdy shoes, long sleeves, sun protection

While you wait for September, you can do your own Coastal Cleanup! Clean up your neighborhood, parks, and local area anytime. Gather cleanup supplies from home, download the CleanSwell app (to count your trash, and to have your trash counted!), and clean on your own time. Trash from inland areas flows downstream to the coast, so cleaning up neighborhood trash prevents marine debris.

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Sep
14
9:00 AM09:00

Coastside Land Trust Goes To Market- Join us!

Stop by and see us at the Farmer’s Market this Saturday. Learn more about the Wavecrest Coastal Trail project and all the fantastic opportunities to get involved this fall. Whether you're a nature lover, a community supporter, or just curious about what’s happening in our area, we'd love to chat with you.

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Aug
24
10:00 AM10:00

Watching Over The Land- The Coastside Land Trust Monitors And Cares For Its Open Space Properties

Join the Coastside Land Trust as we welcome CLT’s Stewardship Committee member, Barbara Dye, to lead us all on a virtual tour of the Coastside Land Trust’s land, including the trails, flowers, birds and surprising discoveries within these open spaces. We will talk about the challenges a small land trust faces in protecting the conservation values of the properties. The goal will be to see the Coastside from north to south in a new way that we hope will inspire you to explore, protect, and help preserve.

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Jul
13
1:00 PM13:00

Walking Tour of the Purissima Old Town Site

Join us at the Purissima Old Town Site for one of our small, docent-led tours to learn how one of the oldest Coastside towns disappeared. Enjoy a chance to see lots of native flora and fauna and learn about the history of the people who used to live on this site. The Purissima Old Town Site is located on the corner of Highway 1 and Verde Road, on the way to Elkus Ranch. All ages welcome. Space is limited.

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Jul
13
10:00 AM10:00

Walking Tour of the Purissima Old Town Site

Join us at the Purissima Old Town Site for one of our small, docent-led tours to learn how one of the oldest Coastside towns disappeared. Enjoy a chance to see lots of native flora and fauna and learn about the history of the people who used to live on this site. The Purissima Old Town Site is located on the corner of Highway 1 and Verde Road, on the way to Elkus Ranch. All ages welcome. Space is limited.

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Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00

Wavecrest Work Day

Join us on the coastal prairie for a habitat restoration workday at Wavecrest Open Space. Come one, come all. Meet at the Smith Field Ballparks at the end of Wavecrest Road in Half Moon Bay. We hope to see you out there to share in the celebration and stewardship of our coast together. We will have gloves and buckets.  Slap on some sunscreen and see you soon. All ages welcome and encouraged. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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May
18
10:00 AM10:00

COMPOST, SOIL HEALTH AND CARBON FARM PLANNING

COMPOST ON THE COAST: A SeNSE OF HUMUS

Presented by Doug Millar

Free Community Webinar

Join the Coastside Land Trust as we welcome Doug Millar, Conservation Project Manager for the San Mateo Resource Conservation District. Millar will share some of the basic principles and best practices of composting, as well as his insight into composting for soil health, carbon farm planning, and the work being done to keep our compost local. Millar has 25 years of experience working in this field- including significant work with local TomKat Ranch and the HEAL Project.

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May
5
10:00 AM10:00

Coastal Wildflower Day Festival-Hosted by California State Parks Association

Stop by Francis Beach parking lot and check out the Coastal Wildflower Day festival, hosted by California State Parks. The mission of this day is to welcome the spring, celebrate our local wildflowers and the local community restoration efforts, while inspiring stewardship of the diverse ecosystems that support thriving coastal wildflower habitats. CLT will be hosting a nature journaling table with activities, resources, and materials. Come journal with us.

Parking Fee: $10/ Walk or bike in for free!


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Mar
2
10:00 AM10:00

THE ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF THE PIGEON POINT LIGHTHOUSE

Photo credit: San Mateo Resource Conservation District

Perils of a Leeward Shore: The Archaeology, History and Stabilization of the Franklin Point Historic Shipwreck Cemetery at Año Nuevo State Park.

PRESENTED BY Mark Hylkema

FREE COMMUNITY WEBINAR

SATURDAY, March 2, 2024

10:00AM

Join the Coastside Land Trust as we welcome acclaimed archaeologist, Mark Hylkema to share the fascinating history the Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Franklin Point. Hylkema has shared the following abstract for this talk:

On the evening of January 17th, 1865, while the American Civil War was still reaching towards a conclusion, the crew of the clipper ship Sir John Franklin found themselves enveloped in thick fog as they approached the Port of San Francisco.  However, tragedy would intervene, just as it had for the ship’s namesake- a reference to the ill-fated arctic explorers of the Franklin Expedition, for the ship and crew were destined to wreck just as they had.  Compounding this tragedy, two other sailing ships would wreck in just a few more years with a significant loss of life.  Many of the victims were buried on the small, windswept headland now known as Franklin Point.  Ultimately, these three shipwrecks spurred the installation of Pigeon Point Lighthouse.  This presentation will review aspects of San Mateo County maritime history and describe the archaeology, history, and stabilization of the Franklin Point Historic Shipwreck Cemetery.


Mark Hylkema (retired) was the Supervisor of the Cultural Resources Program for 32 Park units within the Santa Cruz District of California State Park, and is a Registered Professional Archaeologist.  With 44 years of professional experience in California archaeology, he has worked on archaeological projects throughout the state.  His primary research emphasis and publications are focused on ancestral Native American cultures of the San Francisco Bay area, and early Spanish Colonial Period history.  Mark is also an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, and has taught anthropology, archaeology, and Native American Studies courses at Santa Clara University, University of California at Santa Cruz, De Anza College, Ohlone College and Cabrillo College.  Mark was President of the Society for California Archaeology (search scahome.org) during the 2015/2016 term and has contributed a great deal to the regional archaeological literature.


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Jan
27
10:00 AM10:00

MIGRATING FISH OF COASTAL SAN MATEO COUNTY PRESENTED BY AMY KAESER AND JARRAD FISHER OF THE SAN MATEO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Photo credit: San Mateo Resource Conservation District

MIGRATING FISH OF COASTAL SAN MATEO COUNTY

PRESENTED BY AMY KAESER AND JARRAD FISHER

OF THE SAN MATEO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

FREE COMMUNITY WEBINAR

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024

10:00AM

Join the Coastside Land Trust as we welcome Amy Kaeser and Jarrad Fisher of the San Mateo Resource Conservation District to present about the anadromous (migrating) fish of our coastal waters. They will be sharing the incredible life of these fish and their journey from river to ocean and back. They will also talk about what’s happening locally to make sure they thrive- from removing migration barriers to monitoring and improving habitat.

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Jan
27
10:00 AM10:00

MIGRATING FISH OF COASTAL SAN MATEO COUNTY

Photo credit: San Mateo Resource Conservation District

MIGRATING FISH OF COASTAL SAN MATEO COUNTY

PRESENTED BY AMY KAESER AND JARRAD FISHER

OF THE SAN MATEO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

FREE COMMUNITY WEBINAR

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024

10:00AM


Join the Coastside Land Trust as we welcome Amy Kaeser and Jarrad Fisher of the San Mateo Resource Conservation District to present about the anadromous (migrating) fish of our coastal waters. They will be sharing the incredible life of these fish and their journey from river to ocean and back. They will also talk about what’s happening locally to make sure they thrive- from removing migration barriers to monitoring and improving habitat. 

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Nov
4
10:00 AM10:00

The Reptiles and Amphibians of the Coast- with Dr. Rayna Bell

  • Coastside Land Trust Webinar (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THE REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS OF THE COAST

WITH DR. RAYNA BELL

FREE COMMUNITY WEBINAR

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023

10:00AM

The Coastside Land Trust welcomes Dr. Rayna Bell to explore the evolution, ecology, and conservation of local reptiles and amphibians. Dr. Bell is an evolutionary biologist and curator of Herpetology at California Academy of Sciences. Her current research is dedicated to the study and conservation of biological diversity.

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Oct
14
to Oct 15

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival Information and Community Table

  • Bank of America Financial Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Photo credit: Aaron Burden

Please come by to see us in the Bank of America parking lot during this festival weekend. We will be providing information about programs, events, our land acquisitions, and the upcoming trail extension. We will also be selling roasted pumpkin seeds and cookies. Hoping to say hello to our friends and supporters while we are out there.

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Oct
8
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Journaling Workshops with Granada Community Services District (Field portion of 2 part series)

Do you want to connect with nature and learn how to observe the world around you in a more intentional way? In partnership with Granada Community Service District, the Coastside Land Trust is offering two nature journaling workshops taught by naturalist, Elexis Padron. Elexis will teach how to slow down, observe one’s natural environment and translate those observations into a beautiful nature journal. This will incorporate writing, drawing, numbers, measurements, painting and even poetry. This is a free intergenerational activity, and all are welcome. All supplies will be provided. Sign up now. Space is limited.

 Workshop #1 – Classroom work at GCSD Meeting Room, Monday, October 2, 2023, 10:00 am-Noon

Workshop #2 – Fieldwork, meet at Quarry Park parking lot, Sunday, October 8, 2023, 10:00am-Noon

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Oct
2
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Journaling Workshops with Granada Community Services District (Classroom portion of 2 part series)

Photo credit: John Muir Laws

Do you want to connect with nature and learn how to observe the world around you in a more intentional way? In partnership with Granada Community Service District, the Coastside Land Trust is offering two nature journaling workshops taught by naturalist, Elexis Padron. Elexis will teach how to slow down, observe one’s natural environment and translate those observations into a beautiful nature journal. This will incorporate writing, drawing, numbers, measurements, painting and even poetry. This is a free intergenerational activity, and all are welcome. All supplies will be provided. Sign up now. Space is limited. To register contact leah@coastsidelandtrust.org

 Workshop #1 – Classroom work at GCSD Meeting Room, Monday, October 2, 2023, 10:00 am-Noon

Workshop #2 – Fieldwork, meet at Quarry Park parking lot, Sunday, October 8, 2023, 10:00am-Noon

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Sep
30
10:00 AM10:00

Wavecrest Raptor Walk- with Sequoia Audubon Society

This walk will explore our local overwintering raptor population. Wavecrest is the single most important site on the San Mateo Coast for wintering raptors, which can be seen hunting in the property's broad fields. Raptors and other species rely on its expansive grasslands, seasonal wetlands, and roosting sites. Wavecrest is the place to see many raptors, including White-tailed Kites, Northern Harriers, Turkey Vultures, Sharp-shinned/ Cooper's/ Red- tailed/ Rough-legged Hawks, American Kestrels and Falcons.

We will tour the open space preserve in small groups, each led by a docent from the Sequoia Audubon Society.

Cost: $15

Photo credit: Steve Maller and Alvaro Jaramillo

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Sep
23
9:00 AM09:00

Coastal Cleanup Day 2023

Join Coastside Land Trust and 60,000 other Californians as we come together to clean up our state’s beaches and waterways. Coastside Land Trust’s cleanup site will be Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay.

Meeting location: Poplar Beach at the west end of Poplar Street, Half Moon Bay

What to bring: Gloves, buckets, sturdy shoes, long sleeves, sun protection

Parking: Parking available at the Poplar Beach parking lot. Parking permits provided.

While you wait for September, you can do your own Coastal Cleanup! Clean up your neighborhood, parks, and local area anytime. Gather cleanup supplies from home, download the CleanSwell app (to count your trash, and to have your trash counted!), and clean on your own time. Trash from inland areas flows downstream to the coast, so cleaning up neighborhood trash prevents marine debris.

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Aug
19
10:00 AM10:00

Wildlife Photography and the Documentation of Biodiversity- Free Community Webinar

  • Coastside Land Trust Webinar (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Coastside Land Trust welcomes Dr. Pedro Peloso, Brazilian field biologist and conservation photographer, as he shares his photographic documentation of biodiversity worldwide. Dr. Peloso's focus has been upon the diversity and evolutionary history of amphibians and reptiles around the world, including the documentation of new, rare and threatened species. Peloso has participated in over 20 scientific expeditions to document this biodiversity, including in South America, Southeast Asia, and India. Through this work Peloso has discovered and named many new species of animals, and published a large number of scientific papers and popular articles covering a range of topics in biology.

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Jul
29
10:00 AM10:00

Walking Tour of the Purissima Old Town Site

Join us at the Purissima Old Town Site for one of our small, docent-led tours to learn how one of the oldest Coastside towns disappeared. Enjoy a chance to see lots of native flora and fauna and learn about the history of the people who used to live on this site. The Purissima Old Town Site is located on the corner of Highway 1 and Verde Road, on the way to Elkus Ranch. All ages welcome. Space is limited.


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Jul
22
10:00 AM10:00

Walking Tour of the Purissima Old Town Site

Join us at the Purissima Old Town Site for one of our small, docent-led tours to learn how one of the oldest Coastside towns disappeared. Enjoy a chance to see lots of native flora and fauna and learn about the history of the people who used to live on this site. The Purissima Old Town Site is located on the corner of Highway 1 and Verde Road, on the way to Elkus Ranch. All ages welcome. Space is limited.


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Jul
12
6:30 PM18:30

Gathering in honor of Ric Lohman

Join us for a
Gathering in honor of Ric Lohman
July 12
6:30 pm  

Let us join together to share stories and memories as we toast and celebrate Ric's life. There will be beverages and snacks provided. Please bring your own blanket or a camp chair if you would like to sit. We hope to catch a sunset and a green flash. The event starts at 6:30 pm. Toasting and the sharing of stories will start at 7:00 pm. 


LOCATION: Wavecrest Open Space. We will meet just south of the Seymour Bridge at the second overlook, which is easily visible from the bridge. DIRECTIONS
The closest parking lot is POPLAR BEACH parking lot (which closes 30 minutes after sunset). There is also a large amount of free street parking in the neighboring streets. Parking is also available at SMITH FIELD with post sunset closure of gates.

CLICK HERE to read Ric's obituary in the Half Moon Bay Review.
Please also consider making a DONATION in memory of Ric Lohman, and his dedication to keeping the character of the Coastside, along with his passion to preserve open space. Memorial donations will fund the Wavecrest trail extension. As an avid runner, Ric wore through many pairs of shoes running along the Wavecrest coastline.

Contact jo@coastsidelandtrust.org with any questions.

"All that is gold does not glitter. Not all those who wander are lost"

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

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Jul
3
2:00 PM14:00

Nature Journaling with Senior Coastsiders (In the field) WORKSHOP 2

Photo credit: John Muir Laws

Do you want to connect with nature and learn how to observe the world around you in a more intentional way? In partnership with Senior Coastsiders, the Coastside Land Trust is offering two nature journaling workshops taught by naturalist, Elexis Padron. Elexis will teach how to slow down, observe one’s natural environment and translate those observations into a beautiful nature journal. This will incorporate writing, drawing, numbers, measurements, painting and even poetry. This is a free intergenerational activity, and all are welcome. All supplies will be provided. Sign up now. Space is limited. If you are interested please contact Hope Atmore at  hatmore@seniorcoastsiders.org.

WORKSHOP 1: 6/5 (at Senior Coastsiders) and 6/12 (at Wavecrest Open Space), 2:00-4:00pm

WORKSHOP 2: 6/26 (at Senior Coastsiders) and 7/3 (at Wavecrest Open Space), 2:00-4:00pm

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