Photo credit: Doreen Maller
"Running of the Goats"
Tomorrow morning
Saturday, June 22
8:30 am
Join us tomorrow morning at the corner of Railroad Ave and Poplar Street in Half Moon Bay for the "running of the goats". This goat run down Poplar Street into the Railroad right-of-way is one of Half Moon Bay's magical annual events, cherished by children of all ages. There's something enchanting about the click of hooves on pavement, the lively energy of the hungry herd, and the irresistible fuzziness of these adorable animals. Here at the Coastside Land Trust, we eagerly anticipate this annual goat run, and the Star Creek Land Stewards have just given us the 8:30 launch time. So we are marking our calendars and will see you there.
This large herd comes from Star Creek Land Stewards and works with the Coastside Land Trust and the City of Half Moon Bay as part of a planned grazing project. These goats are effective at eating fire fuel, aerating the soil, fertilizing the ground, and encouraging the growth of native plant species. This results in a reduction in wildfire danger, improved soil fertility, and an increase in the diversity of native perennial grasses. This process is also good for overall ecosystem health, as it doesn't require petroleum products or chemicals of any kind.