Coastside Land Trust

A nonprofit organization
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$22,398 raised by 24 donors

45% complete

$50,000 Goal

The Coastside Land Trust is dedicated to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the open space environment, including the natural, scenic, recreational, cultural, historical, and agricultural resources of Half Moon Bay and the San Mateo County coast for present and future generations.

We serve the community and the local environment through...

Stewardship: Active land acquisition, management, monitoring, and conservation efforts.

Community Education:

  1. Junior Land Stewards Program: Connects local students with nearby open spaces, fostering environmental literacy and stewardship through hands-on fieldwork and science lessons. Students participate in hands-on fieldwork, including prairie restoration and indigenous pollinator garden plantings, guided by trained high school science students. They also engage in weekly science lessons and nature journaling to reflect on their experiences. 
  2. Community Webinar Series: Connects the public with local open spaces through talks with esteemed environmentalists and professors.
  3. Guided Educational Walks: Specialized tours at properties like Wavecrest and the Purissima Old Town Site, exploring ecology, geology, history, and more. 
  4. Nature Journaling Workshops: For seniors and local educators to deepen connections to the natural world.
  5. Community Events: Fun and educational activities like the "Running of the Goats" and local workdays.

Wavecrest Coastal Trail Project: Improving safety, green spaces, and accessibility at Wavecrest for everyone to enjoy.

Mission

The Coastside Land Trust is dedicated to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the open space environment, including the natural, scenic, recreational, cultural, historical, and agricultural resources of Half Moon Bay and the San Mateo County coast for present and future generations.

Needs

The Coastside Land Trust is seeking funding to support its Community Education Initiative. Thanks to an anonymous donor, every donation will be matched up to $20,000—doubling your impact!

Your support will sustain and expand our educational programs, including:

Junior Land Stewards Program – Connecting local students with open spaces through hands-on fieldwork and science lessons.

Community Webinars – Featuring esteemed environmentalists and professors.

Guided Walks – Including the popular "Raptor Walks."

Ecological & Historical Tours – Exploring sites like Wavecrest Open Space and Purissima Old Town.

Community Events – Such as the "Running of the Goats," volunteer workdays, and other shared activities.

Nature Journaling Workshops – Engaging community members and educators.

Educational Trail Signage – Enhancing learning along the extended bird trail.

Your contribution will ensure these programs continue to inspire stewardship, strengthen community connections, and promote conservation of our shared open spaces.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Coastside Land Trust

Tax id (EIN)

94-3290067

Organization Category

Environment

Operating Budget

$250,001-$500,000

Address

788 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Phone

650-726-5056

Email

info@coastsidelandtrust.org

Website

Http://www.coastsidelandtrust.org

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