Tree Plaques Unveiled at San Pedro Valley Park

On a recent fall afternoon, an inspiring community-based project was unveiled at San Pedro Valley Park – ten artistically designed tree identification plaques, each telling the story of a different native or notable tree species. This unique collaboration between the San Pedro Valley Park nature journaling group and San Mateo County Parks staff has taken signage beyond simple species identification, revealing details about the trees’ habitats and distinctive features. You’ll discover the majestic Coast Redwood, the hardy Coast Live Oak, and eight other species that call this park home.

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Six Hikes for History Buffs!

There are 24 San Mateo County Parks and two of them are historic sites, Sanchez Adobe and the Woodside Store. Sanchez Adobe is the second oldest building in San Mateo County with three major periods of California history represented on-site. The Woodside Store was at one time the only store on the Peninsula between San Francisco and Santa Clara. It became the thriving heart of business and cultural activities for the logging community during the 1850s. The San Mateo County Historical Association runs field trips to both historic sites. But what about the rest of the parks? It turns out they are rich in history too. Here are our top six hikes for history buffs.

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