We are Excited to Announce the Recipients of Our Inaugural Enhancing Equitable Access Grant Program!

This past fall, the San Mateo County Parks Foundation created a new small grants program called Enhancing Equitable Access. The goal is to fund and support organizations that increase opportunities for Black, Indigenous and people of color, and low-income and marginalized youth and their families to enjoy the many benefits of being in parks and nature. Grants of $3,000 were awarded to the following organizations which are expanding access to our parks, trails and coastal areas for those who may face barriers, including a lack of transportation, a lack of representation and/or a lack of awareness about the parks themselves.

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9 Ways to Protect the Planet and Parks

by Michele Beasley I know I can feel overwhelmed when I hear about wildland fire, drought and disappearing species. I want to know: what can I do? These problems seem so huge, where do I even begin? Sometimes, it is the simplest actions that have the biggest impact. Tweaks in our daily routine can go a long way in caring for our natural environment.

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