Pepperwood

06/08/2026

🚨 Prescribed Fire in Progress at Pepperwood Preserve 🚨
You may see smoke in surrounding areas today due to an approved prescribed burn taking place at Pepperwood Preserve. Please do not report this as a wildfire.

This controlled burn is being conducted safely under approved conditions to support ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk.

🔥 Stay informed and follow live updates on Watch Duty for real-time information and progress.

Thank you for your awareness and cooperation!

06/04/2026

Pepperwood is thrilled to partner with Copperfield’s Books in hosting illustrator and conservationist Liam O’Brien in celebration of his gorgeous book – Butterflies of the Bay Area and (Slightly) Beyond: An Illustrated Guide!

Join us for a passionate reading and discussion, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. The discussion will feature Liam O’Brien in conversation with Pepperwood’s Education Program Manager, Holland Gistelli.

FREE! Registration recommended for seating: https://copperfieldsbooks.com/event/2026-06-12/liam-obrienhttps://copperfieldsbooks.com/event/2026-06-12/liam-obrien

06/04/2026

Join us for a day among the butterflies! Saturday, June 13th - legendary lepidopterist Liam O'Brien will lead an adventure to find examples from each of the five butterfly families, teaching you to identify them and understand their fascinating ecology through first-hand observation. Register today for this popular event: https://www.pepperwoodpreserve.org/?event=butterflies-of-pepperwood-4&event_date=2026-06-13

05/12/2026

Bring the kids in your life and come hang out with us this Saturday!

We will have lots of activities including our open science classroom with collections and displays, microscope lab with dozens of specimens, nature based art & crafts, and guided nature walks at 11am and 1pm!

We have something for everybody, all ages welcome!

Sign up through the link in our bio 🔬🥼🌱

05/08/2026

It's officially official! Grassland monitoring May is in full swing 🌾🌱 For the past 13 years, our research team has returned to the same grassland sites each spring to track how plant communities change over time in response to climate change, wildfire, drought, and land stewardship practices like grazing and prescribed fire.

Learn more at our website, link in bio!

Photo credit: Viviane Merces, Michelle Halbur

04/29/2026

This SUNDAY 5/3! Join knowledgeable herbalist Autumn Summers
and learn how to identify wild edible & medicinal plants, and the important elements of sustainably and ethically harvesting them. Discover a practice to better understand the diversity of plant life around you and build a deeper relationship with your ecosystem!

Register TODAY:

Learn first-hand through this workshop: how to ID, harvest, and prepare wild edible and medicinal plants for a bounty of wellness benefits.

04/29/2026

Spend some time outside this weekend!

Whether it's joining us for a spectacular night traversing the preserve under the moonlight, getting hands on learning about pond ecosystems, or deepening your knowledge on the abundant wild foods to be found in our landscape!

We have something for everyone, don't miss the opportunity to sign up for these events 🌱 spots reserve at a first come first serve basis - register at: https://www.pepperwoodpreserve.org/get-involved/classes-events/

04/07/2026

Inspired by the practice of poetic medicine, join us at Pepperwood for a workshop that blends the beauty of the outdoors with the power of the pen and brush.

The Setting: Spring wildflower season at Pepperwood.

The Process: Guided discovery through poetry, paint, and drawing.

The Goal: Connection, renewal, and self-care.
No art or writing background needed, just a desire to observe and express.

🕊️ Tickets available now at https://www.pepperwoodpreserve.org/?event=painting-and-poetry-an-exploratory-arts-workshop&event_date=2026-04-12

03/04/2026

We're Hiring! Join the Pepperwood team as a Stewardship Technician, link in bio to apply 🍃

Position highlights:

Full time and benefited, pay range ($23-26) depending on experience. Tasks include supporting our prescribed fire, conservation grazing, invasive specie management, native plant propagation, biological monitoring and so many more AWESOME programs 🌱🌾🪏

Apply today!

03/01/2026

🎙️New Podcast Episode! 🎙️

We were honored to speak with seven past participants of TeenNat, our free, 5 week long summer science program for high school students.
Check out their stories and experiences, and remember that applications are open for TeenNat 2026 until March 27th!

Listen to the episode and apply for TeenNat through the link in our bio🌿💚