We started this year with gratitude and hope, alongside two incredible partners Crystal Mateo and Albert Rivera from Colorado State University joined us at the Biological Reserve Cerro Hermoso, bringing their passion, knowledge, and hearts to our community. As veterinary medicine students, they generously shared a series of workshops with our youth focused on conservation, art, and the English language—planting seeds of curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship. Mo

This weekend, the Board of the Biological Reserve Cerro Hermoso came together to continue planning an exciting new chapter for our organization. Big changes are on the horizon, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming next for our project. Stay tuned—and make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know what’s ahead. A heartfelt thank you to the Orpheum Theatre for generously allowing us to use their conference space. Your support helps conservation move forwar

We are incredibly grateful to Evergreen Nursery for their generous donation of Ceanothus ‘Snow Flurries’, a beautiful variety of the California lilac. These native shrubs were planted at the entrance of East Court Community in Oakland, adding beauty while supporting local ecosystems. This contribution will provide an important source of food for our pollinators and help strengthen native habitat right where people live and gather. Thank you again, Evergreen Nursery, for suppo

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration! We are proud to partner with the One Health Project, led by two inspiring veterinary medicine students from Colorado State University — Crystal Mateo and Albert Rivera. ✨ Meet Albert “I am currently a first-year veterinary student at Colorado State University. I grew up in New York/New Jersey before joining the Navy at 17 — an experience that strengthened my commitment to conservation and reignited my passion for veterinary medic

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration! We are proud to partner with the One Health Project, led by two inspiring veterinary medicine students from Colorado State University — Crystal Mateo and Albert Rivera. ✨ Meet Crystal “My name is Crystal, I am currently a second-year veterinary student at Colorado State University. My family is from the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca, but I grew up in Los Angeles for most of my life and attended UC Berkeley for undergrad. I’ve always

We’re gearing up for our upcoming spay and neuter campaign supporting the surrounding communities of Reserva Cerro Hermoso on the coast of Oaxaca. A huge thank-you to Palmarito Sea Turtle Rescue for inviting us to collaborate once again. Together, we’re working to promote animal welfare and protect our local wildlife. Did you know? Feral cats and dogs contribute significantly to the decline and extinction of many reptiles, amphibians, birds, and small mammals. This is why spa

Nos estamos preparando para nuestra próxima campaña de esterilización y castración para apoyar a las comunidades alrededor de la Reserva Cerro Hermoso, en la costa de Oaxaca. Queremos agradecer profundamente a Palmarito Sea Turtle Rescue por invitarnos a colaborar una vez más. Juntos trabajamos para promover el bienestar animal y proteger nuestra vida silvestre local. ¿Sabías que…? Los gatos y perros ferales contribuyen significativamente al declive y extinción de muchos rept

🌿 Appreciation Post 🌿 Many thanks to Things That Creep for collaborating with us in creating a salamander habitat at Joaquin Miller Elementary School. We truly value the hard work you do to promote animal welfare and awareness in our community. Thank you for raising the voices of our local amphibians and reptiles — your dedication makes all the difference. If you’d like to learn more or support their work, visit: ThingsThatCreep.org Grateful for this partnership! 🙏🙏🙏 🌿

🖤 Black Friday: Give Back Before You Buy 🖤 Before the shopping begins… Consider giving back today. Your support helps us grow stronger roots for 2026 and continues empowering schools like Joaquin Miller Elementary in Oakland to create greener, more sustainable spaces for our youth. 🌱 Watch the campaign video and help us plant hope today: https://youtu.be/liTFim2oO2w?feature=shared 🌱 Join the movement: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3PFGBN2Z2H3DU Thank y

We had an amazing time at Joaquin Miller Elementary School in Oakland learning about reptiles, amphibians, and wildlife habitats! A huge thank you to the school faculty for hosting and to the wildlife artist Roger Hall who contributed the beautiful educational posters that helped bring the lesson to life. Protecting wildlife starts with education — and these students were awesome explorers! 🦎🐸🌿 ¡Nos lo pasamos muy bien en la Escuela Primaria Joaquin Miller en Oakland apren

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We appreciated your support during our 4th anniversary celebration of the Biological Reserve Cerro Hermoso in Berkeley last weekend,...

We appreciated your support during our 4th anniversary celebration of the Biological Reserve Cerro Hermoso in Berkeley last weekend,...