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COASTSIDE LAND TRUST COMMUNITY TABLE AT THE COASTSIDE FARMER’S MARKET Saturday, August 1, 2026 Stop by and say hello at the Coastside Farmer’s Market this Saturday! We’ll be there sharing updates about the Wavecrest Coastal Trail Extension, upcoming events, and ways to get involved in caring for our local lands and coast. Whether you’re a longtime supporter, a curious neighbor, or simply love…
Thank you to our wonderful guides and curious participants for joining Coastside Land Trust’s historical and nature walk at the Purissima Old Town Site last weekend! With more than 50 people joining us, it was a joy to share the stories, history, and natural wonders of this special place with our community. Stay tuned for future tours and events—and if you weren’t able to make it this time, we…
If you've ever hiked or biked along the Wavecrest Coastal Trail and watched the grass sway toward the ocean, you've witnessed one of the Coastside's oldest conversations taking place. Coastal prairie is one of the rarest ecosystems in North America, found in only a narrow ribbon along the Pacific Coast. Shaped by cool ocean air, summer fog, salty breezes, and winter rains, these grasslands support…
Shared from Land Trust Alliance Article, June 18, 2026 Helping people of all ages connect with our shared open spaces on the coast is at the heart of Coastside Land Trust's mission. In this article for the Land Trust Alliance, our Junior Land Stewards Program Manager, Haley Peterson, shares how the program is inspiring local fourth graders, empowering Half Moon Bay High School Science students as…
Over the next few weeks, we'll be doing some important trail stewardship work at Wavecrest Open Space. You may notice construction equipment returning to the trail - something that looks a little out of place in this beautiful coastal landscape - but it's here to help ensure these trails remain healthy, resilient, and enjoyable for years to come. We'll be repairing three sections of trail that…
One of Wavecrest's most fascinating native wildflowers is making its summer appearance. Keep an eye out for Wavy- leafed Soap Plant ( Chlorogalum pomeridianum ), whose elegant white flowers bloom from May through August, adding a little magic to the coastal grasslands. Unlike most flowers, the Soap Plant’s star-shaped blossoms open in the late afternoon and evening, welcoming moths and other…
We asked you to cast your vote for the MOST LEGENDARY GOAT from our eight magnificent contenders in the 2026 ultimate G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) showdown, and we have tallied the results! Drumroll pleasE!!! This goat may look a little scruffy, but don't let that fool you—Tumbleweed has been hard at work grazing, clearing vegetation, and winning hearts along the way! And your votes have…
Check out this incredible video made by local photographer, Steve Maller… Running Of The Goats 2026 Video (By Steve Maller)
It's time to vote for this year's most legendary goat! Browse our magnificent contenders, feast your eyes on their epic photos, and choose the ultimate GOAT. Cast your vote and tell us why your favorite deserves the crown! Nimbus Side-Eye Sally Midnight Chompers Professor Nibble Tumbleweed Dusty Nellie
Thank you to everyone who came out this morning to cheer on the annual Running of the Goats! Approximately 100 community members of all ages gathered at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Poplar Street to watch one of the Coastside's most beloved traditions. The stars of the show? About 500 enthusiastic goats from Star Creek Land Stewards, who made their way into the Railroad right-of-way and are…
