News

September 23, 2026

NEWS

John Muir Land Trust Announces Campaign To Save Johnson Ranch

Located Along Ridgeline Between Berkeley and Orinda, 116-Acre Property Is a Must-Have for Recreation, Wildlife, Water Protection, and Fire Safety Contact: Linus Eukel, Executive Director (925) […]
September 23, 2026

NEWS

Private ranch next to Tilden park eyed for purchase by land trust

The John Muir Land Trust is trying to raise $7 million to buy the 116-acre Johnson Ranch near the steam train, and open its panoramic views […]
August 8, 2026

Outside Updates Dried seed heads on Johnson Ranch

Outside Updates

December 11, 2025

John Muir Land Trust Acquires Wagner Ranch Nature Area in Orinda

John Muir Land Trust Acquires Wagner Ranch Nature Area in Orinda

Announces Campaign to Restore Beloved 16-acre Outdoor Classroom MARTINEZ, CA—John Muir Land Trust (JMLT, jmlt.org) has acquired Wagner Ranch Nature Area in Orinda, CA. The East […]
October 21, 2025

John Muir Land Trust announces plans to acquire Wagner Ranch Nature Area in Orinda, CA

John Muir Land Trust announces plans to acquire Wagner Ranch Nature Area in Orinda, CA

Contact: Linus Eukel, Executive Director (925) 788-7525 Email Orinda, CA—John Muir Land Trust today announced plans to acquire Wagner Ranch Nature Area in Orinda, CA and […]
June 9, 2025

OpenRoad: A marsh reborn and the Bay Area Water Trail

OpenRoad: A marsh reborn and the Bay Area Water Trail

In this edition of OpenRoad, we’ll follow the journey of the John Muir Land Trust’s inspiring efforts to transform Pacheco Marsh from a sandy wasteland into […]
May 16, 2025

Point Buckler Island: Rescuing a keystone of the California Delta

Point Buckler Island: Rescuing a keystone of the California Delta

Point Buckler lies in an area where the fresh water of the Sacramento River and its tributaries surrender to the salty water of the Bay and […]
May 16, 2025

Pacheco Marsh Opens To The Public

Pacheco Marsh Opens To The Public

Hundreds of Supporters of John Muir Land Trust Celebrate Decades-Long Restoration MARTINEZ, CA—On Saturday, May 3rd more than 1000 enthusiast supporters of John Muir Land Trust […]
May 14, 2025

A Ramble Around Pacheco Marsh

A Ramble Around Pacheco Marsh

Stepping onto the spanking new Pacheco Marsh trail near Martinez for the first time on May 1, I was struck by the contrast between nature and […]
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