In partnership with San Mateo County Parks, the Foundation raises funds to support projects, programs, and volunteers to benefit parks and visitors.
We are committed to conserving and improving the quality of our County Parks for current and future generations to enjoy. Since its founding in 1998, the Foundation and its members have provided millions of dollars in support for our parks.
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Thanks to contributions from the community, the Foundation has provided more than $10 million to Support Our Parks. Some of our current projects include:
The Bill and Jean Lane Education Center at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve
After years of planning, our generous donors have just celebrated the opening of this wonderful new education center, designed to be a year-round portal to the natural resources of Edgewood. The interactive exhibits at the Center, which is both green and fully- accessible, support docent-led educational programs for youth and adults as well as local field-based learning, and the native garden provides an opportunity for exploring Edgewood's unique flora. Take an online tour of the Center, and make a gift here.
Supporting the San Mateo County Parks Volunteer Program
Through grants and recruitment efforts, the Foundation supports County Parks' efforts to involved individual and community groups in our parks. We are now raising funds to support the Parks' new stewardship component for trail and habitat volunteer work days - funding project planning, tools, materials, and training. Find out more about volunteering, or support the volunteer program.
Stewardship Fund
Gifts to the Foundation also support studies, plans, environmental review, and other special projects in San Mateo County Parks, helping to close funding gaps and providing leverage that allows the County to take advantage of special opportunities or address an emergency. You can help with a gift.
Student Conservation Association Matching Funds
By supporting this important youth job training program, the Foundation is helping to provide hands-on training, mentorship, and educational opportunities for 30 school-aged crew members each year. These crews work on habitat projection and park improvement projects throughout our parks while also learning about environmental careers. Support this project today.