|
We have all enjoyed our hiking in the SF Bay Area. We have a huge choice of places to hike and the climate is suitable for year-round hiking. We are exceptionally lucky to be here. This situation did not come about by itself. Many people have worked to preserve the hills from being paved over. They have voted to tax themselves to form the Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space district and to pass bond issues to fund State Parks and other open space. They have donated to Sempervirens Fund, Peninsula Open Space Trust and Save the Redwoods League to preserve the redwoods, the ridge-line and the coast. We are enjoying the legacy of those who gave time and money to preserve the land and build hiking trails and other recreational facilities. We need to keep up the good work, to contribute to those land conservation organizations mentioned above. We need to volunteer as docents (there's training available) or do trail maintenance a few times each year. Be a volunteer. It's not just the trails. There are opportunities for volunteers everywhere, helping youth, helping old-folk, helping your neighborhood. |