Our Partners

San Mateo County Parks Department

Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve is managed by the San Mateo County Parks department. Click here for more information about the park, including regulations, hours of operation, etc.

San Mateo County Parks Foundation

The Parks Foundation raises funds to support projects, programs, and volunteers to benefit parks and visitors. The Foundation was responsible for the funding of the Bill and Jean Lane Education Center, and played a lead role in the building and exhibit design and construction.

California Native Plant Society

The Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CNPS supplies guidance, coordination, and, most importantly, willing hands to support the habitat restoration efforts at Edgewood.

Friends of Edgewood Natural Preserve

Friends of Edgewood Natural Preserve is a California Public Benefit Corporation 501(c)(3).

Vision

We envision restoring and preserving Edgewood’s ecosystem as an exceptional habitat for native plants and animals, and providing outstanding natural history programs so that visitors of all ages can appreciate, respect, support, and be inspired by Edgewood.

Mission

The Friends of Edgewood Natural Preserve exists to protect and celebrate Edgewood as a unique treasure by promoting exemplary stewardship, and by reaching out with informative public programs.

Values

Our volunteer-driven organization believes in and fosters the values of environmental stewardship:

• Respecting the beauty and diversity of Edgewood’s flora and fauna
• Engaging organizations and communities in preserving and restoring the ecosystem
• Educating ourselves and the public about current ecological science
• Kindling people’s love of nature and inviting their participation and support
• Advocating on behalf of Edgewood

Strategic Priorities

Our strategic priorities, as described in our Strategic Plan, are:

• Restore, preserve, and protect Edgewood’s natural resources
• Inspire stewardship of Edgewood by offering educational and interpretive natural history programs for people of all ages
• Strengthen organizational infrastructure to better support our mission

2013 Officers and Directors