Save Johnson Ranch

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Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.

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Q: Can I donate by check?

Yes, mail checks postmarked by December 31 to: John Muir Land Trust, PO Box 31, Martinez, CA 94553

116 acres in the Oakland–Berkeley Hills above Orinda. Protect this vital open space before it’s lost to development forever.

🔒 Secure donation — Your information is encrypted and secure. John Muir Land Trust (JMLT) is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. Contributions to JMLT are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. JMLT's tax ID is 68-0194652.

116 Acres

28 Rare species

500,000+ Residents Protected

1 Chance to save it

One Chance

Zoned for development. The landowners will sell to us instead — only if we raise $7.5 million by December 31, 2027.

Vital Habitat

Home to 15 rare animal species and 13 rare plants, including the Alameda whipsnake and western leatherwood.

Wildfire Protection

Sits inside a CAL FIRE priority fuel break, helping protect 500,000 East Bay residents from wildfire.

New Trails & Views

Opens new access to the Bay Area Ridge Trail, Tilden Park, and views atop Vollmer Peak.

Frequently asked questions

Is my donation secure?

Will I get a tax receipt?

How is my personal data handled?

Can I donate by check?