Preserves
Which preserve is famous for the "Windy Hill" summit overlooking Highway 280?
Windy Hill
What color are most Midpen vehicles?
White
In what year was MidPen founded?
1972
What animals are used in many MidPen preserves to help reduce wildfire fuels and manage grasslands?
Cattle
What does AO stand for?
Administrative Office
How many preserves does Midpen currently manage?
27 (25 open to the public)
How many residential properties does Midpen own?
44 (need to fact check)
What ballot initiative created Midpen?
Measure R ("Room to Breathe")
True or False
Grazing at MidPen is primarily done to produce beef.
False. Grazing is primarily used as a land management tool to reduce invasive grasses, lower wildfire risk, and support healthy ecosystems.
What is the address of the AO?
5050 El Camino Real
Which preserve contains the only campground on Midpen land?
Monte Bello (Black Mountain Backpack Camp)
Name three pieces of heavy equipment owned by Midpen.
What was Midpen originally created to preserve?
A regional greenbelt of open space.
Besides cattle, name another grazing animal that may be used for vegetation management.
Goats
Sheep
Which departments are located on the first floor?
a. Planning and Engineering & Construction
b. Natural Resources and HR
c. Natural Resources and IST
d. Long Ridge & La Honda Creek
c. Natural Resources and IST
What preserve is home to Deer Hollow Farm?
Rancho San Antonio
True or False
Every Midpen employee can drive every Midpen vehicle.
False
When did the Coastside Protection Area become part of Midpen?
2004
Name one way managed grazing benefits MidPen preserves:
- Reduces wildfire fuel
-Controls invasive grasses
-Maintains native grasslands
-Improves habitat for certain wildlife.
-Reduce the need for mechanical mowing.
How many conference rooms are located in the WEST wing of the building?
a. 7
b. 4
c. 3
d. 12
c. There are 3!
Fremont Older, Bear Creek, and Purisima.
Which preserve isn't currently open to the public?
Tunitas Creek or Miramontes Ridge
Name 3 systems Facilities may coordinate in a home:
Approximately how many acres does Midpen protect?
Over 70,000 acres.
What department manages conservation using grazing?
a. Natural Resources
b. Fleets & Facilities
c. Land Stewardship & Trails
d. Budget & Finance
b. Fleets and Facilities
Which conference room is located next to the elevator?
Fremont Older