Friends of Bear Creek Stables

02/21/2026

Save the Date - on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Midpen Board of Directors will vote on a long-term agreement with the Friends of Bear Creek Stables to provide public equestrian interactions, nature programming and horse boarding services. Please join us, in person or via Zoom, here is the meeting link.

https://www.openspace.org/about-us/meetings/bod-20260225

11/10/2025

10/20/2025

We are almost there! - And be sure to check out this $10,000 Match ---- A $10,000 matching challenge has been issued. Every dollar you contribute through their donation portal will be matched 1 for 1 by the Foundation, doubling the impact of your donation! Your portion of the donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Help us reach $10K so that The Mounted Patrol can double it with another $10K.

The Mounted Patrol Foundation is known for supporting and promoting equestrian-related activities, therapy programs, and facilities. We deeply appreciate their commitment to getting Bear Creek Stables open for nature- and equine-based programs.

Click on this link
Be sure to select "Bear Creek Stables" and donate either via PayPal or credit card.

mountedpatrolfoundation.org/DonateNow.htm

Or, you can reach the
Paypal/credit card donation form directly at:

paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G7AQTRAFBMLFN

Be sure to select "Bear Creek Stables" 🐴

10/20/2025

$10,000 Matching Donation on now - THE MOUNTED PATROL FOUNDATION HAS COME TO THE RESCUE!

They will match your donations to Friends of Bear Creek Stables, up to $10,000. Every dollar you contribute through their donation portal will be matched 1 for 1 by the Foundation, doubling the impact of your donation! Your portion of the donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Help us reach $10K so that The Mounted Patrol can double it with another $10K.

The Mounted Patrol Foundation is known for supporting and promoting equestrian-related activities, therapy programs, and facilities. We deeply appreciate their commitment to getting Bear Creek Stables open for nature- and equine-based programs.

Click on this link
Be sure to select "Bear Creek Stables" and donate either via PayPal or credit card.

mountedpatrolfoundation.org/DonateNow.htm

Or, you can reach the
Paypal/credit card donation form directly at

paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G7AQTRAFBMLFN

Be sure to select "Bear Creek Stables"

The Mounted Patrol Foundation is working with the Sheriff's Activity League to sponsor horse riding activities at Wunderlich Park, to give an opportunity for youths to experience the joy of horses. Chaparral Ranch is located at Wunderlich Park, and has a number of good trail horses and qualified wra...

10/07/2025

We are reaching out to you with an urgent request. If your finances allow, we ask you to consider making a donation today-or forwarding this request to friends, families or neighbors who also value outdoor learning and education. We have three more weeks to raise the final $90k that will bring us into contract with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. And open the gate to public programs offered to Bay Area schools, senior centers, youth groups, equine-based therapy, and nature-inspired photography, art and writers workshops.

With the support of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Friends of Bear Creek Stables will transform our historic stables property, leveraging the unique healing characteristics of horses. We will offer equine and nature-based experiences for people of all ages, abilities, and economic levels.

WAYS TO DONATE Online: https://FriendsofBearCreekStables.org OR Mail a check payable to: Friends of Bear Creek Stables PO Box 546, Redwood Estates, CA 95044

09/25/2025

Friends of Bear Creek Stables invites you to join us at the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance’s October 4th Wildlife Fair at West Valley College-they are celebrating 100 years of building community and conservation! The event is free, onsite parking is provided. For more event details, visit scvbirdalliance.org.

08/14/2025

The Friends board members and volunteers have been out and around town at local faires, farmer’s markets and community events. This weekend, Sunday, August 17, we will be at the Alma Parking Area at the Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve from 1pm to 3pm. Stop by to find out more about the equine and nature-based programs we are developing for Bear Creek Stables - and visit with some horses from the stables. We hope to see you then!

08/08/2025

Today we had a wonderful visit with Olivia Kramer at Bear Creek Stables. She is the Community Engagement and Program Manager for Youth Science Institute, YSI. We are looking forward to working with YSI this Fall to provide educational programs for our school age children.

07/30/2025

Thanks to our collective efforts at Friends and help from all of our supporter we are getting closer to our Fund Raising Goal, $250,000. These monies will help us cover our expenses as we bring back a multitude of public programs over the next two years! At the same time, our partner, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, has committed to spend over $6,000,000 to rebuild and expand Bear Creek Stables.

Please help us fill the horseshoe:

07/08/2025

Our "Open the Gate" Fundraising Program is in full swing! We’re proud to announce that we've raised an incredible $121,000! We still need your help to reach $250,000 so we can execute an initial 12 year contract with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). If you'd like to contribute to our fundraising efforts - or if you know organizations who might provide grants - please contact us at: [email protected]. Visit our website for more information: https://friendsofbearcreekstables.org/

05/13/2025

Now's the time to support a rural stable that is transforming into an educational site, just 15 minutes from San Jose. Donations go towards experiences in discovery: the joy of learning, wonder of nature, healing power of horses, whispers of history and the value of community.
For more information or to donate, scan our QR code or visit friendsofbearcreekstables.org. Your financial support will make all the difference!