WONDERFUL WAVECREST – FROM EXPLOITATION TO PRESERVATION
by Barbara Dye
Wednesday September 16, 2026 6PM-7PM, Half Moon Bay Library
Image of Wavecrest cypress trees
Photo Courtesy Barbara Dye
Barbara Dye will cover 100 million fascinating years of the history of the coastal bluffs of the Wavecrest area. She‛ll talk about the geology, people, projects, and habitat that make the Wavecrest area so special. Barbara will also cover the twists and turns of local land use, and the impacts of changes on the land.
A volunteer with Coastside Land Trust, Barbara lives in El Granada with her husband John and their dog Brody. She is a docent at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, and Board President of the Granada Community Services District. Seating is limited—get there early!
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Preserve, celebrate, and share the history of the San Mateo Coastside
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Ocean Shore passenger train at Devils Slide
Ocean Shore Railroad Exhibit
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