John Muir Land Trust permanently protects and cares for East Bay open space, ranches, farms, parkland and shoreline. We believe that the vitality of our open spaces is essential to the health of our earth, air, water and our native plants and animals and all of us. Our vision is to ensure that the beauty, diversity and fullness of our natural areas continue to enrich and sustain all generations of life. We acquire, protect and steward these diminishing lands, and we foster environmental awareness so that each person understands the need to preserve our natural heritage.