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Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, California State Parks and Mount Diablo Interpretive Association Announce $1,000,000 in State Funding for Mitchell Canyon Education Center

Clayton, Calif.— Wednesday, September 20, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) will visit the site of the future Mitchell Canyon Education Center to present a check for $1 million from the State of California to the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association. This funding will enable the construction of a cutting-edge Education Center at the Mitchell Canyon entrance to Mount Diablo State Park.

“I’m thrilled to be presenting this funding which will mark a pivotal step toward enhancing educational opportunities, facilitating better access, and enriching the visitor experience at Mount Diablo,” said Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan. “As Chair of the Assembly’s Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee, I understand how crucial open space and nature are for our quality of life here in California, and I am proud of how this partnership will draw more visitors to Mount Diablo.”

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, California State Parks and Mount Diablo Interpretive Association Announce $1,000,000 in State Funding for Mitchell Canyon Education Center

Rebecca Bauer-Kahan with Cameron Morrison and Steve Smith

Joint Press Release by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, California State Parks and Mount Diablo Interpretive Association

Funds being raised for new Mount Diablo visitor center

Group overseeing $3 million campaign to replace portable trailer now being used in Clayton’s Mitchell Canyon...

Funds being raised for new Mount Diablo visitor center

MDIA currently operates in a 25-year-old trailer at Mitchell Canyon

Compiled by East Bay Times

Mount Diablo association to match donations through July toward new education center

The Mount Diablo Interpretive Association (MDIA) has kicked off the next phase of its campaign to build a new education center at the Mitchell Canyon entrance to Mount Diablo State Park. A 25-year-old portable trailer currently serves as the visitor center. MDIA is raising $3 million it says will significantly increase access to the park and its programs.The immediate goal is to raise $1 million by the end of 2023...

Mount Diablo association to match donations through July toward new education center

A new education center planned for the Mitchell Canyon entrance to Mount Diablo State Park is shown in an undated architectural rendering. (Ware Architects)

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation

Mount Diablo Interpretive Association Continues To Raise Money For New Mitchell Canyon Education Center

The Mount Diablo Interpretive Association kicked off a new fundraising phase of their campaign to build a new Education Center on Mitchell Canyon Road in Mount Diablo State Park.

Their goal is to raise $1-million by the end of 2023 toward the ultimate goal of $3 million.

Mount Diablo Interpretive Association Continues To Raise Money For New Mitchell Canyon Education Center

MDIA President Stephen Smith leads a hike from Mitchell Canyon Trailhead

Claycord News - Top Stories

Earth Day 2023 Campaign Kickoff and Matching Gift Challenge!

MDIA is very fortunate to have received challenge grants of $30,000 from Save Mount Diablo and $50,000 from an anonymous donor. We now call on you, our friends and neighbors who love Mount Diablo and share our vision for the new Education Center, to help us meet this $80,000 matching goal by July 31, 2023. Will you double your gift today at https://www.mdia.org/donate?

Earth Day 2023 Campaign Kickoff and Matching Gift Challenge!

Stephen Smith at the Campaign Kickoff event on Earth Day 2023

MDIA Press Release

Roads Closed due to snow on Mount Diablo

Due to snow at low elevations, trees across roads, and trees on power lines, the paved roads at Mount Diablo State Park are currently closed. Mitchell Canyon Day Use Parking Lot and Macedo Ranch Day Use Parking Lot are open. Updates to the current closure will be posted @ https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517 and on the Mount Diablo State Park Facebook page.

Roads Closed due to snow on Mount Diablo

Courtesy California State Parks

Mount Diablo State Park

Campaign underway to build visitors center at a Mount Diablo State Park entrance

The Mount Diablo Interpretive Association is raising money to build a new education center at the state park’s Mitchell Canyon entrance...

Campaign underway to build visitors center at a Mount Diablo State Park entrance

Courtesy East Bay Times

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By Tony Hicks | Bay City News Foundation

Campaign underway to build visitors center at a Mount Diablo's Mitchell Canyon

MDIA is raising $3
million it says will significantly increase access to the park and its programs....

Campaign underway to build visitors center at a Mount Diablo's Mitchell Canyon

SF Gate By Tony Hicks News | Bay Area & State

Group To Raise $3M For New Mt. Diablo Mitchell Canyon Education Center

A 25-year-old portable trailer currently serves as Mount Diablo Interpretive Association's visitor center...

Group To Raise $3M For New Mt. Diablo Mitchell Canyon Education Center

Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News

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MDIA Leads Campaign to Build New Education Center in Mitchell Canyon

If you are a regular visitor to Mount Diablo, it is likely that you have entered the park at some point via Mitchell Canyon. If so, you know that the time has come to replace the 25-year-old portable trailer that currently serves as its visitor center...

MDIA Leads Campaign to Build New Education Center in Mitchell Canyon

By Save Mount Diablo

Charity Spotlight: MDIA

Mount Diablo State Park is in your back yard! When was the last time you were there to hike, camp, ride your road bike or mountain bike, climb the rocks in Rock City or just enjoy a picnic?...

Charity Spotlight: MDIA

Tice Valley Living By Mike Brandy

For the Press

Resources for media groups to promote MDIA and the new Education Center at Mitchell Canyon

For the Press

Press materials for MDIA

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