the property
the property
the property
Orinda Union School District obtained Wagner Ranch Elementary School Property from East Bay MUD (EBMUD) in 1965.
Approximately 19 acres of the property has remained undeveloped and is known as Wagner Ranch Nature Area.
On December 10, 2025, OUSD came to an agreement with the John Muir Land Trust to sell 16 acres of the Wagner Ranch Nature Area.
OUSD has retained ownership of three acres of the OUSD Nature Area.
Nature Area closure and reopening
Nature Area closure and reopening
Nature Area closure and reopening
During the 2023 Winter Storms, OUSD and Wagner Ranch Nature Area suffered significant property damage. The damage includes downed trees, eroded pathways, eroded creekbeds, and damage to the existing structures. The property has been closed to students and community members since the 2023 storms.
REOPENING PLANS
The District plans to reopen the OUSD Nature Area property for environmental, science, and outdoor education programming. Prior to the reopening of the property, the area must be made safe for students, staff, and community members:
- Fallen and falling trees must be removed
- Structures previously built that are damaged and not up to code or building standards are to be demolished and removed
- All paths will be repaired for accessibility throughout the area
TIMELINE
Winter and Spring 2026
- Removal of the unsuafe trees
- Removal of the damaged structures
- Community input
Summer 2026
- TBD
