John Muir Land Trust matches donations through Dec. 31 to acquire Harvey Ranch

The John Muir Land Trust says it has a commitment from two donors to match funds it raises for the rest of the year — up to $25,000 — to go toward the purchase of the Harvey Ranch property near Saint Mary’s College.

The Martinez-based preservation group is working to buy and preserve the 143 acres near the Moraga college, land the group calls a gateway to Las Trampas Wilderness and the San Leandro Watershed in the hills beyond.