Name Alanna Smith Passions Surfing, community building, solo backpacking Favorite wildflower Calypso orchid Favorite park history Sam McDonald’s legacy Alanna Smith was 22 when she stumbled upon a National Parks Service internship near her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. “I applied …
Redwoods set the bar high—literally. In California, it’s easy to spot a towering tree and assume it’s one of the state’s famous giants. But with 95 native tree species, the Golden State’s forests boast extraordinary diversity—and hold plenty of surprises. …
How a pioneering fire scientist risked his professional reputation to promote prescribed burning in California’s forests.
Cotoni‑Coast Dairies near Santa Cruz features nine miles of new trails connecting redwood forests, coastal bluffs, and ocean views.
Save the Redwoods League announces its 2026 Redwood Connect grantees, supporting programs that bring thousands of youth to redwood forests.
Discover intimate, close‑up views of forest plants and wildlife in this macro photo gallery, revealing the hidden textures, colors, and tiny creatures of the woods.
From cone camp to forestry, this apprenticeship immerses students in giant sequoia country, growing the next generation of forest stewards.
Here are 26 unforgettable experiences from conservation wins to hidden trails to wildlife encounters that we’re looking forward to in 2026.
Mixing up these two redwood species is easy. From bark color to cone size, here are easy tips for telling these two iconic trees apart.
AB 518 could help campers find more sites on private land, reducing the stress of crowded state and national parks.
A five-year restoration turned Prairie Creek at ‘O Rew into a vital salmon nursery and cultural gateway on California’s North Coast.
Explore the sounds of California’s redwoods with seven bird species that sing among the towering trees. Listen to their songs and meet the forest’s musicians
How Save the Redwoods and Central Valley groups are collaborating at Alder Creek to create a welcoming sequoia experience with community‑driven programming.
Our apprentices stay sharp in the field with the best tools of the trade.
Mist-shrouded and littered with decaying matter, redwood forests are havens for spooky mushrooms and other eerie fungi.
Save the Redwoods League grant recipient Prakrit Jain is on a mission to capture footage of the elusive Sonoma tree vole.
If all kids could carry these 10 truths about trees in their hearts, the world just might be a greener, kinder, and wiser place.
It took sprinklers and smokejumpers to prevent loss of giant sequoias during the Garnet Fire. Fire resilience is a better strategy.
After two years of League-funded repair work, Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Falls Trail is reopened to visitors.
We’re proud to introduce Save the Redwoods League’s new community fundraising platform, Branch Out for the Redwoods. We’ve created an easy way for you to turn your personal passions, adventures, and milestones into real impact by raising money for redwood forest protection and restoration.
