What’s the difference: coast redwoods vs. giant sequoias?
onMixing up these two redwood species is easy. From bark color to cone size, here are easy tips for telling these two iconic trees apart.
From the latest project updates to first-person forest explorations, these stories celebrate conservation and community across the redwood range.
An answer to California’s camping crunch
onAB 518 could help campers find more sites on private land, reducing the stress of crowded state and national parks.
5 years of teamwork revives North Coast salmon haven
onA five-year restoration turned Prairie Creek at ‘O Rew into a vital salmon nursery and cultural gateway on California’s North Coast.
7 bird songs that bring the redwoods to life
onExplore 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 to create a welcoming sequoia destination for all
onHow Save the Redwoods and Central Valley groups are collaborating at Alder Creek to create a welcoming sequoia experience with community‑driven programming.
Gearing up to survey the forest with Redwoods Rising
onOur apprentices stay sharp in the field with the best tools of the trade.
Haunted redwoods: 5 spooky mushrooms and creepy fungi
onMist-shrouded and littered with decaying matter, redwood forests are havens for spooky mushrooms and other eerie fungi.
Science grant lifts Sonoma tree vole researcher into the canopy
onSave the Redwoods League grant recipient Prakrit Jain is on a mission to capture footage of the elusive Sonoma tree vole.
10 things I wish all kids knew about trees
onIf all kids could carry these 10 truths about trees in their hearts, the world just might be a greener, kinder, and wiser place.
Why firefighters alone aren’t enough to save every sequoia
onIt took sprinklers and smokejumpers to prevent loss of giant sequoias during the Garnet Fire. Fire resilience is a better strategy.
Pfeiffer Falls Trail reopens: Welcome back, hikers!
onAfter two years of League-funded repair work, Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Falls Trail is reopened to visitors.
DIY fundraising: Turn your redwoods zeal into impact
onWe’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.
Rebuilding Big Basin: a vision for its future after wildfire
onFive years after a megafire scorched Big Basin Redwoods State Park, not only are the forests rebounding, but California State Parks has big plans for rebuilding the park’s infrastructure.
Redwood retreats: Best-bet cabins in our favorite parks
onOur favorite cabins when we want to spend the night in the big trees but want something cozier than a tent.
Together, we expanded Monte Rio Redwoods
onSave the Redwoods League has purchased and transferred the Monte Rio Redwoods Expansion property to Sonoma County for ongoing stewardship.
Summer camping in Redwoods National Park
onA backpack trip to Elam Camp in Redwood National and State Parks over the 4th of July provides a quiet respite.
New CEO Steve Mietz leads the League with optimism
onWith deep roots in public service, new Save the Redwoods CEO Steve Mietz brings fresh energy to redwood conservation.
Meet the League’s mapmaker
onVrinda Suresh is the geographic information systems (GIS) program manager at Save the Redwoods League, where she transforms spatial data into compelling visual stories and conservation planning tools. Vrinda spoke with us about the science and art of modern mapmaking and how maps guide important conservation decisions at the League. Here’s how she brings meaning to maps.
Video: Bringing long-buried streams back to life
onHow restoration experts uncover streams hidden by logging activities and return them to thriving, productive ecosystems.
Hope takes root at “Take Me to the Trees” celebration
onNature lovers, forest champions, and long-standing League partners gathered for a night of music, meaning, and momentum for redwoods conservation.
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