Defiant Redwood of the Week: Chimney Tree
onMeet the tree that refuses to give in. Lots of people pose for pictures in front of – and inside – the Chimney Tree. It wears its damage proudly.
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Video: Redwoods play a key role in the fight against climate change
onNewly published research confirms the exceptionally large role that redwood forests can play in California’s strategy to address climate change.
Video: Experience the Giant Sequoia
onBefore you go sprinting into another crazy day, take a moment to experience the giant sequoia. Follow along on with us on a relaxing tour of a giant sequoia forest, in this new addition to our Redwoods Recharge collection of calming videos.
Spring Birds in the Redwood Forests
onSpring migration brings many opportunities to spot some of the coolest birds of the coast redwood and giant sequoia forests. Keep an eye out for some of our favorites below—in your backyard, on your neighborhood walks, or in the forests if you’re lucky enough to have access to them.
How to make redwood cookies
onLearn how you can take advantage of the spring’s new redwood needles to flavor delicious shortbread cookies. C’mon, set aside your sourdough starter and give it a try.
Defiant Redwood of the Week: General Sherman Tree
onThe General Sherman Tree is about 2,000 years old and is a giant among giants. Considered the world’s largest tree, measured by volume, it stands 275 feet tall. In a world full of threats and challenges, it has planted its roots and set its defenses. It is strong and ready.
10 nerdy cool things about redwoods
onHelp connect kids to redwoods from afar by teaching them fun redwood forest facts – starting with these 10 neat facts you may not know about the redwoods.
Redwood playlist #4
onAllegra Krasznekewicz, League councilor, put together this week’s great playlist.
Video: Our important work continues during these challenging times
onThe vital conservation work of the League continues, reported Save the Redwoods League President and CEO Sam Hodder during a live webinar with members on April 23.
Defiant Redwood of the Week: Candelabra redwoods
onFew trees exemplify strength and perseverance more than the 1,640-year-old McApin Tree on the League’s Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve.
An Epic Road Trip from the Bay Area to the North Coast
onI’m always amazed each time I bear witness to California’s natural landscapes, and this time, on the 300 or so miles driving from San Francisco to the ancient forests of the North Coast, I’m smitten again.
Video: Sights and sounds of the coast redwoods
onRelax with this compilation of video we’ve captured of the redwoods.
Wildflowers of the redwood forests
onIf it’s spring, it’s wildflower season. Wildflower season is one of the best times to experiences California’s great outdoors. While we can’t get out there to see them ourselves, we thought it would be nice to recall some of our favorites that pop up under the tall trees.
Redwood playlist #3
onJosé González, League councilor and founder of Latino Outdoors, put together this great playlist. “This playlist is about connection to the redwoods, over the arc of a day. It’s about the love of redwoods, and I imagined parts of it being a drive along the California coast on a ride to the redwoods,” he explained.
Video: An important message from Sam Hodder
onIt has been four weeks since the League closed its San Francisco and Northern California offices. But our important work serving the public hasn’t stopped.
Protecting Habitat from the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Pacific Ocean
onExperience the Cascade Creek property through photos as the League advances the effort to protect this jewel of a landscape connecting the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
During the Pandemic, Nature Heals Us
onThis is an opportunity for the conservation community to reflect on how to provide equitable access to green spaces.
Defiant Redwood of the Week: McApin Tree
onFew trees exemplify strength and perseverance more than the 1,640-year-old McApin Tree on the League’s Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve.
Redwood Memories
onOur staff shares their fondest memories of being in the tall trees
A long look at the Stagg Tree
onTake a minute to inhale Alder Creek’s Stagg Tree, the fifth largest known tree in the world. Strength and resilience in the face of many challenges.