An Ancient Giant Sequoia Grove, Now and Forever
onSnapshots from Alder Creek, the largest unprotected giant sequoia grove on Earth. Photos by Max Forster.
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We Have to Save This Place
onAnd now, we can announce the pending acquisition of the largest unprotected sequoia grove. Alder Creek is located near Camp Nelson off Highway 190, and is surrounded by the Giant Sequoia National Monument. It’s no exaggeration to call Alder Creek a crown jewel of the giant sequoia. In both size and conservation value, it is comparable to the famous Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park’s iconic giant sequoia stand.
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Surprising Number of Giant Sequoia Killed in 2017 Pier Fire Prompting Study
onGiant sequoia are remarkably fire resistant, so it was unusual to find at least 50 monarch trees (sequoia greater than three feet in diameter) that were killed in the Black Mountain Grove.
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Thank You for a Momentous Year
onOur 2018-19 Annual Report offers a look back at the year’s accomplishments that you made possible. Thank you for joining us to protect California’s most inspiring landscapes for future generations.
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Year’s Work Sets Forests on Path to Healing and Fire Resilience
onHealing historically logged and damaged redwood forests is a multifaceted process, involving deep research, meticulous planning, fundraising, and a great deal of hard, dirty work.
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2018-19 Programs Teach 8,500 Students About Wondrous Forests
onEducation has always been part of the League’s mission, and our 2018-19 education programs advanced this body of work, reaching more than 8,500 students. Among the highlights:
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The Forest in the Trees: A Children’s Book about the Redwood Canopy
onI have always lived within a hundred miles of the redwoods—though in northern California, 100 miles “as the crow flies” often means 200 miles of driving, some on tortuous coastal or mountain roads. I grew up in Yreka, California, where … Continued
My Favorite Redwood Grove: A Historic Forest That Inspired the Redwoods Conservation Movement
onMy all-time favorite redwood grove is along the north Bull Creek Flats Trail in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. From San Francisco, drive north on highway 101 for about four hours, and then take the scenic route: the iconic Avenue of the Giants, where towering trees line the road through the park.
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4 Ways to Have a Beach Day Near the Redwoods This Long Weekend
onNo Labor Day Weekend plans yet? We’ve got an idea: get out and Explore Redwoods. Now that summer’s coming to a close, a beach day might also be in order. Luckily, there are a few places not too far from the San Francisco Bay Area where you can do both. From the redwood forest to Pacific waters, here are four ways to fit in a beach day near the world’s tallest trees before summer’s over.
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For Music Under the Redwoods, It’s Hard to Beat the Old Grove Festival
onFor some people, there’s nothing better than sitting on a log under the shady canopy of a coast redwood and strumming a guitar. If that’s your thing, you can hardly do better than the annual Old Grove Festival at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, celebrating its 14th year this Sept. 14-15.
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My Favorite Redwood Grove: An Ancient North Coast Forest Where Time Stands Still
onMy favorite redwood grove is along Cathedral Trees Trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. It’s one of the most beautiful hikes that’s also very accessible.
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Our Redwoods Rising Apprentices Had a World-Expanding Summer—and So Did I
onAs the manager of the Redwoods Rising Apprenticeship program, I don’t get out in the field very often, but I get to see growth in the apprentices in snapshots. It’s remarkable to me how a short 11 weeks can contribute to a young person’s life. I’m so grateful that I can help to provide an invaluable experience to people only just beginning their careers.
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My Favorite Redwood Park: A Gateway to the North Coast Redwoods and to My Own Future
onMy favorite redwood park would have to be Humboldt Redwoods State Park. I grew up visiting it every summer as a child and have extremely fond memories of hiking and biking there with my dad. We camped nearby in Myers Flat at the Giant Redwoods RV Camp and went into the park each day for a different activity.
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Spectacular View of Big River-Mendocino Old-Growth Redwoods Project
onAnthony Castaños, the League’s land stewardship manager, recently captured this drone footage above our ongoing restoration at the Big River-Mendocino Old-Growth Redwoods project.
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In Loving Memory: Foundation Sponsors Youth Field Trips
onThe Live Like Coco Foundation has partnered with Friends of the Santa Cruz State Parks, taking third-graders from Santa Cruz County on field trips to Nisene Marks to see redwoods, and banana slugs, firsthand.
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10 Rules of the Redwood Forest
onWe have amazing access to redwoods in some of the most beautiful parks on Earth. That’s worth protecting, and the best way to do it is to be mindful visitors. Here’s what you can do to be a good steward while exploring the redwood forest.
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Everything You Need to Plan Your Next Trip to the Redwood Forest
onJust a few more weekends this summer to get out and enjoy California’s great redwood forests. And planning your adventure in the redwoods has never been easier, thanks to Explore Redwoods, our new and improved online portal that tells you everything you need to know to enjoy more than 100 parks.
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A Native History of the East Bay Redwoods
onFrom forests to creeks to trails, every natural space has a past that predates our conventional history books. Few people today realize that the hills of the East Bay were once home to coast redwood forests of incredible stature. Living among them were the Ohlone people.
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Good News/Bad News Following Fire at Shady Dell
onIf you’ve been following our social media over the last week or so, you’ve heard about the Usal Fire, which started July 27 and burned about 180 acres. About 150 acres of the fire took place on our Shady Dell property. The fire is now almost completely contained.
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Redwoods Rising apprentice shares tale of mountain lion encounter
onAs I was heading toward the gap in the logs, I noticed that the one to my right had a large dark area under it. I didn’t think it was anything because most of the time it’s either charred or shaded making it look darker than it really is.
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