How to Look Good in the Redwoods
onSo the other day a good friend of mine asked for some advice on how to look good in the redwoods. She was planning a trip with a diverse group of friends and family, and since she knew I spend …
This is a place for personal insights into our work by Save the Redwoods League leaders. You can explore posts by category: It Takes a Forest SM focuses on League project and program updates; Off the Beaten Path gets you into the redwood forest; Redwoods Futures illuminates the issues affecting our redwood forests; and The Eighth Wonders explores the art, education, and science of the redwood forests. Please join the conversation by posting your stories and comments.
Redwoods and Remembrance
onI have spent the past week in England, not to attend the opening of the Olympics, but rather to attend my 90-year-old granny’s memorial service. As with all such occasions, the sadness of loss is mixed with the happiness of …
The Hunger Greens
onMontia perfoliata The forest stretches out for miles all around you. You find a large redwood tree that has been hollowed out at the base by ancient fires to sleep in tonight so you can stay out of the wind …
Redwoods Parks Still Need Your Help
onIt’s never good news when the Governor’s office notifies you by email that the director of California State Parks has decided to step down because a senior staff member allegedly mismanaged park funds. According to an article published by the …
Fifty Shades of Green
onLeaves rustle with the breeze all around you in the redwood forest. I’ve heard leaves called nature’s solar panels and they are the original and perhaps only truly green energy. They absorb carbon dioxide from the air and mix it …
Building upon a Legacy of Success
on“I appeal to you to save these mighty trees, these wonderful monuments of beauty.” —Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States of America As staff at Save the Redwoods League, it is both humbling and inspiring to have …
We Can Halt Animal Extinction by Restoring Forests
onTo prevent species extinctions it is necessary to take advantage of the window of opportunity for forest regeneration. Restored forests gradually recover species richness.
Impact of Humans on Forest Spans Thousands of Years
onImagine being the first person to set foot inside the redwood forest. I can picture this visitor pushing through lush ferns as they gazed up at the towering trees. This brave explorer would have no trails to follow as they …
Romantic Getaways in the Redwood Forest
onNow that your kids are away at summer camp, it’s a perfect opportunity for a quick, romantic getaway to the redwoods.
The Redwood Forest: A Prescription for Kids, Adults
onLast week up in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park I overheard two young boys: “Daddy, can I take a photo of the creek?” His older brother commented, “I don’t need a camera, I’m going to take a photo with my …
Kick Start Publicity: You Can Help Parks by Supporting Film
onPhoto by Save the Redwoods League
Meet a Tiny Wonder of the Forest
onI’m pleased to introduce you to this tiny cutie of the redwood forest: Lunularia cruciata! I can guarantee that you’ve been in this tiny plant’s presence in the redwood forest, but maybe just didn’t notice it. Lunularia is a liverwort, …
Redwoods’ Magic Shines amid Crisis
onAfter a year of anguish, hard work and some heartbreak, the headlines scream “no parks will close.” Well, except for the five that will. And the ones that will be closed during the week, or off-season. And some have no …
Welcome to Our New Blog
onThank you for visiting our Giant Thoughts blog. Giant Thoughts is a place for personal insights into our organization and our work. The blog not only allows us to hear from you and build our online community, but it also …
Videos, Films Support State Parks Facing Closure
onKeep up on the effort to save nearly 70 California State Parks, including redwood parks, from closure by watching these recently created videos and movies. Forward them to friends: public service announcements by our partner, California State Parks Foundation; The First 70, a short film about Californians uniting to develop solutions to the parks crisis.
Event Honors Naturalist, History of Big Sur Parcel
onA celebration this month commemorated the late naturalist Jeff Norman (pictured) and his commitment to protecting Big Sur. His property was safeguarded when it was sold to Save the Redwoods League.
League Honored: Cal State Parks Grants Award for Partnership
onCalifornia State Parks (CSP) honored Save the Redwoods League on May 19, 2010, with its prestigious Dewitt Award for Partnership, which recognizes commitment above and beyond the call of duty in protecting public lands over a substantial time period. CSP presents this award to those who have served as irreplaceable partners in the accomplishment of its mission.
40 Acres of Redwoods Purchased in Big Sur
onThanks to our generous members, Save the Redwoods League on April 15, 2010, bought a never-harvested 40-acre redwood property in a steep canyon surrounded by Los Padres National Forest.
Senator Names League ‘Conservation Champion’
onField Representative Juan Camacho (pictured, second from left) presents California Senator Barbara Boxer’s Conservation Champion Award to Save the Redwoods League on March 14, 2010 in recognition of significant contributions to protecting California’s environment.
