Video: Explore new trails at the San Vicente Redwoods
onNew trails at the San Vicente Redwoods.
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‘An amazing life experience’: Volunteering at Grove of Titans
onOne of John Muir’s famous quotes is “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” For me, the redwoods are calling, and I must go. I am an active Titaneer volunteer working the Grove of Titans trail in Jedediah Smith …
9 weird plants and animals of redwood forests
onCoast redwood forests and giant sequoia groves are famous for their iconic beauty, but lesser known are the peculiar wonders they harbor. Here are a handful.
What lies beneath: Anatomy of redwoods
onUnder the bark of coast redwoods and giant sequoias are many layers, each with an important job in the growth and protection of the tree. Bark – the outer layer of the tree, the bark, protects the tree from damage …
Announcing our 2023 Redwood Connect grantees
onMeet our latest Redwood Connect grantees
10 life lessons from the redwoods
on10 life lessons from the redwoods
Video: Coalition making progress on protection of giant sequoias
onThe Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition exceeded its goal for work in the giant sequoia range this past year.
7 ideas for winter fun among giant sequoias
onEveryone should have a chance to experience the magic of snow-draped sequoia, and this year, conditions are perfect. There’s plenty of snow and plenty of ways to get out and enjoy it. So if you’re craving a day in the forest, here are some ideas for where to go and what to do when the snow falls.
Damage keeping some redwood parks closed following storms
onredwood park closures due to storm damage
New research illuminates climate vulnerability and resilience of world’s tallest trees
onRedwoods throughout the range are showing effects of drought and climate change.
Storms close redwood parks throughout California
onThe series of storms hammering the West Coast in recent days have prompted the closure of redwood parks throughout the range. While heavy wind and rain have certainly reduced interest in outdoor recreation, people’s love of the redwoods runs high, …
A big thank you from Montgomery Woods
onSupporters gave generously to the Montgomery Woods Initiative.
See a forest in recovery at Big Basin Redwoods State Park
onWe visited Big Basin Redwoods State Park following the recent reopening of four miles of trails.
Video: Removing old logging roads in Redwood National and State Parks
onA key part of Redwoods Rising is removing old and abandoned logging roads that disrupt habitat connectivity in the forest.
New research shows redwood leaves conduct a symphony of resilience
onThe Eureka Symphony in fall 2021 played a “re-emergence” show, their first show in over a year. The show was fitting, as we all slowly re-emerged from the pandemic. It was my first time going to the symphony, and I …
Guided First-Day Hikes at 12 redwood state parks on Jan. 1
onCalifornia State Parks is inviting Californians to kick-start the new year in a healthy way by getting fresh air and enjoying the outdoors with annual First-Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2023. More than 50 California state parks are participating, 12 …
Coalition makes great progress in protecting giant sequoias from wildfire threats
onOne hundred human generations can come and go in the lifetime of a giant sequoia. This forest ecosystem has been here on the west slopes of the Sierra Nevada—and only here—for millions of years, and we lost nearly 20% in …
Pacific fisher spotted at Alder Creek
onPacific fisher spotted at Alder Creek.
Video: Quick tour of Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
onMontgomery Woods State Natural Reserve is the centerpiece of the League’s Montgomery Woods Initiative.
Giving TREESday 2022 Update
onGiving TREESday was a great success this year, thanks to our generous supporters.