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September 2018
Making Our Way through Marvelous Muir Woods – WildCare’s Family Adventure Hike
Join WildCare for a hike under towering old-growth redwood trees along the Redwood Creek as we discover the nature's giants that attract so many people from around the world to visit Muir Woods National Monument every year. Our bilingual naturalist will lead an exploration of the flora and fauna that is found in the redwood forest habitat. Favorite sightings have been banana slugs, Sonoma Chipmunks, and if we're lucky perhaps a Bobcat or a Northern Spotted Owl. Bring water and…
Find out more »Through the Trees
Join Mendocino Land Trust on an adventure 'Through the Trees' as we explore the beautiful Noyo River Redwoods property before enjoying a festive outdoor luncheon. This 426-acres redwood forest was conserved through a joint effort of Save the Redwoods League and the Mendocino Land Trust and is only accessible by train. Our gracious Skunk Train host will be making a special stop for this one-of-a-kind outdoor luncheon at Crowley meadow. Guests will disembark there to enjoy local food, libations and…
Find out more »October 2018
Stand for the Redwoods Festival in Humboldt County
Centennial Celebration Week starts with the Stand for the Redwoods Festival in Humboldt County in the town of Orick, California on Sunday, October 7 from noon to 4:00 p.m. This family-friendly festival is at the gateway to Redwood National and State Parks, home of the world’s tallest forest. The festival will honor the League’s Centennial and the 50th anniversary of Redwood National Park. It offers live music, children’s activities, local food trucks, a beer garden sponsored by the Sierra Nevada…
Find out more »Giant Sequoia PORTS® Program
Experience the giant sequoia groves at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and engage directly with League scientists and State Park professionals through the Giant Sequoia Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS®) K-12 Distance Learning Program. PORTS is a free distance learning program that uses interactive video conferencing to provide digital access to California State Parks. PORTS programs are designed for kindergarten through 12th-grade classrooms and are aligned with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. The…
Find out more »World Premiere of Documentary “Old Survivor: Celebrating the East Bay Redwoods”
OAKLAND TRAILS is proud to announce the launch of its second documentary film, Old Survivor: Celebrating the East Bay Redwoods. “We are thrilled to follow up the success of our first film, Trailhead, with a celebration of Oakland’s amazing redwoods,” said Stan Dodson, film producer and founder of Oakland Trails. On Tuesday, attend the Old Survivor Film Premiere at the Chabot Space & Science Center’s Megadome Theater in Oakland, California from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. Oakland’s young redwood forests and…
Find out more »Centennial Celebration Annual Member Event
At the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California, join Save the Redwoods League for a Centennial Celebration Annual Member Event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is open to all League members in the Los Angeles area, and it celebrates our first 100 years of protecting, restoring, and connecting people to magnificent redwood forests. Meet other passionate redwood supporters, see the renowned African Mammal Hall, and experience a range of natural habitats, including a redwood forest. Donate…
Find out more »Stand for the Redwoods, Reach for the Stars
Come to Stand for the Redwoods—giant sequoia in this case—and reach for the stars on Thursday, October 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. We will join our Centennial Partner, Calaveras Big Trees Association, for one of their free stargazing nights in one of the best night-sky viewing areas in the Sierra Nevada. Docents will share information and tell stories as everyone gazes at the night sky. Two telescopes and astronomical binoculars will give you a closer look at the moon,…
Find out more »Free Second Saturdays: Special Edition
Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks have collaborated for the fourth consecutive year on public access strategies, and are now offering free day-use admission to more than 40 redwood state parks every second Saturday of each month in 2018.
Find out more »Hike to the Ancient Redwood
4.5-mile hike through mixed evergreen and redwood forest. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and hiking poles (if desired) for this moderately-paced hike. Approx. 2 hours. Note: These hike takes place on uneven, rocky terrain. Contact the office if you have questions or concerns about accessibility (707) 938-5216. Meeting Location: Ranch parking lot
Find out more »Family-Friendly Old Tree Hike at Portola Redwoods State Park
Join us on a stroll through a giant old-growth redwood grove that’s over 1,200 years old. On this 1-mile, 1-hour kid friendly excursion we’ll discover the banana slug’s vital role to this flourishing forest, learn about the marvelous Marbled Murrelet, and how park visitors can help save these endangered birds. You will be accompanied by a lead CA State Park Interpreter and a Portola and Castle Rock Foundation Board Member. Bring closed toe shoes, water, a snack, and a camera.…
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