As we approach the end of 2023, we find ourselves contemplating yet another remarkable year at Save the Redwoods League. Our gratitude extends to our wonderful partners, members, and supporters who make possible the essential efforts of safeguarding and restoring …
For several hours on a sunny day in late May, crews worked their way up the south-facing hillsides on the heavily burned section of the League’s Alder Creek property. With various tools in their hands, and backpacks full of seedlings, …
Pacific fisher spotted at Alder Creek.
Protecting an Extraordinary Giant Forest Superlatives somehow seem lacking when describing the 530-acre Alder Creek property. Ancient sequoias soar to the sky, as do magnificent old ponderosa pines and white firs. Native bees and other pollinators swarm the blossoms of …
Key facts about this landscape. Until its acquisition by the League in 2019, Alder Creek was the largest private holding of giant sequoias left on the planet.
A Legacy of Giant Sequoia Protection Giant sequoias are legends in the Sierra forests both for their enormity and centuries of endurance. In the conservation community, they are legendary as well: The effort to protect these extraordinary trees laid the …
How to visit Alder Creek Save the Redwoods League connects people with the peace and beauty of the California redwoods and giant sequoias. Alder Creek is a natural treasure that will provide unparalleled opportunities to foster inspirational visitor experiences in …
Alder Creek is within the traditional lands of the Yokuts peoples. Yokuts people have long lived along the waterways flowing from the Sierra Nevada and around Tulare Lake. The Yokuts language has dozens of dialects, most of which are endangered …
Restoring an Ancient Landscape in a New Era After acquiring Alder Creek, the League set out on a monumental task; doing what we can to ensure this landscape will be prepared for the current and future conditions that threaten its …
the enduring power of giant sequoias
Ever thought about what it would be like to go backpacking in the giant sequoias? A small contingent of League staffers took a weekend backpacking trip in Alder Creek, and left with some amazing photos and new perspectives. Together, the four colleagues had a grand time stargazing, viewing the Stagg Tree (fifth largest tree in the world, as most of you already know!), and hiking uphill through the giant sequoia grove just above camp. Here’s what it was like.
Volunteers plant giant sequoia seedlings in Sequoia Crest hit heavily by Castle Fire.
The ambitious Forever Forest campaign — now concluded — will fund key initiatives to lay the foundation for a new era of redwoods conservation. Even in the face of an unexpected global pandemic, unprecedented wildfires and climate change impacts, and some of the most divisive social and political times in America’s history, we as a community drew strength, inspiration, and resilience from the redwoods we all love.
Scientific American video surveys damage at Alder Creek
Take Me to the Trees
giant sequoia recover at Alder Creek
You can help us protect giant sequoia from severe wildfire.
League planted giant sequoia seedlings in an area of Alder Creek hit heavily by fire
video of fire impacts at Alder Creek
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