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A woman wearing a bright green shirt and a bike helmet rides a bike down a paved path in the redwoods

4 reasons to appreciate redwoods this Thanksgiving

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Even with an entire Thanksgiving holiday devoted to gratitude, we often fail to slow down and really appreciate the things that make our lives better. Things like loyal friends, ice cream, and democracy. Things like mind-bendingly ancient redwood trees. Unsure …

Hendy Woods State Park is a state park of California, USA, located in the Anderson Valley of Mendocino County, known for its old-growth coast redwoods.

During the Pandemic, Nature Heals Us

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This is an opportunity for the conservation community to reflect on how to provide equitable access to green spaces.

Photo by Alana Featherly, SFSU student blogger

Student Perspectives: Escape the Tension of Everyday Life in the Redwoods

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Standing beside a massive tree that makes you look like an ant, instantly leaves you and your challenges feeling humbled. As you ponder in awe at their mysterious beauty and magnificence, you feel the weight of your worries lessen, and you can breathe deeply, taking in the soft, refreshing peace in the air.