Update from Alder Creek
onWe finally had a chance to survey fire impacts at Alder Creek
Field Notes From a Sequoia Forest Fellow
onThe League’s giant sequoia forest fellow shares her story about how she came to work in giant sequoia conservation, and what needs to be done to protect the forest and restore its fire resilience.
Post-Fire Alder Creek Update
onFollowing the SQF Complex Fire, the fire impacts on the giant sequoia of the Alder Creek property appear to be beneficial.
Resilience of giant sequoia put to the test in the Sierra
onWe remain hopeful as SQF Complex Fire moves through Alder Creek “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, in fact, whether the storm …
Sequoia Complex Fire nearing giant sequoia grove
onFire nearing giant sequoia: We’re continuing to closely monitor the Sequoia Complex Fire in the Sequoia National Forest. As of right now, it appears the fire has started to move west, and is now about a mile away from the Freeman Creek giant sequoia grove.
Keeping an eye on fire burning near Sierra giant sequoia
onWith attention on the coast redwoods, we’re also keeping our eye on fire near giant sequoia. Unlike their coast redwood cousins, giant sequoia lack the ability to sprout after fire, so a severe wildfire can outright kill these ancient trees.
Interactive map allows you to track fire proximity to redwood forests
onOf more than a million acres burned, wildfires have burned approximately 72,000 acres of coast redwood forest during the August Lightning Siege of 2020. Roughly 9,000 acres of this has been in old-growth redwoods.
VIDEO: A walk through the giant sequoia with Latino Outdoors
onIn episode 3 of “Explore the Redwoods”, host André Sanchez leads us on a hike through the giant sequoias in Nadler Grove, nestled in Sierra National Forest. “Explore the Redwoods” is an online series produced in partnership with Latino Outdoors and Save the Redwoods League.
Great American Outdoors Act signed into law
onPresident Donald Trump this week signed new legislation that will lock in billions of dollars for national parks, outdoor recreation facilities, and land conservation — including redwoods.
Bears at Red Hill
onOur cameras at our Red Hill property captured these great images of California black bears.
More Pacific fishers at Red Hill
onWe’re excited to see Pacific fishers again at our Red Hill giant sequoia property in the Sierra.
A long look at the Stagg Tree
onTake a minute to inhale Alder Creek’s Stagg Tree, the fifth largest known tree in the world. Strength and resilience in the face of many challenges.
Alder Creek acquisition marks culmination of years of hard work
onThis 530-acre property is the largest remaining privately owned giant sequoia forest in the world, containing hundreds of ancient giant sequoia.
Video: It’s Taking a Village to Raise This Forest
onGovernment Alone Won’t Save the Redwoods — It’s Taking a Village to Raise This Forest
Save the Redwoods League Protects Alder Creek, the “Crown Jewel” of Remaining Giant Sequoia Properties
onPeople the world over united to help Save the Redwoods League protect Alder Creek, the largest remaining privately owned giant sequoia property in the world. The purchase of Alder Creek, which was finalized on December 31, 2019
Video: Skiing at Alder Creek
onNow that there’s snow on the ground in the Sierra, we thought it would be fun to share these clips of when we explored Alder Creek last winter on skis. This is a wild landscape, and skis are perhaps the most efficient way to see it in winter.
Video: Alder Creek in Winter
onWith snow in the Sierra, we thought this would be a great time to share this video of Alder Creek covered in white. The massive cinnamon trunks of these ancient sequoia stand out beautifully against the snow.
How old are these redwoods, really?
onIt’s the question that usually comes right after the one about height: “How old do you think this redwood is?”
And in many ways, the answer to this second question can be even more stunning than the first.
6 Pro Tips for Shooting Amazing Photos of Giant Sequoia and Coast Redwoods
onWe tapped Victoria Reeder’s expertise to learn a few simple tricks, from the basics of iPhone shooting to tinkering with camera lenses. Ready to get your best redwood shots ever? Here are some pro tips.
An Ancient Giant Sequoia Grove, Now and Forever
onSnapshots from Alder Creek, the largest unprotected giant sequoia grove on Earth. Photos by Max Forster.
