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Every donation matters. Support our volunteer and education programs, preservation of ancient forests, and restoration of the natural and cultural resources that help make park visits cherished memories.
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January 14, 2021
Dear Stewards,
2022 is off to a great start! On New Year's Day, over 60 people joined Stewards’ guided “First Day Walks” in Armstrong Redwoods. The walks were organized by our award winning volunteer, Mike Roa. It was quite successful as nearly half the participants were new to the park. I am also very grateful to announce that you helped us exceed the $15,000 matching gift challenge offered by Stewards’ Board of Directors. Together, we raised nearly $32,000 for the Michele Luna Tribute Fund! Thank you to everyone who made a donation to Stewards last year. Your support is inspiring.
With the new year comes new trails opening. Our Trail Crew has been hard at work and we are close to reopening the lower loop of the Pool Ridge Trail (from the Armstrong Tree to the Picnic Area). Next on our agenda is the lower loop of the East Ridge Trail. Keep an eye on Facebook for updates and please, as always, stay off closed trails. Thanks to our volunteers, we are making great progress!
Unfortunately, with the current County Health Order and increase in COVID cases, we are temporarily closing our visitor centers in Armstrong Redwoods and at Jenner. We encourage you to shop our online store in the meantime and please stay safe. While these indoor settings are closed, we recently posted six community education events (outside, online, or after the health order expires), from birding to hiking and learning about volunteering. Join us!
 Gratefully yours,
Justin Lindenberg
Executive Director
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When dog owners act responsibly... use leashes, carry removal bags and pick up after their dogs, it offers confidence to park managers certain areas of our parks and beaches can remain open to dogs without disturbing sensitive species or habitat! Dogs are welcome on paved areas at Armstrong Redwoods and most Sonoma Coast State Park beach areas. Each dog must be on a six food maximum leash at all times, and cannot be left unattended.
Here is a few of our favorite dog friendly Sonoma County beaches!
Marshall Gulch/Arched Rock Beach; Carmet Beach; Schoolhouse Beach;
Portuguese Beach; Gleason Beach; Duncan's Cove; Wright's Beach; Furlong Gulch;
Shell Beach and Blind Beach. Please do not bring your dog north of Goat Rock to protect the seal rookery or south of Marshall Gulch to protect seabirds
Visit California State Parks Dog Website to learn more.
Photo Above: Nina Lowery, Roving Docent, and her four-legged friend
Note: Dogs are predators by nature, and their presence or lingering scent will disturb and frighten wildlife nearby.
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Trail Crew Report with Rich Lawton
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1-12-2022 - It was a great day in the neighborhood. Fifteen Volunteers joined Scotty and Rachel and accomplished a lot of work. One large 80' x 3' Redwood tree that was totally blocking the lower end of the Pool Ridge Trail was removed. Several other trees blocking the Lower Loop of the Pool Ridge Trail were also removed. Unfortunately the upper section of the Pool Ridge Trail still has an active slide and several bridges that need repairs. The large Redwood Interpretive display next to the Welcome Center was reinstalled and ready to greet visitors as they enter the park. Hazard trees leaning into the front parking were removed along with several new trees that had fallen along the Armstrong Nature Trail.
Rich Lawton
Stewards Volunteer Trail Crew Coordinator
Photos by Rich Lawton
Top left: State Trail Crew (Justin in the basket and Nick, right) with their big toy lifting the Redwood Interpretive display as they get ready to move it back to its real home. Top right: Jamie Archer, Bill Krawetz and Jim O'Donnell join in lowering the display into freshly dug holes. Below: Mitch Shaw conducting a quick chainsaw sharpening class with Elisa Regalado and Jamie Archer with Allan Bealer in the background working on part of the electrical project.
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1.9.2022
Hi Folks,
It’s amazing to see the damage along the ridge tops where the fire burned hottest down to bare earth, leaving scorched trees standing, but dead... and also witness the new growth of tree sprouts and new ground cover. It’s also wonderful to see the streams running full again. Cheers, Mark
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So nice to see everything green and rejuvenated with the streams full again. Just like it’s supposed to be this time of year!
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The Banana Slug
We are spotting them again in Armstrong Redwoods! Banana slugs are the world’s second largest slug and a critically important member of the redwood forest community.
Watch:
California Banana Slugs (part one of six)
Banana Slugs
Banana Slugs: Secret of the Slime
This Giant Slug is BANANAS!
Life and Times of a Banana Slug
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Stewards is hiring!
Have you ever dreamed of a job working in Armstrong Redwoods, Willow Creek and on the Sonoma Coast? We are now recruiting for three positions: Program Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, and Service Aide! See our website for jobs available with Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods. Part-time and/or full-time paid positions are available. Send your resume and cover letter to stewards@stewardscr.org
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Michele Luna Tribute Fund
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The Board of Directors of Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods established the Michele Luna Tribute Fund to honor and continue the impact of the major contributions that Michele has made to Russian River Sector State Parks, the communities that Stewards serves, and Stewards’ staff and volunteers over the 27 years of her leadership tenure. While the matching gift challenge has been fulfilled, it's not too late to give. Click here to donate today!
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Picnic Table Donor Program
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Support Stewards by dedicating a picnic table today! Stewards will recognize your generous gift with an engraved picnic table in Armstrong Redwoods SNR, Austin Creek SRA or Sonoma Coast State Park. Contact Annie Cresswell or telephone 707-869-9177.
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