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Support our mission to protect the natural and cultural resources of Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, Austin Creek State Recreation Area, and Sonoma Coast State Park through volunteerism, environmental education, and stewardship for generations to come.
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SRJC Gallery Opening:
The Pottery of Marguerite Wildenhain
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The Pottery of Marguerite Wildenhain exhibit opening reception was held on Thursday, February 8th, at the Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery, Santa Rosa Jr. College, and was attended by SRJC students, Pond Farm students, members of the public and representatives from the State of California. The exhibit will continue through March 14, 2024. Click here for location, parking, and hours to visit the exhibit!
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Please join us in sending gratitude to Forrest L. Merrill for curating the exhibit, Bill Geisinger and Hiroshi Fuchigami for organization and installation, along with Frank Friedlaender and family which loaned pieces for the exhibit that have never before been seen by the public. Visit today!
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Film Premiere #4
Marguerite: From the Bauhaus to Pond Farm
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The film Marguerite: From the Bauhaus to Pond Farm was screened on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Newman Auditorium on the Santa Rosa Jr. College campus. Almost 200 people attend this documentary screening, which was followed by a Q&A with Pond Farmers.
The film is only available off-line while being nationally distributed during March and April with showings on over 200 PBS stations in more than 35 States with a potential viewership of over 175 million households. Check you local PBS station for availability. The film was previously screened at the Crocker Art Museum, Rialto Theater in Sebastopol, and the Rio Theater. The film will also be distributed in Germany this coming spring.
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Photos below: Emcees Birgit Neilson, Interpretive Senior Park Aid on Special Assignment to Pond Farm, and Justin Lindenberg, Executive Director for Stewards. Bottom left/right, Pond Farm students answering questions from the audience.
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Above: Former Pond Farm students, Stewards and State Parks staff and volunteers, and extended friends and family of Marguerite Wildenhain gathered above Armstrong Redwoods at Pond Farm on Friday, February 9th, for reminiscing, hors d'oeuvres, and video interviews. Not photographed is Michele Luna who played a central role in organizing the festivities and was present in spirit. Thank you, Michele!
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After the film screening and at our closing circle during the reunion we shared our hopes and dreams for the future of Pond Farm, guided by our goals to: 1. Elevate awareness of the significance of the site; 2. Build community around pond farm to support it; and 3. Activate and utilize the space so it’s loved and cared for. If you're interested in supporting our work please reach out to justin@stewardscr.org and Birgit.Nielsen@parks.ca.gov or click here to make a donation today!
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Join us as a Docent or for a Tour!
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We are recruiting volunteers to serve as Pond Farm Docents, and will kick-off our monthly tours in April! Sign up to join at https://stewardscr.org/upcoming-events-programs/
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