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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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Tidepool Day at Campbell Cove
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Marine Education at Campbell Cove with 5th graders visiting from Waldorf School. Check out this amazing Sea Star! What a beauty! What a giant! Photos by Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods Program Manager, Rebecca Andrade
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Become Part of the Story: Join our community of passionate tidepool docents, dedicated to preserving tidepools, and educating future generations. Together, we can make a profound impact on the lives of these children and our precious environment. For more information email stewards@stewardscr.org.
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6/21/2023: Today the trail crew went to work on the popular Red Hill/Pomo Canyon Trail loop. One group went up Pomo Canyon and the other up Red Hill, armed with weed whips, mowers and a chainsaw.
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6/14/2023: Twelve volunteers joined Scotty and Rachel for a long tromp on the upper section of the East Ridge Trail. No one has been on this trail for several years and it was almost totally rehabilitated. Yes, Mother Nature had almost erased any evidence of human interaction. Our goal was to clear the East Ridge Trail from the East Ridge Fire Road down to the connection with Armstrong Woods Road.
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We broke into two groups with weed eaters, chain saws, loppers and hand saws. We did not forget the important rake to clear most of the debris. The first group started on the East Ridge Fire Road near the Communications Repeater site and headed down. Mark Anderson lead the charge and cut trail for the remaining five to clear trees, shrubs and overhanging branches. The second group headed up from Armstrong Woods Road in order to meet up with the first group. Kind of like the folks who built the Continental Railroad. Scotty lead the charge from the bottom with a great following. Larger trees and an uphill trudge did not slow their progress. After both groups met it was time to regroup. Several headed back up to finish clearing some overlooked problems and the rest headed back down to a shady area for lunch.
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After lunch several groups started clearing the trail from Armstrong Woods road down to the wood processing area. Casey Marks picked up the torch and began clearing the trail for the rest of the crew to follow. By the time she got to the first fallen tree it was time to refuel. Scotty took over the lead from there. A large burned out redwood was no match for Tim Mayer and Jim O'Donnell who made the initial cuts to clear a path. Keith Flood brought in his large 3 foot saw and finished it up. By the end of the day, us dozen volunteers had turned into the Dirty Dozen. -- Rich Lawton, Stewards Volunteer Trail Crew Coordinator
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Photos by Mark Anderson and Rich Lawton
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If you would like to join Stewards Volunteer Trail Crew, give us a call at 707-869-9177 ex 2 or email stewards@stewardscr.org.
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Roving Docent Report in Armstrong Redwoods
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6.20.2023: What a beautiful morning out on the forest floor. Perhaps because it was a holiday, school's out for the summer break or whatever reason, the visitors came to Armstrong in droves. Families with infants and families with grandparents and friends coming out to visit. I spoke with more than 50 visitors from Guerneville to as far away as New York.
I brought my redwood cones and my little bag of redwood seeds from my home to share with the visitors (they returned them to me). Young and old were excited to see them and try to guess how many seeds would fit into a redwood cone. I also was able to find one of the seedlings that we have been watching over by the picnic area and many visitors had an opportunity to see it and many offered to water it.
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Many of the flowers that were out last month have now faded and now their seed pods are forming. The lush green plant life is carpeted in many shades of green and I have been noticing how many plants there are in locations that I have not seen them in prior to this year (at least not in the past three years).
That is all for now. Lisa Bilodeau, Armstrong Redwoods Docent with Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods
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Upcoming Events and Classes
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This is a community science event! Snapshot Cal Coast is a California statewide effort to document coastal biodiversity along the California Coast! Photographer and science enthusiast learn to use iNaturalist!
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Learn about the process of ink making with Pond Farm artist in residence, Mel Renea. This hands on workshop! No need to RSVP... see you at the Blue Door!
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The Storytime event is free and for children of all ages! There is very limited parking available near the Forest Theater in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve.
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Interested in volunteering for Seal Watch and assisting beachgoers by guiding interpretation of the Jenner harbor seal habitat, the largest on the Sonoma Coast? Volunteers support safe viewing of the harbor seals during weekends in the spring and summer months through guided interpretation.
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Join a docent-led tour of Pond Farm Pottery and Immerse yourself in the history and natural beauty of this significant cultural site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a National Historic Landmark. Learn about the dreams and challenges of internationally-renowned ceramicist Marguerite Wildenhain, the first woman to graduate from the Bauhaus as a Master Potter.
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Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is pleased to announce the UC Climate Steward Certification course this year for adults interested in climate science, interpretation, and action.
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At Sonoma Coast State Park, 7900 Carlevaro Way, Bodega Bay, CA 9492. Be sure to bring beach/lawn chairs, water/snacks, and dress in layers. This event is free to the public, with a capacity of 200 attendees.
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Volunteer Gear Now Available
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Volunteers that contributed 75+ hours in 2022 (and entered hours in Better Impact) have received one complimentary item as a thank you for volunteering. This is now open for any volunteer to place an order and have your swag shipped directly to you! You can order your swag here. We are also happy to announce that all current volunteers can order volunteer “swag” from Bonfire. There are different colors and sizes available by selecting various “styles.”
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