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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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From June 17 to July 9th 2023, over 100 volunteer community scientists visited Sonoma Coast State Park (SCSP) to provide valuable iNaturalist data to help protect California's coastal ecosystems by participating in Snapshot Cal Coast. Nearly 500 species were identified. Among the 5 most commonly identified species, Velella velella (or by-the-wind-sailor) captured the curiosity of many. Statewide - Sonoma County's very own Sarah Reid recorded the most observations with 372 species! Congratulations, Sarah, on your designation as most prolific critter finder and thank you for helping kicking off this important community science project with a BioBlitz! See what else was found in SCSP here.
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Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is pleased to offer the UC Climate Steward Certification course this year for adults interested in climate science, interpretation, and action. Climate Stewards is an exciting new Initiative from the University of California Cooperative Extension in partnership with the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods. In this program you will learn more about the science of climate change, how to communicate more effectively about this issue, and how to help your community adapt to climate challenges. The 10-week course will be on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 -9:00 pm starting August 16th and ending November 1st. The course combines online classes with guest experts and three Saturday field trips. Learn more and register here!
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July 7, 2023 - Today we had a great group of volunteers and teachers from Napa County Office of Education, and a wonderful group of students! -- Rebecca Andrade, Program Manager for Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods.
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150 students participated in tide pool educational activities led by Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods Docents this week over two days.
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Volunteers prepare for students from 3rd to 8th grade to arrive for a fun day of learning, at Sonoma Coast State Park!
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Students became fascinated with the thousands of "By the Wind Sailor", or Velella velella found along the way to the tide pools.
Join our community of passionate Volunteer Tidepool Docents! For more information email stewards@stewardscr.org or telephone Rebecca at 707-869-9177 ex 1.
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July 7, 2023 -- Marion McCall, Mary Killian, Bill Perry and I had the pleasure of monitoring Gull Rock this morning. We had our fingers crossed as we were fogged out during last Friday’s monitor. The weather cooperated as did the wind.
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Bill caught sight of an adult PEFA up on the cliffs and it made us so happy! The CORA have a nest now in that area and chased the PEFA away. The two CORA are now adolescents and getting large. There were a steady stream of BRPE moving north during our time there. -- Photos and report by Ellen Rilla-Laherty, Volunteer Seabird Monitor.
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Become Part of the Story: Join our community of passionate Volunteer Seabird Monitors! For more information email stewards@stewardscr.org or telephone Rebecca at 707-869-9177 ex 1.
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The adult Bald Eagle photo is a special treat from Bill, who headed over to Spud Pt. Crab Co. (after Seabird Watch) and caught a Bald Eagle family including the kids!
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Trail Crew at Sonoma Coast
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July 5, 2023: Nine enthusiastic Volunteers joined forces to clear brush, Willows and grasses along the Northern section of the Kortum Trail. Tim Mayer and Bill Krawets headed to Goat Rock Road and cleared the Kortum Trail from Blind Beach to the Sunset Rocks. The remainder of us headed to Shell Beach and cleared the trail from Shell Beach to the Sunset Rocks. Joe Riedel weed whipped the Shell Beach parking Lot while Paul Schwarz and Keith Flood weed whipped the trail to the Sunset Rocks. Jim O'Donnell and I armed ourselves with Brush Blades and worked on the heavy grasses, Coyote Brush and Willows along the two boardwalks. Jamie Archer and Marion McCall cleaned up the mess we all left behind. Lunch on the trail with some of Flora's cookies was quite a treat. Many park visitors thanked us for all the hard work, was that ever rewarding!-- Rich Lawton, CSP/Stewards Volunteer Trail Crew Coordinator
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Photo by Bill Krawetz, Rich Lawton (Jamie Archer and Marion McCall in bottom left taking a Norman Rockwell pose before and after shot of the Willow intrusion), and Tim Mayer.
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If you would like to join Stewards Volunteer Trail Crew, give us a call at 707-869-9177 ex 1 or email stewards@stewardscr.org. Learn a new skill... meet new friends... enjoy the beautiful outdoors!
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Upcoming Events and Classes
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Connect with nature, engage the senses, and enjoy the therapeutic health benefits of a mind, body, spirit experience of complete immersion into our beautiful Redwood Forests. $10 general public, $8 Stewards members.
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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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Please join us for this wonderful event led by Yoga teacher Kashi Ananda and California Naturalist Rebecca Andrade, at Sonoma Coast State Park, on the eve on the New Moon!
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Learn to recognize animal tracks and signs, nests and burrows! We will open our senses to details of animal presence and interactions in the environment. $10 general public, $8 Stewards members.
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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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