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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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Welcome Bette to Stewards Staff
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Please help us welcome Bette Meritt as Stewards new Volunteer Coordinator! Bette has been a terrific volunteer for over a year, learning about and participating in Stewards programs. We're delighted she is joining us on staff to help recruit wonderful volunteers like her!
Bette brings her background in real estate and construction project management. She's worked on solar and helped advocate for her local forests. Her background equipped her with a diverse skill set, including project and business management, organizational and negotiation skills, fundraising, and public outreach.
But most importantly, Bette learned to cherish every moment and find joy in whatever she does, and believes life is about having fun and making a positive impact along the way. If you would like to volunteer with Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, or have general questions, contact Bette at 707-869-9177 ex 6 or email bette@stewardscr.org.
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Welcome Alieh Rezaei, Pond Farm Artist in Residence for August
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Alieh is a multidisciplinary artist based in San Jose and currently works as a Studio Artist Educator at the San Jose Museum of Art. She earned her MFA from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her artistic practice mainly focuses on the reuse of found and organic materials collected from her surrounding environment. Her current body of work is a fusion of needle-felting technique and organic elements. Through her work, she delves into themes of communal life and language, drawing inspiration from her experience as a diaspora artist. Check out Alieh's work on Instagram here.
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River Arts and Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods are hosting an online auction for the month of September, 2023. Our goal is to raise money to benefit the efforts of both of these organizations by enriching our community through the arts and the preservation of nature. If you have questions or would like more information, email info@riverartsguerneville.org or telephone 707-236-0944.
Bring your art donations to:
Russian River Gallery, 1620 Main St.,Guerneville or Blue Door Gallery, 1624 Main St Guerneville, or call for pickup: 707-236-0944. Art and gift certificates are welcome. Donations due by August 31. Thank You!
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Photo above: Rich Lawton, Trail Crew Coordinator (far right) giving
instructions for the morning.
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Willow Creek Trail Crew Report August 2, 2023: Nine Volunteers gathered for their weekly Wednesday Vic Tanny Lesson and hike along the Watershed View Trail. The Watershed View Trail is an easy North/South one mile trail out to the View Point with an outstanding view of the Willow Creek Watershed. You can see all the way down the valley between Red Hill to the South and the Island in the Sky to the North. Pomo Canyon Campground is easily visible as is the Pacific Ocean just above Jenner. Armed with weed whips, brush blades, chainsaws, hand saws, loppers and a pole saw the group headed out from the Hunters Camp Road Trail Head off Coleman Valley Road. Trail was slightly choked with brush, grasses, leaning trees and low overhead branches. (continued below)
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Grasses, brush and trees were cut back to make the trail a little easier for hikers, bikers and equestrians to negotiate. Low overhead branches were cleared so even an equestrian could easily sit tall in the saddle with out having to duck or dismount. Lunch for most was at the view point one mile from the Trail Head. Two bags of Flora's cookies gave us an extra sugar rush for the work on the way back. Yes, most of us made a second pass along the trail. After completion, Tim (The Tread Man) Mayer had bottles of cold water for us to chill out with. Then it was back to the Willow Creek Shop to clean and store most of our tools. -- Rich Lawton, CSP/Stewards Volunteer Trail crew Coordinator
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Photos by Mark Anderson and Rich Lawton
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Trail Crew is looking for assistance in responding to trail problems. If you are interested in helping report problems simply notify our Stewards Volunteer Trail Crew Coordinator (Rich Lawton) at rangerrlawton@aol.com. If you notice problems while hiking the trail at Armstrong Redwoods SNR, Austin Creek SRA, Sonoma Coast SP or the Willow Creek Watershed please take a few photos, one distant shot to show the overall problem and one close up. Please get a good location and a quick note of the problem (clogged culvert, tree blocking the trail, brush overgrown blocking the trail, etc.)
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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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Volunteers Needed: Bodega Seafood, Art and Wine Festival
Saturday and Sunday, August 26th and 27th
Volunteer at Stewards retail booth, or help us pour wine and beer at the Tasting Tent!
One half day volunteer shift earns you an admittance and parking pass for the weekend, t-shirt and complimentary lunch!
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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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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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Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is pleased to announce our UC Climate Steward Certification course this year for adults interested in climate science, interpretation, and action.
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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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Join Cynthia Halliday and Larry Williams for a beautiful evening at Armstrong Redwoods! We will connect with nature, engage our senses, and enjoy the therapeutic health benefits of a mind and body experience of immersing ourselves in a redwood forest.
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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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Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods invites you to Yoga Under the Redwoods, with Cathy Johnson. Cathy is a Registered Yoga Teacher, who has completed a 500-hour training with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500).
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ANSWER TO THE SCAT PHOTO
Bear? At least we think it's bear... It could also be a very large pig.
Be sure to check out "Learn to Read Animal Tracks and Signs" class taking place on Monday, August 14th, from 8am to 12 noon. Scholarships available so that your cost is $0. For more info telephone 707-869-9177 ex 2, email leslie@stewardscr.org, or RSVP here!
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