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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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Before and after at Armstrong Redwoods
Forest Theater
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Take a look at these before (above) and after (below) images of the recently re-opened Redwood Forest Theater in Armstrong Redwoods! The crew has truly outdone themselves with the repairs and beautification of the trail leading to the theater, which is now ADA accessible! What exciting plans lie ahead for the theater? Stay tuned for updates! Visit in person at 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville, CA 95446. Telephone 707.869.9177.
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8.9.2023 - The trail crew did a lot of work at the campground. Weed whacking, fuel reduction and firewood processing were all accomplished. Photos from those activities are included here. Most of the focused attention was on one tree threading the restroom being rebuilt. Cheers, Mark Anderson, Volunteer Trail Crew member and photographer with Stewards.
All photos by Mark Anderson
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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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Working on the Waterfall Trail
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Photo above: CA State employees Nick (seen left) and Justin, remove a section of a fallen, burned redwood on the Waterfall Trail. Photos by Stewards staff.
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8.8.2023 - Conservation Corps North Bay worked with State Park trail crew staff this past recently in their containing efforts to prepare the Waterfall Trail in Armstrong Redwoods to be open to the public. This trail has been closed since the Walbridge Fire that decimated many of the trees and trails in Armstrong Redwoods in 2020. Expected date for reopening is fall of 2023.
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Above clockwise, boards have been laid on the boundary of the trail which will soon be replaced by cross fence; clearing the trail of debris; Justin preparing the ground for a small bridge; CCNB crew bringing road base up the hill.
Photos below, the beginning of the Waterfall Trail; members of CCNB clearing debris with wheel barrels; the creek at the site of the old bridge (burned) still running in August.
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Upcoming Events and Classes
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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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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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August Pond Farm Artist in Residence, Alieh Rezaei
Monday, August 28, 2023, 5PM to 7PM
Meet the artist and view her art! Alieh is an Iranian multidisciplinary artist based in San Jose and serves as a Studio Artist Educator at the San Jose Museum of Art.
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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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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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Interested in developing new skills as an outdoor educator, or nature enthusiast? Join Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods for a two-part series of The Art of Interpretation, by David Berman.
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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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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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Author Greg King: The Ghost Forest
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 5PM to 7PM
Join us and welcome award-winning journalist and local activist Greg King to Armstrong Redwoods Forest Theater for his new book – The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California Redwoods. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A.
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Local art needed to support River Arts and Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods
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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 by END OF MONTH to:
Russian River Gallery, 16357 Main St.,Guerneville or Blue Door Gallery, 16359 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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