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From Ashes to Art at San Vicente Redwoods
Turning ashes from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire into beautiful works of art helps draw the connection between climate impacted areas and highlights the post-fire, forest management happening at San Vicente Redwoods. This workshop was a fun way to share stories, talk about trees, learn from one another, swap art tips, and build community.
The first in-person general meeting of the Santa Cruz County Weed Management Area post-COVID, was hosted on the Land Trust's Watsonville Slough Farm (WSF) in April. It was a windy, somewhat chilly but still spectacular afternoon for sharing ideas and techniques for returning the land to native plants.
Continue ReadingLand Trust staff and partners welcomed the community to a celebration of Antonelli Pond on April 14th. Thanks to everyone who joined the festivities!
Continue ReadingOur new Field Guide is hot off the presses! We hope you enjoy all the news and fun photos!
Continue ReadingStudents from the San Jose Latino College Prep Academy recently visited San Vicente Redwoods to learn about climate change and sustainability through the lens of fire ecology.
Continue ReadingThis article shines a light on how the Land Trust's wildlife crossing protects both animals and people driving on the highway.
Continue ReadingThe wet winter months have kept the Land Trust's Access and Stewardship teams very busy. You can read about some of their work in this article.
Continue ReadingSandy was a woman who lived life to the fullest and on her own terms. We are honored that as part of her legacy, she chose to support our work to protect, care for, and connect all people to the vibrant natural and working lands that are essential for our community and nature to thrive together for generations to come.
Continue ReadingThe Land Trust of Santa Cruz County acquired 14 acres of core habitat critical to the recovery of the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander. Located in the heart of Larkin Valley, this upland wooded habitat known as Little Glen, is adjacent to a 40-acre privately held open space, creating 54 acres of contiguous preserved habitat.
Continue ReadingHere in Santa Cruz County, we are connected to the land in so many ways. It’s critical to our well-being and this connectedness is why we work so hard to preserve and safeguard it.
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