A New Era for Redwood Forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Redwoods
A New Era for Redwood Forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains

We have great news! We recently protected 937 acres of redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This land is now forever protected and will serve as a refuge for wildlife. Learn more here.

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The Houseplant That Tried to Take Over a San Vicente Creek
Redwoods, Wildlife, Trees & Plants
The Houseplant That Tried to Take Over a San Vicente Creek

There's an invasive houseplant loose in the Santa Cruz Mountains that can swallow a creek. But we're going to stop it before it can.

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The Surprising Science of “Fairy Rings”
Redwoods, Conservation Science
The Surprising Science of “Fairy Rings”

For decades, researchers thought the trees within a redwood "fairy ring" were genetically identical. But it turns out that's not always the case. Learn why that matters.

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Our Favorite Redwood Hikes
Redwoods, Hikes, Recreation
Our Favorite Redwood Hikes

We're lucky to live close to so many towering groves of redwood trees. But let's be honest, we all have our favorites. Here are our top four.

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The Making of Giants: Redwood Forest Restoration in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Redwoods, Trees & Plants
The Making of Giants: Redwood Forest Restoration in the Santa Cruz Mountains

We have a plan to restore the redwood forest at POST-protected San Vicente Redwoods - we're working to make giant trees. Watch the video and learn more.

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3 Places You Might Actually Find an Ewok Village
Redwoods, Hikes, Recreation
3 Places You Might Actually Find an Ewok Village

Celebrate this May 4th (#maytheforestbewithyou) with these three hikes. Who knows...you just might find an Ewok Village in our redwood forests.

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Fighting for Salmon in San Vicente Creek
Redwoods, Wildlife
Fighting for Salmon in San Vicente Creek

Coho salmon in San Vicente Creek near Davenport are on the brink of extinction. We're fighting for the survival of these fish. Here's our story.

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Where to Find 10 Big Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Redwoods, Hikes, Recreation
Where to Find 10 Big Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Here we share a map that shows you where to find some of the biggest and old trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains. See these giants for yourself!

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What’s A Forest Bath (And Why You Need One)
Redwoods
What’s A Forest Bath (And Why You Need One)

Learn how short, slow, contemplative walks through the forest can dramatically improve your health and wellbeing!

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Win-Win for San Vicente Redwoods
Redwoods
Win-Win for San Vicente Redwoods

Sometimes things just come together, it all just lines up for a win-win for conservation. This is one of those stories from POST-protected San Vicente Redwoods.

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