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What can spending 10 minutes in nature do for you?

Nature is the best medicine. Read on to learn about the mental, physical, and spiritual health benefits of spending time in nature.

Why biodiversity matters for our health—at every age

Nature’s living systems interact with our bodies in ways scientists are only beginning to understand. Learn how we can glean these benefits at every age and stage of life, especially when access to nature is close to home.

How yoga and nature help Lesli Lee be in alignment

A conversation with Lesli Lee to inspire your movement in nature.

Advancing Conservation and Restoration – 2025 update on land strategy

2025 was no easy year, but it reminded us just how much can happen when we work together to care…

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A land trust grows in Sonoma Valley

In the early 1970s, a group of Sonoma Valley residents began to realize that the landscapes they loved could disappear within their lifetimes. With development pressures rising and few tools available to protect land permanently, they set out to create something new: a community-based land trust. What followed would change the future of conservation.

Growing up together: Reflections on Sonoma Land Trust’s founding family

Nearly fifty years after Otto and Ann Teller helped launch Sonoma Land Trust, their legacy continues at Oak Hill Farm. Their daughter, Arden Bucklin-Sporer, now stewards the land her family helped protect. We are honored to have had the opportunity to learn more about our history from Arden and why she still supports the organization today.

Natural attractions—what to explore right now

Chaparrals, lilacs, and poppies—oh my! Where to find a shrub that smells like lilacs, a poppy that smells like a melon, and more. Read on for Chris Carlson’s insider guide to springtime in Sonoma Valley.