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High Tech, Low Tech: Inside Our Field Toolkit

From wildlife cameras capturing video to virtual fences guiding cattle with GPS collars, Sonoma Land Trust's stewardship team is putting some remarkable technology to work across the landscapes we protect. But as you'll see, the most sophisticated tools are only as good as the people behind them.

How Conservation Council teens use tech as a tool for connecting with nature

In a world where technology is rapidly changing how we learn and work, Conservation Council is proof that the two don't have to compete, and that the right tools can deepen our connection to nature rather than replace the experience of connecting with it.

Member Spotlight: From the Brahmaputra to the Baylands, Brad Hall on waters of the world

Brad Hall has spent five decades following the flow of water, from the Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh to the Russian River. Now he's brought that expertise home to Sonoma County where he's helping shape the future of the Sonoma Baylands and the lands and waters he loves.

Natural Attractions—exploring the ancient cliffs of Salt Point State Park 

Natural Attractions is your guide to exploring Sonoma County right now, with recommendations straight from Sonoma Land Trust experts. This month, stewardship project manager Riley Scaff takes us north of Jenner to Salt Point State Park, where ancient sandstone cliffs carved by the Pacific and seaside tidepools make the long drive more than worth it.

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Technology is a tool, not a replacement, for people

Technology is a vital part of our work, but also not a replacement for a good set of boots (and hands) on the ground. With the breakneck pace of developments in the digital world, from AI to remote sensing technology, it’s important to remember that people matter and cannot be removed or replaced from this work.

Natural Attractions—Exploring Creekside Park

Natural Attractions is your guide to exploring Sonoma County right now, with recommendations straight from Sonoma Land Trust experts. This issue, planned giving manager Camille Matson takes us to a hidden gem in West County where skateboards, swimming holes, and community gardens share the same stretch of creek—and the whole neighborhood shows up!

To build a state park

How does a California State Park get made? Sometimes with a real estate deal, sometimes with a decade of advocacy, and sometimes both. Find out how Sonoma Land Trust contributed to the iconic landscapes of Sonoma Coast State Park and Jack London State Historic Park.