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Ask the experts: Our preserve managers on Sonoma County species to watch

Sonoma County is a global biodiversity hotspot, home to an extraordinary variety of landscapes and wildlife. Join our land stewards on a journey through all four bioregions to explore the science, restoration, and field stories behind the remarkable biodiversity that makes our region so special.

Redwoods to the coast: Meet campaign co-chair Dr. Anita Das

Meet Dr. Anita Das: accomplished epidemiologist, co-chair of Sonoma Land Trust's Connecting Redwoods to the Coast campaign, and Legacy League member. As a kid, she collected seaworms in the mudflats of Bodega Bay (for science!). Now she's helping protect the coast that first sparked her love of science and the lands that gave her refuge when she needed it most.

Natural Attractions: sweeping views from Taylor Mountain

Natural Attractions is your guide to exploring Sonoma County right now, with recommendations straight from Sonoma Land Trust experts. This month, Southeast Greenway Assistant Director Alayza Cervantes takes us to the top of Taylor Mountain, where sweeping views, surprising biodiversity, and a glimpse of the Southeast Greenway’s future make the climb more than worth it.

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.

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Where conservation meets infrastructure: The Laufenburg Ranch barn restoration

A 140-year-old barn was sinking into the Knights Valley soil. See how a community-led restoration gave this historic structure—and the conservation work it supports—a new lease on life.

Natural Attractions: whales and where to find them

Natural Attractions is your guide to exploring Sonoma County right now, with recommendations straight from Sonoma Land Trust experts. This month, Gina Fabiano, our director of marketing and media relations, shares the thrill of seeing humpback whales return with displays of full-body breaches just off our coast and in view with a pair of good binoculars.

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.