TOP NEWS: Gateway Added to Big Basin
California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund announce the permanent addition of the 153-acre NoraBella property, the Gateway to Big Basin, to expand California's oldest state park.
“The land, habitats, waterways, and redwoods at NoraBella have been through so much over more than a century—from clearcutting, to being treated like a junkyard, to the CZU wildfire—and it feels like redemption to finally secure the forest’s future as part of Big Basin,” said Sempervirens Fund Executive Director Sara Barth.
Sounds of the Redwoods
Acclaimed field recordist Thomas Rex Beverly ventured into a grove of old-growth redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains to capture the subtle, shifting soundscape of the almost-silent trees. Step into this environment and hear the solitude of the forest come to life.
Gateway to Big Basin Added to Big Basin Redwoods State Park
California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund announce the permanent addition of the 153-acre NoraBella property to expand Big Basin State Park.
A Stewardship Story: Return to Nature
Surviving since nearly the age of the dinosaurs, redwoods are resilient—but only 5% of them have survived the last century and a half. Human impacts have left redwood forests struggling to recover. Together, we are carefully caring for the redwood forests you protect, resetting their natural systems, and helping them return to nature. Take a peek behind the trees at how you have helped the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz mountains–some of the most biodiverse and threatened on Earth–this year.
Ten Ways Nature Can Help You Have a Healthy 2026
The new year often brings contemplation, motivation and resolution for greater health and happiness. In 2026, consider adding nature to your list. Nature encounters can be big, bold adventures, or family-friendly and free. There is something for everyone in this list of ten reasons, doctor’s orders, to opt outdoors this year:
Our Vision
At Sempervirens Fund, we envision a future where majestic redwood forests stand resilient, especially in the face of climate change. Redwood forests protect water, air, and wildlife, and deserve our protection. Learn more about our vision.
Our Work
Protecting Our Redwoods
Healthy, connected coast redwoods ensure vibrant habitat, clean air and water, and climate resilience. Your support purchases, restores, and safeguards redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains, ensuring they will never be developed, degraded, or destroyed. Learn more about how we work.
Visit the Redwoods
Most people glimpse their first redwood in a public park. Your support expands our great local redwood parks, sharing new destinations with the public, and helping make the land more accessible and welcoming for everyone. Discover the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Redwood Science
The redwood forests we protect are strategically identified for their ecological and conservation values. Many of these lands serve as critical habitat corridors. And redwoods are resilient allies in the fight to address our climate crisis. Explore Redwoods Science.
Caring for our Lands
We work in the forests, repairing and restoring the delicate balance of life, protecting and healing the best habitat. You can volunteer with us—helping tend to the forests—and you can fund the stewardship of the redwood forests you cherish. Learn more about caring for our lands.
Events and Experiences
From scenic hikes and guided tours to free webinars and volunteer opportunities, there’s something for everyone.
