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Under the Redwoods

Exploring the beauty, history, science, and benefits of our magnificent redwood forests

In this webinar series, we invite experts and thinkers to join us to explore our magnificent redwood forests, what makes redwoods so special, why they thrive here and nowhere else in the world, and what they mean to us in our lives.

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Our past Under the Redwoods webinars:

The Magic of Learning in Nature with Carrie Herrera

June 28, 2022

Join YMCA Camp Jones Gulch director Carrie Herrera to learn about learning … in nature, and how it makes a difference for children to be immersed in outdoor educational experiences. June 2022

Watch The Magic of Learning in Nature with Carrie Herrera
Lenya Quinn-Davidson at September Burn in Bear Rive. Photo by Thomas Stratton

Prescribed Burning in California with Lenya Quinn-Davidson

May 31, 2022

Prescribed fire is widely recognized as one of the best tools to promote ecological and community resilience in California, yet barriers remain. In this webinar, policy expert Lenya Quinn-Davidson discusses recent legislative efforts to increase the use of prescribed fire, and highlights upcoming opportunities and actions to further this work. May 2022

Watch Prescribed Burning in California with Lenya Quinn-Davidson
Alvaro Jaramillo

Birds of the Central Coast with Alvaro Jaramillo

April 26, 2022

Join international, and Half Moon Bay-based, birding guide, Alvaro Jaramillo, of Alvaro’s Adventures for an introduction to birds of the Central Coast of California. April 2022

Watch Birds of the Central Coast with Alvaro Jaramillo
Jason Addison, U.S. Geological Survey

Looking Deep into the Past for Clues to Climate’s Future with Jason Addison

March 29, 2022

Join U.S. Geological Survey Paleooceanographer Jason Addison to learn how coast redwoods are teaching researchers about climate over millennia, and providing critical context for modern climate conditions. March 2022

Watch Looking Deep into the Past for Clues to Climate’s Future with Jason Addison

Introduction to Forest Bathing: Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller

February 22, 2022

Enjoy an introduction to forest bathing and our conversation with Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller. AllTrails’ lead medical director, and an expert in the practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. You can also read an Introduction to Forest Bathing at www.sempervirens.org/forest-bathing. This webinar is sponsored by AllTrails. February 2022.

Watch Introduction to Forest Bathing: Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller

The History of #OptOutside: Vivienne Long, REI

November 16, 2021

Enjoy our conversation Under the Redwoods with REI’s VP of Marketing, Vivienne Long. We discuss the origins, growth, and annual tradition of #OptOutside, on Black Friday, and every day. Vivienne leads REI’s national and local marketing and works to ensure REI resonates with the next generation of customers. November 2021

Watch The History of #OptOutside: Vivienne Long, REI
San Vicente Creek Restoring A Stronghold Davenport Water Pipe By Ian Bornarth

Restoring Mill Creek and the San Vicente Watershed: Ian Rowbotham and Kelli Camara

October 26, 2021

Enjoy our conversation Under the Redwoods with Ian Rowbotham and Kelli Camara. Together they help us understand what the removal of the Mill Creek Dam means for the San Vicente watershed and Coho salmon habitat restoration efforts. This webinar is possible thanks to generous support from Heritage Bank and Resources Legacy Fund. October 2021

Watch Restoring Mill Creek and the San Vicente Watershed: Ian Rowbotham and Kelli Camara

Fire and Forests in California: Professor Scott Stephens

September 28, 2021

Enjoy our conversation Under the Redwoods with Professor and fire ecologist Scott Stephens. He shares his perspectives on good fire–like prescribed burning–and destructive fire, and he discusses policies in play and actions that might be taken to get ahead to actively manage land for forest health and reduced wildfire risk. September 2021

Watch Fire and Forests in California: Professor Scott Stephens
Suzanne Simard

Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest: Suzanne Simard

September 14, 2021

Enjoy our conversation Under the Redwoods with renowned ecologist and author of Finding the Mother Tree, Professor Suzanne Simard. Together we learned about her pioneering research exploring how connections and communication between trees, particularly below-ground connections between Douglas-fir Mother Trees and seedlings, could influence forest recovery. September 2021

Watch Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest: Suzanne Simard
Big Basin After the Fire, photo from LA Times 11-11-20

Reimagining Big Basin: Chris Spohrer

August 31, 2021

We were joined by California State Parks-Santa Cruz District Superintendent Chris Spohrer for a look back at a year since the CZU Lightning Complex swept through Big Basin Redwoods State Park. We also looked ahead at Big Basin’s future. You can join California State Parks in Reimagining Big Basin.  August 2021

Watch Reimagining Big Basin: Chris Spohrer

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