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Indigenous Stewardship at San Vicente Redwoods: Past, Present, and Future
After the CZU Fire an opportunity arose to study post-fire effects, survey a baseline of reemerging plants, and help Amah Mutsun Tribal Band members look for eco-archaeological clues to how the Awaswas-speaking peoples lived on and cared for this land. Dive into their research at San Vicente Redwoods as they look into Indigenous Stewardship of the past and help plan for the future.
Fall and Winter Hikes
As thermometers and leaves drop, crisp air and leaves beckon us outside to appreciate a different side of the Santa Cruz mountains’ wild beauty – colorful leaves, sparkling creeks, migrating birds, curious mushrooms, and of course banana slugs and elephant seals. If you’re looking for trails and places to enjoy the change of seasons this fall and winter, you’re in luck! Our staff are revealing their favorite places to go in the Santa Cruz mountains now.
NEWS: San Vicente Redwoods Progress Report on Wildfire Resilience Restoration Three Years After CZU Wildfire, Amid Continued Risk
Since early 2022, San Vicente Redwoods partners have treated more than 820 acres, opened 7.3 miles of public access trails, improved community safety, and secured $3 million in funding to continue necessary work in living laboratory of forest restoration. Learn more.
NEWS: Castle Rock Hollow Purchase to Complete Protected Natural Boundary of Castle Rock State Park
Sempervirens Fund announced its purchase of Castle Rock Hollow, permanently preserving the 51-acre property, which shares a boundary with Sempervirens Fund’s former Castle Rock West property that was recently added to Castle Rock State Park.
Forest Sustainers
Our Forest Sustainers are Redwood Heroes Our Forest Sustainer program is dedicated to safeguarding the majestic redwood forests that define our region. By becoming a sustainer donor, you’ll provide vital ongoing support that ensures the long-term preservation of these redwood forests. Not only is it convenient, but your support will always go where our redwood…
Curiosity Stories
Discovering the Wonders of Redwoods Redwoods inspire curiosity and wonder. If you enjoy learning about redwoods and why they are marvels of nature, join us to follow the journeys of inquisitive people seeking to discover the wonders of redwoods. Subscribe to Sempervirens Fund’s YouTube channel to see every episode. Donate Now Subscribe photo by Orenda…
Water Always Wins: Erica Gies
Join author and journalist Erica Gies for a discussion about the deep dysfunction of our relationship with water. Gies reminds us that figuring out what water wants—and accommodating its desires within our human landscapes—is now a crucial survival strategy. This episode is also sponsored by Heritage Bank of Commerce. August 2023
Join Our Team
Join Our Team Be a Part of Protecting Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains Sempervirens Fund is California’s first land trust. We believe the Santa Cruz mountains’ habitats, waterways, and resiliency are at risk without healthy, connected coast redwood forests. We also believe that all people should be able to access and enjoy these redwood…
Our Board
Our Board Join Our Board The Sempervirens Fund governing Board is essential to the success of our redwood conservation efforts. The Board not only takes on important oversight and evaluation responsibilities for the organization, but also advises on long-range strategy, helps navigate through challenging times and emerging opportunities, and advocates for protecting redwood forest habitat….
Fuel for Fire: Framing Forest Resilience Three Years After the CZU Fire
Three years after the CZU Fire, the resilient land is recovering and fire-adapted species are restoring green to the landscape. But these lush signs of nature’s rebirth after fire can quickly become fuel for the next fire. How can we restore these ecosystems from a damaging past for an uncertain future? Take a look through a trained lens to witness the intersection of natural resilience and cutting-edge stewardship techniques.
