From the majestic redwoods at Castle Rock State Park, a dedicated grove is a lasting tribute to your generosity and commitment to the preservation of coast redwoods.
Gift Levels
• $250,000 and above: Choose a grove in the serene redwood parks in an accessible* location near a trail or road. Your grove will include redwoods and may include a special feature such as a fairy ring, old-growth tree(s), creek, or meadow.
• $100,000 - $200,000: Choose a grove in the serene redwood parks in an accessible* location near a trail. Your grove may include young redwood trees. Groves of $100,000 and above will be marked with a sign to share your commitment to redwoods. Once your grove is dedicated you will receive photos, directions, and a location on a map to your grove.
• $50,000, $75,000: Sempervirens Fund will select your grove deep in the serene wilderness** of the redwood forest. Once your grove is dedicated you will receive photos and a map showing the general location of your grove.
Payment options are available to reach the gift level of a grove.
Accessibility
*Accessible - visible from a road or trail. These groves are marked with a sign to display your commitment to protecting redwood forests.
**Wilderness – in the peace and quiet of the forest, not visible or accessible. These groves do not display a sign, however they are marked on a map to represent your commitment to protect redwood forests.
How
We encourage grove donors to read more about the park they hope to dedicate a grove to confirm it is the right place to honor and remember family and friends.
You can:
• Dedicate a Grove online now
• Dedicate a Grove by mail
OR
• Get started with the form below and staff will assist you with the dedication process.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What size is my grove or how many redwoods are in it? Groves selected for dedication feature mixed forests of trees common to the Santa Cruz Mountains such as coast redwoods, tanoaks, madrones, or Douglas firs. These groves are not guaranteed to have large numbers of redwoods nor old growth redwoods. Groves at $250,000 and above will feature at minimum one stand or fairy ring of mature redwoods. These stands symbolize a healthy redwood forest and will live for many years to come.
• What text fits on the sign and how long does it take until it is placed? Accessible* groves have the option to place a sign honoring their family and friends. Generally, the sign honors the person(s) in just a few words. The production, California State Parks approvals, and placement of the sign can take three months or longer, especially as we experience delays during Covid-19.
• How do I visit my grove? Groves in accessible* locations can be visited. Please contact us to assist you with maps or updates about the park you are visiting.
• Can you assist me with scattering ashes or planning an event at the grove? Yes, we can assist you with this at an accessible* grove. Both scattering ashes or holding an event at the grove require permits from California State Parks. With an additional gift of support, Sempervirens Fund can guide or lead the process.
Still have more questions? Email Ori Faigon, Donor Services Coordinator, or call (650) 209-4950.
