Plus climbing world’s largest tree
Redwoods Matters
June 11, 2024
The power of ‘O Rew
In Their Words
The power of ‘O Rew
Leaders from Save the Redwoods League, the Yurok Tribe, and Redwood National and State Parks describe the powerful transformation from a degraded sawmill site to a tranquil place where the Yurok will someday welcome people to their land.

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Yosemite cabins for giant sequoia fans

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Yosemite cabins for giant sequoia fans

From basic to glampy, cabins offer a great home base for visitors looking to explore Yosemite National Park’s three magnificent sequoia groves. Trust us, it’s never too early to book one of these popular stays for a sequoia adventure.

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League gala raises big money for tall trees

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League gala raises big money for tall trees

As the fog rolled in over San Francisco, our extended redwoods community gathered for a wild “Take Me to the Trees” celebration. Check out fun gorpcore pictures and discover how much our supporters raised for the forests.

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California State Parks Week starts tomorrow!

Kickoff

California State Parks Week starts tomorrow!

From June 12 to 16, more than 200 events will blossom at parks across the state, welcoming the public from near and far to discover a new hobby or explore a new destination.

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The man who kept his promise

Member spotlight

The man who kept his promise

At a boarding school straight out of Harry Potter, a young boy connected with a giant redwood. Years later, with a major gift to the League, he has delivered on a personal vow and realized his dream of making a difference.

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Way of the water architect

Podcast

Way of the water architect

The realization that water is the foundation for life in any landscape put Daniela Peña Corvillon on the path to shaping and restoring ecosystems—including the redwood forests—that depend on water.

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Instagram Post of the Month
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@savetheredwoods  Check out this incredible footage of researchers from the Ancient Forest Society climbing the world’s largest tree, the General Sherman, for its first-ever health check. 👩‍⚕️🌳

Scientists scaled the 275-foot giant in Sequoia National Park to inspect it for bark beetle infestations, a rising threat to #GiantSequoias due to climate change. Thankfully, our ancient giant is putting up a strong fight against these tiny invaders! 💪🐞

🔬🌲 Read our blog (link in bio!) to learn more about the iconic General Sherman Tree and the groundbreaking methods being used to monitor these irreplaceable giants, including drone and satellite imagery. Let’s keep our sequoias safe for future generations! 🌍🌳


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THE LEAGUE IN THE NEWS
General Sherman passes health check but world’s largest trees face growing climate threats
The Associated Press
California’s General Sherman, world’s largest tree, just got a health check. Here’s what scientists saw
San Francisco Chronicle
Celebrate State Parks Week
The Times-Standard
 
 

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