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Redwoods Matters
February 25, 2025
The missing link? A forest in Monte Rio
Mind the gap
The missing link? A forest in Monte Rio
A long-awaited opportunity to protect 1,517 acres of future parkland near the Russian River is here! The Monte Rio Redwoods Expansion is the missing link needed to connect 34 square miles of redwood forest and salmon-bearing streams—a chance to conserve wildlife habitat and grow outdoor access for all.

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How redwoods can heal our hearts

The nature cure

How redwoods can heal our hearts

Grief, loss, trauma, disaster—the burdens of our modern world can be difficult to bear. League president Sam Hodder shares how time in a resilient redwood forest can help transform personal pain and reveal a path forward.

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All hail the banana slug!

Slime time

All hail the banana slug!

It's time to celebrate this beloved, bright-yellow resident of the redwoods, recently crowned California's official state slug. Discover 10 fascinating facts about the golden gastropod, from its rappelling skills to its surprising role in medical research.

10 fun facts

 

18 organizations shaping young minds

Bright futures

18 organizations shaping young minds

Our picks are in: 18 incredible schools, nonprofits, and community orgs that will receive a 2025 Redwood Connect Grant. Together, they’ll bring more than 3,000 youth to the redwoods for world-expanding experiences.

Meet the grantees

 

The problem with pseudo forests

Restoration

The problem with pseudo forests

Griff Griffith dishes on "pseudo forests"—overcrowded stands of spindly trees that arise after a redwood forest is clearcut—and shows how we can turn these stunted groves into mighty, biodiverse old growth once more.

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@savetheredwoods  🌲Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park, covered in a light blanket of snow.❄

(🏠 Cozy winter cabin for scale.)

Snowpack is vital to the giant sequoia range because it acts as a natural reservoir, providing a steady water supply during dry months, delaying fire season, and supporting the surrounding ecosystem. Reduced snowpack due to climate change increases drought stress, wildfire risk, and threats to these ancient trees.️>

📷 @ Adam Kaplan, Save the Redwoods League staff.️>
 

 
THE LEAGUE IN THE NEWS
San Francisco group to purchase 1,500 acres near Russian River for $24 million
SFGate
‘Ancient magical forest’ in Sonoma County to quadruple in size with new trails
San Francisco Chronicle
Save the Redwoods League signs $24 million deal to purchase Monte Rio redwood forest and expand county park
The Press Democrat
 
 

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