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Redwoods Matters
August 09, 2022
37 Questions with Emily Harwitz and a special guest
Podcast
37 questions with Emily Harwitz and a special guest
Here’s a fun Q & A with I'll Go If You Go host Emily Harwitz, featuring a special guest! Watch the video to see who’s on the other side of the camera. If you like this, check out the full season of our podcast—it’s ready to binge on your favorite streaming platform, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Day One of Big Basin’s new era

Parks

Day One of Big Basin’s new era

We visited Big Basin Redwoods State Park on the day it reopened to the public following the 2020 fires. Eager park staffers welcomed us, along with a forest dramatically changed by fire but bouncing back quickly.

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Bigfoot in the redwoods

Mystery

Bigfoot in the redwoods

The primeval redwoods forests of Humboldt County would seem to be the first place you’d expect to encounter a mythical creature. Sure enough, more Sasquatch sightings have been reported there than in any California county.

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Raise your voice to support the Save Our Sequoias Act

Action

Raise your voice to support the Save Our Sequoias Act

We’ve lost nearly 20% of the world’s oldest and largest giant sequoias in the last few years. That’s why it’s so important to pass the Save Our Sequoias Act, which will speed emergency action to save these natural treasures. Please take a moment to ask your representative to support this vital legislation.

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New Pioneer’s Cabin Tree display at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Unveiling

New Pioneer’s Cabin Tree display at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

The League recently joined California State Parks and Calaveras Big Trees Association to unveil a new interpretive exhibit about the Pioneer’s Cabin Tree, which toppled in 2017. It reveals a fascinating history of fires, drought, and injuries, but also a story of healing and resilience.

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Programs protecting endangered marbled murrelets from predators

Research

Programs protecting endangered marbled murrelets from predators

A League-supported study finds that programs help protect threatened marbled murrelets from predatory Steller’s jays. The programs include teaching the public to keep picnic areas in the redwoods free of food crumbs that attract the jays.

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@savetheredwoods   We visited @bigbasin_sp on day one of its partial reopening. Here’s what we saw: a dramatically different forest, and an inspiring vision of resilience. Shoutout to @castateparks and the community members who love Big Basin for getting us all back to this amazing place. 📍Muwekma and Awaswas lands
 
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