Sonoma Land Trust
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Conserving scenic, natural, agricultural and open land for future generations. Learn more about our work at sonomalandtrust.org
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When we care for the land, the land cares for us. Our Board of Directors have issued a bold challenge: raise $1.8 million by year’s end. Donate today to join us in protecting the places we call home.
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Why is it exciting to find a Northwestern Pond Turtle in the wild? 🐢As an indicator species, the tell us how healthy their watery ecosystems are. Due to habitat loss, poor water quality, and the introduction of predators, the more we find in our waterways the healthier the ecosystem is.
November 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Why is it exciting to find a Northwestern Pond Turtle in the wild? 🐢As an indicator species, the tell us how healthy their watery ecosystems are. Due to habitat loss, poor water quality, and the introduction of predators, the more we find in our waterways the healthier the ecosystem is.
Our work is more urgent than ever. One project we’re excited about is Osprey Hill Ranch: a 365-acre ranch north of Bodega Bay that could connect 22,000 acres from the Jenner Headlands to the redwoods of Monte Rio. Donate now to help protect this remarkable landscape. ow.ly/zu2f50XmfTv
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Our work is more urgent than ever. One project we’re excited about is Osprey Hill Ranch: a 365-acre ranch north of Bodega Bay that could connect 22,000 acres from the Jenner Headlands to the redwoods of Monte Rio. Donate now to help protect this remarkable landscape. ow.ly/zu2f50XmfTv
When we care for the land, the land cares for us. Our Board of Directors have issued a bold challenge: raise $1.8 million by year’s end. Donate today to join us in protecting the places we call home.
give.sonomalandtrust.org/campaign/736...
give.sonomalandtrust.org/campaign/736...
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
When we care for the land, the land cares for us. Our Board of Directors have issued a bold challenge: raise $1.8 million by year’s end. Donate today to join us in protecting the places we call home.
give.sonomalandtrust.org/campaign/736...
give.sonomalandtrust.org/campaign/736...
**Smoke Alert** November 3, Sonoma Land Trust & Cal Fire will be conducting a 30-acre prescribed burn at Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools. Please do not call 911. Follow this work on the @watchduty.org.
November 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
**Smoke Alert** November 3, Sonoma Land Trust & Cal Fire will be conducting a 30-acre prescribed burn at Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools. Please do not call 911. Follow this work on the @watchduty.org.
It’s the spookiest day of the year—and for nearly 1 in 4 Americans, the scariest creatures of all are… 🕷️spiders! Sonoma County is home to a number of orb weaver spider species including these banded orb weavers and cross orb weaver. No matter how you feel about them, have a fun and safe Halloween! 🕷️
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It’s the spookiest day of the year—and for nearly 1 in 4 Americans, the scariest creatures of all are… 🕷️spiders! Sonoma County is home to a number of orb weaver spider species including these banded orb weavers and cross orb weaver. No matter how you feel about them, have a fun and safe Halloween! 🕷️
Ever wanted to see your name spelled out across the Earth? Thanks to the Landsat satellites, you can! Just type your name into the free interactive “Your Name in Landsat” tool and watch as letters formed from real satellite imagery of Earth’s surface spell it out in full.
October 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ever wanted to see your name spelled out across the Earth? Thanks to the Landsat satellites, you can! Just type your name into the free interactive “Your Name in Landsat” tool and watch as letters formed from real satellite imagery of Earth’s surface spell it out in full.
Did you know you’re more likely to be bitten by a dog or be involved in a car accident than seeing a mountain lion, let alone being attacked by one? Learn more surprising facts from Dr. Quinton Martins in our latest Language of the Land webinar. youtube.com/@sonomalandtrust
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Did you know you’re more likely to be bitten by a dog or be involved in a car accident than seeing a mountain lion, let alone being attacked by one? Learn more surprising facts from Dr. Quinton Martins in our latest Language of the Land webinar. youtube.com/@sonomalandtrust
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are like underwater nature preserves, where ocean life gets a fighting chance to recover. MPAs are central to the 30×30 conservation goal. Why are they so effective, and what do they actually look like? Read more: sonomalandtrust.org/enews/october-2025
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October 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are like underwater nature preserves, where ocean life gets a fighting chance to recover. MPAs are central to the 30×30 conservation goal. Why are they so effective, and what do they actually look like? Read more: sonomalandtrust.org/enews/october-2025
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Fall’s raptor migration is in full flight! Unlike most birds, raptors soar by day making this migration one we can actually see. The Jenner Headlands is one of the best places in Sonoma County to witness it. Join a Hawkwatch by signing up for one of our outings or check out westcountyhawkwatch.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Fall’s raptor migration is in full flight! Unlike most birds, raptors soar by day making this migration one we can actually see. The Jenner Headlands is one of the best places in Sonoma County to witness it. Join a Hawkwatch by signing up for one of our outings or check out westcountyhawkwatch.com
On a calm October day, volunteer John Hibbard surveyed butterflies at Laufenburg Ranch. With coyote brush in bloom, the ranch was buzzing again—this late-season nectar is a lifeline for pollinators.
Photos: John Hibbard
Photos: John Hibbard
October 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
On a calm October day, volunteer John Hibbard surveyed butterflies at Laufenburg Ranch. With coyote brush in bloom, the ranch was buzzing again—this late-season nectar is a lifeline for pollinators.
Photos: John Hibbard
Photos: John Hibbard
California just took a big step for wildlife! 🦉🌱
With AB 1319, threatened and endangered species will stay protected—even if federal safeguards are rolled back. A powerful win for biodiversity and for the people who fought to give nature a voice. Thank you Nick Schultz for authoring AB 1319!
With AB 1319, threatened and endangered species will stay protected—even if federal safeguards are rolled back. A powerful win for biodiversity and for the people who fought to give nature a voice. Thank you Nick Schultz for authoring AB 1319!
October 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
California just took a big step for wildlife! 🦉🌱
With AB 1319, threatened and endangered species will stay protected—even if federal safeguards are rolled back. A powerful win for biodiversity and for the people who fought to give nature a voice. Thank you Nick Schultz for authoring AB 1319!
With AB 1319, threatened and endangered species will stay protected—even if federal safeguards are rolled back. A powerful win for biodiversity and for the people who fought to give nature a voice. Thank you Nick Schultz for authoring AB 1319!
Cute coyote alert! We caught these playful pups on our wildlife camera at Little Black Mountain Preserve. Coyotes live in close-knit family groups, working together to hunt, defend their territory, and teach pups survival skills. Coyotes keep small rodent populations in check and clean up carrion.
October 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Cute coyote alert! We caught these playful pups on our wildlife camera at Little Black Mountain Preserve. Coyotes live in close-knit family groups, working together to hunt, defend their territory, and teach pups survival skills. Coyotes keep small rodent populations in check and clean up carrion.
Today, we pause to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Jane Goodall. Her courage, compassion, and unshakable hope showed the world that one person can spark a global movement for nature. Her voice lives on in every effort to protect wildlife, restore habitats, and care for our planet.
October 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Today, we pause to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Jane Goodall. Her courage, compassion, and unshakable hope showed the world that one person can spark a global movement for nature. Her voice lives on in every effort to protect wildlife, restore habitats, and care for our planet.
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We’ve only crossed the “billion” threshold 1X before, in Oct. 23'. Last night, we rejoined the Billion Bird Night Club in spectacular fashion. Migration soared past 1.2 billion, marking the largest single night of bird migration ever recorded by BirdCast. Learn more: birdcast.info/news/a-new-r...
A new record night of migration for BirdCast!
Migration intensity goes off the charts, again, with a new record night of migration intensity for BirdCast!
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September 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We’ve only crossed the “billion” threshold 1X before, in Oct. 23'. Last night, we rejoined the Billion Bird Night Club in spectacular fashion. Migration soared past 1.2 billion, marking the largest single night of bird migration ever recorded by BirdCast. Learn more: birdcast.info/news/a-new-r...
Across Sonoma County, water is on the move—and we’re working to keep it that way. Dive into the full story of how we’re restoring flow to Sonoma’s creeks, rivers, and wetlands—and why it matters for every living thing that depends on water (yes, that includes us). sonomalandtrust.org/enews/septem...
September 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Across Sonoma County, water is on the move—and we’re working to keep it that way. Dive into the full story of how we’re restoring flow to Sonoma’s creeks, rivers, and wetlands—and why it matters for every living thing that depends on water (yes, that includes us). sonomalandtrust.org/enews/septem...
Today’s Autumnal Equinox marks the start of Fall! Shorter days, cooler temps & fuller streams cue creatures great and small to start their migration journeys. In Sonoma County, watch raptors over Jenner Headlands, whales and shorebirds along the Bodega coast & Chinook salmon throughout Sonoma Creek.
September 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Today’s Autumnal Equinox marks the start of Fall! Shorter days, cooler temps & fuller streams cue creatures great and small to start their migration journeys. In Sonoma County, watch raptors over Jenner Headlands, whales and shorebirds along the Bodega coast & Chinook salmon throughout Sonoma Creek.
Earlier this month, our team headed to Cleveland for Land Trust Alliance’s Rally, the national land trust conference. It was great to engage with and learn from fellow land conservation orgs, Indigenous community leaders, scientists, policymakers, and more.
September 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Earlier this month, our team headed to Cleveland for Land Trust Alliance’s Rally, the national land trust conference. It was great to engage with and learn from fellow land conservation orgs, Indigenous community leaders, scientists, policymakers, and more.
Our wildlife camera at Estero Americano Preserve recently captured a happy sight: a North American river otter. Once thought gone from much of the region, otters' presence in our waterways is a conservation success story and proof that conservation works!
September 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Our wildlife camera at Estero Americano Preserve recently captured a happy sight: a North American river otter. Once thought gone from much of the region, otters' presence in our waterways is a conservation success story and proof that conservation works!
How do we make barefoot-friendly beaches? By keeping our waterways and coastlines clean. Get out in nature this Saturday (9/20) at local Coastal Cleanup Day events:
🌊 41st Coastal Cleanup Day ow.ly/ob4a50WXOIN
🐟 Santa Rosa Creek Week ow.ly/PJUT50WXOIM
🦆 Fall Petaluma River Cleanup
ow.ly/bMGG50WXOIO
🌊 41st Coastal Cleanup Day ow.ly/ob4a50WXOIN
🐟 Santa Rosa Creek Week ow.ly/PJUT50WXOIM
🦆 Fall Petaluma River Cleanup
ow.ly/bMGG50WXOIO
September 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
How do we make barefoot-friendly beaches? By keeping our waterways and coastlines clean. Get out in nature this Saturday (9/20) at local Coastal Cleanup Day events:
🌊 41st Coastal Cleanup Day ow.ly/ob4a50WXOIN
🐟 Santa Rosa Creek Week ow.ly/PJUT50WXOIM
🦆 Fall Petaluma River Cleanup
ow.ly/bMGG50WXOIO
🌊 41st Coastal Cleanup Day ow.ly/ob4a50WXOIN
🐟 Santa Rosa Creek Week ow.ly/PJUT50WXOIM
🦆 Fall Petaluma River Cleanup
ow.ly/bMGG50WXOIO
Thank you @asmdamonconnolly.bsky.social for helping us secure voter-approved Prop. 4 funds! Your continued commitment to nature will enable us to work on projects reducing the impacts of climate change! We're also grateful to you & Senator Blakespear for supporting AB 1083 addressing CEQA rollbacks
September 13, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Thank you @asmdamonconnolly.bsky.social for helping us secure voter-approved Prop. 4 funds! Your continued commitment to nature will enable us to work on projects reducing the impacts of climate change! We're also grateful to you & Senator Blakespear for supporting AB 1083 addressing CEQA rollbacks
For beekeeper and nature lover Tom von Tersch, bees are more than honey-makers—they’re teachers. Supporting land conservation, he believes, is one of the most powerful ways we can protect pollinators and ourselves. Read more: ow.ly/gs7250WKz7K
September 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
For beekeeper and nature lover Tom von Tersch, bees are more than honey-makers—they’re teachers. Supporting land conservation, he believes, is one of the most powerful ways we can protect pollinators and ourselves. Read more: ow.ly/gs7250WKz7K
The creek at the Sonoma Developmental Center is teeming with life again—minnows, critters, and native Coast Range Roach 🐟. A hopeful sign of recovery and a reminder of why we restore our streams and wetlands.
September 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The creek at the Sonoma Developmental Center is teeming with life again—minnows, critters, and native Coast Range Roach 🐟. A hopeful sign of recovery and a reminder of why we restore our streams and wetlands.
How do fuel reduction methods impact forest health and bird populations? Find out what a multi-year study revealed during our free Language of the Land webinar on Wed, Sept 16 at 7pm with ecologists Ryan DiGaudio, @pointblue.bsky.social and Ryan Berger, The Wildlands Conservancy. ow.ly/4Qg150WQx0p
September 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
How do fuel reduction methods impact forest health and bird populations? Find out what a multi-year study revealed during our free Language of the Land webinar on Wed, Sept 16 at 7pm with ecologists Ryan DiGaudio, @pointblue.bsky.social and Ryan Berger, The Wildlands Conservancy. ow.ly/4Qg150WQx0p
SB 131 exempts highly polluting industries defined as “advanced manufacturing” from environmental review and mitigation. It'll have a devastating impact if the bill is not immediately fixed. Contact state leaders Sen. McGuire and Assembly Speaker Rivas, and your local reps to demand they #FixSB131.
SB 131 exempts highly polluting industries from environmental review and mitigation. It will have a devastating impact if the bill is not immediately fixed.
Contact state leaders Sen. McGuire and Assembly Speaker Rivas now to demand they #FixSB131 and protect our communities from toxic pollution.
Contact state leaders Sen. McGuire and Assembly Speaker Rivas now to demand they #FixSB131 and protect our communities from toxic pollution.
September 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
SB 131 exempts highly polluting industries defined as “advanced manufacturing” from environmental review and mitigation. It'll have a devastating impact if the bill is not immediately fixed. Contact state leaders Sen. McGuire and Assembly Speaker Rivas, and your local reps to demand they #FixSB131.
Wildlife in Sonoma County faces growing challenges, yet hope remains. Acting together, we can make all the difference by protecting these wild beings and ensuring they thrive for generations to come. By joining us, you help protect their habitats, safeguard their future, and keep the wild alive.
September 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Wildlife in Sonoma County faces growing challenges, yet hope remains. Acting together, we can make all the difference by protecting these wild beings and ensuring they thrive for generations to come. By joining us, you help protect their habitats, safeguard their future, and keep the wild alive.