"Pepperwood's reserve sits within the traditional homeland of the Wappo people. We respect and honor past, present, and future generations of Wappo and their continued connection to this land. We are grateful for the opportunity to gather in this beautiful place and we give our respect to its first inhabitants."
Authored by Clint McKay (Dry Creek Pomo, Wappo, Wintun)
Pepperwood's 3,200 acre reserve serves as a refuge for over 900 species of plants and animals. We are leaders in ecosystem-climate research, producing critical science to help guide our region's natural resource management and conservation planning. Pepperwood also offers environmental education opportunities for all ages to cultivate an ethic of conservation in our North Bay region.
With four main initiatives, we're cultivating a path to resilience for our entire community.
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What's new at Pepperwood?
A Sunset Celebration for the Books + Photo Gallery
Posted by Stephanie Beard on June 24, 2022Cultural Grassland Burn at Pepperwood + Photo Gallery
Posted by Stephanie Beard on June 17, 2022NEW! Reimplementing TEK in Post-wildfire Ecosystems
Posted by Stephanie Beard on May 20, 2022Pepperwood Documentary by Ian Nelson Goes to Finland Film Festival
Posted by Stephanie Beard on May 12, 2022
Pepperwood Field Notes
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Building Community Around Good Fire
Posted on June 24, 2022Continue readingOn June 13, 2022, we intentionally set good fire to 27 acres of Pepperwood’s grasslands. Over 60 people helped make this burn a success…
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Restoring Our Native Grasslands: Regenerative Agriculture
Posted on May 23, 2022Continue readingWe are happy to announce a new partnership with Markegard Family Grass-Fed LLC to bring Belted Callaway cattle to graze the 900-acres of grasslands at Pepperwood.
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Drought Busters: Next Generation Soil Moisture Monitoring
Posted on May 2, 2022Continue readingPepperwood is a test-bed for new and innovative monitoring technologies with the potential to serve as valuable tools for our regional fire and drought resilience under a changing climate…
Upcoming Events
09 Jul, 22
Volunteer Workday
July 9, 2022
Pepperwood Preserve, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
09 Jul, 22
Painting through the Seasons – Summer
July 9, 2022
Pepperwood Preserve, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
16 Jul, 22
Pepperwood SummerFest!
July 16, 2022
Pepperwood Preserve, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
28 Aug, 22
Exploring the Landscape through an Indigenous Perspective
August 28, 2022
Pepperwood Preserve, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
10 Sep, 22
Public Hike
September 10, 2022
Pepperwood Preserve, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA