"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?
Pepperwood Data Called on to Inform Flooding Events
Posted by Stephanie Beard on January 11, 2023North Bay TREX at Pepperwood
Posted by Stephanie Beard on December 19, 2022Creative Sonoma’s ArtSurround Project Hosted at Pepperwood
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Pepperwood Field Notes
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Wild Wonders: Lichens
Posted on January 26, 2023Continue readingBy Summer Swallow – Environmental Educator. During these winter months, fungi and lichen are abundant and fascinating. I nerd out on what I notice and wonder about these fungal friends. Can you identify some of these beauties?
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Happy Winter, Holidays & New Year’s!
Posted on December 19, 2022Continue readingBy Sloane Shinn (Donor Relations). As one of the Pepperwood team members focused primarily on engaging our community who help bring the Pepperwood mission to life, I find myself reflecting on the years I’ve observed our community evolving alongside us…..
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CAL FIRE VLOG – Prescribed Burn at Pepperwood Monday 11/21
Posted on December 1, 2022Continue readingCAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, in partnership with Pepperwood, conducted a 38-acre prescribed burn on the reserve Monday, November 21. The project size targeted treatment of up to 38 acres to promote healthy forests and reduce wildfire risk on a strategic fire control ridge separating Franz Valley and the Mark West area. In the below video […]
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A Year in the Life: of a Grizzly Corps Research Tech
Posted on November 28, 2022Continue readingBy Makayla Freed – Grizzly Corps Fellow, Research Technician. In the past year, I’ve been in over my hard hat in forest monitoring, grassland monitoring, bear scat surveys, and much much more…
Upcoming Events
02 Feb, 23
Friends of Pepperwood Event: Author Talk “Wild Sonoma: Exploring Nature in Wine Country”
February 2, 2023
2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd. Santa Rosa, CA, 95404
04 Feb, 23
Volunteer Workday
February 4, 2023
Pepperwood Preserve, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
04 Feb, 23
Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants of the North Bay (Sold Out)
February 4, 2023
Pepperwood Preserve, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
11 Feb, 23
Public Hike
February 11, 2023
Pepperwood Preserve, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
11 Feb, 23
Exploring the Landscape through an Indigenous Perspective
February 11, 2023
Pepperwood Preserve, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA