Pepperwood's mission is to inspire conservation
through science.
Pepperwood's 3,200 acre preserve 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.
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Our Preserve 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.
What's new at Pepperwood?
How can businesses survive the climate crisis?
January 14th, 2021Bridging the Stakeholder Gap for Large Landscape Conservation
January 1st, 2021Art in Nature’s Image
December 16th, 2020Our Impact in 2020
December 7th, 2020
Pepperwood Field Notes
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Inspiring an ethic of stewardship through TeenNat
Posted on January 20, 2021Being a youth mentor is some of the most important work Nicole Barden does as an environmental educator at Pepperwood. Pepperwood’s educators are mentors to the young scientists who participate in TeenNat – Pepperwood’s field science summer program. Once a person is a TeenNat alumni, doors to other opportunities and events open and connections are made between participants from other years.
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Pepperwood: Island of Water
Posted on December 23, 2020Pepperwood is like an “island of water” because our upland hills store water deep in the soil and fractured bedrock. We are located at the headwater of 5 watersheds, so the actions we take to conserve and restore ecosystem health have major implications for the Russian River and surrounding communities.
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Reflecting on the Importance of Our Community
Posted on November 24, 20202020 has been an opportunity to expand our own limited perspectives, create new ways of connecting, and better understand how to care for all generations. Sloane’s letter to our community during this season of giving is not only heartfelt but heartwarming.
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Upcoming Events
06 Feb, 21
Field Exploration – Mushrooms – AM Session
Saturday, February 6th, 2021
06 Feb, 21
Field Exploration – Mushrooms – PM Session
Saturday, February 6th, 2021
18 Feb, 21
20 Feb, 21
Field Exploration – Intro to Lichens – AM Session
Saturday, February 20th, 2021
20 Feb, 21
Field Exploration – Intro to Lichens – PM Session
Saturday, February 20th, 2021
18 Mar, 21
Hike the land with Clint McKay – Plants Used by Pomo and Wappo People
Thursday, March 18th, 2021