Pepperwood forest research in the Press Democrat

Posted on April 6, 2017

The future of Sonoma County’s forests Pepperwood’s forest monitoring research partnership with the UC Berkeley Ackerly Lab is featured in the Thursday, April 6th, 2017 edition of the Press Democrat! Written by historical ecologist Arthur Dawson, this article discusses our work towards a better understanding of Northern California forests, what the future might hold for our […]

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Dr. Lisa Micheli featured in Valley of the Moon Magazine

Posted on March 31, 2017

Pepperwood’s President & CEO Dr. Lisa Micheli was featured in the March/April 2017 issue of Valley of the Moon Magazine! This article tells her fascinating story, from her time at the Environmental Protection Agency, to her work leading the restoration of Sonoma Creek, to her current role at Pepperwood. Use the viewer below to read the […]

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Intern Experience: Mario Balitbit

Posted on March 29, 2017

Intern and TeenNat alum Mario Balitbit explains how SRJC students are helping to protect our local landscapes through Pepperwood’s Conservation Science Internship.

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Volunteers needed this weekend and throughout spring

Posted on March 28, 2017

Spring is here, flowers are blooming and bees are buzzing. Pepperwood could hardly look more picturesque! With all of the rain this winter, everything is growing like crazy—and not just our natives, but some unwelcome plants too. We need your help with some important ecological restoration work. Lend a hand while you enjoy the beauty of […]

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Pepperwood releases Adaptive Management Plan!

Posted on March 23, 2017

We’re excited to release our peer-reviewed Adaptive Management Plan, a comprehensive guide detailing how we steward our landscapes, and how our management practices are informed by research conducted at our preserve. Best practices outlined in the document are applicable to other open spaces throughout Northern California. A special thank you to the Gordon and Betty Moore […]

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Intern Experience: Michaela Bush

Posted on March 15, 2017

Conservation Science Intern Michaela Bush from the Santa Rosa Junior College

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Instructor Highlight: Lessa Bouchard

Posted on March 13, 2017

New instructor Lessa Bouchard shares a bit about her background in art and teaching before her upcoming class, Making Paper from Junk Mail on March 25th, at Pepperwood.

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Pepperwood and SSU seek landowners for NASA-funded project

Posted on March 10, 2017

Pepperwood is collaborating with Point Blue Conservation Science, Sonoma State University (SSU), Audubon California, and the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District on a new NASA-funded initiative that enlists citizen scientists to help better understand bird populations in the county, with implications that could extend far beyond. For this exciting project, volunteers will be trained […]

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MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE | State of Pepperwood Address on March 23rd

Posted on March 9, 2017

State of Pepperwood Address Thursday, March 23, 2017 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Pepperwood’s Dwight Center for Conservation Science With Daylight Savings kicking in this weekend and warm, sunny weather in the forecast, spring seems to be fast upon us! And the State of Pepperwood Address that was cancelled in February due to adverse weather is […]

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Follow us on Facebook to see our latest wildlife camera images!

Posted on March 8, 2017

Check out our Facebook Page for the latest updates on Pepperwood happenings, including images and videos from our motion-activated wildlife cameras! Here’s a sample.

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