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Articles: Blog
  • Coverboard Conversations

    on February 9, 2021

    The importance of introducing yourself Who lives here? Every time I walk into a…

    Biodiversity, Blog, Climate Change, Preserve Management, Research, Stewardship

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  • Inspiring an ethic of stewardship through TeenNat

    on January 20, 2021

    “Being a youth mentor is some of the most important work I do at Pepperwood.” by Nicole Barden, Environmental Educator Last week…

    Blog, Community, Education, TeenNat

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  • Pepperwood: Island of Water

    on December 23, 2020

    Appreciating water in an increasingly arid climate by Tosha Comendant, Conservation Science Manager I…

    Biodiversity, Blog, Community, Hydrology, Stewardship

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  • Reflecting on the Importance of Our Community

    on November 24, 2020

    An open letter on the season of giving in 2020 by Sloane Shinn, Community Engagement Specialist With chilly mornings and afternoon rain,…

    Blog, Community

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  • The Grandmother Oak

    on November 16, 2020

    by Wendy Herniman, Pepperwood Steward Have you ever wondered how old the trees at Pepperwood are? Whenever I come to a magnificent oak stretching its curving limbs in every direction –…

    Blog, Community

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  • Riding this wave together

    on October 19, 2020

    Reflections on this period of transition and adaptation by Lisa Micheli, President & CEO As the skies finally clear and we can at last take a deep breath, I know…

    Blog, Climate Change, Community

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  • Making space for Indigenous knowledge systems at Pepperwood

    on September 27, 2020

    Integrating Indigenous science at Pepperwood by Clint McKay, Indigenous Education Coordinator & Chair of Pepperwood’s Native Advisory Council Clint and…

    Blog, Community, Education, Indigenous Education, Indigenous Science, Traditional Ecological Knowledge

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  • Map OneSonoma: sustainable, resilient, inclusive Sonoma County

    on September 15, 2020

    Pepperwood’s Role in Map OneSonoma: a collaboration focused on a sustainable, resilient and inclusive Sonoma County by Lisa Micheli, President & CEO “Convening” is one of our-time keeping categories at…

    Blog, Community

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  • Fire Ecology for Non-Scientists: The Fire Triangle & Fire Behavior

    on September 4, 2020

    What does it mean when fire science experts say “high intensity fire” or refer to “fire behavior”? Learn about the basic mechanics of wildfire, as well as associated terminology…

    Blog, Community, Fire Ecology for Non-Scientists, Fire Mitigation, Kincade Fire, Preserve Management, Research, Tubbs Fire

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  • Risen from the Ashes with State-of-the-Art Sustainability

    on August 10, 2020

    Coming Home: a word from Preserve Manager, Michael Gillogly As we approach the anniversary of the Tubbs Fire almost three years ago, I am excited at the prospect of finally…

    Blog, Fire Mitigation, Kincade Fire, Preserve Management, Tubbs Fire

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