The News Room – Page 4 – Pepperwood Preserve

Combining Indigenous Knowledge and Science for Responsible Stewardship

on May 7, 2023

Vegetation Trends and Cycles in Fire-Prone Landscapes of Lake, Napa and Sonoma Counties Principal Investigator: Arthur Dawson, Baseline Consulting If fire can be considered a member of the community, as Indigenous…

Announcement, Community, Fire Mitigation, Fire Resilience, Good Fire, Indigenous Science, Intentional Fire, Leadership, Native Advisory Council, Preserve Management, Research, Science, Stewardship, The News Room, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Wildfire

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Appreciation for Our New Fire Truck

on April 21, 2023

This may just look like a nicely outfitted F-350 truck, but with 250 gallons-worth of water holding capacity, and…

Announcement, Community, Fire Mitigation, Fire Resilience, Intentional Fire, Prescribed Fire, Preserve Management, Research, Science, The News Room

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Calving Season is in Full Swing

on March 21, 2023

View the gallery from this year’s Calving Season! Calving season is many things… it is a time of birth and renewal, new beginnings, and reminds us all of…

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Congratulations to our 2023 UC Climate Steward Graduates!

on March 15, 2023

For 10 weeks this winter, a fantastic group of 20 community-minded folks formed the second cohort of the newest certification…

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Increasing Environmental Literacy in Sonoma County Youth

on March 8, 2023

The Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC) is a regional consortium of environmental education professionals from organizations, agencies, and school districts created to enhance best practices in our fields and…

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Free Webinar for Inhabitants of a Fire-prone Landscape

on March 1, 2023

Vegetation Trends and Cycles in Fire-Prone Landscapes of Lake, Napa and Sonoma Counties – Webinar Wednesday, March 15, 2023 11:00am – 12:00pm, PST Free Webinar In this webinar, historical ecologist Arthur…

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Snow at Pepperwood!

on February 27, 2023

Photos courtesy of Ian A. Nelson.

Announcement, Climate Change, Community, Education, Research, Science, The News Room, Wildlife

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Mentoring the Next Generation of Scientists

on January 16, 2023

Pepperwood’s Conservation Science Internship Program provides career development, mentoring, and training opportunities to the next generation of environmental scientists and stewards. The program…

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Pepperwood Data Called on to Inform Flooding Events

on January 11, 2023

Wind and drought-stressed trees a perilous North Coast combination amid string of punishing storms GUY KOVNER FOR THE PRESS DEMOCRAT January 6,…

Announcement, Climate Change, Community, Drought, Extreme Events, Flood, Hydrology, Research, Science, The News Room

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North Bay TREX at Pepperwood

on December 19, 2022

Pepperwood hosted the 5th weekend of North Bay TREX Prescribed Fire Training Exchange. The program, designed by Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Fire Forward, facilitates learning and practical experiences…

Announcement, Community, Controlled Burning, Fire Mitigation, Fire Resilience, Prescribed Fire, Stewardship, The News Room

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