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Celebrating the Jenner Headlands — and introducing The Wildlands Conservancy
Springtime bounty — getting out on the land!
See more springtime pictures on the land Birds point to habitat health at the Jenner Headlands
These qualities — along with the fact that they are easily recognizable by sight and sound — make them an ideal organism to use as an indicator of habitat health. But what makes a healthy habitat? It depends, of course, on which species of bird you ask, or more appropriately, which ornithologist.
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May 2010 Sonoma County is “A Painter’s Paradise”  Local artist James Reynolds is exhibiting his lovely landscapes at the Sebastopol Gallery now through May 30 — and is donating a portion of his sales to Sonoma Land Trust! Stop by and see his work. Matching gift Thanks to our generous members, only $249,750 remains to be raised in matching funds to secure a $2 million pledge from Land Trust member Jean Schulz. This is an extraordinary gift and will help to save land and preserve the natural beauty of Sonoma County. All gifts received by May 31 will be matched, so please renew your membership or donate a special gift now.
Hiking the Jenner Headlands  More than 300 people have enjoyed hiking the Jenner Headlands since public guided hikes began in February. Along with SLT’s offerings, additional groups providing regular hikes on the Headlands have included LandPaths, Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, the Sierra Club, and the Sonoma and Mendocino chapters of the California Native Plant Society. SLT, along with Wildlands Conservancy staff, will continue to offer monthly hikes. Check here regularly for our latest hikes schedule
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More than 200 people representing more than 20 organizations involved in the five-year campaign to protect the Jenner Headlands celebrated with us last month on this spectacular coastal property. In our quest to protect the Jenner Headlands for current and future generations to enjoy, we have always planned to turn the property over, in time, to an organization with expertise in providing outdoor educational programs and enhanced public use. At this event, SLT executive director Ralph Benson announced an agreement to co-manage the property with The Wildlands Conservancy (TWC) and the intention for TWC to take ownership of the Jenner Headlands at some point over the next three years.
It’s springtime and opportunities to get out on SLT lands have been plentiful. Between public wildflower hikes, member hikes, volunteer workdays and other special events, hundreds of people have breathed in the fresh air and enjoyed the scenic landscapes that define our stunning county. Hopefully, you’ve participated in one or more of our activities, but even if you haven’t, this visual display will refresh your senses and heighten your appreciation for this place we call home.
Birds are an incredibly diverse and varied class of animals, inhabiting ecosystems across the globe. Many species of birds have evolved over long expanses of time to occupy a particular habitat and, since they are highly mobile, they can show a relatively quick response to changes in their preferred habitat. 
