Young conservationists pluck weeds to help shorebirds

The Project Regeneration program run by Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) provides students with opportunities to take part in habitat restoration and other environmental projects. This year, students helped remove non-native, invasive stinkwort (Dittrichia graveolens) from Sonoma Land Trust’s North Parcel property and along the Bay Trail. Removing this weed helps to maintain roosting and foraging habitat for shorebird species. The Regen program enhances youth’s environmental knowledge and fosters a strong work ethic that transfers to their communities, and SLT is proud to be a part of that experience.

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Volunteer workday at the Jenner Headlands

Lend a hand at SLT’s volunteer workday at the recently acquired Jenner Headlands, Friday, October 15, from 10am to 2pm. Help us steward this spectacular property by removing invading French broom seedlings in an effort to promote native riparian vegetation. Bring a bag lunch for a picnic along the way. This project is considered “Level 3” and includes a hike to the project location, use of tools, and some bending and lifting.

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Our own green hero

Bill Daniel is a hero in Sonoma Land Trust eyes, which is why we have nominated him for a Green Hero Award, sponsored by the Trust for Public Land and Cox Enterprises. As project lead for SLT’s all-volunteer Go-to Gang, Bill’s Herculean efforts to orchestrate infrastructure maintenance projects on SLT preserves has earned him tremendous respect and appreciation from staff, volunteers and members. The Go-to Gang is comprised of several retired professionals who possess trade skills and dedicate their time for infrastructure maintenance projects on SLT’s properties.

Read more about Bill and the Go-to Gang

“Re-Storing” the Little Black Mountain cabin

Thanks to help from the Go-to Gang, the windows in the Little Black Mountain cabin have been replaced with recycled windows and a sliding glass door from Habitat for Humanity’s “ReStore.” Not only does the use of salvaged materials make sense for the environment and the budget — the proceeds also benefit local Habitat for Humanity efforts.

Read more about HFH’s salvaged materials superstore

SLT staff head for the hills

Last month, SLT stewardship project manager Shanti Wright and her partner Josh Brown took a break from the coastal summer to hike the 210-mile John Muir Trail. Their three-week adventure started in Tuolumne Meadows and culminated at the top of Mount Whitney. To keep Shanti and Josh fueled on the trail, a few of Shanti’s co-workers trekked into the hills to resupply them with food, including fresh-picked vegetables from stewardship director Bob Neale’s garden — a welcome change from dehydrated food! Congratulations to Shanti and Josh for completing this big mountain adventure — and welcome back to sea level!

Learn more about the John Muir Trail

View photos from Shanti and Josh’s adventure

September 2010

Gifts of real estate

Here are three simple ways to reduce your taxes, receive lifetime income and protect the natural land:

Donate an outright gift of real estate to SLT to receive the maximum tax deduction and avoid capital gains taxes;

Give to SLT a remainder interest in your property and receive an immediate tax deduction while you continue to live on the property;

Create a charitable remainder trust with real estate, which will enable you to avoid capital gains taxes, obtain a tax deduction when the gift is made and receive income during your lifetime.

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(707) 526-6930, ext. 108

Paddle the Estero Americano

Thursday, October 21,
9am–3pm

By popular demand, the Sonoma Land Trust and LandPaths are teaming up to provide you with a rare opportunity to experience this beautiful tidal estuary from the water! With access from SLT’s 127-acre Estero Americano Preserve, we’ll be on the lookout for migrating raptors and enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. BYO lunch and kayak (enquire about boat-rental options); flat-water; 3–5 miles; wind likely. Space is limited.

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(707) 524-9318

Vote “YES” on Prop. 21

Prop. 21, a statewide ballot measure slated for Nov. 2, will create a stable source of funding for state parks. California vehicles will get free day-use admission in exchange for a new $18 annual fee. Let’s keep our parks open and safe by voting “YES” on Prop. 21.

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Fall Jenner Headlands hikes

Enjoy a brisk and crisp autumn hike along the coastal headlands of the property. This strenuous 5-mile roundtrip hike will ascend more than 800 feet in elevation to the beautiful and rare coastal prairie. Along the way, you will be greeted with dazzling views of the Sonoma Coast.

October 23
November 14

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