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🌲 In 1900, citizen activists established Sempervirens Fund as California’s first land trust. With your help, we protect redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains to help ensure redwoods remain "sempervirens"—always green.🌲 https://sempervirens.org/
Bright orange jelly fungus growing on a weathered tree stump surrounded by green moss.
🧙 Tremella mesenterica, also known as Witch's Butter, absorbs water and grows in size, making it easier to spot after a storm. In the redwood forest, you’ll see them on decaying logs, silently and diligently working to decompose the wood and return the nutrients to the forest floor.
27.02.2026 01:18 — 👍 10 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
A person holds mushrooms near their face while standing in a forested area. Above, the text reads, "Under the Redwoods," with the Sempervirens Fund logo. A note states "Book Giveaway! Attend to be entered in our drawing." Below is the book cover "Forest Euphoria" by Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian. Text at the bottom promotes a free webinar titled, "The Abounding Queerness of Nature with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian" on Tuesday, 2/24 at 1 PM.
A collection of mushrooms, including a central large reddish-brown one, is arranged on a stone surface. Above, the text reads "Under the Redwoods," with a Sempervirens Fund logo. Below, there is a green section with text inviting readers to explore redwood forests, mentioning sponsorship by Scharf Investments for the 2026 series.
Tomorrow! We are thrilled to welcome Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, author of Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature, as our Under the Redwoods guest.
Tuesday, Feb. 24 - 1pm
➡️ Sign up: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7516460865426/WN_EKxsDjy5RgWw3WlrXqYMwA#/registration
Thank you to @nbcbayarea.com for covering this milestone expansion of Big Basin, the first in 15 years. California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund just announced the addition of the 153-acre NoraBella property, aka the Gateway to Big Basin.
WATCH: https://youtu.be/BYUCRkSkAR8?si=fqGv3njsirI2eiWn
Long weekends are meant for long hikes in the redwoods. Time to disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with yourself in the serene presence of ancient giants.
16.02.2026 17:46 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
This is an informational poster with a photo of a person in a white sweater, standing next to a tree. The title reads, "What We Love About Redwoods." Below is a quote about redwoods' resilience and adaptability, attributed to Melisa Cambron Perez, Field Operations Manager.
This is an image of a person with short hair, wearing a maroon top, smiling against a blurred leafy background. Above is a heart symbol with the text "What We Love About Redwoods." Below the image is a quote expressing appreciation for redwoods, attributed to Ann Blanchard, Director of Annual Philanthropic Giving. The background is brown.
This image features a headshot of a person smiling, with a background of redwood trees. Above the photo, there is a heart icon and the text "What we love about redwoods." Below, there is a quote about the grounding experience of being surrounded by redwoods, accompanied by the name Robbie Brown, identified as a Community Engagement Manager. The background is a warm brown color.
This image features a person smiling in front of a large tree. A heart icon is at the top, followed by the text: "What we love about redwoods." Below the image, there's a quote: "I love that redwoods remind me that wonder and magic still exist every day, we just have to pay attention and look up." The name "Violet Nguyen" and the title "Manager of Philanthropic Engagement" are listed beneath the quote.
Redwoods are our forever Valentines.🌹 💌 💋 What do you love about redwoods? Reply with your reasons!
12.02.2026 17:06 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A group of individuals stand together on a forest trail surrounded by tall trees. The text reads, "Show your true love for the redwood forest. Volunteer with us on February 14th in the Olympia Watershed!" A heart icon is present.
A person wearing a bright green jacket and gray cap is standing in a forested area, holding an orange tool labeled "Weed Wrench." The ground is covered with green foliage, and trees are visible in the background.
A person outdoors in a forest setting, kneeling and smiling, holds small green plants. They are wearing a yellow puffer vest, brown sweater, overalls, fingerless gloves, and a cap with a patch that reads "Sempervirens Fund." The background is lush with greenery.
You don’t have to have a sweetheart to join Sempervirens Fund and the San Lorenzo Valley Water District on February 14 for a 3-hour conservation event to remove invasive French Broom.💚
🌲 Olympia Watershed French Broom Removal
Date: February 14, 2026
Sign up: https://sempervirens.org/visit/events
Two people with backpacks stand on a scenic overlook at Castle Rock State Park, surrounded by trees and mountains. A blue circle reads "FREE Group Hike RSVP Required." Text at the bottom says, "Hike Castle Rock State Park with us. February 12 | 10am-1pm."
Just a few tickets left!🌿 Join us for a Group Hike at Castle Rock State Park. During this ~4-mile hike you’ll enjoy views of forests, mountainsides, and valleys.
🌲 Date: February 12, 2026
🌲 Time: 10am - 1pm
Explore Silicon Valley’s closest state park! Sign up: https://sempervirens.org/visit/events
A couple poses near the Auto Tree in Big Basin.
From the archives: A couple enjoying Big Basin in back of the “Auto Tree”, circa 1920. Though damaged, the 1,500 year old Auto Tree survived the 2020 CZU fire and is recovering today, a symbol of the incredible resilience of these ancient giants.
02.02.2026 20:07 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
A map of the Santa Cruz Mountain regions showing areas of protected forest.
390,000 acres of priority forest land are still vulnerable to subdivisions and development in the spectacular and iconic Santa Cruz Mountains. With your help we can protect what remains for generations to come. Help us grow the future of the forests at sempervirens.org.🌲
29.01.2026 17:05 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Person recording audio among tall redwood trees for 'Redwood Soundscapes', a project presented by Curiosity Stories and Sempervirens Fund.
Two individuals are climbing a redwood using ropes in a densely wooded forest.
Two individuals in safety gear climbing a large redwood.
"These are the sounds that redwoods hear..." Don’t miss the final Curiosity Stories episode featuring adventure field recordist Thomas Rex Beverly’s incredible work in the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains. https://bit.ly/4jV4i9j
24.01.2026 17:14 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Promotional poster for free group hikes in a redwood forest during February, featuring two individuals hiking along a lush trail. Text emphasizes RSVP requirement.
Promotional flyer for a group hike at Castle Rock State Park on Thursday, February 12 from 10am - 1pm PT, featuring an image of three people hiking on a forest trail surrounded by lush greenery.
Promotional poster for a group hike at Sam McDonald Park, featuring a towering redwood tree with sunlight peeking through the dense forest canopy. Event details: Friday, February 13, from 10am to 2pm PT.
Share your love for the redwoods with other enthusiasts during a group hike in February! Explore peaceful trails, stop along the way to observe and learn about nature, and drink in the majesty and serenity of the forest. Sign up: https://bit.ly/49d9qC2
Promotional poster for a free webinar titled 'Under the Redwoods: Sounds of the Redwood Canopy' scheduled for January 27, 2026, featuring Thomas Rex Beverly. The image shows a person in climbing gear ascending a large redwood tree.
Aerial view of a dense redwood forest with a promotional banner for "Under the Redwoods" by Sempervirens Fund displayed over the trees. The banner includes text inviting viewers to explore the beauty, history, science, and benefits of redwood forests, sponsored by Scharf Investments.
If you’ve ever wondered what the forest sounds like from the top of a redwood tree, don’t miss our Under the Redwoods event on January 27! Nature field recordist Thomas Rex Beverly will talk about his ascent to record the sounds of an old-growth redwood.
➡️ FREE! Register: https://bit.ly/3EgbTyv
Two people standing by a massive tree in a forest, one with arms outstretched touching the tree and the other climbing on its trunk.
Monday To-Do List: ✅ Make friends with a tree
Did you know that spending time in nature improves mental health? We’re lucky enough to be here among the redwoods but the same science applies to your local park, or even your backyard.
📸 Ian Bornarth
Three people hiking on a scenic trail through a grassy field with text overlay reading '10 Ways Nature Can Help You Have a Healthy 2026'
The doctor is in and the prescription is nature. 🔎 🌿 In 2026, consider adding nature to your list of evidence-based wellness interventions. Here are 10 ways nature can help you have a healthy 2026: https://sempervirens.org/news/ten-ways-nature-can-help-you-have-a-healthy-new-year
02.01.2026 21:15 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Image featuring a backdrop of redwood trees. Text reads: 'Give before midnight 12/31 and your year end gift will be tripled to safeguard the redwoods we all love. Triple my gift.' With Sempervirens Fund in top left corner.
Step up to keep redwoods standing strong.🌲The magnificent redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains have endured storms, fire, and centuries of change. What they need now is people who are willing to act when it matters most. Your gift will be tripled until midnight tonight! Give at sempervirens.org.
31.12.2025 17:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A vibrant Toyon bush with abundant red berries and lush green leaves.
Wishing you moments of joy, peace, and time with nature this holiday season.❤️
25.12.2025 18:12 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Tall redwood tree with a rough, moss-covered bark stands majestically in a misty forest of redwoods. A wooden fence is visible at the base, surrounded by lush ferns.
This ancient beauty has weathered more than 1,800 winters in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Find the Methuselah Tree in El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve. Sempervirens Fund helped grow MidPeninsula Open Space District’s Preserve to 2,906-acres and 34-miles of trails.
#methuselahtree #redwoods #santacruz
Sunset with vibrant pink and purple skies behind a silhouetted redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Wishing you a Midwinter’s Eve with moments of reflection and anticipation as we begin the slow seasonal journey toward longer, lighter days. ✨Happy holiday season from all of us at Sempervirens Fund!✨
21.12.2025 16:10 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Looking to volunteer in the redwoods? There's still time to register for this satisfying, hands-on event! Join us in partnership with Big Basin Redwoods State Park to help manage the fuel load and prepare for a prescription burn during the next rain season. Register: https://bit.ly/49d9qC2
16.12.2025 23:06 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Hear from Sara Barth, Sempervirens Fund Executive Director, about the Bay Area’s commitment to public parks, and how Sempervirens Fund has led these efforts since 1902. https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/22/bay-area-parks-best-in-the-world-reasons-amenities-alcatraz-big-basin-mount-diablo/
09.12.2025 19:54 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today is #InternationalVolunteerDay, a perfect moment to celebrate YOU. 🙌💚
Your hands, your heart, your time… they make all the difference. Share your volunteer stories with us in the comments or tag us in your post for a chance to share it on our stories.
Sign up at: volunteer.calparks.org
Image by Sempervirens Fund featuring a view of the California coast with a forested area in the foreground. Text overlay requests to urge Congress to reject new offshore oil leases and protect California's coast, forests, and wildlife. A red button reads "Take action." 📸 Ian Rowbotham
⚠️Take action now to protect California’s coast and forests.⚠️ The Trump administration is considering new offshore oil and gas leases under the 11th National OCS Program. 🚨Join us in urging Congress to reject new offshore oil leases. https://secure.sempervirens.org/a/protect-californias-coast-forests
04.12.2025 19:52 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Promotional graphic for Giving Tuesday with a 'Triple match ends at midnight on Tuesday' message, displaying large '3X' text over a background image of towering redwood trees. Includes logos of Sempervirens Fund and Giving Tuesday.
3x match ends at midnight tonight!🌲🌲🌲Triple your gift to help redwoods thrive for future generations. Help protect redwoods from development, restore fire scarred habitats, and connect more people with the peace of the forest.
Give here: https://secure.sempervirens.org/a/2025-giving-tuesday
In the redwoods (and in life) everybody needs a friend. 🌲✨
Who do you love wandering the redwoods with?
Have a great tip for enjoying California’s state parks? 🌿
Remember any quick tips that you think others should know? Then enter our Quick Tip for a chance to be featured in the next issue of California’s State Parks magazine!
Submit yours today using the link: www.calparks.org/QTfamilyfun 👌😁
A couple walking along a dirt trail surrounded by short foliage
Start Dec off right with a hike through an iconic state park. Here's a list of our favorite state parks with trails for all skill levels:
🥾 Año Nuevo SP
🥾 Wilder Ranch SP
🥾 The Forest of Nisene Marks SP
Learn more: thatsmypark.org/parks-and-be...
Parking fees help Friends support parks.
Promotional image for Giving Tuesday by Sempervirens Fund, featuring the message 'Triple Your Impact for Giving Tuesday' with a large '3X' and a 'TRIPLE MY GIFT' button, set against a background of a lush forest and a serene stream.
Giving Tuesday starts now! Thanks to generous supporters, your gift will be tripled up to $75,000. 🌲🌲🌲Starting now until Tuesday, December 2 at midnight, your gift will be magnified by 3x to help the forest grow stronger.
✨Give today: https://secure.sempervirens.org/a/2025-giving-tuesday
Person standing on a forest path, surrounded by towering redwood trees, with the text 'Grateful for you, grateful for redwoods.' and the logo of Sempervirens Fund at the bottom.
We hope you find time this season to enjoy the forests you help protect. Thank you for your care and your partnership.💚Happy Thanksgiving!
Image featuring a backdrop of towering redwood trees, with text celebrating a grant received by Sempervirens Fund from the California State Coastal Conservancy to restore Big Basin Redwoods, emphasizing a six-time match from donors.
Grateful🍁🍂Sempervirens Fund just received a $3,050,000 grant from @cacoastal.bsky.social, matching support from our donors 6x. This meaningful grant amplifies your impact!💚Please give at sempervirens.org to protect old-growth coast redwoods in Big Basin for generations to come.
📸 Orenda Randuch
We are deeply thankful to have received a grant from the Coastal Conservancy! Matching support from our donors 6x, the grant will ensure that old-growth redwoods in Big Basin are more resilient for generations to come.💚
24.11.2025 19:29 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0