Hundreds of runners hit the trails at Annadel on Feb. 7 to raise money for the park. The 13.1 mile race was organized by the staff of Santa Rosa’s Fleet Feet Sports to support Annadel State Park in the attempt to “thwart partial and/or full park closure.” The looping course through the western portion of the park brought in about $20,000 that will go to the park through the Valley of the Moon Natural Natural History Association, a nonprofit set up to raise funds for Sonoma County parks.
Hikers on a fundraising 5-mile hike from the start at Spring Lake to Lake Ilsanjo followed the runners, traveling by way of the recent Trails Council project on Spring Creek trail.
The organizers have posted many photos and other information on the race website.
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District acquisitions totaling $12 million to connect to Jack London State Historic Park
Today, Feb. 23, 2010, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, acting as the District’s Board of Directors, approved five contracts totaling $391,360 to prepare for the construction of the North Slope Ridge trail on Sonoma Mountain, and to assist the District with other trail development projects at the Montini and Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserves.
Continue reading 'North Slope Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail Project Kicks-Off'»
A tip from Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods:
The 8th Annual Park Advocacy Day (PAD) will take place on March 8th in Sacramento from 8:30am to 5:30pm.
Visit the California State Parks Foundation website to sign up for PAD 2010.
Registration required by February 19th.
Also email stewards@mcn.org to let the Stewards know that you plan to attend and they will work out carpooling for this important and empowering event. Training is provided and you will mentor with other experienced advocates. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet with legislators in person!
Park Advocacy Day 2009
Happy New Year to all!
2009 was a productive and eventful year — in rough order:
- Trail Stewardship Training at Shiloh Regional Park, led by Rob Helms, Tim Mayer and Geoffrey Skinner
- Trail stewardship projects at Annadel and Sugarloaf State Parks
- Partnership with Regional Parks for trail construction at Hood Mountain
- Trail design and construction at Little Black Mountain for Sonoma Land Trust
- Temporary trail construction at Glen Oaks Ranch for Sonoma Land Trust
- National Trails Day at Salt Point State Park–campground and trail stewardship projects
- Council bylaws revised and adopted by Board of Directors
- Winter and springtime dog hikes
- Hard working crews led by Tim Mayer built a terrific pair of causeways on Spring Creek Trail at Annadel (see story below)
- Successful reconsideration request for multi-use designation on Stump Beach Trail at Salt Point SP
- Rob Helms steps down as Executive Director
- A great tool party gets all tools in shape for the 2010 season
As we look to the coming year, we are still working to firm up our calendar, but look for:
- Stump Beach Trail and other projects at Salt Point for National Trails Day in June
- Trail stewardship on the Creekside Trail at Shiloh Regional Park
- Stewardship workshops
- Ongoing stewardship at Annadel
…and many more opportunities to get outside and give back to the parks. Please check back on our trails blog for current opportunities and news.
The Sonoma Land Trust announced on Dec. 17 that escrow closed on the stunning 5,630-acre Jenner Headlands — a nationally significant project and the single largest conservation land acquisition in Sonoma County. This $36 million purchase from willing sellers Sonoma Coast Associates, Gualala Redwoods, Inc., and Russian River Redwoods was completed due to the extraordinary efforts and collaboration of 10 public and private funding partners. Sonoma Land Trust is now the proud steward of this incredible coastal property.
Eventually the property will include a section of the California Coastal Trail as well as other trails. While the interim public access plan is being developed, the Land Trust will begin conducting guided hikes in January 2010. From January–March, SLT will offer a hike each month along the coastal headlands. This strenuous 3.5-mile roundtrip hike will ascend more than 700 feet in elevation to a rocky hilltop within the coastal prairie portion of the Headlands. Along the way, hikers will be greeted with dazzling views of the Sonoma Coast (on clear days!). Although this route will follow old ranch roads, some sections are especially rough with uneven footing. This hike is not for inexperienced hikers — you must be in good physical condition and sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are strongly recommended.
Jenner Headlands pages for more information on hikes and the property.
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