The Santa Cruz Mountains Bioregional Council is sponsoring a free virtual symposium about post-fire research and recovery at Big Basin Redwoods State Park. This online event will connect the public with researchers and their findings. Please join the livestream on YouTube from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. Research and recoveryRead More →

By Kevin Foster  I recently heard of a couple dogs in our area, including a Coast Guard Commander’s dog, getting bit by  rattlesnakes. Unfortunately, the Commander’s dog did not survive. With the recent skyrocketing of calls to us at Native Animal Rescue due to rattlesnakes, I reached out to JakeRead More →

by Mark Dolson Construction Progress and Rate Study Planning The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board has met twice (June 21st and July 13th) since my last report.  The June meeting was a lengthy one with a variety of topics, whereas the July meeting was devoted almost exclusively toRead More →

Sempervirens Fund, California’s first land trust, announced the acquisition of Sterrenzee Ridgetop, a 16.5-acre forested property adjacent to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Sterrenzee, Dutch for “Sea of Stars,” offers stunning views along the eastern edge of the park, into Big Basin, and out to Boulder Creek to the east.Read More →