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Celebrating Success in Willow Creek America's State Parks ~ First Day Hikes |
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Promoting education, preservation & restoration |
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IN THIS ISSUE: Willow Creek Bridge Dedication Photography proceeds benefit Stewards Shop Duncans Mills on Tuesdays
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What an incredible day!
We were honored to have Ruth Coleman, Director of California State Parks, Chuck Bonham, Director of the California Department of Fish and Game, Pat Rutten from the NOAA Restoration Center and Efren Carrillo, 5th District Supervisor as our guest speakers. In addition, Assemblyman Jared Huffman and Caryl Hart, Regional Parks Director and State Park Commissioner attended.
Joe Pecharich, NOAA Restoration Center and Michele Luna Expressions of gratitude were express to all the partners who invested time and money towards the project"s completion. Stewards thanked all our funders and partners with photo acknowledgements of the creek. Special thanks were given to Brendan O'Neil, Environmental Scientist with State Parks, Steven Chatham, Lauren Hammack, Kathie Lowrey and Doug Loudan from Prunuske Chatham, Derek Acomb from the Department of Fish and Game, Joe Pecharich from NOAA Restoration Center, RGH Geotechnical, Morris Construction and the Sonoma County Water Agency. As Ruth Coleman said, today was an historic event and in 50 years people will look at our photos in a visitor center and comment on the habitat restoration work we did during this era. Cheers to us all! *** On Satuday, December 10th State Parks and Stewards partnered to provide holiday trees for those in need. This very successful community event provided trees for 150 families and the Guerneville community church. The trees were removed as part of an envrionmental restoration effort to preserve coastal native grasslands. Thanks again to Brendan O'Neil and his staff for making this event possible and to the State Park staff and volunteers who helped out that day. *** Don't forget to sign up for our Docent and Community Education Program offerings that begin after the New Year and continue through June. Our next General Volunteer Orientation is on January 14th. Also, on the 14th come and learn about the Cultural History of Armstrong Redwoods and Austin Creek. Be sure to visit our website for all the information you need. ***
Our talented local photographer Kevin O'Connor is donating 100% of the proceeds from 22 of his framed photographs to Stewards. The photographs are on display at Coffee Bazaar in Guerneville. Many the nature photos that we use are from Kevin's collection. He has generously donated the rights to Stewards. Stop in and pick out a wonderful gift for a friend or family member and support Stewards at the same time. *** Again, I want to thank those of you who have already given so generously to our Year-end Appeal. We are honored to receive your gifts. We have raised almost $13,000 in the past few weeks. Every dollar you donate will go towards helping to keep our public education programs thriving and our efforts to Keep Our Parks Open.
Melanie, Michele, Annie, Sukey and Ruby The Stewards office is closed for the next two weeks so our staff can enjoy the holidays with their families. We look forward to moving forward to achieve our strategic planning goals when we return on January 2nd. We all wish you a wonderful holiday season,
Michele Luna, Executive Director
California State Parks and Stewards are partnering to participate in the Amercan's State Parks First Day Hikes, which will take place on New Years Day. We are offering two hikes, one at Armstrong Redwoods and one at Goat Rock State Beach. Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, Guerneville, 11:00am Meet outside the Visitor Center. Choose an easy .8 mile (one-way) hike or a moderate 2 mile (round-trip) hike through the redwoods. Bring water, snacks, hiking shoes, layered clothing, rain gear. Hike rain or shine. No dogs or bicycles. Moderate portion of hike may be too strenuous for children under 6. Sonoma Coast State Park, 2 miles south of Jenner, 1:00 PM Meet at Goat Rock Beach parking lot at the end of Goat Rock Road, off Hwy 1, south of Bridgehaven, for a moderate walk on the beach to the mouth of the Russian River. Learn about the natural history of the area, the pinnipeds (harbor seals, sea lions, and elephant seals) and birds, people changing the area, and the current status of managing the estuary for fish restoration. Bring water, snacks, hiking shoes, layered clothing, wet weather gear. Heavy rain cancels. Be sure to submit your volunteer hours for 2011 to Stewards by the end of the year. We plan to submit the first batch to State Parks right after the first of the year. If you would like your day-use pass sooner then later, submit your hours to us now. Those who volunteer 16 hours a year receive a Russian River District pass. Those who volunteer 200 or more hours per year qualify for a Statewide day-use pass. You can download a volunteer hours form on our website. Either mail your form to PO Box 2, Duncans Mills, 95430 or email to stewards@mcn.org. Shop Duncans Mills on Tuesdays
Mr. Trombly's Tea - 15% goes to Saving our Parks and 10% of online sales when you use the code parks at checkout. Weavers and Dreamers - State Parks Tuesdays - 10% goes to Saving our Parks Worldly Goods - State Parks Tuesdays - 10% goes to Saving our Parks |
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