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Press Release: New Community Park coming to the Mark West Area
April 8, 2025
Posted in: Press Releases
SANTA ROSA, CA (April 7, 2025) – Ag + Open Space, Sonoma Land Trust (SLT), and the Mark West Area Community Fund (MWACF) are proud to announce the final step in the purchase of the soon-to-be Mark West Area Community …
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Remembering Sue Jackson: A Legacy of Excellence and Laughter
March 21, 2025
Posted in: People & Places
Sue Jackson was more than just an exceptional administrator—she was a cornerstone of Ag + Open Space, a fierce advocate for her colleagues, and a source of endless laughter and support. She first joined our staff in 2009, bringing with …
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35th Anniversary Reflection: Don McEnhill
March 21, 2025
Posted in: People & Places
Don McEnhill Deputy Director, Russian Riverkeeper My day job is working for Russian Riverkeeper, which works to protect and restore our watershed environment for the benefit of current and future generations. For much of the past 25 years we’ve worked …
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From Farm to Table
March 21, 2025
Posted in: People & Places
From Farm to Table: aspects of local farming with special guests each week. Catch recordings of the From Farm to Table radio show for conversations with Ag + Open Space about land stewardship and conservation! We’re talking about the importance …
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Vegetation Management Plans are cool!
February 10, 2025
Posted in: News Articles
While planning may not sound like the most exciting endeavor, it’s an essential step in caring for conserved lands. Early conservationists focused their plans on leaving the land alone as a response to less-than-ideal land management techniques like aggressive forestry, …
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Caring for Jenner Headlands Preserve
February 10, 2025
Posted in: News Articles
Jenner Headlands Preserve is a stunner – with over 5,600 acres of coastal prairie, oak and redwood forests, and views that truly awe and inspire. Running for 2.5 miles along the Pacific Coast Highway, the Headlands is part of the …
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Celebrating 35 Years of Conservation
January 27, 2025
Posted in: News Articles
This year, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space proudly celebrates 35 years of preserving and protecting the lands that make our region so unique. Since our founding, we’ve conserved over 12% of the county, protecting vital natural resources, supporting local …
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2024 Year in Review
January 27, 2025
Posted in: News Articles
A Glimpse into 2024: Highlights of Conservation and Community Impact As we begin 2025, we reflect on a year of meaningful progress in our mission to preserve Sonoma County’s agricultural, natural, recreational, and scenic lands for future generations. This year, …
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Staff spotlight: Rosie Clark (she/her), Secretary
December 26, 2024
Posted in: People & Places
Rosie was raised in Sonoma County and attended Sonoma State University obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a concentration in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation. Her love of animals has taken her from studying Spinner Dolphins on the …
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Celebrating the Legacy of Supervisor Susan Gorin: A Champion for Sonoma County’s Open Spaces
December 26, 2024
Posted in: People & Places
As we bid farewell to District 1 Supervisor Susan Gorin after 12 years of dedicated service, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space reflects on her extraordinary contributions to preserving the natural beauty and community resources of our region. Susan’s tenure …