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LATEST UPDATE: 11/12/26 Trucks are running Monday–Friday, through approximately January. Weekends are usually truck-free. Pedestrians must yield to trucks.Berm work…
A young raven lost part of his leg to baling twine. On the Carrizo Plain, SRT's conservation biologists protected him…
Two years of trail work, tree planting and resume workshops taught young Central Valley interns more than job skills. Here's…
Conservation Takes Collaboration Protecting the landscapes, wildlife, and working lands of the Southern Sierra and San Joaquin Valley has never…
A Gathering at Grand Island Early in June, Sequoia Riverlands Trust hosted Coffee & Conservation at its Grand Island easement…
—Stephanie Ruiz, SRT Board MemberProgram Manager | Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) The Human Side of SGMA The phone…
The First Day The first day usually starts the same way. A group of interns stand just outside the preserve,…
A Rare Day at Lewis Hill Preserve Earlier this year on Saturday, February 28, a large and enthusiastic crowd gathered…
A Perfect Morning on the Bluff Breakfast on the Bluff brought together community members, conservation partners, and supporters for a…
Late spring on SRT’s preserves is a season of renewal and promise. The hills are green, wildflowers abound, and the…
March 7–April 7, 2026 Create Art. Celebrate a Preserve. Support Conservation. Kaweah Oaks Preserve is one of Sequoia Riverlands Trust’s…
Everyone deserves to belong. To a place, to a purpose, to a future. In California’s heartland, connection runs deeper than…
Own agricultural land in Tulare County? Your input matters.¿Es usted propietario de tierras agrícolas en el condado de Tulare? Su…
Do you own agricultural land in Tulare County? Click the button below to learn more about the landowner learning sessions.…
Planning for People, Land, and the Future Learn how Sequoia Riverlands Trust and regional partners are developing a bold, community-driven…
Help shape the future of conservation in California’s heartland. Sequoia Riverlands Trust is seeking passionate, committed individuals to serve on…
Leadership doesn’t always look like boardrooms and strategy sessions. Sometimes, it looks like standing in the middle of a preserve,…
When it comes to conservation, the most impactful changes often start with everyday choices. That’s why Sequoia Riverlands Trust is…
Last fall, Sequoia Riverlands Trust was awarded a $970,000 grant from the Sierra San Joaquin Jobs First Catalyst Program (S2J2)—part…
Spring has sprung at Dry Creek Nursery! The hills surrounding the nursery have turned green, and the flowers have all…
Several days a week in the spring, Blue Oak Ranch Preserve in Springville comes alive with field trips. In the…
For many in Tulare County, outdoor education begins with a childhood trip to SCICON—but a growing coalition is working to…
In the hills between Strathmore and Porterville a hidden gem appears only for a few hours a year. Lewis Hill…
As spring unfolds across the preserves and private lands conserved by Sequoia Riverlands Trust, the landscape is alive with renewal.…
Sequoia Riverlands Trust mourns the passing of Carole K. Combs, 83, the founding Executive Director of SRT and a driving…
Water shortages are reshaping agriculture in California’s Central Valley—but landowners have options. The Kaweah Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) is…
At Sequoia Riverlands Trust, we believe that leading youth in connecting to the land through education is an integral part…
Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT) is deeply committed to honoring the cultural and ecological heritage of the Southern Sierra Nevada, San…
In recent years, agencies, land owners and conservationists have acknowledged the need for more frequent controlled burns in California ecosystems…
This year's Evening Under the Oaks was truly magical! We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this…
We have recently interviewed our Director of Land Protection, Courtney Barnes. Q: What are the latest updates on the current…
Written by Camdilla Worth & Ian Axsom Sequoia Riverlands Trust manages approximately 9,000 acres in the Carrizo Plain, California’s largest…
On June 24, 2024, an eagle-eyed hiker spotted a bobcat at Kaweah Oaks Preserve. Although California has anywhere from 70,000…
Whew - what a school year! SRT's Education Department had a fast-paced, jam-packed, and incredibly fun last few months with…
Mary Helen Merriman of Visalia, longtime friend of Sequoia Riverlands Trust, lost her battle with lung cancer on April 11,…
Here is a peek into the beautiful spring morning at Dry Creek Preserve. At the inaugural Breakfast on the Bluff…
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“When I first seriously considered becoming a falconer, what held me back was some hesitance about taking an animal out…
Currents recently interviewed Gregory Liebau who joined SRT in 2021 to get his views on land protection efforts underway by…
VISALIA, CA — The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important…
When Blue Oak Ranch Preserve was rechristened in 2019 in honor of Soapy Mulholland on the occasion of her retirement…
(VISALIA, CA) - With SRT's continued growth and the seasonal change that comes with annual AmeriCorps service, staffing changes have…
By Adam Livingston, SRT Director of Policy and PlanningWith dramatic events abroad and political polarization at home, Congressional deliberation on…
(CALIFORNIA VALLEY, CA) - In June SRT closed a new deal for a future Carrizo Plain National Monument in-holding. The…
Ashley Robinson joined SRT recently as manager of its Dry Creek Nursery. The nursery is an important part of SRT’s…
