JAMES VON TERSCH
Land Stewardship Associate
james@sequoiariverlands.org

James was born and raised in Fresno, James came to Sequoia Riverlands Trust in 2022 as an Americorps Education Technician through the Sierra Nevada Americorps Partnership (SNAP), shortly after completing his BA in Environmental Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt. In 2024, he joined full-time as a Land Steward Associate, where he supports the Land Protection Department in monitoring SRT’s Conservation Easements and assists in land management practices on SRT’s nature preserves. James is dedicated to the sustainability of the San Joaquin Valley and hopes to help it become a region where the environment, communities, and agriculture can thrive together for generations to come. Outside of work, James takes every opportunity he can to explore the San Joaquin Valley's remaining natural areas and especially enjoys kayaking on the San Joaquin and Kings Rivers. He also enjoys hiking, backpacking, camping, and maintaining a food and native plant garden at home.