Last fall, Sequoia Riverlands Trust was awarded a $970,000 grant from the Sierra San Joaquin Jobs First Catalyst Program (S2J2)—part of the California Jobs First Initiative administered in our region through the Central Valley Community Foundation. As part of this grant, the Dry Creek Nursery will be significantly expanded, both with a new greenhouse and with additional staff capacity.
- [Spring Has Sprung](https://sequoiariverlands.org/spring-has-sprung/):Spring has sprung at Dry Creek Nursery! The hills surrounding the nursery have turned green, and the flowers have all started to bloom. The plants in the nursery have swelling buds and flowers will be blooming soon!
- [In the Wild](https://sequoiariverlands.org/in-the-wild/):Several days a week in the spring, Blue Oak Ranch Preserve in Springville comes alive with field trips. In the beginning of the school year, students in grades 9–12 interview to be an intern in the Education Department’s Sequoia Environmental Youth Leaders (SEYL) program. This year SEYL interns hail from Granite Hills High’s Academy of Careers in Education and Monache High’s Environmental Science Academy in Porterville.
- [Sowing Change](https://sequoiariverlands.org/sowing-change/):For many in Tulare County, outdoor education begins with a childhood trip to SCICON—but a growing coalition is working to ensure hands-on environmental learning happens at every grade level. SEED, a network of environmental education organizations, brings together teachers, community leaders, and experts to connect classroom learning with real-world applications.
- [One Day Only](https://sequoiariverlands.org/one-day-only/):In the hills between Strathmore and Porterville a hidden gem appears only for a few hours a year.
Lewis Hill was originally part of a 600 acre family ranch that raised citrus, olives and cattle. Their son, Cole, integrated modern farming techniques with natural land management practices as he lived on the hill itself. In the 1980s, a team of biologists, neighbors and the Audubon Society cultivated a list of plants on the property including two rare plants—one threatened and one endangered—that quickly became evident.
- [Growing Together](https://sequoiariverlands.org/growing-together/):As spring unfolds across the preserves and private lands conserved by Sequoia Riverlands Trust, the landscape is alive with renewal. This year’s Lewis Hill Wildflower Walk was a vivid reminder of nature’s resilience and beauty. Visitors enjoyed sweeping vistas, unique geology, birdwatching, kite flying, and close encounters with the rare Striped Adobe Lily—a testament to the importance of protecting these landscapes for future generations.
- [A Champion for Conservation](https://sequoiariverlands.org/a-champion-for-conservation/):Sequoia Riverlands Trust mourns the passing of Carole K. Combs, 83, the founding Executive Director of SRT and a driving force behind conservation in the Tulare Lake Basin.
Carole loved the southern Sierra and the many wild places in the Tulare Lake Basin. After growing up in Ohio, she married Richard “Dick” Combs, a career diplomat from a legacy Tulare County family.
- [How the Kaweah MLRP is Transforming Farmland and Water Use in the Central Valley](https://sequoiariverlands.org/how-the-kaweah-mlrp-is-transforming-farmland-and-water-use-in-the-central-valley/):Water shortages are reshaping agriculture in California’s Central Valley—but landowners have options. The Kaweah Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) is helping transition farmland into low-water, high-impact alternatives like groundwater recharge, habitat restoration, and sustainable agriculture.
- [Education Success Story: Cultivating Conservation Leaders at Kaweah Oaks Preserve](https://sequoiariverlands.org/education-success-story-cultivating-conservation-leaders-at-kaweah-oaks-preserve/): At Sequoia Riverlands Trust, we believe that leading youth in connecting to the land through education is an integral part of land conservation. Our Nature Explorers program has been instrumental […] - [Celebrating Partnership: Sequoia Riverlands Trust and Tribal Collaboration ](https://sequoiariverlands.org/celebrating-partnership-sequoia-riverlands-trust-and-tribal-collaborationnbsp/): Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT) is deeply committed to honoring the cultural and ecological heritage of the Southern Sierra Nevada, San Joaquin Valley, Carrizo Plain and surrounding regions through meaningful partnerships […] - [Building Fire-Resilient Landscapes: SRT's Participation in the 2024 San Luis Obispo Prescribed Fire Training Exchange](https://sequoiariverlands.org/building-fire-resilient-landscapes-srts-participation-in-the-2024-san-luis-obispo-prescribed-fire-training-exchange/): In recent years, agencies, land owners and conservationists have acknowledged the need for more frequent controlled burns in California ecosystems to decrease the accumulation of dangerous fuels, improve ecological health, […] - [Evening Under the Oaks Photos](https://sequoiariverlands.org/evening-under-the-oaks-photos-1/): This year’s Evening Under the Oaks was truly magical! We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this event and to all who came out to supported SRT. […] - [Preserving our Future: Q&A on Land Protection Updates](https://sequoiariverlands.org/preserving-our-future/): We have recently interviewed our Director of Land Protection, Courtney Barnes. Q: What are the latest updates on the current land protection initiatives or any recent developments in the department? […] - [Giant Kangaroo Rats home to the Carrizo](https://sequoiariverlands.org/giant-kangaroo-rats-home-to-the-carrizo/): Written by Camdilla Worth & Ian Axsom Sequoia Riverlands Trust manages approximately 9,000 acres in the Carrizo Plain, California’s largest remaining grassland and home to many endangered and threatened species […] - [Bobcat Spotted at KOP!](https://sequoiariverlands.org/bobcat-spotted-at-kop/): On June 24, 2024, an eagle-eyed hiker spotted a bobcat at Kaweah Oaks Preserve. Although California has anywhere from 70,000 to 100,000 bobcats within its borders, you don’t necessarily expect […] - [SRT Superlatives](https://sequoiariverlands.org/srt-superlatives/): Whew – what a school year! SRT’s Education Department had a fast-paced, jam-packed, and incredibly fun last few months with students of all ages, exploring and learning about the local […] - [Mary Merriman Obituary](https://sequoiariverlands.org/mary-merriman-obituary/): Above: Image taken from Google. Mary Helen Merriman of Visalia, longtime friend of Sequoia Riverlands Trust, lost her battle with lung cancer on April 11, 2024. She was 72. Mary […] - [Breakfast on the Bluff Photos](https://sequoiariverlands.org/breakfast-on-the-bluff-recap/): Here is a peek into the beautiful spring morning at Dry Creek Preserve. At the inaugural Breakfast on the Bluff we celebrated the 20th anniversary of SRT’s ownership of the […] - [Jonathan Vaughn Podcast with WaterLoop](https://sequoiariverlands.org/jonathan-vaughn-podcast-with-waterloop/): The interview starts at 13:22 in the episode. - [Falconry among many specialized pursuits at SRT preserves](https://sequoiariverlands.org/falconry-among-many-specialized-pursuits-at-srt-preserves/): Above: Submitted by Melanie Alvarado, copyright 2023. “When I first seriously considered becoming a falconer, what held me back was some hesitance about taking an animal out of the wild […] - [Q&A: Land protection team member expands role at SRT](https://sequoiariverlands.org/qampa-land-protection-team-member-expands-role-at-srt/):Currents recently interviewed Gregory Liebau who joined SRT in 2021 to get his views on land protection efforts underway by the organization. Liebau was promoted to Land Protection Project Manager earlier this fall. The following has been edited for brevity.
- [SRT seeks public comment on reaccreditation](https://sequoiariverlands.org/srt-seeks/): VISALIA, CA — The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT) […] - [SRT Blue Oak Ranch gets name adjustment](https://sequoiariverlands.org/srtblueoakranch/): When Blue Oak Ranch Preserve was rechristened in 2019 in honor of Soapy Mulholland on the occasion of her retirement as SRT’s executive director, it was quite a handle the […] - [Staff transitions announced](https://sequoiariverlands.org/staff-transitions/): (VISALIA, CA) – With SRT’s continued growth and the seasonal change that comes with annual AmeriCorps service, staffing changes have us saying hello to a new crop of Staff members […] - [Upcoming Farm Bill may contain conservation funding elements](https://sequoiariverlands.org/upcoming-farm/): By Adam Livingston, SRT Director of Policy and Planning With dramatic events abroad and political polarization at home, Congressional deliberation on the 2023 Farm Bill does not stand much chance […] - [Newly-conserved Carrizo lands, Nature Conservancy donation among SRT land gains](https://sequoiariverlands.org/newly-conserved/): (CALIFORNIA VALLEY, CA) – In June SRT closed a new deal for a future Carrizo Plain National Monument in-holding. The newly-protected land is comprised of two small parcels totalling 10.78 […] - [New Dry Creek Nursery manager shares vision for growing program](https://sequoiariverlands.org/newly-conserved-nz7cw/): Ashley Robinson joined SRT recently as manager of its Dry Creek Nursery. The nursery is an important part of SRT’s program, enabling it to provide plants for restoration and mitigation […] ## Pages - [Events](https://sequoiariverlands.org/events-2/) - [Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy](https://sequoiariverlands.org/terms-conditions/) - [RESERVE A PRESERVE](https://sequoiariverlands.org/reserve/): Reserve a Preserve Make a reservation Preserves are available for your picnic and other various events. The beautiful preserves under the management of SRT provide an incredible venue for a […] - [TAKE PHOTOS](https://sequoiariverlands.org/photos/): Photography Photography SRT’s preserves make for lovely photos. 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