
Fall Outings Are Calling Fall is here. There' s a chill in the air. But it' s a beautiful time of year to enjoy the out-of-doors in Sonoma County. Check out our Fall Outings Calendar and plan to visit one of the properties protected with your tax dollars. (www.sonomaopenspace.org) There is a big variety of things to see and learn. Bring a picnic. Bring your family. Bring your energy and your curiosity and visit the places you' ve protected for all of us and for future generations.
What' s New at the District ?		Paulin Creek Open Space Preserve
Extraordinary Resources Protected The District recently assisted in the purchase of 27 acres of amazing biodiversity that is very visible from Gravenstein Highway between Graton and Forestville. The only known colony of white sedge grows here along with a highly valuable mix of habitat types, from riparian woodland and thicket, to freshwater marsh, and wet meadow. A partnership between the Sonoma Land Trust, Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Coastal Conservancy and the District made this possible. What was once destined to be a 29-bed nutritional facility will now be held by Sonoma Land Trust, and the District will retain an easement over this amazing jewel. General Manager in National Program Andrea Mackenzie, General Manager of the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, recently received word that she has been selected as a Fellow in the National Conservation Leadership Institute (NCLI). This nationwide program engages leaders in dialogue to advance the leadership capacity of those on the forefront of conservation work in the country. The year-long program involves both classroom and online instruction and, very importantly, opportunities to apply and use the learning in real situations. Future Open Space Preserve on Cloverdale' s Edge A two hundred and forty-nine acre mosaic of upland oak forest, mixed evergreen forest, grasslands, chaparral, some seasonal wetland and the south branch of Porterfield Creek has been protected on the western flank of Cloverdale. This land was on its way to becoming the last addition to an extensive subdivision when its owners began having discussions with the District. Now the very visible greenbelt area is protected and the city of Cloverdale and Regional Parks are discussing public access. Don' t Forget!! The Executive Summary of the District's long-term acquisition plan, Connecting Communities and the Land, is now available. Call our Office (707-565-7360) for a copy. It has been designed for one side to be used as a poster. Order Your Recreation Map Today! The relatives are coming to town and you want to show them a good time. the kids will be out of school soon and you ll want to get them out of the house. your doctor says that you need to exercise more. order your free recreational and open space map today and you ll learn about beautiful places in sonoma county that you can visit with your relatives, kids or even your doctor. order from the website, write us at openspace@sonoma-county.org or call the office (707-565-7360) and it will be in the mail to you soon. send me a map >		Contact Us Phone: (707) 565-7360 Fax: (707) 565-7359 Address 747 Mendocino Ave Ste. 100 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 openspace@sonoma-county.org The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District eUpdate is distributed to Sonoma County residents, partner agencies, and volunteers who support our work to permanently protect family farms, ranches, and scenic natural areas for people and wildlife.