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Parks, preserves, and public spaces accessible now
junio 29, 2020
Posted in: Personas y lugares
We’ve always known that our parks and open spaces provide significant mental and physical health benefits to our community, and the current COVID-19 crisis has only underscored the importance of these lands. That’s why we were thrilled to see the …
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Protecting natural resources + preparing our lands for wildfire
mayo 29, 2020
Posted in: Personas y lugares
Though many aspects of our lives feel as if they are on hold, our work to prepare our protected lands for the potential wildfire season ahead has continued over the last few months. From monitoring vegetation to conducting prescribed burns, …
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Wild and Scenic Gloeckner-Turner Ranch to be Protected Forever
mayo 29, 2020
Posted in: Press Releases
Wild and Scenic Gloeckner-Turner Ranch to be Protected Forever 3,364-acre ranch boasts significant natural resources and scenic values, offers climate change resilience SANTA ROSA, CA (mayo 29, 2020) – Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is pleased to announce the …
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Our work continues while we Shelter-in-Place
abril 24, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Our work continues while we Shelter-in-Place One month into this Shelter in Place Order and our hearts continue to go out to everyone in our community during these uncertain and unprecedented times. Even under challenging circumstances, our staff continues to …
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Healthy Lands, Healthy Economies 2020
marzo 12, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Healthy lands support healthy economies The Healthy Lands & Healthy Economies initiative, led by Ag + Open Space, provides information about the multiple benefits of land conservation – including the substantial economic benefits that the Sonoma County community derives from …
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Modini Ranch: Preservation and discovery
marzo 5, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Modini Ranch: Preservation and discovery Modini Ranch is a 1,725-acre property in north east Sonoma County. The original landowners, Jim and Shirley Modini, preserved their property in 2000, primarily for protection of wildlife habitat. Upon their passing, and in an …
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Protecting wildlife on greenbelt properties
febrero 26, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Protecting wildlife on greenbelt properties We care about local wildlife, both big and small! Ag + Open Space owns and protects several small greenbelt properties that help maintain urban boundaries, protect wildlife corridors, and can be utilized for grazing and …
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Join us in welcoming Cieara & Louisa to Ag + Open Space!
febrero 26, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Join us in welcoming Cieara & Louisa to Ag + Open Space! Over the last several months we’ve welcomed two new staff to our team! Some of you may have already crossed paths with these great new additions, but we …
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2019 Accomplishments
enero 28, 2020
Posted in: News Articles
Our conservation work in 2019: A year in review As 2020 gets underway, we wanted to reflect on 2019 – a year where our community once again experienced flood and wildfire. And once again, our staff supported the emergency response …
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Get your 2020 Working Lands Calendar!
diciembre 18, 2019
Posted in: News Articles
We worked with a consortium of partners to create a 2020 Working Lands Calendar celebrating Sonoma County’s working lands and the individuals and families that steward them. And just in time for the new year (and decade!), the calendars are …