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  • Crane Creek Trail Connection Gets Underway

    May 28, 2025

    Many will remember the iconic words, “If you build it, they will come.” In the case of the Crane Creek Regional Park Expansion and Copeland Creek Trail Extension project, it’s more like, “If they come, we will build it.” A …

  • Vegetation Management Plans are cool!

    February 10, 2025

    While planning may not sound like the most exciting endeavor, it’s an essential step in caring for conserved lands. Early conservationists focused their plans on leaving the land alone as a response to less-than-ideal land management techniques like aggressive forestry, …

  • Caring for Jenner Headlands Preserve

    February 10, 2025

    Jenner Headlands Preserve is a stunner – with over 5,600 acres of coastal prairie, oak and redwood forests, and views that truly awe and inspire. Running for 2.5 miles along the Pacific Coast Highway, the Headlands is part of the …

  • Celebrating 35 Years of Conservation 

    January 27, 2025

    This year, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space proudly celebrates 35 years of preserving and protecting the lands that make our region so unique. Since our founding, we’ve conserved over 12% of the county, protecting vital natural resources, supporting local …

  • 2024 Year in Review

    January 27, 2025

    A Glimpse into 2024: Highlights of Conservation and Community Impact As we begin 2025, we reflect on a year of meaningful progress in our mission to preserve Sonoma County’s agricultural, natural, recreational, and scenic lands for future generations. This year, …

  • Poised to Pounce on Prop 4

    November 26, 2024

    The landmark passing of Prop 4, more commonly known as the Climate Bond, will provide $10 billion in critical funding for clean water; protection from wildfire, sea level rise, flooding, extreme heat, and drought; and conservation of our farms, natural …

  • Be wildfire aware and ready

    July 16, 2024

    As we’ve already seen this year, fire season is in full swing. Fire safety and preparedness is a year-round endeavor, but this time of year it’s especially important for all of us to be aware of how to keep ourselves …

  • Fantastic day OUT at Sonoma County Pride

    June 26, 2024

    This is our second year of having the honor of sponsoring Sonoma County’s Pride Parade and Festival. We were thrilled to show our solidarity and contribute to this joyful celebration of our queer community.  The Pride theme this year is …

  • Digging deep into soil health best practices

    June 18, 2024

    How often do you think about soil? At Ag + Open Space, it’s part of our work to support our easement landowners in caring for their land, so our Stewardship team is always looking for ways to learn more that …

  • Partnering for the Future: Our New Connections program pilot

    April 23, 2024

    At the heart of Ag + Open Space’s commitment to both the land and the future are growing relationships with the communities and organizations who share a common mission. Ag + Open Space, in partnership with several local nonprofit partners, …