Archives for “News Articles”
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OUT in the Wild at Sonoma County Pride
June 22, 2023
This year we had the exciting honor of joining Sonoma County’s Pride Parade and Festival as a sponsor. We were thrilled to show our solidarity and contribute to this joyful celebration of our queer community. The Pride theme this year …
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Press Democrat Editorial: Preserving a Sonoma Coast treasure
June 12, 2023
THE EDITORIAL BOARD THE PRESS DEMOCRAT | June 11, 2023 Sonoma County’s world-class coastal beaches and parks are poised to grow this summer when the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District buys Chanslor Ranch. The 378-acre ranch, just …
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Staff Spotlight: Michelle Nozzari (she/her/ella), Administrative Aide
May 26, 2023
This month we heard from Michelle Nozzari, our new Administrative Aide. Before joining Ag + Open Space, she worked for the UC Cooperative Extension as an Administrative Aide, and in the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner’s office as a Program Assistant. Michelle …
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Helping the land flourish at Hayfork Ranch
May 15, 2023
“In the springtime it’s so roaring that it can sound like someone with a power-saw, but it’s the birds chirping in masses,” says Alma O’Brien, owner of Hayfork Ranch just northeast of Santa Rosa. Hayfork is a 216-acre ranch nestled …
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Staff Spotlight: Kendall Gutt (she/her), Stewardship Technician
April 27, 2023
This month, we got a chance to check in with Kendall Gutt, one of our awesome new Stewardship Technicians. Prior to working with us, Kendall worked for both Regional Parks and Sonoma Land Trust, where she focused on land stewardship …
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Balanced land management at Paula Lane Open Space Preserve
April 27, 2023
Paula Lane Open Space Preserve, an 11-acre grassland in northwestern Petaluma, and is one of several community open space preserves protected by Ag + Open Space through our Matching Grant Program. In 2012, we partnered with the City of Petaluma, …
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Staff Spotlight: Lukas Steinrueck, Stewardship Technician
March 30, 2023
In this month’s staff spotlight we welcome Lukas Steinrueck (he/him), who recently joined our team as a Stewardship Technician. Lukas moved to Sonoma County after graduating from Humboldt State University with a degree in Wildlife Conservation. Since moving here, Lukas …
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Staff Spotlight: Raquel Guevara-Bolanos, Stewardship Technician
February 27, 2023
In this month’s Staff Spotlight we welcome Raquel Guevara-Bolanos, who recently joined our team as a Stewardship Technician. Raquel most recently worked at Sonoma Water, where she led workshops on riparian habitat, salmon, and the role of land management. She …
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Staff Spotlight: Lauren Alpert, Community Relations Specialist
January 26, 2023
This month we’re hearing from Lauren Alpert, our Community Relations Specialist. Recently promoted from Community Relations Assistant, Lauren’s focus is on engaging Sonoma County community members in the work of Ag + Open Space and our land conservation community at-large. …
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Sonoma Mag: Public Lands Preservationist, Misti Arias
January 10, 2023
Originally published in January 2023 print issue of Sonoma Magazine In 1996, fresh out of Sonoma State University with a degree in environmental studies, Misti Arias joined the relatively new Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Last May, …
