Archives for “People & Places”

  • Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve Prescribed Burn

    July 14, 2025

    On June 10, Ag + Open Space and Cal Fire completed the Clara Hunt prescribed burn at our Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve. At 2.8 acres, this grassland burn was small but has the potential to have a big impact …

  • Southeast Greenway Project Honored for Land Acquisition Success

    May 28, 2025

    Southeast Greenway Project Honored for Land Acquisition Success We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone in the journey of the Southeast Greenway – a project that just received the Merit Award for Acquisition from the California Council of the American …

  • Remembering Sue Jackson: A Legacy of Excellence and Laughter

    March 21, 2025

    Sue Jackson was more than just an exceptional administrator—she was a cornerstone of Ag + Open Space, a fierce advocate for her colleagues, and a source of endless laughter and support. She first joined our staff in 2009, bringing with …

  • 35th Anniversary Reflection: Don McEnhill

    March 21, 2025

    Don McEnhill Deputy Director, Russian Riverkeeper  My day job is working for Russian Riverkeeper, which works to protect and restore our watershed environment for the benefit of current and future generations. For much of the past 25 years we’ve worked …

  • From Farm to Table

    March 21, 2025

    From Farm to Table: aspects of local farming with special guests each week. Catch recordings of the From Farm to Table radio show for conversations with Ag + Open Space about land stewardship and conservation! We’re talking about the importance …

  • Staff spotlight: Rosie Clark (she/her), Secretary

    December 26, 2024

    Rosie was raised in Sonoma County and attended Sonoma State University obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a concentration in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation. Her love of animals has taken her from studying Spinner Dolphins on the …

  • Celebrating the Legacy of Supervisor Susan Gorin: A Champion for Sonoma County’s Open Spaces

    December 26, 2024

    As we bid farewell to District 1 Supervisor Susan Gorin after 12 years of dedicated service, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space reflects on her extraordinary contributions to preserving the natural beauty and community resources of our region. Susan’s tenure …

  • Staff spotlight: Victor Schwalm (he/him), Stewardship Technician

    November 19, 2024

    Victor most recently worked at Marin Water in partnership with Grizzlycorps, a UC Berkeley Americorps program. While there, he worked with the watershed department to coordinate volunteer programs including rare species monitoring, habitat restoration days and trail crew events. Before …

  • Staff spotlight: Wald Zimmerman (they/he), Stewardship Technician

    October 22, 2024

    Born and raised in Sonoma County, Wald has a BA from San Francisco State University in Geography with a focus on Natural Resources Management and a minor in Biology.  Since his graduation, Wald has explored his many interests professionally and …

  • Staff spotlight: Samantha Delucchi (she/her), Administrative Aide

    September 23, 2024

    Meet the newest addition to our grants team, Samantha! She grew up in Sonoma County and attended the University of Portland where she earned degrees in Political Science and Spanish, with an emphasis in environmental studies. After spending a year …