Since retiring, after 20 years of land conservation work with Sonoma Land Trust, I’ve traded my desk and computer for hiking shoes and a water bottle and have time to explore and reconnect with the places protected by the Ag + Open Space District and its many partners. Last month, …
I have been a full-time resident of Sonoma County since 2015 and I have enjoyed much of the open space that the district has offered over the past decade. I am very grateful for the efforts to keep Sonoma County wild and the mental, emotional and physical benefits I receive …
Throughout my career, my passion to serve our community, create spaces of belonging, and foster connections with nature has been at the heart of everything I do. As the youth programs manager for Sonoma Land Trust, I have the opportunity to invest in what I care about most. With support from …
I have been a part of Ag + Open Space for nearly 30 of its 35 years of existence, working my way from an entry level Technician to the General Manager. I can proudly say that our organization has evolved over the years along with the priorities and needs of …
Have you ever wondered how or why Ag + Open Space was created? Are you familiar with our organization, but not exactly sure what we do or how we do it? Are you aware that a quarter cent of your sales tax goes to fund Ag + Open Space, but …
On June 10, Ag + Open Space and CAL FIRE completed a 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 – its aim was to enhance habitat for a critically endangered plant, …
SANTA ROSA, CA (June 24, 2025) – In a historic move for land conservation and public recreation in Sonoma County, local and regional partners have collaborated to acquire the 1,517-acre Monte Rio Redwoods Expansion property. Led by Save the Redwoods League, the project has now culminated in the purchase and transfer of the …
Flowers, and bees, and crops, oh my! Whether it’s a farm, a ranch, or even your urban backyard garden, pollinators – and encouraging the habitats that attract and sustain them – are integral to agricultural operations, biodiversity, pest control, and so much more. To put into perspective the importance of …
Following the 2020 wildfire season, which included the devastating Glass Fire, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors established the Sonoma County Vegetation Management Grant Program to provide resources and grant funding for vegetation management in areas at high risk of wildfire. In its four grant funding cycles, the Vegetation Management …
SANTA ROSA, CA (June 6, 2025) – On or after June 9th, CAL FIRE will be assisting Sonoma County Ag + Open Space with a grassland prescribed burn at Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve. The burn may be delayed if weather, air quality, or resource availability warrant. All CAL FIRE prescribed burns …