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Our accomplishments from 2023: A year in review
December 20, 2023
Posted in: News Articles
This past year we really ramped into high gear. We closed several projects that conserve critical natural resources for future generations, deepened our commitment to our communities, and began to see the Vital Lands Initiative spring to life. We are …
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Staff Spotlight: Carrie Johnson, Secretary
November 29, 2023
Posted in: People & Places
Meet our secretary Carrie Johnson, who has been with Ag + Open Space for two remarkable decades! With a rich background deeply rooted in agriculture, Carrie spent her early childhood years living with her mom and her maternal grandparents on …
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Property Spotlight: Oken
November 20, 2023
Posted in: News Articles
As we all gear up for the rainy season, we have some updates from our Oken property – home to 76 acres of gently sloping pastureland and an intermittent stream on Petaluma Hill Road. Oken has long been part of …
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Press release: Sweeping West County ranches conserved for agricultural heritage and diverse natural resources
November 16, 2023
Posted in: Press Releases
SANTA ROSA, CA (November 15, 2023) – Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is proud to announce two projects that will together conserve nearly 700 acres between Forestville and Santa Rosa for habitat restoration, flood control, agriculture, and the scenic …
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Staff Spotlight: Taylor Acosta (she/her), Stewardship Assistant
October 24, 2023
Posted in: People & Places
Say hello to our Stewardship Assistant, Taylor Acosta. Taylor was born and raised in Humboldt County and attended Sonoma State University earning a degree in Geology while playing Division II basketball. Following graduation, she moved to Portland where she worked …
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Press Release: Ag + Open Space helps sustain West County creeks and marshland with conservation of 139-acre ranch outside Sebastopol
October 23, 2023
Posted in: Press Releases
SANTA ROSA, CA (October 23, 2023) – “We want to be a part of keeping West County’s character alive and flourishing,” said Lorri Duckworth who along with her husband, Oscar, helped purchase Gillis Ranch Preserve with their colleague, Greg Gillis. …
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Staff spotlight: Simon Apostol, Acquisition Assistant
September 26, 2023
Posted in: People & Places
Say hello to our newest team member, Simon Apostol. Simon comes to us after working as Natural Area Manager at the Columbia Land Trust in Vancouver, WA. At the land trust, he led several conservation, management, and restoration projects including …
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Press Release: Ag + Open Space and the City of Cloverdale conserve 209-acre property and set stage for new park
September 25, 2023
Posted in: People & Places
SANTA ROSA, CA (September 25, 2023) – In partnership with the City of Cloverdale and the Lyda family, Ag + Open Space is proud to announce the permanent conservation of Soda Springs Ranch Open Space Preserve, a 209-acre property directly …
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Staff Spotlight: Carly Cabrera Community Relations Assistant
August 29, 2023
Posted in: News Articles
Help us welcome one of our new Community Relations Assistants, Carly Cabrera! Carly will be focused on our online communications, leading work on our website, social media, eNews, and more. Carly has worked for the County of Sonoma for 12 …
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Ag + Open Space gives major boost to urban parks and agriculture with $7.2 million in Matching Grants
August 23, 2023
Posted in: Press Releases
SANTA ROSA, CA (August 23, 2023) – With an agenda item that ended in applause, hugs, and even a few tears, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is proud to announce that yesterday our Board of Directors awarded $7.2 million …
