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• Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve Prescribed Burn

  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, …

• Press Release: Upcoming prescribed burn at Ag + Open Space’s Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve

  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 …

• Forest health and resiliency work at Saddle Mountain

  This fall, Ag + Open Space will begin implementation of a 60-acre understory thinning project and two shaded fuel breaks at Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve. The Preserve was impacted at varying levels of severity by the 2020 Glass Fire, and in some areas where fire intensity was lower, the …

• Saddle Mountain welcomes exciting wildflower bloom after wildfire

  Our Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve is home to an incredible variety of plants and wildlife, including the critically endangered Clara Hunt’s milkvetch – an itty-bitty purple and white flower. Those found on Saddle Mountain are one of only six small populations in the world, and all are found nearby …

• Post-fire renewal on Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve

  An update from Monica Delmartini, Ag + Open Space Stewardship Specialist With spring officially just around the corner, we’re seeing some beautiful signs of post-fire renewal at our Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve, which burned in the Glass Fire last September. The fire’s effects across the Preserve were patchy, with …

• Saddle Mountain and the effects of the Glass Fire

  During the Glass Fire, which is now thankfully 100% contained, Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve burned almost entirely. The Preserve is closed at present to volunteer patrollers as we assess and mitigate hazards so that community members can safely visit again. Our first priorities are to address bulldozer line and culvert repair, …

• Saddle Mountain OSP Management Plan

  Preserving land for the future Before becoming the Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve, this 960-acre property northeast of Santa Rosa had long been considered for subdivision and development. In response to strong public support for protecting the property as open space, and thanks to the Merner family’s willingness to see …

• 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, we conserved critical lands that enhance biodiversity, protect water resources, and support sustainable agriculture. Our stewardship efforts have deepened through …

• Poised to Pounce on Prop 4

  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 lands, waterways, and parks. And we are poised to leverage …

• Staff spotlight: Monica Delmartini, Stewardship Specialist

  Monica grew up on California’s Central Coast and spent years living and working in the southern Sierra Nevada before moving to the North Bay Area more than a decade ago. Before joining Ag + Open Space, she worked for the National Park Service at Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park and Point …