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Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area Tales from the City
With half of all of California’s state parks located near urban centers, you don’t have to go very far to have an outdoor adventure. Check out our list of favorites.
 
Dan Porter, Conservancy Scientist Growing a Park from the Roots Up
How can you transform a heavily harvested tree farm into one of California’s most striking old-growth redwoods state parks? Just ask Conservancy scientist Dan Porter.
 
Humboldt Redwoods State Park This Land Is Your Land
California’s state parks are a huge part of our lives, and for more than 50 years the Conservancy has helped preserve these amazing places.
 
bighorn sheep Ewe Can Count (on) These Sheep
Conservancy staffer Anne Zuparko braved the desert summer heat to help count sheep—read about her experiences and check out her cool interactive journal!
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California Board of Trustees

The guidance of the California Program's Board of Trustees is critical to the continued success of The Nature Conservancy. Meet our Board of Trustees.

 

Events

SalmonAID 2010 will be held at San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay during the month of September. Explore the exhibits and special events, and learn how you can help save salmon!

 

Press Releases

Free Guided Hikes Offered at The Nature Conservancy’s Dye Creek Preserve
August 20, 2010

Explore California's State Parks

Many of California's prestigious state parks are in danger of closing, and we need you to help save them. Learn about the state parks initiative, take a quiz, submit your favorite state park photos or explore our magnificent beaches.

Featured State Park Photo
Fern, Redwood State Park, CA

Fern, Redwoods State Park.
Photo by Leslie Scopes Anderson/Flickr

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