Sempervirens Fund

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🌲 In 1900, citizen activists established Sempervirens Fund as California’s first land trust. With your help, we protect redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains to help ensure redwoods remain "sempervirens"—always green.🌲 https://sempervirens.org/

Two people hiking on a scenic forest trail with lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A group of people walking along a forest trail surrounded by tall redwood trees. The image includes text about August events in the redwoods, detailing guided hikes and volunteer opportunities at places like Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Henry Cowell. Contact details for more information are also provided.
Towering redwood trees stretch towards a bright blue sky. Black and yellow text promotes a free group hike at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve on Thursday, July 30, from 10am to 2pm, inviting people to explore nature during a 4-hour guided experience. RSVP is required.
A group of construction workers wearing helmets and uniforms is building a wooden bridge on a forest trail. The image highlights the Sempervirens Fund's Big Basin trails campaign. Text overlay reads, "Sempervirens Fund’s Big Basin trails campaign featured in Santa Cruz Sentinel. 📸 Eamon Reynolds
A group of people hiking on a forest trail surrounded by tall redwoods. The overlay text lists July events in the redwoods, including guided hikes at Henry Cowell Fall Creek Unit and El Corte de Madera Creek OSP, and volunteer fuel reduction at Henry Cowell and Big Basin. There's a virtual event listed as well, "Under the Redwoods with Thomas Crowther." A bubble suggests visiting sempervirens.org for more details.
Two people with backpacks walking through a lush redwood forest, surrounded by tall trees and dense greenery. They are crossing a small rocky stream. The setting is serene and natural.
A collage of nature scenes from redwood forests. Includes a forest, bright orange poppies, a banana slug, a coastline view, purple and white flowers with a bee, tree bark textures, and apple blossoms. Vertical rainbow and brown stripes border the left side. 📸 Photos (top to bottom): 1. Orenda Randuch 2. Canopy Dynamics 3.-7. Orenda Randuch 8. Ian Rowbotham 9. R. Ferretti Hoyle
An individual is seated at the base of the "Father Tree," a massive tree with a circumference of 108 feet, located in Big Basin, California. The image includes vintage postcards and stamps, one dated July 17, 1942, from Big Basin, California.
A towering redwood tree in a forest, with sunlight streaming through its branches and surrounding foliage.
A scenic waterfall cascades down a rocky cliff, surrounded by lush greenery and trees in Big Basin Redwoods.
Image of two people walking through a grassy field with trees and a coastline in the background. Text reads: "Volunteer with us at Cotoni-Coast Dairies. Tuesday, June 16 | 10am-2pm." Logos for Sempervirens Fund and the Bureau of Land Management are visible.
A group of people walking on a path through a forest of tall redwoods. The text reads: "Upcoming Events in the Redwoods." Event details: Tuesday, May 26 - Under the Redwoods (Zoom): The Science of Awe with Paul Piff, PhD; Thursday, May 28 - Guided Hike at Castle Rock State Park; Saturday, June 6 - Guided Hike at Portola Redwoods State Park; Tuesday, June 16 - Volunteer Day at Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument. A yellow circle encourages visiting sempervirens.org for more details.
A person stands hugging a large redwood tree in a forest setting, smiling at the camera. The surrounding area is lush with greenery.
Photo: Marbled murrelets sport mottled brown feathers during breeding season, which falls between mid-April and late September. (Photo credit: Oregon State University)
A group of people sit and stand at the base of a large, hollowed-out redwood. The image is in black and white, with towering trees and a forested background. "Mother Tree, Calif. Redwood Park" is written in the bottom left corner.
A scenic landscape features rolling green hills under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a badge reads "YES ON D" with the message "Protect Our Water, Prevent Wildfires." The top text says "Protect what we love.
A forested landscape with distant hills under a clear sky. Overlaid text reads: "We're Hiring! Forest Stewardship Manager." At the bottom is the Sempervirens Fund logo with stylized trees and the words "Sempervirens Fund." 📸 Mike Kahn
A person dressed in a white robe interacts with a costume of R2-D2, the iconic robot from Star Wars. The scene appears to be set in a lush, green forest. Text on the image reads, "May the forest be with you."
A bobcat lying on grass is the background of a poster. The text reads "Earth Month Action: Defend the Endangered Species Act." Below, it says, "What you can do: Urge Congress to Defend Endangered Species and the Habitats They Need to Survive." An orange flower is displayed next to the text.
A person stands admiring the towering redwood trees in a misty forest. The trees are colossal, with thick trunks covered in moss. Ferns grow abundantly at the base, and a wooden fence marks the pathway.
The image shows a person with short curly hair standing in front of a cityscape with water in the background. The text includes "Sempervirens Fund" and announces a webinar titled "Under the Redwoods: How Citizen Science Advances California’s 30x30 Initiative with Mary Ellen Hannibal" on April 28, 2026, at 1 pm PT.
A coastal landscape with a rugged shore, the ocean in the background, and a clear blue sky. A poppy flower graphic is near the bottom, with text urging support for Sempervirens Fund's initiative to stop offshore oil production. The message emphasizes protecting California's coasts, forests, and wildlife during Earth Month.
A group walking on a forest trail, surrounded by tall trees. The image promotes "April Events in the Redwoods." Event details: Guided hike on April 9 at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, forest bathing on April 11 at Nisene Marks, volunteer fuel reduction on April 17 at Big Basin, broom removal on April 18 at Olympia Watershed, BioBlitz challenge on April 24 at Big Basin, and a talk on April 28 about the 30x30 Initiative. More details at sempervirens.org.
A group of people standing outdoors in a forested area, engaged in conversation. The bottom section includes text details about a "Forest Bathing at Nisene Marks" event on Saturday, April 11, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. The event is described as a restorative group experience. There are logos for Redwoods Forest Bathing and Sempervirens Fund. A smaller image shows a close-up of a hand touching water in a stream. Text notes that 20% of proceeds benefit the Sempervirens Fund, with a website link for booking.
The image features a collage with an "Earth Month To-Do List" that includes: 1) Hike in the redwood forest, 2) Admire wildflowers, dip toes in creek, 3) Bring a friend to a favorite nature spot, 4) Advocate for climate action. There are images of a person sitting on a large mushroom, a blue bird, wildflowers, a hand holding a flower, and trees. A text box encourages participation in April for environmental protection.
Promotion for a webinar titled "Under the Redwoods" by Sempervirens Fund. An individual gestures towards plants with orange flowers in the background. The book "How Flowers Made Our World" by David George Haskell is shown. Information about a free webinar with David George Haskell on March 31, 2026, at 1pm PT is displayed.
An infographic titled "The Tallest Trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains" features three trees. A Coast Redwood on the left can grow up to 380 feet, a Douglas Fir in the center reaches up to 250 feet, and a Ponderosa Pine on the right grows up to 160 feet. A note mentions that Coast Redwoods are also the tallest trees on Earth.
The image shows a person examining a plant through a magnifying lens. The poster promotes a webinar titled "How Flowers Made Our World" with David George Haskell, scheduled for March 31, 2026, at 1 pm PT. The event is organized by the Sempervirens Fund.
A small white flower with delicate petals and a yellow center is surrounded by green redwood sorrel leaves on a forest floor covered in brown redwood needles.
Forest scene with several people standing and gesturing among tall trees, engaging in a group activity. A close-up shows hands picking up stones from a stream. Text reads: “Forest Bathing at Nisene Marks. Saturday, April 11, 10 AM – 12:30 PM. Immerse yourself in nature with this restorative group Forest Bathing experience.” Logos for Redwoods Forest Bathing and Sempervirens Fund are displayed.
A group of people smiling and posing in front of a giant redwood tree in a forest setting. Most of them are wearing casual outdoor clothing and hats. The sky is clear and the sun is shining.
A forest scene with tall trees and two people walking along a path. Overlaid text lists upcoming events: March 14 - Sunnyvale REI Member Days Store Party and Olympia Watershed French Broom Removal; March 20 - Volunteer Fuel Reduction at Big Basin; March 31 - Under the Redwoods Event with David George Haskell; April 11 - Forest Bathing at Nisene Marks; April 28 - Under the Redwoods Webinar on Citizen Science. A yellow circle encourages visiting sempervirens.org for details.
Bright orange jelly fungus growing on a weathered tree stump surrounded by green moss.
A person holds mushrooms near their face while standing in a forested area. Above, the text reads, "Under the Redwoods," with the Sempervirens Fund logo. A note states "Book Giveaway! Attend to be entered in our drawing." Below is the book cover "Forest Euphoria" by Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian. Text at the bottom promotes a free webinar titled, "The Abounding Queerness of Nature with Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian" on Tuesday, 2/24 at 1 PM.
This is an informational poster with a photo of a person in a white sweater, standing next to a tree. The title reads, "What We Love About Redwoods." Below is a quote about redwoods' resilience and adaptability, attributed to Melisa Cambron Perez, Field Operations Manager.
A group of individuals stand together on a forest trail surrounded by tall trees. The text reads, "Show your true love for the redwood forest. Volunteer with us on February 14th in the Olympia Watershed!" A heart icon is present.
Two people with backpacks stand on a scenic overlook at Castle Rock State Park, surrounded by trees and mountains. A blue circle reads "FREE Group Hike RSVP Required." Text at the bottom says, "Hike Castle Rock State Park with us. February 12 | 10am-1pm."
A couple poses near the Auto Tree in Big Basin.
A map of the Santa Cruz Mountain regions showing areas of protected forest.
Person recording audio among tall redwood trees for 'Redwood Soundscapes', a project presented by Curiosity Stories and Sempervirens Fund.
Promotional poster for free group hikes in a redwood forest during February, featuring two individuals hiking along a lush trail. Text emphasizes RSVP requirement.
Promotional poster for a free webinar titled 'Under the Redwoods: Sounds of the Redwood Canopy' scheduled for January 27, 2026, featuring Thomas Rex Beverly. The image shows a person in climbing gear ascending a large redwood tree.
Two people standing by a massive tree in a forest, one with arms outstretched touching the tree and the other climbing on its trunk.
Three people hiking on a scenic trail through a grassy field with text overlay reading '10 Ways Nature Can Help You Have a Healthy 2026'
Image featuring a backdrop of redwood trees. Text reads: 'Give before midnight 12/31 and your year end gift will be tripled to safeguard the redwoods we all love. Triple my gift.' With Sempervirens Fund in top left corner.
A vibrant Toyon bush with abundant red berries and lush green leaves.
Tall redwood tree with a rough, moss-covered bark stands majestically in a misty forest of redwoods. A wooden fence is visible at the base, surrounded by lush ferns.
Sunset with vibrant pink and purple skies behind a silhouetted redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Image by Sempervirens Fund featuring a view of the California coast with a forested area in the foreground. Text overlay requests to urge Congress to reject new offshore oil leases and protect California's coast, forests, and wildlife. A red button reads "Take action." 📸 Ian Rowbotham
Promotional graphic for Giving Tuesday with a 'Triple match ends at midnight on Tuesday' message, displaying large '3X' text over a background image of towering redwood trees. Includes logos of Sempervirens Fund and Giving Tuesday.
Promotional image for Giving Tuesday by Sempervirens Fund, featuring the message 'Triple Your Impact for Giving Tuesday' with a large '3X' and a 'TRIPLE MY GIFT' button, set against a background of a lush forest and a serene stream.
Person standing on a forest path, surrounded by towering redwood trees, with the text 'Grateful for you, grateful for redwoods.' and the logo of Sempervirens Fund at the bottom.
Image featuring a backdrop of towering redwood trees, with text celebrating a grant received by Sempervirens Fund from the California State Coastal Conservancy to restore Big Basin Redwoods, emphasizing a six-time match from donors.
Promotional photo for a free hike at Sam McDonald Park. View is looking up at tops of redwoods.
Two people hiking in Castle Rock Park with a view of Santa Cruz Mountains in the distance.
Promotional poster for the 'Treasured Trees: The Story of Coast Redwoods' exhibit at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, closing June 14-16, 2025. Features an artistic illustration of vibrant and diverse flora with trees in the background, celebrating the works of artist Jane Sun. Sponsored by Sempervirens Fund.