Local advocates from environmental and community organizations launched a signature-gathering effort for a countywide ballot measure to address critical environmental and climate resilience concerns in Santa Cruz County. The measure focuses on water quality protection, wildfire risk reduction, the health of the Monterey Bay and our beaches, forest preservation, wildlife habitat enhancement, and the improvement of parks and natural areas.

Turkeys have been part of human history for centuries, dating back to Ancient Mexican periods. They can be found across most of the lower 48 states, Hawaii, Mexico, and Canada. Earlier this year, turkeys were seen boasting courtship displays at Rocks Ranch.

Did you know the Land Trust's first conservation easement is in Hope Valley? Read on to learn more about this stunning property.

Want to learn more about bats and why you might consider setting up a bat house in your backyard?

Shaded fuel break work at San Vicente Redwoods is making the area less likely to suffer another devastating fire. Learn about conservation partner's work to protect surrounding communities.

In this recent interview, Bryan Largay, Conservation Director for the Land Trust, talks about his role at the Land Trust, the organization’s priorities, and some of our latest projects.

Check out the Land Trust's newsletter for updates on our wildlife crossing work, exciting plans for our Watsonville Slough Farm and Antonelli Pond, and our work to protect prime farmland.

Becky Blythe was a fierce supporter of the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County. To honor her memory, her husband John worked with the Land Trust to place a bench on the Byrne trail inscribed with the motto, all things are connected.

San Vicente Redwoods has a long history of fire on the landscape. This new water system will support firefighting operations on the property in multiple ways.