North Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council

This #wildlifewednesday features the western pond turtle. Although they spend much of their time in the water, these turtles also go on land in order to nest. The western pond turtle is California's only native freshwater turtle. Unfortunately, competition from predators (mainly introduced species) along with other factors has led to western pond turtles becoming a species of special concern in California. Thankfully, researchers and conservationists are working to preserve t...he species and its habitat. #conservation #restoration #wildlife

#pollinatorweek is right around the corner. Can you identify the popular pollinator larva in this photo? #pollinators

Historic drought requires we all conserve. Every drop counts.

Our Hike for Humanity is today! Join us in taking a walk TODAY in your neighborhood or favorite place, and make a tax deductible donation to support Conservation Works’ efforts to combat climate change, create fire resiliency, teach kids about land stewardship, and more! https://secure.frontstream.com/hike-for-humanity

What do you like best about finding YOUR special place in nature to sit and observe the world around you? Your sit spot is a safe place you can observe nature, and perhaps journal as you sit quietly and become part of your environment. https://conservationworksnc.org/index.//sit-spot-challenge

We are challenging you to be part of our Sit Spot Challenge-- find your sit spot in nature (a log, a step, a bench, a rock...) EVERY DAY and journal about your observations of nature, continuing daily up through May 22nd, the International Day for Biodiversity.

Happy Mother's Day. After you treat your mom to breakfast, why not go for a walk through the spring wildflowers? Better yet, participate as a family with Mom in our Sit Spot Challenge, and immerse yourselves in nature and peaceful observation! https://conservationworksnc.org/index.//sit-spot-challenge

GLOBAL BIG DAY! Woo-hoo! Today is the day YOU can be a community scientist as we kickoff our Sit Spot Challenge, challenging you to find a quiet sit spot (more on sit spots at https://conservationworksnc.org/index.//sit-spot-challenge) to observe nature and especially BIRDS then upload your information to the eBird app. https://ebird.org/news/global-big-day-8-may-2021

Consider donating to our annual Hike for Humanity campaign to support our climate change, fire resiliency, youth environmental education and "take action" conservation projects, and so much more. We would be very appreciative! https://secure.frontstream.com/hike-for-humanity

Colgan Creek receives its name from Edward Power Colgan who was born in Santa Rosa in 1856. Santa Rosa was founded in 1833 as European settlers moved into First Nation Pomo lands, and by 1856 had a grid of streets, with wooden bridges or gravel fords crossing streams like Colgan Creek. Over time, the creek was impaired by roads and even placed into underground culverts east of Highway 101, and emerging from under the freeway into the open air again on the west side of the freeway. Today, restoration of the creek is a Santa Rosa City and community priority.

May Day--a time to celebrate gardening. Have you planted your pollinator habitat garden yet? Today could be the day! Plant four seasons of blooms safe from pesticides--add an irrigation dripper into a decorative plate, and the essential "water feature" in your pollinator garden makes the last touch! https://conservationworksnc.org//conservation-a/pollinator

Arbor Day is today--plant a tree if you can, or donate to us and we will plant one for you! https://conservationworksnc.org/index.php/donate

Celebrate International Dance Day AND recognize climate change conservation needs! Who knew? https://www.dancemagazine.com/dance-environment-2588230046.

Don't forget that we are running our annual "Hike for Humanity" fundraiser now through May 15 to encourage people to get active and to also support our conservation programs! https://secure.frontstream.com/hike-for-humanity