Land Trust of Santa Cruz County

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How Did the Bobcat Cross the Road? A Community Forum on Wildlife Connectivity in San Benito County and Beyond If you’re interested in wildlife, the outdoors, natural history, or wildlife-friendly agriculture, this free event is for you. You’ll learn about the ecology of our region, and what we can do to co-exist with the wildlife that pass through the area. Come with your questions! For more information on this free event or to RVSP, visit: https://lnkd.in/gKnpm8G6

The Land Trust has protected 247 acres at Beach Ranch—where the Pajaro River meets the Pacific Ocean—to create a resilient physical landscape that protects prime farmland and buffers the surrounding at-risk community from some of the worst impacts of climate disruption. We are grateful to The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, The State Coastal Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Board, and the Department of Conservation. We couldn't have done it without these partners and the support of our generous members. Not only has the land been fully protected, a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will provide the Land Trust with $6M to begin restoration work. Read the press release to learn more about this exciting project: https://lnkd.in/ggT8Z3sk

We're looking for a Donor Relations Manager! This job is a full-time position with excellent benefits and a great work environment. Please help us get the word out to find the perfect candidate to join our team. Job description link in comments.

The Land Trust, along with 20 partners from across Monterey Bay, just made history! Our collaboration – led by the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation – was awarded a grant of over $71M as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Resilience Regional Challenge. The project will address the highest priority climate risks for California’s Monterey Bay region. It was the ONLY project that the Resilience Regional Challenge funded in California. The Land Trust will receive $6M that will provide funding for Beach Ranch restoration and the application of the strategic land retirement approach being piloted at Beach Ranch to other nearby properties. This was among the top project-specific awards in the collaborative. By awarding this funding, NOAA is clearly recognizing that our coastal habitat restoration work at Beach Ranch is a project of national significance! Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gmZ9UBAD

The Land Trust is hiring a Donor Relations Manager! This is a great opportunity for an experienced development professional to work directly with our Engagement Director to secure funds to support the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County by fulfilling donors' interests and passions through aligned giving opportunities. View the job description for details: https://lnkd.in/gQbxMZB8

It is with deep sadness that we share the recent passing of Claire Etienne, a good friend and supporter of the Land Trust. As a part of her legacy, Claire bequeathed her family property in Pleasant Valley to the Land Trust. This historic and quite beautiful land is where her great uncle, Peter Hauer, created the Hauer apple around 1900—one of only two varieties said to have originated in the Pajaro Valley. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYp-RNpV

This past weekend, California lawmakers announced a plan to place a climate bond measure on the ballot in November. The bond will appear on the November 5th ballot if passed by the Legislature later this week and approved by the Governor. The Land Trust regularly applies for grants from bond funds, and this climate bond would make a meaningful difference in our work to advance nature-based solutions and projects that protect biodiversity and increase access to the outdoors. Read the press release from our Clean Water Natural Resources & Parks Coalition: https://lnkd.in/gRGDjYRx

Mark your calendars! June 16 - Día de Esperanza Community Festival. 🎸🥦 A festival celebrating the richness and diversity of organic agriculture in #Watsonville. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/geQCXSeP

Together, we have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of our community and natural surroundings. By supporting the Santa Cruz County Safe Drinking Water, Clean Beaches, Wildfire Risk Reduction, & Wildlife Protection Act, we can ensure that Santa Cruz County remains a beautiful, safe, and sustainable place to live and visit for generations to come. Learn more at a Town Hall meeting on June 4th. Details in the flyer.