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\n\t\t\tDouble Your Impact for the Redwoods\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\t\tYour gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $125,000\t<\/h3>\n\tProtect resilient forests for generations to come.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDouble Your Impact\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tSemperVoices: Learn About Sempervirens’ Priorities\t<\/h2>\n
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From protecting the last remaining, intact redwood landscapes, to restoring old-growth resilience at Big Basin, to easing the path for State Parks to expand, to connecting people with the land, hear from Sempervirens Fund’s directors about the organization’s priorities.<\/p>\n

Read the interviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t

News<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tSounds of the Redwoods\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Acclaimed field recordist Thomas Rex Beverly<\/a> ventured into a grove of old-growth redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains to capture the subtle, shifting soundscape of the almost-silent trees. Step into this environment and hear the solitude of the forest come to life.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tListen to the Redwoods\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead All News\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

Our Vision<\/h2>\n

At Sempervirens Fund, we envision a future where majestic redwood forests stand resilient, especially in the face of climate change. Redwood forests protect water, air, and wildlife, and deserve our protection. Learn more about our vision.<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Work<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tProtecting Our Redwoods\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Healthy, connected coast redwoods ensure vibrant habitat, clean air and water, and climate resilience. Your support purchases, restores, and safeguards redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains, ensuring they will never be developed, degraded, or destroyed. Learn more about how we work.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tVisit the Redwoods\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Most people glimpse their first redwood in a public park. Your support expands our great local redwood parks, sharing new destinations with the public, and helping make the land more accessible and welcoming for everyone. Discover the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRedwood Science\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

The redwood forests we protect are strategically identified for their ecological and conservation values. Many of these lands serve as critical habitat corridors. And redwoods are resilient allies in the fight to address our climate crisis. Explore Redwoods Science.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tCaring for our Lands\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

We work in the forests, repairing and restoring the delicate balance of life, protecting and healing the best habitat. You can volunteer with us-helping tend to the forests-and you can fund the stewardship of the redwood forests you cherish. Learn more about caring for our lands.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t36,000\n\t\t\t\t\tAcres Saved\n\t\t6\n\t\t\t\t\tState Parks Created\n\t\t13\n\t\t\t\t\tLocal Destinations\n

\n\t\t\tJoin Us\t<\/h2>\n\t

You can support healthy, vibrant redwood forests to take root in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Join today to preserve redwoods for many generations to come. Look for upcoming campaigns and keep informed about how you can get more involved. Thank you for being part of this epic journey forward.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t

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Donate Now<\/a><\/h4>

Protect redwood forests now and always<\/p>\nDonate Now<\/a>\t\n\t\t

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Give in Honor or Memory<\/a><\/h4>

Honor someone with a gift in their name<\/p>\nGive In Honor or Memory<\/a>\t\n\t\t

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Monthly Giving<\/a><\/h4>

An easy way to support redwoods<\/p>\nMonthly Giving<\/a>\t\n\t\t

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Events and Experiences<\/a><\/h4>

From scenic hikes and guided tours to free webinars and volunteer opportunities, there’s something for everyone.<\/p>\nBrowse the Calendar<\/a>\t\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Double Your Impact for the Redwoods Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $125,000 Protect resilient forests for generations to come. Double Your Impact SemperVoices: Learn About Sempervirens’ Priorities From protecting the last remaining, intact redwood landscapes, to restoring old-growth resilience at Big Basin, to easing the path for State Parks to expand, to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":94414,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"node_moved":[],"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-57","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSempervirens Fund | Protect Redwood Forests and Parks<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Coast redwoods\u2014Sequoia sempervirens\u2014are the majestic guardians of California's most precious habitats and wildlife. 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