Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods Newsletter, Summer 2009

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Mission Statement

Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods

(Stewards) works in partnership with

California State Parks to protect and

interpret the natural and cultural resources

of the Russian River District.

State Parks Supported

Armstrong Redwoods State Nat. Reserve

Austin Creek State Recreation Area

Sonoma Coast State Park

Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods

P.O. Box 2, Duncans Mills, CA 95430

707.869.9177, 707.869.8252 Fax

[email protected]

www.stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org

Stewards of the Coast and RedwoodsPreservation through Education and Stewardship

Russian River District State Parks

Volume XXIV, Number 2, Summer 2009

Our Beloved State Parks in PerilMichele Luna, Executive Director

Summer 2009 and Memories from Spring That Will Linger

It is with a heavy heart that we all learn of the possible closure of so many of our beloved State Parks. We must continue to ght to

keep these treasures of the people open for future generations.

Living on the Russian River during the summer is a heavenly experience. Come to think about it, so is spring, fall and winter. Eachseason has its spectacular highlights. As a child coming up to THE RIVER meant staying in our redwood cabin at Rio Nido, going to

the beach everyday and listening and dancing to the big band sounds every night. Memories That Linger was a sign that hung above

the entrance to the then-lively resort.

Lots of things have changed since then, but so much has remained the same. As I

drive from Monte Rio, through Guerneville and into Armstrong Woods to work (how

about that for a commute) I often think, How lucky can a person be? Success for

me was to live at the River so simple and so satisfying.

The busy spring season of school group visits is at its peak at Armstrong and Sonoma

Coast as I write this. Ruby is just about nished with the many Docent and Com-

munity Education Programs that have engaged so many new and returning volunteers.

These programs have improved signicantly in the past couple of years. The quality ofour volunteers is enhanced with each experience and the new volunteers continue to

inspire us with their enthusiasm and interest in getting involved.

We had a lovely summer-like day for our 75 th Armstrong Anniversary kickoff celebra-

tion. What a great day: starting with an informative seminar and hike lead by Brendan

ONeil, our State Park Environmental Scientist; followed by a ceremony with politi-

cal dignitaries as well as historians of our beloved park; a historical hike led by Lizzy

Armstrong (aka Doris Dickenson) and a fun champagne reception with birthday cake.

We also had a grand silent auction that completed a couple weeks of bidding. As this

week has brought nearly 6 inches of rain to our area with our early May storms

Diane Barth, Admin. Assistant

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For the second time in two years we are ghting to Save our State Parks. This time

its not just Armstrong Redwoods, its 220 State Parks throughout the State, includ-

ing all the State Parks in Sonoma County. The Governors proposal this year is to

remove State Parks from the States General Fund. The Budget Conference Committee

voted to approve the Governors proposal and also institute the State Parks Access Pass

(SPAP), a $15 sur-charge on the vehicle license fee for non-commerical vehicles. As you

might recall the SPAP was proposed last year but at the rate of $10 per vehicle. This year

with no general fund allocation State Parks could remain open if this proposal goes through.

They would also benet from additional funding to begin addressing the $3.2 bill ion in de-

ferred maintenance projects statewide. Our goal for the past two years has been to come up witha sustainable funding source for our parks and the SPAP is the perfect solution.

The problem is that the SPAP is being seen as a tax and the Governor and Republican legislators are saying they will not approve

new taxes. For this reason, we must NOT stop our efforts to let our legislators know how we feel. Stewards is very thankful to all

of you for sending your letters, signing petitions and postcards. We are proud of the 6,500 signatures we were able to collect. Our

voice is loud and clear. Lets hope we are being taken seriously. On Wednesday, June 24th both houses took a vote on the budget and

neither had enough votes to pass it the way it is now. Stay updated on this crucial issue on the advocacy page of our website.


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Spotting Scope &

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Board Members

Bill Bambrick, President

Rich Lawton, Vice President

Marie Artesse, Secretary

Bob Caricato, Treasurer

Lisa Bacon

Frederika Haskell

Kathie Lowrey

Mike Von der Porten

CAL

Superintendent Linda Rath

Executive Director

Michele Luna

Executive Assistant

Annie Cresswell

Administrative Assistant

Diane Barth

Programs Manager

Ruby Herrick

Ofce Volunteers

Helen Baum

Clara Else

Roz Hendy

Yvonne Kenner

Michele Sokol - Coordinator

Newsletter Staff

Michele Luna

Diane Barth

Lisa Bacon

Contributors

Bea Brunn

Annie Cresswell

Ruby Herrick

Breck Parkman

Linda Rath

Photography

Kevin OConnor

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ExEcutivE DirEctors MEssagEMichele Luna, Executive Director

we were truly lucky to have had such warm weather for our

spring festivities.

Summertime here at Stewards is lining up to be one of thebusiest seasons in recent years with our many 75th Anniversary

events. On July 25 you can hike, enjoy appetizers and wine

pairings at various locations amongst the redwoods and enjoy

cake and champagne in the exquisite Forest Theater. The Old

Grove Festival, this year 3-day weekend event promises to be a

great weekend of festivities.

A special thanks to all the docents that lead hikes at Armstrong

Redwoods for the thousands of students that visit each spring.

There were many weeks when I worried that we would have

to call the school and tell them we didnt have enough docents

signed up to help out, but each time you came forward to

meet the needs.

This will be my last article as a staff member of Stewards as I am leaving my position the end of June.

Ive been very fortunate to have commuted to work down the coast for fteen years at the UC

Bodega Marine Lab and for the past four and a half years had the privilege of driving through the

ancient giants here at Armstrong Redwoods. I have truly been a Steward of the Coast and Redwood

for the past two decades. My plans for the future include having a lazy summer, then getting more

involved again, this time as a volunteer in some of our wonderful programs. I hope to plant my feet

in the dirt more and spend less time looking into a computer screen.

Thanks so much to all of you who have made these years at Stewards so interesting and rewarding.

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Diane Barth at the Membership Meeting

The effort to Save our State Parks is demanding a huge amount of my time; including a visit toSacamento, numerous e-alerts, conference calls, 6,500 signatures on petitions and postcardsand a special event to acknowledge our appreciation for our beloved State Parks. I can tell you that

Stewards will not rest until we achieve our goal to keep all parks open and see a sustainable funding

source in place to protect our parks into the future. Thanks to each and every one of you for your

efforts to lend your support.

What will happen if our parks close? The answer to that is somewhat elusive at this time. State Parksis saying that parks will go into caretaker status with periodic patrols to protect the natural and

cultural resources. With pot growing on park lands when they are open, I think we all know that we

could expect damage to the resources with closures. The economic impact to our community would

be extreme and the massive staff lay-offs would be unprecedented. The Stewards board will be com-

ing up with a plan to continue services if our parks close.

Russian River Estuary Pinniped Monitoring Program - Stewards is contracting with the

Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) to assist with monitoring the harbor seals while the Agency

fullls NMFSs requirements as stated in the Biological Opinion (BO). The BO calls for the creation

of a perched lagoon where young salmonids can rear most successfully in freshwater conditions.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to monitoring on short notice. Training is required

and volunteers will receive reimbursement for mileage and per diem up to $50/day. Contact me [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.

Willow Creek Second Bridge Project - This planning and design project was put on hold in

December due to the bond freeze. We just received notice that we can resume work. Stewards has

applied for construction funds from the Department of Fish and Game and will apply for matching

funds from NOAA in the fall. Our dream of restored sh passage in Willow Creek is getting closer!


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caL rEportLinda Rath, Sector Superintendent

Supporting the Partners Who Support Us

Last month, I attended this years California League of ParkAssociations (CALPA) annual conference from May 14 17 inSanta Cruz with Executive Director Michele Luna and Board Mem-ber Marie Gray.

Highlights of this years conference are as follows:

Thursday Night Welcome and Mixer at the Santa Cruz Mission StateHistoric Park We made tortillas using a tortilla press, ate delicious

food, toured the buildings of the park with an interpreter, mingledwith association board members and staff and state park staff and

were welcomed to the conference. I got to know Marie Gray, aStewards Board Member a little better and was able to talk infor-

mally with Michele Luna, Stewards Executive Director in a relaxed

atmosphere.

Friday Morning Interpretive

Magic with Martha Nitzberg. I

got to dress up as a chrysalis to

help demonstrate the life cycle

of a Monarch Buttery. Several

Interpretive Magic moments

were presented throughout the

conference including a melodra-

ma about the Sempervirons Club

and the creation of Big Basin

State Park.

Friday General Sessions. Sessions

included Living the Partnership:

The Strength and Successful Part-

nerships presented by Donna Pozzi (State Parks) and John Mott

(State Parks), Going from Good to Great: The New World Orderfor Cooperating Associations: PRC 513 presented by John Mott

and Randy Wildera (CALPA), Keeping Your House in Order: Play

to Win: Mission to Action presented by Lance Linares (Community

Foundation) and Living the Partnership: the Healthy Trails Chal-

lenge program presented by Bonnie Broderick (Santa Clara County

Health Dept.) and Kathleen Hooper (Santa Clara County Parks).

I learned a lot at this years CALPA conference, met many people

and experienced many fun activities. I also got the opportunity to

get to know Marie more and spend some quality time with Michele.

I greatly appreciate all the activities and hard work Stewards of the

Coast and Redwoods and State Park Volunteers do for the parks

and their visitors here in the Russian River District. We are working

hard together to ght the potential closure of State Parks, to cel-

ebrate Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserves 75th Birthday

and to provide continuing resource protection and quality public

service for all visitors who come to our parks. Thank you Stewards

of the Coast and Redwoods! We could not do this without all of

your support and dedication.

Weary Soul

For the rst time, I lay on a bench in these woods

As the sun kept its shine on me

A buttery thought I was a piece of a log

For it came, uttering, to rest on me.

Weary of the world was I, today

The silence of the woods, strangely hard to bear.

The twit twit of the insects

The krrk krrk of the squirrels

The hmmmmm of the ies

All symphonied

Bringing my ins and outs to ease.

Down hill had promises

Little did I know

A dialogue with a pesky squirrel

Would perk this weary soul.

The sounds of the grey squirrel that issued from my throat

Found an answer from this tiny black squirrel source.

Hide and seek, did it play

Often pausing for a stare

It seemed to know who I was

My size? It didnt seem to care

Today the creatures of the air and land seemed to be

No longer afraid of this huge efgy

A frame that covered what we all share

The Essence of the Creators Splendid Fare.

As I walked amidst the giant woods

I looked up, only to see

How small I am in time and space

And thus in history.

Vasanti Jayaswal


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Another season completed and we feel sort of cheated this yearbecause of many cancellations due to stormy conditions.January was strangely warm and calm, and then we had rain and very

windy weekends.

Our last ofcial weekend, May 16 and 17, turned out very warm and

calm with lots of visitors. Saturday May 16 we had many sightings

very close in, but we did not see many mothers/calves. Sunday May17 we only had one sighting. However since the weather was so

beautiful we had our annual get-together potluck at the Head - actu-

ally only 3 or 4 times in the last 20 years we have been able to stay at

the Head.

Since I had a family of 4, winning bidders from our last on-line/silent auction, coming out on Saturday

May 23, some of us decided to make it a full day. It was an overcast day with many visitors, and after

waiting all day about 3 oclock we nally were rewarded with sightings very close in of mothers/calves.

The last one before I left was a calf that waved goodbye with its uke.

Once again thanks to all our fabulous volunteers for coming out to the Head, even in the worst of

weather. It is really appreciated and I look forward to seeing you all next season.

How to Volunteer

for VIP Programs

Call the Stewards ofce:

869-9177 x1# or email

[email protected]

Program Activities

Armstrong Redwoods

Visitor Center StafngFAR

Docent Tour Guides

Trail Maintenance

Habitat Restoration Project

Pond Farm Interest Group


Visitor Center Stafng

Seal Watch

Whale Watch

Tide pool Programs

Watershed ProgramEnvironmental Living Prog.

Sonoma Coast Stewardship

Other Projects

Recycling & Firewood

Ofce Help & Special

Events

Volunteer Program

Coordinators

Joyce Bacci, ARVC

Lanny Keyston, AR Trails, FAR

Laura Parent, Pond Farm

Linda Fisher, Jenner VC

Bob Caricato, Seal Watch

Bea Brunn, Whale Watch

Suzanne Abrams, ELP

Fred Luna, Recycling

Vacant, Willow Creek Ed.

Bill Bambrick, Sonoma Coast

Water Quality Monitorin

and Trail Crew

The Sorensons, Marine

Debris, & Beach Cleanup

Hollis & Jerry Bewley, TidepooProg.

State Park Volunteer

Coordinators

Ranger Ellen Brem

Armstrong/Austin Creek

Ranger Ben Vanden Heuvel


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WhaLE Watch

Bea Brunn, Whale Mother

75th Anniversary Golf Tournament

Twenty-nine golfers had a lovely lunch prepared by

board member Bob Caricato and volunteer Rob

Dickerson. Volunteers Michele Sokol, Yvonne Ken-

ner and Fred Luna helped with food preparation

and service. Golf Chairperson Bill Dickinson again

provided his expertise to make the tournament a

$4,000 success. Superintendent Linda Rath was also

available to help and thank the golfers for supporting

Stewards and State Parks. The golfers teed off under

a cloudy sky, but warm afternoon. Although light rainwas forecast, the weather cooperated and a good

time was had all. The team of Schaber, Prescott, Regan

and Doty

came in with a net 59 to take team honors. Closest to

the pin honors went to Mike Bray and Jan Heller. Special thanks to our Sponsors and rafe prize do -

Tournament Chair Bill Dickinson (left) enjoys

friends after the tournament.

Upcoming 75th Anniversary Events - Check ourwebsite for more details.

Gourmet Hike -July 25, 2009, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pmJoin us for appetizers and wine pairings from the picnic area to the Redwood For-

est Theater. Includes docents and entertainment as well. Only $30 per person or

2 for $50. Tickets are limited and available on our website or by mail. (Look for thePurchase Tickets link on any page.)

Old Grove Festival - Weekend of September 25 - 27, 2009Friday Evening at 5:00 - Chanticleer, all mens orchestra of voices

Saturday from 11-3 pm - Family Day in the Parkwith lots of great

activities including horse & carriage rides, kids activitie, displays & more.

Saturday Evening at 5:00 - Maria Muldaurs Garden of Joy Jug Band

Sunday Afternoon at Noon - Don Neelys Royal Society Jazz Orchestra

Tickets are limited and available on our website or by mail. (Look for

the Purchase Tickets link on any page.)


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suMMErtiME fuN iN our parks

Summer 2009 Scheduled EcoAdventures - Registration required

Birding on Bodega Head with Hollis and Jerry Bewley

Saturday, July 11, 2009, 9 am to 12 pm at Bodega Head

Join the Bewleys for a great introductory birding experience. You will see offshore coastal nesting spots quite possibly with chicks

ready to edge. Osprey, egrets, herons and harriers should be abundant. You might even see sea lions porpoising around the Head.Dress in layers and bring binoculars, water and a snack. Limited to 20, $15 per person donation, Stewards members FREE.

Register online on the EcoAdventure page of our website.

Sunset Paddle & Hike Tour on the Russian River Estuary with

Watertreks

Saturday, July 18, 2009, 6:00 9:00 pm Meet at the Jenner Visitor Center

We return just after sunset! Join Suki Waters, owner of Watertreks for a

grand experience on the Russian River Estuary in Jenner.Wildlife & His-

tory Interpretation. Dress in layers with a waterproof layer on top.

$15 per person donation, Stewards members FREE. Limited to 20

For reservations contact Suki at [email protected], or707-865-2249.

Kayak rentals - $35 per person, Water Resistant Tops, Bottoms and Dry

Bags included with rentals.

Red Hill Photography Hike with Harvey Mendelson

Theres a Picture in the Picture

Sunday, August 2, 2009, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Join Harvey for a hike up to Red Hill and learn how to get to the real picture when you photograph nature. Harvey has a beautiful

collection of photographs that he took on the John Muir Trail using this technique. Meet at Shell Beach. Dress in layers, wear sturdy

walking shoes, sun protection (hat and sun screen). bring a camera and tripod if you have one, lenses, extra batteries. Also bring a

lunch, water, and something to sit on. Limited to 20, $15 per person donation, Stewards members FREE.

Register online on the EcoAdventure page of our website.

Full Moon Paddle on the Russian River Estuary with Watertreks

Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 6:00 9:30 pm Meet at the Jenner Visitor Center

We return by moonlight! Join Suki Waters, owner of Watertreks for a grand sunset and full moon paddling experience on the Russian

River Estuary in Jenner. Wildlife & History Interpretation. Dress in layers with a waterproof layer on top. $15 per person donation,

Stewards members FREE. Limited to 20.

For reservations contact Suki at [email protected], or 707-865-2249.

Kayak rentals - $35 per person, Water Resistant Tops, Bottoms and Dry Bags included with rentals.

Donations of Wine Needed

Each year we send requests to many wineries hoping for donations of wine to serve (and this year, to sell at our Old Grove Fes -

tival). We nd that environmentalists do enjoy good wine. If you work for a winery, are a member of a wine club, or have a close

contact with one of the many wineries in the Russian River area we would appreciate any help you might be able to provide. Our

preference is to serve locally grown and produced wines.

In-kind donations are acknowledged as sponsors at all of our events. This is a wonderful way for wineries, which support our lo-

cal economy, to give to Stewards.

Jenner Estuary at Sunset. Photo taken by Michele Luna


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The Forest Theater and the American DreamE. Breck Parkman, June 21, 2009

[This speech was written and presented on my own time, at no expense to the State of California, and it does not represent the ofcial position

of California State Parks.]

Fathers Day comes once a year, as does Mothers Day. However, every day ofthe year is Childrens Day. It has been that way since the dawn of humanity

and it will continue for the rest of time. Because we love our children, wefoster idealistic concepts like preservation and stewardship. These aretime-honored concepts in our society.

On June 30, 1864, during the midst of the American Civil War, PresidentAbraham Lincoln signed legislation granting Yosemite Valley to the State ofCalifornia. Yosemite was considered to be an inalienable public trust. Thus wasborn California State Parks. Lincoln saw that Yosemite was preserved, and theState of California was entrusted in its stewardship. In 1890, Yosemite wastransferred back to Federal oversight as a National Park, thanks in large partto the efforts of John Muir. Within two decades, California State Parks would

be born again with the States acquisition of several important natural and

historic properties. Today, the California State Park System includes over 280park units and represents the largest state park system in the country.

Our local State Parks possess a tremendous amount of cultural history. Numerous archaeological sites, historicstructures, and cultural landscapes are found within these parks, and most all of these cultural resources wouldbe adversely affected in one way or another by park closures. In the brief time that I have allocated to speaktoday, I wish to tell you about just one of these resources. It is this place where we have gathered, best knownas the Forest Theater.

The Forest Theater was constructed in 1936 by a crewfrom the Works Progress Administration or WPA. TheWPA was an integral part of President Franklin DelanoRoosevelts New Deal. The Civilian ConservationCorps also labored at Armstrong during this era. The Cscreated roads and rebreaks in the area. However, it was

the WPA that constructed this outdoor theater as well asthe various park buildings, bridges, picnic tables, barbecue

grills, and other Park Rustic amenities that we still makeuse of here at Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve.

Armstrong is not alone. During the Great Depression,the WPA and Cs built or improved more than 8,100parks nationwide. They also built 651,000 miles of

highway, 124,000 bridges, 125,000 public buildings, 12,700 playgrounds, and 850 airports. By 1940, the WPA hadconstructed 70% of the nations schools. More than 5 million men and women were employed in this laboriousnational effort.

At this point, perhaps it is wise to note that our government did not seek the closure of the parks during theGreat Depression. Instead, the nations limited scal resources were directed toward the expansion and

Jon Parkman

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improvement of the parks. When you stop to think about it that was a bold thing to do. Depression-era

Americans believed that parks were a good investment for both the present and future. So the people rolledtheir sleeves up, stood shoulder to shoulder, and worked hard to make the parks even better than they werebefore. Because of their hard work, we have these parks to enjoy today, including Armstrong Redwoods. Andthe hard work of that greatest generation also helped to ensure our democracy in that its labor pulled ournation from the abyss and prepared us for the coming of the Second World War. Indeed, in many fundamentalways, our State and National Parks represent a keystone in the foundation and maintenance of our democracy.

When our parks were created in the 19th century, they were born of a revolutionary ideal that was manifestin the Bill of Rights and Constitution drafted a century earlier. The Founding Fathers had used the term, life,

liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to encompass all that is available in America. Americans were made happy,healthy, and whole by the creation and wise management of the park system. And setting our parks apart wasthe fact that they were truly public parks, owned by one and all. Just think, we the people, every last one of us,and no matter what our station is in life, have an equal share in the parks. In other words, the parks belong to

all of us. This is part of our common law public trust doctrine. As with public schools, libraries, and highways,the parks are a vital part of the national fabric connecting the various members of our society to one another.

We are all free to enjoy our parks and through our wise use of these open spaces, the parks help to dene

who we are as Americans. Indeed, the parks constitute a fundamental part of our liberty and thus they help to

denote our freedom. We are free in part due to the existence of our public lands, be they beaches, forests, orparks.

In conclusion, during the Great Depression, our grandparents took a stand and chose to do the right thing.Now its our turn to act. That earlier generation faced their own scal emergency and yet they chose not

to turn their back on the parks but rather to invest in them. Now we are faced with a scal emergency of

our own and the decision of how best to use our limited scal resources. Its our time to choose. We must

decide whether to invest in our parks or close them down. Remember that it was President Abraham Lincoln,a Republican, who helped to give birth to the parks movement in the middle of the Civil War, and it was

President Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, who sustained the parks throughout the Great Depression. Thehealth of our park system is not necessarily a partisan matter. Our parks belong to all of us. And remember,

too, that like our public schools, the parks represent our investment in the future. For the sake of our children,and our childrens children, I trust that we will make the right decision.

State Parks Appreciation Day

On June 20, 2009 Stewards sponsored a State ParksAppreciation Day to help Save our State Parks. About60 people walked to the Redwood Forest Theater

where they participated in a old fashioned campre

program led by Sector Superintendent Linda Rath.

Guest Speakers included Fifth District Supervisor

Efren Carrillo, State Park Archeologist Breck Parkmanon his own personal time, Coastwalk founder RichardNichols, Russian River Chamber President MargaretKennett, and Recreation business owner Suki Wa-ters. The affects of closing our parks were addressedincluding economic impacts to our community, safetyissues resultsing from loss of lifeguard services and

concern for the natural and cultural resources. Anumber of members of the public also shared storiesabout why they appreciate our State Parks. Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make the eventpossible.


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In Appreciation of our DonorsPatron - $200 +

Basil Plastiras

Supporting andBusinesses $100

Joanie Lane

Louise Le CamJoseph Victor Sieger

75th Anniversary$75

Bert Davis & KathyKeegan-Davis

Larry & Marie GrayNatalie Norman

Contributing$50

Darlene BathNancy KingAlice Ring & Robert

DiefenbachMary Tanner

Family

Valorie BaderDeidre EdsbertD. Filippelli & M. SandersRandall FrankGrant & Heather GreenBruce GrimesR. Lande & F. ZahourDr. & Mrs Richard PappRichard & Christine SmithK. Whiting & C. MasonS. Wilder & N. RobbSara Wisnia

Jane Woodward

Individual

Kay BarnesPat CaudleTaissa CherryDaniel & Janet CondromDawn CollamerRobert CraigBronwyn DavisS.E. DeevyFrank & Jackie DonoGreg Fischer

Vasanti JayaswalSusan JoiceAnodea Judith, PhDKeli MeagherDiane PalecznyFran Saito

Janice StengerAnn ThomasCarla Thomas

NEW MEMBERS

Foundations/AgenciesBodega Bay Fishermans Festival

California State Coastal Conservancy

California State Coastal Commission

California State Parks Foundation

Community Foundation Sonoma County

Environmental Grant

Community Foundation Sonoma County

Russian River Community Trust

The Dean Witter Foundation

Save the Redwoods League

So. County Fish & Wildlife Commission

Businesses/CorporationsSophies Cellars

Webhelper

Winecountry Festivals

Event Sponsors 2009

Redwood Canopy - $5,000

Russian River Getaways - Old GrovePG & E - Bodgea Festival & Old Grove

Understory Sponsors - $1,500

Cresco

Russian River Recreation & Parks District

Wildower Sponsors - $1,000 plus

In-Kind

Bohemian

KRCB

Sonoma West Times & News

West County Gazette

Mushroom Sponsors - $500

Fern Grove CottagesGene Gaffney Insurance Services

In-Kind

Guerneville Graphics

Russian River Times

Other Sponsors

Empire Eye Doctors/Dan Lightfoot

Carlenzoli & Associates

Jere and Sara Lee Jacobs

Clover Stornetta Farms, Inc.

Norm Blackburn

Jim Deis

Bill Dickinson

Jim & Linda Fox

FDP USA/Mike Bray

Human Race ParticipantsCameron Tully-Smith

Pete Larrett

Cindy Brennan

Michael Crittenden

Justin Lacy

Joy Schaber

Mike Prescott

Osprey CircleDonors - 08/09

$3,000 plus

Christopher Queen Galleries

$1,000 plus

Leslie A. CobbPeggy and Churchill Colburn

Lee A. Hieronymus

Claudia Lapin

Dennis Martino

Shirley McDonald

Runup LLC

Laura Morgan & Jim Seward

Josephine Nattkemper

Charlotte and Arthur Zitrin

Foundation

Prunuske Chatham. Inc.

Auction Donors

Diane Barth Adrienne Biggs Bea Brunn Hollis & Jerry Bew-

ley Camellia Inn David Caplan Bob Caricato Joyce Carlson

Ann Chambers Christopher Queen Gallery Janet Ciel

Connie Cloak Vesta Copestakes Doris Dickenson Nikki

Dohn Sandy Eastoak Robert Feld Frank Field Paul Hoff-

man Instant Pool Cards Kathy Langrock Rich Lawton

Wanda Lee Michele and Fred Luna Felix Macias Os-

her Marin JCC Harvey Mendelson Lolli Mercer Kevin

OConnor Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary Arrow Olesky

Leslie Pike Steven Pryputnievicz Quercia Gallery Amy

Racina Catherine Ries Roslind Robinson Faith Rumm

Russian River State Parks Carole and Ferd Sabino Joel Slaton

Michele Sokol Simone Thayer Woodly Goods Dr. Tremayne

D.C. Jacquie Villanueva Weavers and Dreamers GeorgeZastrow

$500 plus

Lisa Bacon

Lisa Brom

Sarah Burkdoll

Art Carter

Ann Chambers

Concrete Images, Inc.Terry and Joanne Dale

Silva Diaz

Terry Grant

Ron Hemmerick

Tina Kelly & M. Quattrocchi

Lanny and Joann Keyston

Carolyn & Jim Losee

Kathie Lowrey

Fred & Michele Luna

Leah Mahan

Dennis Martino

Carol & Clark Mitchell

Scott Mitchell & Clark WolfJan Randall

Betty Riess

Michael & Elaine Von der

Porten

PYTKA

Tor Pictures - Peg Diaz

Warren & Janis Watkins

In memory of Emmet Crisp

William & Monique Zavora

Rafe Donors

Larry Deis Olivers Market Bennet Valley Golf Club Wind-

sor Golf Club Kaffe Mocha Rich Lawton Ruby Herrick

Lagunitas Brewing Company Korbel Ann Chambers Trader

Joes Linda Rath Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods


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________________________________

Phone ________________________________

Email ________________________________

Id like to help with an additional donation of $_______

Your Gift to the Future of State Park Volunteerism

With your help future generations will enjoy quality interpretation through Volunteers in Parks pro -grams for many years to come. A gift to Stewards is the simplest form of giving from your estate. There a

several types of charitable bequests by will (or beneciary designation).

Sample:

I hereby give and bequest to Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, a nonprot organization incorpo-

rated under the laws of the State of California, with a principal address at P.O. Box 2, Duncans Mills,

CA 95430, _______percent of my estate, (or) the sum of _____dollars, (or) the following assets

_____________________.

Bequests

Renewal

For Information on contributing to Stewards Endowment in support of Armstrong Redwoods

please contact Michele Luna at the Stewards ofce (707) 869-9177 X4#.

Stewards of the Coast and RedwoodsPO Box 2, Duncans Mills, CA 95430(707) 869.9177, FAX (707) [email protected], stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org

CALL 800-320-0476 TO MAKE A VEHICLE DONATION IN THE NAME OF

STEWARDS OF THE COAST AND REDWOODS

Stewards members

receive this quarterly

newsletter with infor-

mation about District

parks, special eventsand opportunities for

volunteering.

Members are also

entitled to 20% dis-

count on purchases at

Stewards run visitor

centers and at our

special events. In ad-

dition, Members can

attend our educational

seminars for FREE.

Senior/Student

Sabrina AlonsoPatrick ArmstrongPhyllis FitzgeraldLen GreenwoodStuart & Shirley Helfand

Joan HillGlen ONeil

John Pilling

Robert RiversEric RobyM. & K. RugglesL. Ungar M. Czun Tr.Diana van der Byl &

Richard Seanor

Documents

Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods Newsletter, Summer 2009