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Join Sonoma Land Trust and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for a walk on the newly acquired Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools property.
This 174-acre preserve protects rare and threatened plant species and conserves a significant portion of a wildlife corridor. You will walk through the oak woodlands and meadows to see the vernal pools and enjoy the beauty of this ecological preserve. The Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools property was acquired by Sonoma Land Trust in March of 2023. As a partner in the project, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space holds a conservation easement on the property. Additional funding partners include the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the State Coastal Conservancy, and the California Natural Resources Agency. This land protection will ensure the ongoing health of the property’s natural features, including two rare vernal pools, mature oak woodlands, intact grasslands, and portions of Yulupa Creek.
Acompáñe a Sonoma Land Trust y a Sonoma County Ag + Open Space para una caminata por la propiedad recién adquirida Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools.
Esta reserva de 174 acres protege especies de plantas raras y amenazadas y conserva una parte importante de un corredor de vida silvestre. Caminaremos por los robledales y praderas para ver las charcas vernales y disfrutar de la belleza de esta reserva ecológica. La propiedad Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools fue adquirida por Sonoma Land Trust en marzo de 2023. Como socio del proyecto, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space posee una servidumbre de conservación sobre la propiedad. Otros socios financiadores son Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, State Coastal Conservancy y California Natural Resources Agency. Esta protección de la tierra garantizará la salud permanente de las características naturales de la propiedad, incluyendo dos charcas vernales raras, bosques de robles maduros, praderas intactas y partes del arroyo Yulupa.