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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · 14d

🌲 Student researchers: Apply for a $6,500 student research grant in the redwoods! Open to undergrad & grad students of color studying coast redwoods or giant sequoias in any discipline.

Apply by Jan 15, 2026. Learn more: savetr.org/studentgrant-l

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Sep 6

The Garnet Fire threatens McKinley Grove’s 2,000-year-old sequoias—Earth’s largest trees, vital to watersheds and wildlife.

Ben Blom of Save the Redwoods League: “The science is clear: proactive fuels-reduction is the most necessary and effective way to restore wildfire resiliency.”

Fund Prop 4!

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Aug 28

California’s budget decisions are being made right now—and our redwood forests are on the line. 🌲🔥

We must prioritize forest restoration, wildfire resilience & equitable public access.

📢 Tell CA Leaders: Invest GGRF funds in redwood forest health!
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#ClimateAction

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Aug 22

Last November 9M Californians voted YES on #Prop4 for climate resilience. Now the Legislature must act and allocate the funds.

🗣 Tell your reps: Allocate Prop 4 $$ this year and respect the will of the voters! 👉 findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov

#SaveTheRedwoods #ClimateAction

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Aug 19

P.S. 🎧 Can you name the birds chirping in the video?

Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Aug 19

New profile pic, who dis?🌲🌟

Our look has changed—but our commitment to revitalizing forests is stronger than ever.

New logo. New look. Same fierce mission: restoring redwoods that store carbon, clean water, and strengthen communities.

We’re building a movement. Join us. savetr.org/4kxMnof

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Aug 4

💚 It’s #GreatAmericanOutdoorsDay— and all national parks are FREE today!

Thanks to the #GAOA, places like #redwoods parks are getting the care they need. It funds trails, restrooms & restoration. 🌲

Celebrate #PublicLands— wander, bring a friend, and enjoy what belongs to us all.

Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Jul 28

Celebrating #WorldConservationDay by honoring the vital connection between coho #salmon and #redwood forests. At #SaveTheRedwoods League, we're committed to restoring these ecosystems for a healthier planet. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍🌲🐟

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Jul 8

🌲 Meet our new President and CEO, Steven Mietz! Steve sat down with us to share what fuels his passion for conservation, his favorite memories from his time with the National Park Service, and—believe it or not—the time he stood guard over a sedated grizzly bear. 🐻 savetr.org/45Tj6Az

Meet Steve Mietz: leading the League with optimism | Save the Redwoods League

Steve Mietz, Save the Redwood League’s new president and CEO, has had a couple months to get his boots underneath him (and a bit muddy). Now that he’s

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Jun 24

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We just protected 1,517 acres + quadrupled #MonteRioRedwoods Regional Park in Sonoma County! 🌲 Thanks to SC Regional Parks, SC Ag + Open Space, CA Wildlife Conservation Board, Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation, Sonoma Land Trust & our donors!
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Together, we grew a park

YouTube video by Save the Redwoods League

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 31

We’re teaming up with @GirlVentures for a 7-day redwoods adventure! 🌲 Open to girls & GNC youth entering 6th–7th grade. Explore identity, leadership & nature June 16–22. No experience needed! 🏕️ Learn more: www.girlventures.org/redwood-adve... #RedwoodAdventure

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 20

🌲We put out the call & you answered—big time.

💪 Over 3,500 of you took action to protect redwoods & wildlife by sending public comments to the Dept. of Interior. You joined 125K+ voices nationwide speaking up for those who can’t. Thank you!

#EndangeredSpeciesAct

📸 KQED Quest, Flickr CC

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 19

🙏Thank you @RepHuffman for speaking out about the Endangered Species Act & its significance to redwoods! 🌲

⌛Time is running out to push back on attacks on the ESA. Comment by the end of TODAY!

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 17

☀️ California State Parks Week is just around the bend!

📆Mark your calendars for June 11–15, 2025.

🌲With events up and down the state — there is so much to explore! There are over 170 free events, so sign up now!

Visit https://f.mtr.cool/voiejuzdxc & choose your adventure.

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 17

Stand up for endangered species! A dangerous proposal to the Endangered Species Act would open the door to habitat destruction for imperiled animals and plants.

📣Comment by May 19th:
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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 16

🌲 Help us grow a positive community space online:

💬 Be kind
🌍 Respect diverse perspectives
🚫 No hate, spam, or harmful content
🌱 Stay on topic and help the conversation grow

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#CommunityGuidelines

Community Guidelines | Save the Redwoods League

Welcome to our community! At Save the Redwoods League, we’re here to connect with you through thoughtful conversations about preserving and

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 13

Giant sequoias face wildfire, drought & beetles—but there’s hope. In 2024, 8,500 seedlings were planted & 840 acres restored by the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition. 🌲

Learn how we’re saving these ancient trees:

Making Giant Strides in Giant Sequoia Protection | Save the Redwoods League

Standing awestruck in a giant sequoia grove, the largest trees on the planet towering overhead, it’s hard to imagine anything threatening these behemoths.

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 10

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Take Me To The Trees Gala last Saturday! 🌲 Huge gratitude to our sponsors for supporting the redwoods and the League’s mission. Let’s keep standing tall for the trees! ❤️

View event photos and sponsors here:
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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 9

🎨 Calling all K-12 artists! Enter the California State Parks Week Poster Contest by May 16. Create an original poster celebrating our beautiful state parks. Win prizes and get featured! 🌲🏞️

➡️https://f.mtr.cool/bxrygdimil

#CaliforniaStateParksWeek #PosterContest #K12Art

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 8

🌲 Join Our Team! 🌲Save the Redwoods League seeks a Social Media Manager to lead our presence across major platforms. Turn stunning visuals and powerful stories into content that inspires and activates our community.

Apply now and help protect the redwoods! 🌍✨

https://savetr.org/jobs

#Hiring

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 6

🌲 We’re proud to once again partner with the SF 49ers!

💚Thanks to their Faithful to the Planet initiative, we’ve restored more than 333,000 square feet of redwood forest.

🔗Learn more:

49ers Welcome Several New Corporate Partners to Faithful to the Planet Initiative

Lexus, NetApp, and PG&E join the 49ers movement for collective good that has committed more than $100,000 to global environmental organizations over the past three years

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · May 2

The Endangered Species Act is under threat. A new federal proposal could remove habitat protection from the definition of “harm”—putting wildlife at risk. 🌲Comment by May 19! 🛑

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Oppose Rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act

Submit your comment by May 19! Redwood forests & rare species are at risk from ESA rollbacks. Help protect habitats from mining & logging.

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Apr 26

SF — it’s happening May 3! 🌲 Kick it with us at the AIDS Memorial Grove and show some love to the redwoods. Last call for tickets! 🎟️ Grab yours now ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/bvlpopacbk

#TakeMeToTheTrees #ProtectRedwoods #TogetherInNature #Tickets #LastCall #Benefit

Take Me to the Trees 2025 | May 3, 2025

Join this fun-filled evening, reconnecting with one another to help protect and restore our redwood forests and connect all people to their peace and beauty.

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Apr 25

There's still time to go out + enjoy our public lands for National Parks Week!

Our faves:
🌲Redwood National + State Parks
🌲Sequoia + Kings Canyon National Parks
🌲Muir Woods National Monument
🌲Yosemite National Park

See you out on the trails!

Event Calendar (U.S. National Park Service)

Want to volunteer? Volunteer events will soon display directly on the NPS Event Calendar. Until then, visit Volunteer.gov to find ways to volunteer!

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Save the Redwoods League @savetheredwoods.org · Apr 25

Idina Menzel on Broadway? Yes please. 🌲✨ On @Variety’s #Stagecraft, she talks about @Redwoodmusical, stage fright, and why getting lost in the woods might just save you. 🎭

Listen here 👉

Why New Musicals Are Idina Menzel’s Proudest Accomplishments

The Tony-winning Broadway favorite takes listeners on a tour of her dressing room and shares what projects make her proudest.

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