Our New Community Cleanup Dashboard Is Live!Call for Public Comment on the Redding Riverfront PlanCall to Action on the Whiskeytown Environmental School (WES) RebuildSpecies of the Month: Shasta Crayfish (Pacifastacus fortis)Species of the Month: California Pipevine (Aristolochia californica) Link: February 2026 Newsletter
by Holly White-Wolfe (Guest Author) The National Park Service has released the Environmental Assessment (EA) for rebuilding the Whiskeytown Environmental School (WES), and public comment is open until February 21, 2026. This is a rare chance for our community to influence the future of a site that has shaped generations of North State students and…
On January 4, a steady rain greeted SEA’s first hike of 2026, but this was of little concern for the small group that joined naturalist Juliet Malik for this 1.7-mile hike that features a seasonal creek, an overlook of Clear Creek, and abundant evidence of recovery from the 2018 Carr Fire. While the muddy trail…
Growing Together: Hope and Action in 2026Sustainability and the UN Climate Summit: 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30)Trip Report: Lichens, Fungi, and Moss, Oh MySpecies of the Month: Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis)Species of the Month: Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) Link: January 2025 Newsletter
30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) by Doug Mandel (Guest Author) The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference This is an overview of a blog I posted on the Ghost Pine Native Plant Nursery website. The blog post covers the main points of this two-week world summit, along with some pent-up commentary. The debate over…
A Year of Stewardship and Gratitude As the year draws to a close, this season invites a moment of reflection on the many experiences we shared outdoors. Our guided walks and field trips offered many chances to learn, connect, and enjoy the places that make Northern California so special. These moments are a reminder of…
The Hidden Costs of Clean Energy Across California and throughout the West, new solar farms are rising on open land that once held pastures, oak woodlands, and small farms. They represent progress toward clean energy but also raise difficult questions about land use, fragmentation, and what kinds of landscapes we are willing to give up…
A Year of Stewardship and GratitudeA Year on the TrailWildfire: Friend or Foe?Upcoming EventsSpecies of the Month: Oak Mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum ssp. tomentosum) Link: December 2025 Newsletter
On November 24, Shasta Environmental Alliance hosted the Wildfire: Friend or Foe presentation in downtown Redding. With sounds of revelry from the nearby launch of the new Redding Public Market drifting in the background, Kalyn Nash, project coordinator for Western Shasta Resource Conservation District, and Jonathon Freeman, co-founder of Native Roots Network, offered a multi-perspective…
by Holly White-Wolfe (Guest Author) On Sunday, October 26, SEA volunteers Holly White-Wolfe and Juliet Malik led a joyful “Families in the Forest” outing along Clear Creek in Redding, CA. Despite the rain, two families—three children and four adults—bundled up and shared umbrellas while exploring Horsetown Preserve. Children eagerly trotted down the trails, identifying pine…
Solar Farms and Land Use: Balancing Clean Energy and ConservationTrip Report: Families in the ForestUpcoming EventsSpecies of the Month: Valley Oak (Quercus lobata)Species of the Month: Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) Link: November 2025 Newsletter
California Strengthens Land Stewardship with Passage of AB 900 California took a significant step toward achieving its 30×30 conservation goals with the signing of AB 900. The legislation strengthens the long-term stewardship of protected lands, ensuring that conservation efforts provide lasting ecological benefits. The state’s 30×30 initiative is a statewide goal to conserve 30 percent…
