Online Resources

Learn even more about coast redwoods and giant sequoias with the resources below.

Coast Redwoods

 

Giant Sequoias

 

Extended Learning

Redwoods and Climate Change Initiative (RCCI)cclogo
To meet the pressing need for research on how redwoods can survive sweeping environmental changes, the League and scientists from University of California (UC), Berkeley and Humboldt State University have launched the multiyear Redwoods and Climate Change Initiative. The team’s goal is to create a comprehensive climate adaptation strategy for the redwoods.
 
Redwood Ecology PORTS Program
California State Parks’ PORTS program is a free distance-learning program for K-12 classrooms that provides online lessons and videoconferences with an interpretive ranger. The program focuses on the ancient coast redwood ecosystem, including the plants and animals that call it home. Teachers, sign up for a PORTS program at your school today!
 

Learn about prominent figures in redwood conservation. UC Berkeley’s Bancroft Library has posted interviews with historic conservationists on this Web site. For interviews related to redwoods and the League, look for those with Newton Drury, Ralph Chaney, Francis Farquhar and Bruce Howard.
 
Redwood Ed: A Guide to the Coast Redwoods for Teachers and Learners (Table of Contents)
This free curriculum contains comprehensive information about the coast redwood region, plus engaging activities that can be done before, during and after a field trip. Redwood Ed is published by Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods and California State Parks. To read the guide, download by section here.

 
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