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Father-Son Partnership: The Halewoods

If you are not acquainted with Callan and his father, Stuart Halewood, you likely still know their work, especially if you receive our monthly e-publication, The Lowdown. Their images have also been featured in our newsletter. One of the most memorable is of a mountain lion just inches away from the camera lens on the…

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Midland School: Land Stewardship in the Face of Adversity

Nature-Based Learning Continues This Fall for Midland Students Landowners whose long-term vision includes furthering conservation through stewardship are among the most important contributors to the Land Trust’s mission. We are fortunate to have many easement partners in this category, including Midland School in Los Olivos. The Land Trust stewardship team visits every easement at least…

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Stream Ecology: The Wonders of Arroyo Hondo Creek

One of our most popular school programs is an exploration of Riparian Ecology. There is a universal fascination with flowing water, and all that lives in and around it. Elementary school classes, high school classes, and even occasional college groups all enjoy our stream programs. Docents lead small groups of students along the riparian corridor,…

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