Redwood Parks Conservancy

06/18/2026

🎉 Please Join Us in Welcoming Tara Dettmar as Redwood Parks Conservancy's New Executive Director! 🎉

We are excited to announce that Tara Dettmar has joined Redwood Parks Conservancy as our new Executive Director.

Tara brings two decades of experience in conservation, environmental education, habitat restoration, cultural resources, and community stewardship. Originally from a small town along the Florida-Georgia border, her career has taken her across the country through roles in environmental education, agriculture, fisheries biology, and natural resource management before ultimately leading her to Northwest California.

Over the years, Tara has worked throughout the Klamath and Smith River watersheds and along the North Coast with organizations including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Smith River Alliance, Tolowa Dunes Stewards, the Yurok Tribe Environmental Program, and the U.S. Forest Service. Most recently, she helped lead the Tribal Marine Stewards Network, a statewide, Tribally led initiative supporting coastal stewardship projects and programs across California.

"I’m honored to join Redwood Parks Conservancy and support the incredible work already happening across this region," said Tara. "This place has been home for many years, and I’m excited to work alongside the staff, volunteers, partner agencies, Tribal Nations, donors, and community members who care so deeply about these landscapes."

Please join us in giving Tara a warm welcome as she begins this new chapter with Redwood Parks Conservancy! 🌲💚

06/09/2026

🌊 Make a Difference This July 5! Grab your friends and family and help clean up Crescent City’s beaches after the Fourth of July—every bag of trash removed helps protect marine life, preserve our coastline, and keep our community beautiful. Join us and be part of the impact! 💙♻️🏖️ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/july5th-cleanup

06/08/2026

🎉 This Saturday 🎉
Join us for the Sue-meg State Park Visitor Center Grand Reopening Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 AM – 3 PM at Sue-meg State Park!

Come celebrate with the community during this FREE family-friendly event and enjoy a day filled with:
🌿 Guided cultural walks
🎨 Interactive activities & cultural sharing
🧭 Junior Ranger programs for kids
🍴 Food & community gathering
✨ Brand-new interpretive exhibits
…and much more!

This special reopening honors the collaborative work and cultural leadership of the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People, Cher-ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, The Yurok Tribe, and California State Parks in developing the new visitor center exhibits.

Bring your family, friends, and community members for a fun-filled day of learning, reflection, and celebration as we honor the people who made this vision possible.

Please RSVP on the California State Parks Week website under “Events” or type https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/... into your browser!

📍 Park Address:
4150 Patricks Point Dr.
Trinidad, CA 95570
HWY Exit 734

We can’t wait to celebrate California State Parks Week with you at Sue-meg State Park! 🌲💚

06/08/2026

Don't miss the Sue-meg Grand Reopening this Saturday! RSVP here: https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/ -meg-visitor-center-grand-reopening

06/08/2026

06/02/2026

🌊☀️ Help Keep Our Coast Beautiful After the Fourth of July! ☀️🌊

Join Redwood Parks Conservancy and our partners for the annual July 5 Beach Clean-Up and help remove litter and firework debris left behind after Independence Day celebrations.

Last year, volunteers collected more than 2,300 pounds of trash and debris from local beaches. This year, we're coming together once again to protect marine life, coastal habitats, and the shoreline we all love.

📅 Sunday, July 5
⏰ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍 110 Anchor Way, Crescent City (parking lot next to Schmidt's House of Jambalaya)

We'll provide coffee, a safety briefing, cleanup supplies, snacks, and refreshments. Volunteers will focus efforts at South Beach, Crescent Beach, and Elk Creek, with special attention on a two-mile stretch of South Beach.

👟 Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.

🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/july5th-cleanup

Every bag of trash collected helps protect wildlife, improve beach access, and preserve the natural beauty of Del Norte County's coastline.

🌎🦀♻️

06/02/2026

Thanks for stopping by our booth! Catch us again on June 5th at Eureka Friday Night Markets!

06/01/2026

🌿 Make a difference in our parks this June! 🌿

Join Redwood Parks Conservancy and California State Parks for a series of volunteer restoration events focused on protecting coastal forests, prairies, and dune habitats across the North Coast.

Help remove invasive plants, support native wildlife, and spend a rewarding day outdoors with fellow community members. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, and each participant will receive a free day-use pass to Sue-meg State Park!

🗓 June 14 – Trinidad State Beach
🗓 June 21 – Tolowa Dunes State Park
🗓 June 28 – Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

👟 Bring sturdy shoes, a hat, water, and be prepared for moderate activity.

🔗 Register today: bit.ly/rpc-eventbrite

06/01/2026

🎨🌲 The application window is officially OPEN for the Fall 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program at Redwood National and State Parks!

Artists of all disciplines are invited to apply for this unique opportunity to spend November 2026 immersed in some of the world's most inspiring landscapes. Whether you are a writer, painter, photographer, musician, dancer, filmmaker, sculptor, or other creative professional, this residency offers dedicated time and space to create work inspired by the ancient redwood forest.

Selected artists will receive a stipend of up to $5,000 and the opportunity to engage with park visitors through a public presentation during their residency.

📅 Application period: June 1–15, 2026
📅 Residency dates: November 1–30, 2026
📣 Selected artist announced: August 15, 2026

Learn more and apply:
https://www.nps.gov/redw/getinvolved/artist-in-residence.htm

Artwork: "Generations" by Jenny Hersh, Spring 2024 Artist-in-Residence.

05/29/2026

🌲 Heading to Eureka Friday Night Market? Stop by and say hello! 🌲

Redwood Parks Conservancy will be at Eureka Friday Night Market tonight from 5:00–8:30 p.m., and we'd love to meet you.

Come chat with members of our team, learn about current projects and volunteer opportunities, and discover how community support helps protect and enhance Redwood National and State Parks. From the Grove of Titans boardwalk and Titaneers volunteer program to outdoor education and habitat restoration, so much of this work is possible because people who love the redwoods choose to get involved.

We'll also have a selection of redwood-inspired merchandise available for purchase, with proceeds supporting park programs, education, conservation, and visitor experiences throughout Redwood National and State Parks.

🌲 Meet Conservancy staff
🌲 Learn about volunteer opportunities
🌲 Discover ways to support the parks
🌲 Shop merchandise that gives back to the redwoods

Whether you're a longtime supporter or just curious about what we do, stop by our booth and say hello. We look forward to seeing you tonight in downtown Eureka!

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