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Board of Trustees
Staff
CHAIR
Diane Sena Bill Leahy, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

VICE CHAIR
Stephen Schulte
TREASURER
Donna Meyers, DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Adrienne Otis, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE MANAGER
Lana Weeks, DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY
Rachel T. Saunders, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
THE BIG SUR LAND TRUST
Spring / Summer 2008 C o n s e r v i n g o u r p r e c i o u s l a n d a n d wa t e r s f o r a l l g e n e r a t i o n s
Phil Wilhelm AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

SECRETARY Joanna Devers, LAND ACQUISITIONS MANAGER

DORRANCE RANCH
Linda Charles Donna Walden, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Sarah Godfrey, CONSERVATION PROGRAM STEWARD
Ian Arnof
David Bates Todd Farrington, OPERATIONS AND EVENTS MANAGER
Demi Briscoe Jim Cox, GLEN DEVEN RANCH MANAGER CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROTECTS ICONIC
Phillip Butler David Zweifel, MITTELDORF PRESERVE CARETAKER
Paul Danielson Amber Sanchez Leon, MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALIST LANDSCAPE AND RANCHING WAY OF LIFE
Steve Dorrance Jim Keller, EASEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER
Kent Evans
Cameron Chabre, CONSERVATION PROJECTS MANAGER “A conservation easement – when I think about it – is for the land itself.
Rosalind Fisher I N S I D E violini property
Scot McKay It’s how we want to view the land a thousand years from now.”
Consultants farming family ranch protected
Bob Sayre
George N. Somero, Ph.D.
Law Offices of Zad Leavy and – Steve Dorrance
Nick Wheeler Robin Jepsen, LEGAL COUNSEL
Marsha McMahan Zelus Doolittle & Ganos, INVESTMENT ADVISOR
A key part of Monterey County’s ranching heritage, as well as one of its
I N S I D E oak woodlands
most beloved and familiar vistas, is now protected for generations to come
printed by an economical direct to plate process, on recycled paper using soy based inks. critical california landscape
thanks to the enduring vision and leadership of a local ranching family.

Mongolian Study Tour I N S I D E land stewardship


plant-a-thon, mapping tools,
This past March, brothers Steve, Billy and
Dave Dorrance, and their families, closed a
“Mediterranean woodlands,” noted for their
tremendous biological diversity and one of the
deal with The Nature Conservancy and The Big rarest and most at-risk habitats in the world.
Visits Big Sur odello fields restoration
Sur Land Trust that placed their breathtaking
4,300-acre working ranch located on Mt. Toro’s
In fact, the California Central Coast is at the
heart of one of only five Mediterranean wood-
northern ridge in conservation easement. This lands regions in the world.
easement protects Dorrance Ranch from devel-
I N S I D E 2007 donors opment, regardless of future ownership, and Preserving a Way of Life
A study group from Mongolia takes a break during its visit to Glen Deven Ranch to pose for DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY thanks to you ensures that the family’s legacy of ranchland As with many ranching families in Monterey
photographs and show off their new Big Sur Land Trust hats. The group was on a tour of the stewardship will endure. County, the Dorrances have struggled to con-
FOR AN OUTTING OR HIKE!
U.S. sponsored by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to learn about conservation planning and tinue their livelihood in an area of tremendous
partnerships related to rangeland management. Rising above what John Steinbeck referred development pressure. Located on the doorstep
All members of The Big Sur Land Trust are encouraged to take one of
to as “Pastures of Heaven,” the Dorrance Ranch of some of the most expensive and desirable real
TNC is working with the group to develop a conservation plan for Toson Hustai, a million- BSLT’s guided hikes and outings. The 2008 Hikes and Outings Schedule
offers stunning panoramic views of Big Sur, estate in the county, the magnificent property
acre nature reserve in Mongolia. Pictured at top are (front row, left to right) Ulziitumur was mailed to our members in early April; copies can also be picked up Monterey Bay and the Salinas and Carmel could easily have been subdivided and sold for
Jamsran, a government enforcement representative; and Chingel Tuvsanaa, a government at the BSLT office. Trained volunteers lead hikes almost every weekend Valleys. The upper elevations are along the development. But the Dorrance family’s deep
policy department representative; (back row, left to right) Dulamkhand Yadamsuren, a until late October. Members are welcome to bring guests and introduce ridgeline of the Sierra de Salinas mountain connection to and love for the land the
local elected official; Otgonbaatar Tsog, a local herdsman and horseman; Gala Davaa, TNC them to BSLT’s conservation work and some of the region’s most range between the Carmel and Salinas Rivers family has been on the property for three
Conservation Fellow; Dagvasuren Dogdom, director of a non-governmental conservation spectacular landscapes. north of the Los Padres National Forest. generations compelled them to seek a creative
association; and Amar Purev, a ranger. The property serves as an important wildlife way to protect it while securing adequate
corridor and as critical headwaters for streams funding for its long-term management and
One touch of nature in both Carmel and Salinas watersheds. The transition to future generations.
ranch is a showcase of what are called
makes the whole world akin
RAIN DOESN’T DAMPEN ANNUAL BIG SUR CHANTERELLE COOK-OFF
– Shakespeare

For the second year in a row community members in Big Sur The Big Sur Land Trust proudly co sponsored this winter's event along
collaborated to host the Big Sur Chanterelle Cook Off. The event with the Big Sur Lodge, Pelican Network, Realitree, the Big Sur Arts
celebrates the unique (and delicious) chanterelle mushroom an Initiative, J.Lohr Vineyards and Heller Estate. Co organizer Jack Ellwanger
example of the exquisite natural offerings found in Big Sur and reported that despite a strong winter storm about 300 people attended the
raises money for a special community need. cook off and about $4,500.00 was raised to support Big Sur river stewardship.
Last year’s cook off raised funds for a Big Sur workforce housing effort.
Local “culinary artists” faced off in a competition of creativity,
inspiration, flavor and texture to create dishes that celebrate this Ten Big Sur chefs competed for awards for their culinary artistry. Winners were:
mighty mushroom. The weekend event included a kickoff reception,
Feature Dish: Chief Anthony Calamari, El Cielo, Ventana Inn
mushroom walks and talks by local fungi specialists, recipe sharing,

Photograph © Felix Rigau


Best Presentation: Justin Hamilton, Trail's Head Restaurant, Big Sur Lodge
a silent auction, music, poetry and, of course, great food. Perhaps,
best of all, the cook off spawned a great sense of community. Most Creative: Matt Glazier, Esalen Institute
People’s Choice (tie): Michelle Rizzolo, Big Sur Bakery
and Matt Glazier, Esalen Institute

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FROM THE
Leslie Nixon Suzanne & Art Ruvalcaba-Rosen Mr. & Mrs. Vince Torras Carrie Monteforte
EXECUTIVE
Wies Norberg Glen & Corinne Ryland Jerry Eppler & Lonni Trykowski John & Terri Brazinsky
DIRECTOR Mr. Thomas North Karin Salomon Jud & Joyce Vandevere William Montgomery
PA R T N E R S H I P : Cynthia & Patrick Nowlan Timothy & Jane Sanders Julia B. Veitch Marian Penn & Bill Soskin
Barbara Occhiogrosso Dr. George Sardina Mr. and Mrs. Richard Volberg Ted O’Neill
SALINAS VALLEY FARMING FAMILY John & Jane Olin Susan Schendel Catherine & Joseph Von Schwind Hal & Jo Best
Susan Osborne Chris & Dick Schmidt Alan & Anne Washburn Charls Puls
PARTNERS WITH LAND TRUST Frederick & Joanne O'Such Richard Ingle & Peggy Schmidt Ned & Kate Washburn Jo Downing
Mary Pacey Eric Schreckenberger Joan D Webb Ivan Robertson
TO PROTECT VITAL LANDSCAPE Thomas Parker Barbara & Jim Schwefel Bonni & Joel Weinstein Jan & Rich Holloway
Judy Parsons Sally T Selner Walt & Beth Weissman James Shade
Chris & Natalie Patchell John Senger Andrew Werner Carol Shade
Stepping back 100 years in time to the California of the late 1800’s is something most local Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Patterson Bill & Kathy Sharpe Richard Wheat Frederick Easton Shapley
residents can only dream of. For many of us, the grand expansiveness of sycamore and cotton Richard & Ann Patterson Michael DeLapa & Becky Shaw Mr. Bud Whisler Paul & Margaret Danielson
wood forests winding through the Salinas Valley and the golden grasslands blanketing the Shirley C. Payne Ron & Linda Sheffield Michael & Marilynn Whitcomb Kathleen Duffy Smart

Two Families Act from the Heart Sierra de Salinas range come to life only through the words of writers like John Steinbeck. John & Vicki Pearse
Mara & Robert Perkins
Mr. & Mrs. William R Sheidecker
Carlene Short
Jo & George White, Jr.
Brenda & Don Whitsett Uncle Paul
Maurie McGuire

Bob & Kathy Petty Peter & Penha Simon Don Edwards & Edie Wilkie Stephanie Ruskell
Today, we can still enjoy views of agricultural abundance flowing through the Salinas Valley, Hope Williams George & Marion Webster
Mike & Carol Pinkasavage Andree Siu
In this issue of our newsletter, we celebrate the courage, vision and and rangelands and oak woodlands are still characteristic of the Central Coast. Yet, we have Fred & Helen Pinkham Courtney Slautterback Mrs. Roger Williams Judith Davis
love of land that two Monterey County families demonstrated lost some of the essential wildness of California. Jon & Care Pittman Muriel & Harry Smith Diane Wilsdon Sylvia Williams
through their decision to permanently protect their family ranches PJ & NJ Family Trust Stanley Smith Jerri McMillan & Sam A Wilson Richard Bulotti
When long time Salinas Valley farmers Henry & Johnny Violini invited The Big Sur Land Trust Jim Plourd Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Smith Martin & Karen Wiskoff Zad and Laela Leavy
for the benefit of our entire community. The stories of the Dorrance
Dr. Michael Heymann & Deborah Port Dan Sojka Judith Wolfe John J Miller
and Violini families offer us a view of what is both ordinary and and our partners at The Nature Conservancy to visit their family ranch outside of Gonzales,
Nancy Porter Marian Penn & Bill Soskin Ken & Mary Wright Mavis Leyrer
extraordinary about our work with local residents to conserve the we all felt as though we had traveled back in time. For more than 30 years, J.J. & H. Violini Linda Liscom & Ed Power Stephen Spaulding Vern Yadon Betty Metzler
significant lands and waters of California’s central coast. Company have owned this 4,000 acre property that stretches over the Sierra de Salinas ridge Ruth Pryer Hardisty Cynthia M. Spencer Dr. Rod M. Yeager Bernard R Tanner
line into Carmel Valley. With a profound respect for both the native landscape and the wildlife Lee & Paul Quintana Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Spiegl Bill & Shari Young John R White
that uses that habitat as home and safe haven, the Violini brothers have cared for this land with Michael & Mary Quirit Tom & Margaret Staley Carol Young Marion Wright
Those supportive of the work of land trusts like ours are often Dr. and Mrs. John Ratcliffe Mike and Linda Stemler G.E. Young, Jr. Karen Sorenson Wilson
a gentle hand and impressive stewardship ethic.
drawn to our pragmatic and practical approach to conserving land Jason Reed Stephen L. Thigpen Trust Margaret Young Dr. James Pretzer
and water through time-tested tools. Conservation easements – Bruce Merchant and Sandra Reel Mr. Hugh Steven Teresa Zabala
The Violini property supports a diversity of blue and valley oak woodlands, native grasslands, Janet & Niels Reimers Sherna Stewart Jeanne Howard & Bradley Zeve
voluntary agreements that establish permanent protection of savannas and wetlands all of rare quality. The property’s rolling hills and narrow canyons Ken & Deborah Reitz Virginia & Warren Stone Linda Zinn HONORARIUMS
important lands – are one such tool. These easements are permanent also serve as an important link in the wildlife corridor connecting the Ventana Wilderness to Dennis & Marty Renault Carol Stratton
collaborations between a land trust and private property owner that the northern edges of Salinas Valley. Biologists with The Nature Conservancy immediately Derek & Margaret Renaut Louise Stuart Judy Field in honor of
Dr. & Mrs. James Rheim Earl Y Meyers II & Bonnie Jean Sunwood IN MEMORY Tim & Jane Sanders
allow the two parties to accomplish very practical goals. recognized the
Benjamin & Maureen Richards Vivian Sweeney Anna Fogelman in honor of
ecological and Michael Ricker Edith & Robert Tannenbaum Catharine Bengston Ellen & Mike Turbow
For The Big Sur Land Trust, easements are a cost-effective and biodiversity values James Ringrose Gary & Sheri Tate Bill & Nancy Doolittle Ginger Harmon in honor of
well-designed means to honor and sustain the stewardship practices of the land and Brian & Barbara Robinson Mr. & Mrs. John Taylor Bob Brown Max & Cynthia Chaplin
joined with the Glenn & Elizabeth Robinson Shirley Thackara Patricia Brown Margery Kerr in honor of
of ranchers and farmers. What’s more, they are an effective way to Jeffery Cobb Ewing Ruth & George Nye
Land Trust to Jean Rodriguez The Treadmill
compensate private property owners for the public benefit they pro- Barbara N. Roecker The Wildthings Barry Ewing The Mosaic Foundation in honor of
purchase a conser
vide. Sustaining ranches and farms in our community contributes to Lindley Rolle Barbara Thomas Guy Gilchrist the Kolbrenners
vation easement Alan & Lyn Rosen Judy Thompson Jennifer Gilchrist Susan Stockburger in honor of
preserving water quality, wildlife, native plants and lifestyle benefits
this past December Lewis S. Rosensitto Vonda & Daniel Tibbitts Elizabeth Granoff Ginger
we often take for granted. Further, sustaining local family farming Wayne & Jennifer Ross Bob & Sally Tierney Santa Rita Teacher’s Association Mary Martha Waltz in honor of
that will help the
and ranching supports traditional, local economies and reduce the Violini brothers Arlyss & Alfred Rothman Bob & Judith Todd Ethyl Leavy Leslie & Charlie Snorf
social costs often associated with sprawling development. James & Jennifer Rotter Ms. Carol Todd Gail & Dennis Bates
preserve their
Muriel Isom Rowland Robin Tokmakian Jennie Jo Ledzinski
ranch forever. Drs. Jerome & Suellen Rubin Michael P. Tomitz Marian Penn & Bill Soskin
For the landowner facing a difficult decision about the long term
disposition of his or her family land, easements often offer a practi- "My brother and
cal and economically prudent path to pursue. If the land has public I love this land
conservation value, a land trust can provide options not available
in the traditional real estate marketplace. The landowner receives
and have spent
decades exploring In Memoriam
compensation in the form of cash and tax benefits that allow him every part of it,”
or her to avoid selling off all or part of the family ranch or farm due said Henry Violini. “We’ve enjoyed the views of the Salinas Valley and Monterey Bay and
relished seeing bucks and other wildlife. We wanted to make sure this land stays just the way
Pat Brown and son
to financial pressures. The family is able to effectively sustain a rural Brian with Bill Leahy
it is, forever. That's why working with The Big Sur Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy
lifestyle and a ranching or farming legacy that otherwise would be Jeff Norman, a dear friend and beloved and trusted advisor at Dorrance Ranch
made good sense. The easement helps us meet our goals for the property and provides us an to The Big Sur Land Trust for more than 20 years, passed
threatened.
economic benefit." away last October at the age of 56.
To many, land conservation actions such as easements are primarily The conservation easement covers 3,200 acres of the property and ensures that the land will Jeff was a passionate and captivating storyteller of “all
seen as legal proceedings. But for the families involved, it is often an remain in a natural state. Valued at $1.865 million, the easement was purchased for $1,000,000 things Big Sur.” As a biologist, historian, researcher, teacher,
act of the heart, one that comes from a place of shared values. At the with private monies raised by The Big Sur Land Trust with a lead gift from the David and Lucile author and explorer he craved knowledge of Big Sur’s natu-
core, conservation easements are only possible when the people who Packard Foundation. The difference between the two values represents a donation from the ral and cultural history, and enthusiastically and generously
shared what he learned. He spent countless hours with in memory of patricia brown
own the land hold the deep, immutable values of stewardship, love Violini family.
of land and wildlife, and respect for the human being’s proper place Land Trust staff hiking the hillsides while volunteering his
knowledge of plants, wildlife, people and history. During Patricia “Pat” Brown, who with her husband, the late Bob Brown, was a major donor
on the land. As stated by conservationist Aldo Leopold: The Violini brothers chose to take advantage of a 2006 federal law that expanded federal tax to The Big Sur Land Trust, died December 26 at her home in Portola Valley.
the late 1980’s and early 1990’s he authored a series on Big
incentives. This law allowed farmers and ranchers who donated conservation easements in
Sur in the Land Trust newsletter called “Names on the
“A land ethic ... reflects the existence of an ecological conscience, 2006 and 2007 to deduct a larger percent of their income over a longer period of time. This Pat and Bob were members of the Land Trust since 1990. They were Major Donors to
Land,” sharing stories of place and of people.
enabled property owners to offset capital gains and take advantage of future income tax the acquisitions of Point Lobos and Notley’s Landing and were the Lead Donor to the
and this is turn reflects a conviction of individual responsibility
incentives. We are happy to report that Congress just acted to extend this tax incentive, It was only fitting that this past March, hundreds of people came together in a Marks Ranch acquisition.
for the health of the land. Health is the capacity of the land
ensuring that this valuable tool for voluntary land conservation continues through 2009. packed room at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur to share “Norman stories” and to
for self-renewal. Conservation is our effort to understand and Pat was born in Washington and graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor’s
celebrate, united in a common love for Jeff and all things Big Sur.
preserve this capacity.” The conservation easement allows the Violini brothers to maintain ownership of the entire degree in Education. While at Stanford, she met her future husband, Bob Brown. For more
property, while permanently preventing development from occurring on the portion included Jeff was conservation and community minded to the core of his being. It was with than 50 years, the Browns lived in Portola Valley, where they raised their four children.
The Dorrances and the Violinis have acted from the heart. And we in the easement. The easement supports continued cattle grazing and low impact recreation; these values foremost in his mind that he guided the Land Trust in creating positive
are all richer for it. outcomes for Big Sur. The Land Trust is a better organization for it and we will An avid storyteller and puppeteer, Pat is remembered by many for her puppet shows and
all activities must be conducted in ways that do not threaten the ranch’s natural resources. The
never forget what Jeff taught us. His death brings the loss of a real Big Sur treasure story hours at local schools and libraries. Pat was President of the Friends of the Portola
800 acres of the ranch not included in the easement are well down slope of the most sensitive
and he will be deeply, deeply missed. Valley Library from 1983 to 1989 and the Browns were among the major donors to the
habitat. Any eventual conversion of this land is not expected to have a negative effect on the library’s children’s section.
protected acres.
In addition to her love for storytelling and puppetry, Pat enjoyed reading, gardening,
Under the terms of the agreement, The Big Sur Land Trust will hold and monitor the easement. beachcombing, hiking and theater, especially on the Monterey Peninsula where the couple
The Nature Conservancy, which provided assistance in developing the easement and monitoring had their second home after retirement. Her lifelong traits of generosity and kindness
Steve Fossett (left), adventurer,
guidelines, has dedicated a $100,000 endowment for future monitoring and management touched all who knew her, say family members.
record-breaker and Big Sur Land
expenses. Trust President’s Circle member,
Pat and Bob were active and dedicated conservationists and environmentalists. Their
was declared dead on February 15,
“Henry and Johnny Violini have made a remarkable gift to the community by deciding to family spent many happy hours at county parks picnicking and hiking. One of the last
2008, five months after he and his
place their land in a conservation easement,” said Bill Leahy, executive director of The Big BSLT events Pat participated in was a tour of the Dorrance Ranch with her son Brian.
plane went missing over Nevada.
Steve Dorrance and Pat had a lively discussion of the wildflowers on the ranch as Pat
Sur Land Trust. “In desiring to keep the oak woodlands, open grasslands, ponds and streams
was an expert on the many varieties in this area.
in a protected state, they have helped our community maintain a vital piece of what makes The Fossetts’ have been members of
Monterey County unique. We are deeply grateful to the Violini brothers for their willingness the Land Trust since 2003. We offer
A trail at the Marks Ranch will be named and dedicated to Pat and Bob for their
to collaborate with us and to ensure that their legacy of land stewardship endures.” our condolences to his wife Peggy.
visionary contribution to the project.

For up to date information on conservation easement tax incentives, go to the Land Trust
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DONORS
Nancy Callahan Klaus & Katrina Hedbabny
Daniel & Maxine Callinan Rolf Lygren & Katherine Heller
Gordon & Elizabeth Campbell Bill Henry “Ranching is a tough business, but we couldn’t bear support healthy
Jerry Fielder & Daniel Campbell David Herrick seeing our land sold and developed,” said Steve populations of a
Vicki Canning Connie & Ken Hess Dorrance. “It became clear that a conservation ease- beautiful array of
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Mr. & Mrs. John Carley Dick & Feesie Heuer ment would keep the ranch in the family and pre- wildlife. We have
Mr. Jorgen Carlsen James N Heuerman serve the landscape we’ve worked so hard to protect.” everything from
Carmel by the Sea Garden Club Jim & DeeDee Hicks
Harvey & Margaret Hinman
bobcats to badg-
John & Mary Castagna
Max & Cynthia Chaplin Arch & Suzanne Hodge The Nature Conservancy paid six million dollars for ers, songbirds
Robert & Pat Chapman Theodore & Sue Hooker the conservation easement, nearly one million dollars to salamanders,
Marjorie Clark Tom Hopkins less than its appraised value and likely less than half golden eagles and
Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Clayton Lucy G Horn the value the family could have realized if they had the occasional
Shirley & Edgard Coly Peter T Hoss sold the property for development. Under current California condor
Phyllis Conlan HSBC North America
state law, the difference between the appraised value flying overhead.
Chad Corriveau Michael Humm
Alan & Sherry Cosseboom Dorothy B. Hunt
and the purchase price represents a charitable gift by It is really an
Jim & Jeanne Costello Vince & Julia Hunt the landowners. The funding was provided by the amazing place.”
Ms. Doris E Covell Nancy Hutchinson State of California’s Wildlife Conservation Board,
Janet Covell Joanne Irmas the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and The Dorrance
Amelia Craig Elsa Con & Bucky Jackson private donations to both The Nature Conservancy ranch is an
Lawrence Crapo Patricia A Jacobs and The Big Sur Land Trust. The Land Trust’s excellent example
Sharon & Joseph Crescente Eric & Cheryl Jacobson
contribution of $500,000 was supported by a sub- of how a well-
William & Jean Crocker Shirley & Bob Jaster
Steven & Ann Packer Brian E Cronwall Jane & Joseph Jewett
stantial gift from the Barnet Segal Charitable Trust.
Pam & Jim Patterson Wayne & Linda Cruzan James & Barbara Johnson
Chris & Robert Patton Stuart & Penny Crymes Michelle Johnston “The Dorrances are a truly remarkable family,” said
Pebble Beach Riding & Trails Assoc. Greg & Lucia Choi Dalton Dr. William Johnston Bill Leahy, Executive Director of The Big Sur Land
Sue A Pius Dr. Richard Dauphine & Hon. Susan Dauphine DeeAnn Thompson & Michael Jones Trust. “We are honored to work with them and The
George & Carole Poole Gordon & Nancy Davies Reggie & Anne Jones Nature Conservancy to help the family realize its
Dr. James Pretzer Ashley Davis Deborah & Werner Ju
dream to conserve and care for the land. When the
Stephen C. Pretzer Amy Dawe Ruth McClendon, MSW & Leslie Kadis, MD
Hannah & Bob Priestley Barbara & Bill Deasy Robert & Kyuja Kafka economies of land use drive local families from
Ruth Rachel Sandra Delay Melinda Kaiser ranching, I believe we all share a sense of loss of
Gordon & Alexandra Readey Kenneth T. DeLuca Becky & Cal Kanow land and tradition. The Dorrance family’s story is
Tom Reeves William & Helen Demartini Gisele Kapuscinski an inspiration for all of us who share their deep

Photograph © Felix Rigau


Carl Rehnborg Fatima Dias Linda Keill abiding love for the land and a long-standing desire
Audrey Barris & Randall Barkan Kim Richardson Fred Dietrich Mr. & Mrs. Harold Keland to sustain our open spaces.”
Walter & Jane Barry, Jr. Nancy B Roth Nancy & Hugh Ditzler Brian & Marsha Kelly
Catherine E Bengston Dr. & Mrs. Alf Rydell Sheila Dixon Robert Kelly and Barbara Kelly
Luke & Anne Marie Shenefield John & Esther Dolan Joe & Madeline Kepp Progressive Pioneers, Exemplary Stewards
Hal & Jo Best
Evangelos & Kathleen Simoudis Steve & Leslie Dorrance Marilyn Kirby The Dorrance family is well known and respected
Bestor Engineers. Inc
James & Nancy Bildner Raymond Stevenson Judy & Dion Dow May & Walt Kitagawa within the local ranching community as pioneers of
Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Black Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur J. Strohm, Jr. Dianne Driessen Dr. & Mrs. Melvin Kline progressive, environmentally sound practices. In the
Frederic & Ramona Bohlander Mark & Barbara R Stromberg Gail & Stan Dryden Bobbi & Ron Kohen early 1990’s they adopted Holistic Management™
William & Sandy Bond Connie Stroud Harriett & Alec Duarte Juergen Krause-Polstorff practices at both Dorrance Ranch and their farm in
John & Marion Bottomley Marcella & Mark Stull Jon Dungan Brian Kreischer
Hollister. Holistic Management™ offers farmers and
John & Terri Brazinsky Robert Talbott Bruce D Dunlap Scott Childs & Lisa Kruse
Roberta Troxell Chris Jakle & Cindy Dunning Scott & Lynn Kurteff ranchers a comprehensive framework for managing
Jean Brenner
William & Donna Walden Robert & Susan Dutton Dr. & Mrs. Pierre La Mothe healthy land. It helps them identify and achieve spe-
Dr. Michael Smith & Pamela Breslin
Carolyn & Fred Brown Stuart & Paula Walzer Hal Eastman Thomas La Wer cific goals related to farming, grazing, financial plan-
Howard & Courtney Brunn Lana Weeks Peter & Janie Eichorn Betsie Lays ning, land management and environmental monitor-
Cannery Row Company Gary Wessel Ken Ekelund Carol & Brian Le Neve ing. (More information on Holistic Management™
Judi Wallner & Larry Chandler Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H White John & Kristine Ellison Joshua Lee can be found at www.holisticmanagement.org.)
Charles & Sandra Chrietzberg Tom & Wilma Wilson Environmental Grantmakers Assoc. Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Lehr
Michael Christie Herb Hindler & Cynthia Wood Steven Evanson Lorin & Karen Letendre
Warren & Penny Wood Dr. & Mrs. Ronald M Faia Mateo Lettunich “By employing sustainable ranching techniques over
Mr. Alan W. Church
Dr. John Faia III, DDS Norman & Fran Leve the years, and now ensuring that their property is
Wayne Moon & Shirley Crist
James E. Day David & Jill Fanucchi Mark E. Lewis protected for the long-term, The Dorrances have
Shirley Doe LAND STEWARD Fran M. Farina Dr. & Mrs. Mark Lieberman shown tremendous leadership,” said Christina
Kathryn Farr Paul Shemella & Eva Lindberg Clockwise, from top left: the Dorrance family today
Roger & Rochelle Dolan Fischer, Monterey area project director for The managed private ranch can provide exceptional
Todd & Cindy Ganos Ron Abba Mr. and Mrs. Dan Feldman Mr. & Mrs. James F. Lipman Nature Conservancy. “This is a wonderful example public benefits watershed protection, wildlife and (below) with horses; BSLT Executive Director
Denise & Randall Gault Dr. and Mrs. Michael Adams Mrs. Carroll Fergusson Jonathan Lockhart Bill Leahy is interviewed by KSBW-TV during a
Lillian Agliano Katharine & Walter Loeliger
of how conservation and ranching interests can work habitat, and scenic values.
Natasha Granoff John W Fischer media tour of the ranch; a view from the ranch with
Jackie Airame Dr. Anne Fitzpatrick Patrick London together to help both human and natural communi-
Jess & Pat Gutierrez fog-shrouded Monterey Bay in the background.
Candice Haber Rich & Susan Ajeska Guy & Libbie Fitzwater Mylo & Charlene Lowery ties thrive.” “This ranch is a part of me,” said Drew Dorrance,
Vinzenz & Barbara Hake Sean & Lisa Allen Sean & Becky Flavin Mr. & Mrs. Edwin R. Lowry Steve’s son. “Partnering with organizations that share
Migsy & Jim Hamasaki Mary C. Anderson Geri & Gretchen Flesher Richard & Jane Lundy The conservation easement builds on the Dorrances our core values helps us preserve this beautiful land
David & Christine Armanasco Dean & Rene Flippo Marta Rosenberg & Patrick Lynch
John & Marcia Harter exemplary stewardship of the property by protecting and will give me and future generations an opportu- DORRANCE FAMILY HISTORY
Art Haseltine Lucy Ash John Laird & John Flores Douglas & Catherine MacMahon the landscape’s natural resources regardless of owner- nity to carry on the family legacy.”
Dale Hillard Bob Attiyeh Dr. Leslie Arden Foote Dr. Christopher Manke The Dorrance Ranch has been in the family
Harold & Doris Auerbach Linda & Howard B. Fosler Margery Mann
ship. It also ensures that the Dorrance Ranch can
Lynn Fletcher & Steven Hillyard since the 1940s. Brothers Bill (the late father
Ramon Ayres Viola & Charles Fox Donna Manning continue as a working cattle ranch, as it has been BSLT’s Bill Leahy hopes other ranchers and farmers
JoAnn & Mark Holbrook of Steve, Billy and Dave) and Tom Dorrance
Larry & Jean Horan Jesse Greenspan & Barbara Babcock Linda & Peter Frederiksen Duane & Betty Matterson for three generations. The easement enables the follow the Dorrance’s lead.
Wendy & Dave Banks Cal & Louise French Fred & Patricia Maurer Dorrance family to continue to provide benefits to are considered among the founders of the
George & Lillian Huenerfauth
Tony Bates Michael & Elaine Fresco Mr. & Mrs. Donald Mayol the land through sound livestock grazing and other “We hope that the action the Dorrance family has modern “natural horsemanship” movement.
Charles Hutchins
Bruce & Martha Johnsen Julie Work Beck Fuensanta Plaza Walter & Linda McCarthy, Jr. land stewardship practices. (For more information taken to place this stunning landscape in conserva- They promoted natural, gentle methods of
Ralph & Yeelan Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Jan Belza Dr. and Mrs. Ron Fuerstner Jim & Florie McCoy horse training emphasizing “feel” of the
on the important role that ranchers and ranchlands tion easement will serve as an example for other
Marie-Luise Schubert Kalsi Laurie & David Benjamin Mary R Gale M. Helen McCullough horse and observation of its responses to the
Betsy Bennett Mary & Lloyd Garren Mr. & Mrs. Delaplaine McDaniel
play in our environment and community, see the ranchers and farmers who share their values,” he
Mr. Peter Kasavan handler. Their techniques were one of the
Christina & Michael Bennett Frances & Donald Gaver Michael McMillan fall 2007 BSLT newsletter). Other private land uses said. “Conservation easements provide a hopeful
Victor T. Kasik inspirations behind the book and motion
Jane & Frank Ketcham Dede Bent Paul & Linda Geiger Virginia Meade, DO consistent with the protection of sensitive habitat and financially feasible path for conserving and
Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Kittrell Mez Benton David & Marion Gellatly Bill & Mariam Melendez will also be allowed. stewarding working ranchlands throughout picture, The Horse Whisperer. More informa
Gary T. Smith & David Ligare Phil & Ruthann Berck Barry & Jane Gendelman Neil Shapiro & Sandra Meyrose Monterey County.” tion about the remarkable Dorrance brothers
Marjorie Longo David & Donna Berger Gus & Julie Gianulias Patrick Micheletti “This ranch has been exceptionally well-cared for can be found at www.billdorrance.net and
Marjorie Love Dr. James M Betts Desiree Gillingham Cheri & Bud Miller
by the Dorrance family,” said Fischer. “As a result, www.tomdorrance.com
Robert MacLean Walter Bilger Dorothy Glover Eric & Susan Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Blattman William & Elizabeth Gluck Mrs. Frances Ross Miltimore
the oak savannas, grasslands and wildflower fields
Brigid McGrath Massie, M.B.A.
Mick & Nicki McMahan Edwin & Miriam Bliss Carla B. DeStefano & Richard Godfrey Peter Mollman
Sheila McMahon Raleigh & Harry Bliss Gold Leaf Sarah Diehl & Clay Moltz
Carol & Fred Bloner Ann Prego & Andy Gonzalez Jean Monarque
Linda & Jack McMenimon WHAT IS A CONSERVATION EASEMENT?
Allen & Sandra Lee Mears Carol Maehr & Ken Blood Rosanne Gould Peter Monteforte
Michelle Comeau & Grover Meyrose Roger & Barbara Bolgard Tatiana Marie Granoff Janette C. Moody A conservation easement is a legal agreement voluntarily entered into by a landowner and a land trust that permanently limits uses of the landowner’s
Max Lloyd & Sharon Miller Lynn Bomberger Judy & Mike Green Bruce & Michelle Moore property in order to protect its conservation values. It allows landowners to continue to own and use their land and to sell it or pass it on to heirs. The
Anne & Rod Mills Evalyn Gendel & Emmett Bonner Alicia Greenan Lilian 'Alecia' Morgan
easement restricts development on the property to the degree that is necessary to protect the land’s significant conservation values.
Sandra & Bob Montgomery David & Stephanie Bouc Peggy & Bill Grier Marikay & Robert Morris
Derek Moulaison Sarah & Robert Bouchier Hilde Grill Norman & Eleanor Moscow
Paul & Karen Munninghoff Paul Brocchini Roy & Joan Gustaveson Alice Moser Landowners and land trusts work together to write an easement agreement that reflects both the landowner’s desires and the need to protect conservation
Armand & Eliane Neukerman Katherine Ralls and Robert Brownell Wolfgang Haas Dorothea Mumford values. Most easements “run with the land,” binding the original owner and all subsequent owners to the easements restrictions. A landowner can sell or
Peter & Francie Newfield Bobby & Barbara Bruhn Terry Haber Ronald & Sally Munro donate a conservation easement. If the donation meets certain criteria it can qualify the landowner for significant income and estate tax benefits.
Michael Nyberg Janel Brynda Burt & Pamela Harris William Murphey, Jr.
Ruth & George Nye Erik Bueno Dr. Jeffrey Harrison Mr. & Mrs. John A Murphy
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Bullock Judy & Chris Harrold Dr. Linda-Lee Myers
Buying easements is less expensive then buying land outright, so using this tool enables land trusts to protect more land for the dollar. The land trust is
Joy B. Osborne
Jody Bunn Ann Flood & Barry Harrow Eva Nichols required to monitor the property usually once a year to determine that it remains in the condition prescribed by the easement agreement. To find out
Lynn Burgess Courtney Harwood Linda & Bruce Nicholson more on easements and other land conservation tools contact BSLT or the Land Trust Alliance at www.lta.org.
8 Anni & Earl Bushey Homer Hayward Nick Nicholson 3
2007
DONORS
OAKS FACE MANY CHALLENGES
Today, poor regeneration and disease threaten to irrevocably affect oak
populations and alter our landscape. In many areas of California, oak
populations are experiencing little or no tree replacement. This is partic-
ularly true for valley and blue oaks. Factors that may be responsible for WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
this lack of reproduction include alteration in natural fire cycles, inade-
quate rainfall, and an increase in ground-dwelling acorn predators. Also,
because oaks cross pollinate, as trees become more isolated from one John & Marina Zeiber Little, MD Robert & Pat Burgess
another they fail to reproduce. Kurt & Betty Loesch Bill Burleigh
WILDERNESS SEEKERS Gary & Judy Logan Ms. Shari Burr
Our coast live oaks are also threatened by Sudden Oak Death (SOD). Doug & Shawn Mackenzie Robert & Giselle Cadle
Robert & Angela Amarante David & Pat Maddox Ann & Ed Clifton
First detected in 1995, SOD is a fungus-like pathogen that has spread

THE VALUE OF and now killed tens of thousands of coast live oaks. The disease is not
well understood and there is currently no cure. It is easily spread by
S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation
Max & Jean Bell
Estate of George Brazelton
Mariquita Farm
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mark
Rod & Peggy McMahan
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Craft
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Davis
Daniel DeKimpe

OAK WOODLANDS spores transported by wind-driven rain, by animals, down streams, and
in mud on tires and shoes. The severity of the disease and ease of trans-
mission could have serious ecological impacts on coast live oaks in
Pat M. Brown
Debbie & Bob Cervenka
Randall & Linda Charles
Bob & Gayle Meyer
Monterey County Bank
Cary & Debbie Neiman
Dorothy & Peter Denning
Cliff & Ruby Deupree
Jean L Draper
Don & Laura Newmark Dunlap, Steinbruner and Lubow
More than Meets the Eye Monterey County and elsewhere. David & Carolyn Colburn
Community Foundation for Monterey County Jo Owen William & Priscilla Eckert
Davis & Christine Factor
Department of Fish & Game
There is also continued pressure to convert oak woodlands for develop- Bill & Nancy Doolittle Judy Field
ment. With over 80% of oak woodlands in private ownership, working Marit Evans Paul & Wendy File
collaboratively with private landowners on stewardship and restoration Harden Foundation Dean & Marcine Francis
Here on the central coast, many of us are fortunate enough to live with- Jackie & Douglas Steakley
Ruth Hartmann Susan Grant
in sight of majestic oak trees. Many more of us admire them scattered is critical. Tides Foundation
Florrie & Paul Kagan Carol & Richard Gray
across rolling hills during our morning and evening commutes. To some, Phil & Carol Wilhelm
Kinnoull Foundation & Sylvanus Trust Donna Hagerty
THE OAK WOODLANDS CONSERVATION ACT Dr. & Mrs. John A Woollam
oaks are a beloved feature of a working landscape or a much favored Phyllis Geer Krystal Fund Hope & Sandy Hale, Jr.
place to relax or recreate. In recognition of the value of oak woodlands and the threats to them, William & Jeanne Landreth Lillian & Cal Hartman
the State of California passed the Oak Woodlands Conservation Act in Joseph Manganello Peter Heublein
TRUSTEES OF THE LAND
2001. The Act established a bond fund and mandated that the State’s Blaine McDonough Mr. Michael W. Hewatt
But the value of our native oaks goes well beyond the visual landscapes Celeste Williams & Peter Hiller
Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) award Catherine L. & Robert O. McMahan Foundation Pat & Lloyd Addleman
we readily enjoy. Indeed, our native oaks play a critical role in support- Joanne Hively
grants to support voluntary long-term private Lockheed Martin Corporation Peggy & Jack Baskin
ing an abundance and diversity of wildlife and maintaining the health Directors Charitable Award Cynthia & Peter Holmsky
stewardship and conservation of oak wood- Sharon W. Bates
of our local watersheds. Bruce & Harriet Newell Stanley & Georgene Pasarell Catherine M. Horne
Mrs. Talcott Bates
lands. Importantly, before local government Newman’s Own Foundation Roberta Bialek
Sharon & Judd Perry Hans & Elizabeth Jannasch
entities, private landowners and nonprofit land Gregory Pickert Daniel Keller
FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW David & Lucile Packard Foundation Big Sur International Marathon
Robert Stephens & Julie Packard Jerome F. Politzer Martin & Gail Klitten
Oaks are in the plant family Fagaceae and in the genus Quercus. In trusts can apply for funds, a county must have Fred Terman & Nan Borreson
Patterson Family Foundation Michael & Michelle Raggett Barbara Korp
Monterey County the three most common species are coast live oak an Oak Woodlands Management Plan approved Bonnie Brooks
Barnet Segal Charitable Trust Nancy Riddle Iversen George & Raimie Kriste
by the WCB. Mike & Nancy Canning
(Q. agrifolia), blue oak (Q. douglasii), and valley oak (Q.lobata). Robert N. & Florence Slinger Fund Carmel Stamp & Coin Shop
Jon Kannegaard & Pat Sandoval Dr. & Mrs. Robert Kurtz
Harrison Thomson Dr. Don Scanlon Jack L. Larsen
Dawn V Cope
In January 2008, the Monterey County Board of Henry & Johnny Violini Frank & Denise Schiavone Pam & Gifford Lehman
Coast live oaks are evergreens that grow primarily in coastal forests, Ned & Sandra Dewey
Supervisors directed its staff to prepare an Oak Whiteley & Nick Wheeler Lary & Carlleen Scott Larry & Judith Lippman
but can also range inland. Blue and valley oaks, both of which are James & Gloria Didion
Barbara Seeburger Skip & Mary Anne Lloyd
Woodlands Management Plan for submission to David & Susan Wirshup Susan Draper
deciduous, like warmer, dryer interior foothills such as upper Carmel Mary Severson Tobi & Michael Marcus
Jack & Syb Zaches Foundation Maureen & Bob Feduniak
Valley. Under the right conditions oaks live 200-300 years; a few make the WCB. As California’s Environmental Quality Mary Shaw Doug & Mary Jo McKenzie
Mrs. Sybil Zaches Susan & Charles Franklin
it more than 600 years. Act (CEQA) requires counties to mitigate the Marsha McMahan Zelus Roy & Sarah Signer Roberta Hunter & Donna Meyers
Lowel Figen
environmental effect of proposed development Mr. David Taggart Shirley Nootbaar
Nona Fitzgerald
projects that will have a significant impact on Marilyn Thomas Julie & William Obering
Dense wooded areas where the dominant trees are oaks are referred to Fox Family Foundation
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE Mike & Patti Thomas Marjorie Perrine
as “oak woodlands.” “Oak savannas” occur where oaks are more widely oak woodlands, the Board also directed staff to John Garofono
Dr. & Mrs. Mike Turbow Steven Ricketts
spaced. develop a suite of mitigation options consistent Kathleen Gates
George Somero & Amy Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Louis Ungaretti Mr. & Mrs. Lee Rosen
with state law. Mitigation alternatives could Jim & Jeri Gattis
Ian Arnof Upjohn California Fund Jan Avent & David Rossetti
Marion Getz
According to the California Oak Foundation, Monterey County has include conservation easements, tree replace- Demi & Richard Briscoe Janet Effland & Bill Urbach Andrew Goodman & Myra Rubin
Jack Glendening
ment, monetary contributions to the state’s Barbara Baldock & Phillip Butler Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Verska Stephanie Ruskell
over 550,000 acres of oak woodlands, covering one-quarter of the two Jeffrey Gorman
Oak Woodlands Conservation Fund, or other Paul & Margaret Danielson Mary Martha Waltz Bob Schumacker
million acres found within the County’s borders. And with oak wood- Harlan & Barbara Hall
Doug & Ann Wilhelm Ladd & Pat Strnad
reasonable and effective measures. Susan DuCoeur Sara Harkins
lands comes a remarkably rich multiplicity of life. Susan Willey The Paul Davis Partnership
Kent & Lyn Evans Ginger Harmon
Rickey Feldner R.A. Williams Jim & Fran Vorhes
Sydney & Jay Harrison
“California has an incredible diversity of native species, and much of it The Big Sur Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Rosalind & Howard Fisher Julia B. Wilson Steve & Dannie Welkom
Ben & Carole Heinrich
is because of oak woodlands,” says Dr. Mark R. Stromberg, Director of California Rangeland Trust, Elkhorn Slough Denise Foderaro & Frank Quattrone Dawn Zinser Church Betty White Ludden
Robert & Elizabeth Helfrich
Foundation, and Ag Land Trust strongly support David Bates & Julia Foster Scott Williamson
the University of California’s Hastings Reserve in Carmel Valley. “For Rod & Alma Holmgren
Gary Kuris Paul Wineman & Jennefer Lloyd Wineman
example, one can find more than 80 species of reptiles and amphibians the Board’s actions. BSLT looks forward to continuing its collaboration Mrs. Jeanne S. Holmquist
Zad & Laela Leavy LAND CONSERVATOR Margaret Eaton & Ron Yara
in California oak woodlands alone – more than can be found in some with these groups, the County and landowners in developing plans to Heidi Hopkins
Lumpkin Family Foundation Gary & Sandra Hornbuckle
states, like Minnesota or New York.” help protect the future of California’s, and Monterey County’s, oak Ann & John Mahoney Dawn Anderson
Kip & Jay Hudson
woodlands. Michael & Denise Malcolm Guy Tribble & Susan Barnes LAND GUARDIAN
IBM Matching Grants Program
Sue McCloud Polly & Owen Baylis
Oak woodlands also support more than 60 species of mammals, 100 Dr. & Mrs. Rolf Johnsen
FOR MORE INFORMATION John & Jane McCoy Ms. Catherine Bengtson Sue Addleman
species of birds, 4,000 species of insects and several thousand species Jesse & Carol Kahn
Sarah & Clay Berling Barry & Betsy Adler
To learn more about the WCB’s California Oak Woodlands Conservation Heidi and Scot McKay Richard Kalinyak
of plants, including flowers, native grasses, fungi, lichens and mosses. Diana Bersohn Steve Alexander
Sharon & Stan Meresman Jim & Betty Kasson
Program, go to www.wcb.ca.gov/Pages/oak_woodlands_program.asp. Bruce & Anne Bloxom Frank & Reggie Amato
Morgan Family Fund Harvey Kuffner
“Acorns are perhaps the most important food for wildlife produced in Stephen & Margaret Schulte Sheila Armstrong & Elspeth G Bobbs John Stafsnes & Iathan Annand
Erling Lagerholm
California’s many diverse habitats,” says Stromberg. For landowners who want to know what they can do to conserve their Diane Sena Randell Kent Bishop & Robert Boger Chris Axelson
Bill & Lorien Leahy
oaks, read “Living Among the Oaks. A Management Guide for Leslie & Charles Snorf Ellen & Dick Brown Alexandre & Sybilla Balkanski
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leahy
A typical oak tree will produce tens of thousands of acorns and Landowners,” University of California Cooperative Extension, Natural
seedlings to be eaten by birds, mammals and insects. Historically, Resources Program. Copies may be obtained at 163 Mulford Hall,
acorns sustained many Native American cultures as food and medicine. Berkeley, CA 94720 or by calling 510/643-5428.

For more information on California oaks, visit the California Oak


2008 BSLT DONOR EVENTS
The benefits of oaks go far beyond being a source of food. Oaks

S AV E T H E DAT E
The Big Sur Land Trust is very pleased to present the 2008 Donor Events
Land and Legacy Circle The Big Sur Land Trust
canopies increase the water holding capacity of soil by providing shade Foundation at www.californiaoaks.org. Or pick up a copy of Oaks
of California by Bruce M. Pavlik, Pamela C. Muick, Sharon G. Johnson Calendar. These special events are one of our ways of saying thanks for Annual Luncheon 30th Anniversary Celebration
and wind protection. Many oaks are covered with lace lichen which
catches nitrogen from coastal breezes. Rains rinse this nitrogen into the and Marjorie Ropper, Cachuma Press, Revised January 1993. the support of our generous members. October 17, 2008 Thursday, November 20, 2008
soil, increasing its fertility. Oak woodlands reduce erosion and sediment Carmel’s Sunset Theatre
flowing into streams. They also play an important role in sequestering For more information on the UC Hastings Reserve go to www.hast- I $250 DONORS AND ABOVE The Land and Legacy Circle honors and
carbon from the atmosphere, reducing the buildup of greenhouse gases. ingsreserve.org. OCTOBER 14 / Full Moon Hike at Glen Deven Ranch acknowledges those families and individuals Mark your calendars as BSLT marks
who provide us support by including The 30 years of “conserving the significant
I $500 DONORS AND ABOVE Big Sur Land Trust in their charitable estate lands and waters of California’s central
MAY 10 / Breakfast and Wildflowers Hike at Marks Ranch plans. These legacy gifts make a personal coast for all generations.”
with Executive Director Bill Leahy and lasting statement by protecting our
glorious, irreplaceable landscapes for Enjoy a celebratory evening including
I $1,000 DONORS AND ABOVE generations to come. the beautiful voice of award-winning
SEPTEMBER 6 / Fall Harvest Festival – Odello Fields at Palo Corona Ranch folksinger/songwriter Erica Wheeler
as she fosters the emotional connection
For more information about our
I $5,000 DONORS AND ABOVE between People and Place.
Annual Luncheon or the Land and Legacy
OCTOBER 4 / Annual Presidents Circle Event – BBQ at Dorrance Ranch Circle, please contact Lana Weeks at Stay-tuned for more details!
831.625.5523 ext. 102.
4 For additional information, please call Todd Farrington at 831.625.5523, ext 100. 7

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