Thank you, from the Restoration Department!
By: Madison Taylor, Restoration Project Manager This month, the Restoration Department wants to thank the partners who have helped bring our restoration projects to life, including Cramer Fish Sciences, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, Valley…
Connecting Classrooms to Our Agricultural Community
By: Alix Clausen, Director of Education and Engagement October is Farm to School Month, and for us at the East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate something we care deeply about: helping students build a connection…
Resilient Habitats and Landscapes: Projects Making a Difference. A quick look at local restoration projects building resilience across Stanislaus County
By: Madison Taylor A resilient habitat or landscape gives wildlife healthy, diverse places to live while also supporting clean water, air, and soil. For the ESRCD Restoration Department, a big goal is creating more of these places throughout Stanislaus County…
Building Climate Resilience: How Conservation Planning Protects Farms Against Weather Extremes
By Gonzalo Garcia, Project Lead, Conservation & Restoration Modern agriculture operates on the front lines of a changing climate. Farmers face a volatile mix of severe droughts, sudden flooding, and unpredictable shifting weather patterns that threaten crop yields, soil integrity,…
From Curiosity to Care: Introducing Conservation Through Early Learning
By: Victor Jacobs, Ag Research Manager Children are born natural scientists, fascinated by the texture of tree bark, the sudden movement of a lizard, or the way water puddles after a rainstorm. By intentionally introducing conservation during early childhood (ages…
Bringing Learning to Life
By Alix Clausen, Interim Director of Education & Engagement Our Education & Engagement department connects students, families, and the community to agriculture, restoration, and conservation through hands-on learning. Our work takes many forms, from FEAST (Food Education & Ag Stewardship…
Building Habitat for Wildlife Across Stanislaus County
By: Gabriela Cervantes, Director of Restoration Our restoration team works to establish and enhance habitat for native wildlife through native plant restoration on local private and public lands. With grant funding awarded by the Wildlife Conservation Board, the team implements…
New Ways of Teaching Conservation: From Lectures to Hands-On Learning
By Alix Clausen, Communications Manager Conservation education has changed a lot over the last 30 years. What once relied on classroom lectures and textbook diagrams now includes hands-on learning that connects kids and community members directly to the land and…
Right Plant, Right Place: How We Plan for Restoration Success
By: Gabriela Cervantes, Sr. Project Manager, Conservation & Restoration Working in habitat restoration requires careful planning to optimize a project’s success. Proper research and site assessments allow us to gather information about a site’s specific conditions before diving into the…