The Coastal Academy
A Hub for Coastal Stewardship in Sonoma County
Education: Empowering individuals with knowledge to care for coastal habitats.
Collaboration: Partnering with local communities, organizations, and government agencies.
Research: Scientific studies that contribute to the conservation of important coastal habitats for wildlife and people.
Accessibility: Reduce physical, cultural, and socioeconomic barriers to coastal engagement.
Sustainability: Promote the resilience of coastal environments .
Education: Empowering individuals with knowledge to care for coastal habitats.
Collaboration: Partnering with local communities, organizations, and government agencies.
Research: Scientific studies that contribute to the conservation of important coastal habitats for wildlife and people.
Accessibility: Reduce physical, cultural, and socioeconomic barriers to coastal engagement.
Sustainability: Promote the resilience of coastal environments .
Our Mission:
To steward the coastal environment through education, collaboration, conservation, and community engagement
Coastal Conservation at Fort Ross
Fort Ross Conservancy is passionate about protecting and restoring the natural environment in Fort Ross State Historic Park on land and in the ocean.
Upcoming Workshops and Events
Exhibitor at the Wildlife Conservation Expo – October 4th
Join us for a weekend of wildlife in San Francisco, CA! Discover what it really takes to save an endangered species, and how wildlife conservation is changing the world.
FRC will be an exhibitor there talking about the Coastal Academy, the Marine Ecology Program, coastal wildlife and conservation initiatives at Fort Ross.
At the Wildlife Conservation Expo on October 3 & 4, you can join global conservation leaders for two unforgettable days of celebrating wildlife wins, hearing conservation insights and inspiring stories, and learning about actionable solutions. Reserve your spot for Friday night’s free event, and buy a ticket to Saturday’s talks
Naturalist Wildlife Seminar, October 23, 1 pm – 4 pm
Join us at the Fort Ross Visitor Center for an afternoon with three local naturalists discussing wildlife and recent changes to our environment.
Coffee and pastries will be provided and the parking fee at Fort Ross will be waived for attendees
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