Nature Friendly: River Queen; The Sycamore
“I’ve been groomed to do this, like it’s my right livelihood. I see the big picture of connecting people to the land, both culturally and naturally,” said Daniel Williford, state interpreter for Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, as we rambled alongside the San Lorenzo River.
The Mountain Gardener: Pruning important in February
You know spring is coming when you see daffodils starting to open. You know spring is coming when plum trees begin their glorious show. And you know spring is coming when you begin to think of all those garden tasks that still need your attention.
The Mountain Gardener: Plants play starring role in holiday traditions
We all celebrate the holidays in different ways.
Wine Lover: Exploring the Santa Cruz Region: Scotts Valley District
This column is the third of several in which I’ll describe my personal wine districts of Santa Cruz County. Last time, I discussed the wineries that make up the Corralitos district, and this week, I’ll focus on Scotts Valley.
Wine Lover: Dreaming of a sweet Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, I thought sweet wines would be an excellent topic for a mid-December column. There are many different types of sweet wines out there. Some of the more common are port, sherry, Sauterne, late-harvest zinfandel and ice wine.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
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