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Wetland Restoration at Beach Ranch Benefits Nature, Wildlife, and People

Pajaro River rising adjacent to Beach Ranch during winter storms. Credit: Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.

Conservation of 247 acres by the Pajaro River preserves habitat, safeguards farmland, and builds climate resilience.

Sequoia Audubon Trail

The wetlands that lie just inland from Pescadero State Beach are pretty easy on the eyes. Be careful, though—the stuff in the foreground is poison oak, and there's lots of it. Hilltromper photo.

Wander through marshes on this one-of-a-kind walk at Pescadero State Beach where nature is king.

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