summer 2010 landlines newsletter ~ land conservancy of san luis obispo county

8/8/2019 Summer 2010 Landlines Newsletter ~ Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County

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Withover 300 separate donations from the local community, The Land Conservancy of SLuis Obispo County and the City of San Luis Obispo surpassed the campaign funding goalpurchase Froom Ranch for open space in the Citys expanding greenbelt which currently includes over 6,000 acres. Not only does open space make San Luis Obispo communitiesmore healthy and livable, but it also attracts important tourist dollars and protects criticalresources and municipal infrastructure.

The collaborative conservation effort raised more than$63,000 in local donations over the last three monthsto create Froom Ranch Open Space;a 310 acreproperty that will offer new recreational opportunitiesand wildlife viewing in the SLO Greenbelt. City staffare hopeful that the acquisition will be completed inAugust and the site possibly opened for public use byearly fall.

I am continually amazed by the generosity of thecitizens of San Luis Obispo. For the fourth time inthe last few years our citizens have stepped for-ward with their own funds to help make local con-servation projects happen. It is also important torecognize that major project support from Measure Y, Land & Water Conservation

Fund and The Nature Conservancy provided 90% of the resources required to con-serve Froom Ranch. - Neil Havlik, SLO City Natural Resources Manager

Key to the success of the local campaign were anchor donors Don & Mary Smith who gave$10,000 to launch the project, and SunPower Corporation who helped close the deal with itrecent $10,000 contribution.

Without the philanthropy and commitment of local people like Don & Mary Smitand businesses like SunPower, conservation projects like this would simply not be

possible. This project shows the power of collaboration and strategic partnerships successfully conserve local lands.-Bob Hill, LCSLO Executive Director

Although the money to purchase the Froom Ranch property has been raised, additionalfunds are needed to cover The Land Conservancys costs to assist with the project, to monitor and steward the property in the future, and to support the protection of other specialplaces like Froom Ranch that benefit people and wildlifeforever.

How Can You Help Protect More Places like Froom Ranch? Make a donation or renew your membership with LCSLO

Volunteer during field work days, special events or on a committee

Give a gift membership to a friend

Donate a wish list item (see pg. 11)

Consider including LCSLO in your estate plans

Pass this newsletter on to a potential supporter

Vol. 26 No. 3 - Summer 2010

Froom Ranch Campaign SuccessfulUpcomingEventsVolunteer

AppreciationReception

Volunteers Bring

Beauty to Life

Please join us as we say thank

you for all you do!

Thurs., Aug. 26th

5pm-7pm

LC Garden Patio

KindlyRSVPto 544-9096

ext.18 [email protected]

Save the MesaHonor Celebration

Celebrate the past support of

this local group as we unveil a

sign in its honor.

Fri., Sept.. 24th

3-5pm

Intersection of Hwy 1 &

Callendar Rd., Nipomo Mesa

Conservation

CelebrationVisit the LCSLO booth tolearn about local connections.

Sat. Sept. 25th

11am-3pm

Charles Paddock Zoo, Atascadero

Creek Day 2010Volunteer with us to improve

SLO City waterways or help

at additional cleanup sites

throughout the County.

Sat. Oct. 2nd

9am-12pmCountywide locations

slocreekday.org

Great AgVentureLCSLO will provide an edu-

cational activity for 4th grade

students to explore how

much land is used to produce

our food.

Wed. Oct. 6th

8am-1pm

Paso Robles Fairgrounds

slofarmbureau.org

Major project supporters enjoy views from the FroomRanch property during a private tour.


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Octagon Barn Center Update

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A Concrete Solution

The Octagon Barn showcased an Open House over the 4th of July. Barn docents B.K. RichardPete Jenny, and Paul Courcy gave visitors exclusive tours of the renovated Barn and explainedour vision of what the Octagon Barn Center (OBC) will become.

Progress continues on the site and with our plans. While some thought the Big Top came to townit was actually the Barn being tented for termites. A fire safety weatherproof door was installed.

We filed for an encroachment permit to drill for a water pipefrom our well to the Barnone of the last steps needed to getour subdivision map recorded. Also, work continues so we cansubmit for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for constructionand other functions we envision. Land Conservancy leaders ex-pect the permit process to take most of 2010.

Meanwhile, we have specific needs for the Barn. We are looking for commit-tee members and/or leaders for:

Landscaping at the Barn approximately six acres with specific educational,viewshed protection, and recreational opportunities

Buildingstwo new and two refurbished. Historyto prepare a document on the history of dairy in the county and an-

other on the restoration process; this may include collecting an oral history frompeople familiar with the dairy industry and the Barn.

Water & Irrigationto help with tanks, waterlines, and irrigation system designand installation.

We are also recruiting additional members to our existing committees:

Ag/Education Committee-curriculum for the OBC with emphasis on hands-on experiences in history primarily addressed to 3rd-4th grade levels.

Friends of the Octagon Barn Committee-help develop a plan for sustainingthe OBC once it is inaugurated.

Site Development Committee-regular, monthly activity to work to maintain anddevelop the OBC site and buildings.

If you are interested in joining a committee or have specific questions regarding anyof these committees, please contact B.K. Richard at (805) 801-7578.

Anyone interested in donating, sponsoring or making a special memorial gift should contact WendeDavid, Director of Development at (805) 544-9096.

Setting the stage for better access and fire safety, David M. Baldwin and the Cement Masons Local Union 600donated their time and talent by installing five concrete pads to the entrances of theOctagon Barn.

We are especially grateful for the outstanding work by the Cement Masons Appren-ticeship Training Program overseen by their instructor,Joe Baldwin. A CementMason apprentice undergoes numerous classes and on-the-job training to developtheir professional skills. The cement masons apprentices have completed many notableconstruction projects and can now add the historic Octagon Barn to their list!

Thank you for your generous contribution and bringing us one step closer to realizingour vision for the Octagon Barn Center!

Gary Felsmanthanks artist, CarolPaulsen, for donating her artistic talentwith two life-size murals in the Barn(topphoto).Pete Jennydescribes the Barns shinglesat the Open House(middle photo).Volunteers installing new fire safety doors(bottom photo).


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Improving Water Quality in Coon Creek

The Coon Creek Riparian Fencing project was completed thisspring, which you may have noticed if youve recently driven

through Prefumo Canyon. Among the wildflowers and new

green grass in the Irish Hills, Land Conservancy restoration staff

installed 1.15 linear miles of fence along Coon Creek to create a

riparian pasture. The goal of the project was to limit access to the

stream by cattle for the majority of the year, thus reducing ero-

sion and sedimentation and improving water quality and wildlife

habitat.

Coon Creek drains to the Pacific Ocean at Montana de Oro and

is considered a very important and habitat rich coastal stream.

Protecting the headwaters of Coon Creek, while continuing to support ranching in the Irish Hills, is a priority for

our organization and our partners. Not an exclusion fence, this pasture allows the landowner to continue to graze

the site and manage it appropriately to promote native vegetation and control invasive weeds.

This fencing project was fun for our staff . They were able to see a projectstart and end quickly, whereas other sites take many seasons of weed removal

and careful plant care to see them improve.

Kaila Dettman, Deputy Director

The fence, constructed with wildlife friendly features, was built by our staff with help

from the California Conservation Corps and Mike Wall Construction. Steep

slopes, shallow rocky soil, no direct vehicle access, and plenty of poison oak made

this project truly hard work! Despite the challenges of working in rough terrain, the

project went smoothly and the fence is solidly built. Not only will the fence help pro-

tect Coon Creek, but our restoration staff gained valuable experience that will be used

for other restoration projects on our own properties. We would like to thank The

Nature Conservancyfor funding this project.

Project CoordinatorCarlos

Torresand Restoration SpecialistNathan Reissteam up to drill

dozens of holes for fence posts.

Coon Creek, above middle, is shaded by mature oak trees and now

benefits from seasonal cattle exclusion to improve water quality.

Salinas River Protection

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This spring the Land Conservancy worked with the City of Paso Robles to successfully purchase 154 acres of landalong the Salinas River as part of the citys Salinas River Parkwayproject which spans 4 miles of riverfront.

Paso Robles was awarded a grant to buy and become long-term stew-

ards of privately owned land within the Salinas River corridor. TheCitys Salinas River Parkwayaims to protect, restore and enhance the

water quality, habitat and flood control areas of the river while en-

hancing recreational trails, improving educational opportunities, and

redeveloping Paso Robles Street for waterfront-front activities.

The Land Conservancy wrote a land management plan for the 154-

acre property which calls for the city to identify sensitive species, de-

graded areas and issues that affect water quality and to consider these

sensitive areas before planning new trails. The plan also suggests en-

gaging volunteers and educating the community about protecting the

rivers natural resources.

The Salinas River and its network of streams have been

designated by the state as one of the most

critical watersheds in California.


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New Faces at The Land Conservancy

We warmly welcomeJeff Jorgensen, Brooke Langle and Sue Luft to our Board of Trustees!Jeff Jorgensenwas born in Santa Monica and spent most of his youth asclose to the beach as possible. He graduated from UC Santa Barbara with aB.A. in Cultural Anthropology and Political Science, and received his J.D.from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Homesick for the blue skies

and oak covered hills of Southern California, upon graduation from lawschool he moved to San Luis Obispo in 1975.

After an enlightening foray into elected politics as a member of the San LuisObispo City Council and San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors(District 5), Jeff worked for the next 25 years as a municipal attorney, servingat various times as contract City Attorney for the cities of Morro Bay andAtascadero, as counsel to the Santa Maria Public Airport District, and as legaladvisor to other public agencies on the Central Coast. For several years hewas a lecturer in the City and Regional Planning Department at Cal Poly on

planning and environmental law. In 1989 he became City Attorney for the City of San Luis Obispo, and served inthat capacity until his retirement in 2003. Perhaps his proudest accomplishment was to write the first comprehen-

sive ban on smoking in public places in the United States. He was also closely involved in the development andimplementation of the Citys open space program.

Jeff has served on numerous local boards and commissions over the years, including the Human Relations Com-mission, the American Lung Association, the Mozart Festival, United Way, S.L.O. Chamber of Commerce, S.L.O.County Bar Association, Hotline, and the S.L.O. County Archeological Society.

For over forty years Jeff has pursued his love of nature through cross-country backpacking, having explored manyof the most remote corners of the Sierra Nevada, Big Sur, and the Los Padres and San Rafael Wilderness Areas.Since retirement, he has also returned to his lifelong interest in anthropology, attending the Cal Poly ArcheologicalField School at Mission San Antonio, and visiting numerous archeological sites throughout the Southwest.

Being a winegrape grower is a second career for Sue Luft. Sue spent thirty yearsas an environmental engineer, and moved from Bakersfield to San Luis ObispoCounty in 2004 to follow her longtime love for farming. Sue and her husband,Karl, owned a consulting firm that specialized in air quality permitting, hazardousmaterials management, risk management and prevention programs, and environ-mental auditing.

Sue's father raised dry land grain in Montana as he worked his way through col-lege in agricultural engineering. With her upbringing so closely tied to the land,Sue and Karl have lived their lives with a concern for the natural environ-ment. From Sue's participation in the Ecology Club in the 5th grade to the design

of their strawbale home, from generating solar power to reducing runoff poten-tial, Karl and Sue try to minimize their impacts.

The Lufts use sustainable vineyard practices on their 4 acres of Zinfandel vinesgrown amid several acres of native oak woodland and a seasonal stream. All ofthe vineyard work except harvesting is performed by Sue and Karl. LUFT Vineyard has been certified as sustain-able by CCVTs Sustainability in Practice (SIP) program.

Sue serves as an environmental representative and Vice Chair of the San Luis Obispo County Water ResourcesAdvisory Committee and as a director of the Upper Salinas - Las Tablas Resource Conservation District. She ac-tively participates with Central Coast Vineyard Team, the Native Tree Committee of SLO County, and the PasoRobles Groundwater Basin Advisory Committee. Sue lives in the El Pomar area, east of Templeton and enjoysphotography, walking her German Shepherd dogs, making homemade wine, and camping in the travel trailer.

Sue and husband Karl pose for a family

photo in Yosemite.

Jeff enjoys the SLO life..


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New Faces at The Land Conservancy cont.

We also welcome our newest staff member, Melissa Sparks, as our Restoration Assistant.Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Melissa was exposed to the outdoors from many camping, hiking, and

backpacking trips near Lake Tahoe and Desolation Valley.

Throughout high school, Melissa was an active Girl Scout member, soccer player,

pianist, and ballerina. As a Girl Scout, Melissa completed her Silver, Rose and Gold

Awards, each emphasizing a service project that would give back to the community

continually.

Currently, Melissa is a third year Environmental Management and Protection major

in the Natural Resource Department at California Polytechnic State University, with

a specific concentration of Environmental Policy and Management. Melissa cur-

rently serves as President of the student chapter of Association of Environmental

Professionals and Program Director of the Language Outreach and Opportunitiesto Kids community service program. She also plays intramural soccer and volley-

ball.

In her free time, Melissa likes to hike, boogie board, sew, travel, and read fiction

novels. A new budding passion of Melissas has been one of exploration cooking, to

learn the basics as well as other cooking techniques that require a little more spice!

Brooke Langle has more than 15 years of professional experience as a biologist and botanist, working primarilyas an environmental consultant throughout the Central Coast of California. Brooke is currently the principal bi-ologist and owner of Terra Verde Environmental Consulting and previously worked across the U.S. on numerousenvironmental compliance projects and environmental training programs. She received her Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Ecology & Systematic Biology from California Polytechnic State University.

Brooke combines a diverse background of environmental resource managementwith experience in environmental planning, training, compliance, and resourceconservation. She has maintained an active involvement with field biology work,including surveys and monitoring for California red-legged frogs, western spade-foot toad, southern Pacific pond turtle, giant garter snake, Swainsons hawk, bur-rowing owl, and numerous sensitive plant species including the federally-protected Pismo clarkia. Brooke has also conducted extensive environmentaltraining, both for specific projects and nationwide for the Federal Energy Regu-latory Commission.

Brooke lectures part-time at Cal Poly, serves as President of the Central CoastChapter of the Wildlife Society, and is a member of the California Native PlantSociety and the Association of Environmental Professionals.

Brooke lives in San Luis Obispo with her partner Kristen and their unemployedworking dog, Raven. She enjoys hiking, camping, and exploring the local beaches. When not chasing wildlife ortraveling, shes an avid reader and enjoys throwing pots.

Check out the professional expertise and personal pursuits of all The Land Conservancys Board and Staff by visiting the About Us

page on our websitewww.LCSLO.org. You might be surprised to find out who paddled 1,500 miles in the Amazon jungle, who

served on two National Academy of Science panels, and who served for months as chief mate aboard an Atlantic Ocean research vessel.

Brooke atop Denali Glacier.

Melissa hiking the Sierras.


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Celebrating Five Years of Learning Among the Oaks

More than 45 people participated in a special 5th AnniversaryLearning Among the Oaks Program held this past April 16th at

Santa Margarita Ranch. Learning Among the Oaks was launched in

2005 with grant support from the California Wildlife Conservation

Board to the SLO County University of California Cooperative

Extension. The Land Conservancy, through its Santa MargaritaChapter, has been a key partner in the program since its begin-

ning.

The program centers on use of a nature trail developed on 15

acres of private ranch land adjacent to Santa Margarita School.

The primary goal is to provide hands-on learning experiences in

oak woodland ecology for Santa Margarita School children and

their families. In recent years, other community groups have been

included; more than 450 people, mostly children, enjoyed

Learning Among the Oaks during the 2009-2010 school year.

Many volunteers and partners, including The Land Conservancy,

have contributed to the programs success. Thanks to all and espe-

cially the Santa Margarita Ranch owners for making this possible.

The LATO Spring 2010 Team (Bev Gingg, Carol Sinsheimer,

Casey Dilg, andRachel McDowell) guided 12 hikes,

2 lab sessions, and presented 9 pre-hike classroom lessons

to introduce grade specific study themes.

Santa Margarita Wish List

1. Utility/Garden cart with solid

tires for carrying plant watering

jugs along trail.

2. More volunteers to help take care

of the Santa Margarita SchoolDemonstration Forest.

Weeders needed!

Please contact Bev Gingg at

[email protected] or 549-9319

if you can help or for questions.

Thank you!

More news from Santa Margarita

Thanks to the Santa Margarita School P.T.A. for continued support!

A $400 donation this spring covered the cost of a beautiful new sign

at the Demonstration Forest, tool shed improvements, adopt-a-tree

planted byMelissa Bresnahans kindergarten class (R photo above)

and T.C. Flynns Special Ed classes for Arbor Day, and more.

Alisa McMullen (L) with student oak ambassadors Rachel K. and

Katherine A., on the "Learning Among the Oaks" Trail in April. (L

photo above).

Carol Sinsheimer andJane Thomas (5th grade teacher) are key

volunteers working with Bev Gingg to take care of summer water-

ing and nest box monitoring jobs.

PhotobyAlisaMcMullen

Rachel K., 6th grade student oak ambassador, assisted Pacific

Wildlife Care volunteer,Jeri Robertsas she presented a Get to

Know Local Owls station.

Best of LATO trail team volunteers and student interns join

Marilyn Cundifffor a post-hike snapshot.

See Best of Spring 2010 on the News page at smcf.org for morephotos and highlights from the April 16th hike.


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The Outdoor Classroom

Standing at the top of the dunes, the windblown sand had the look of folded velvet. The view was unlike anythingone could encounter in a slide presentationwith the wind whispering through the air, the scents of the different

flowers in bloom, and the distinct hum of off-road vehicles in the distance providing a reminder of the interface be-

tween nature and land use by humans. A group of Cuesta College Environmental Biology lab students got a rare field

trip opportunity to step into the natural habitat of Oso Flaco Preserve.The Land Conservancys Restoration Ecologist, Mark Skinner, teamed up

with Cuestas biology instructor, Robb Tibstra, to bring about 15 Cuesta

College students to this Land Conservancy managed preserve. The goal of

the field trip was to observe the natural history of a local beach dune eco-

system, to discuss the influence of humans over time and how it is a chal-

lenge to restore these unique habitats. Mark showed the class countless

native and non-native plant species on the dunes, including such highlights

as Prickly Phlox, Dune Mint, Giant Coreopsis, and Tidy Tips. Mark em-

phasized the areas unique habitat and the many human-caused threats to

the ecosystem, primarily the introduction of non-native, invasive species,off-road vehicle use, and urban development.

Field-based learning opportunities benefit The Land Conservancy in several

ways, such as bringing people to local lands so they can enjoy the benefits of

the open space and ideally return with additional people, and its a great opportunity for Mark to showcase what The Land Conservancy restoration staff has been working so hard to do to protect

the dunes and eradicate the invasive species. For many, this was the first time to see the dunes up close and personal.

It was really a beautiful and unique hike. Marks discussion really opened my eyes to the time and energy

that goes into protecting and preserving the native species of the area. It was so obvious in places how the

non-native grasses were aggressively trying to overtake the other plants. Lisa M., Cuesta student.

Overall, the students enjoyed their outdoor classroom, and many revealed that

this was their favorite of the 8 field trips of the semester. Students can only

listen for so long in a traditional classroom setting. In an outdoor classroom,

students gain a more tangible impression and can really understand the chal-

lenges we face in preserving biodiversity.

For more information about Land Conservancy local lands, please visit the FAQs on our websitewww.LCSLO.org

for publicly accessible lands OR check our events calendar for guided hikes to private lands.

The students saw first-hand the impact and successes of The Land

Conservancys efforts in restoring the dunes, mainly by combating the

invasion of European beach grass and Veldt grass, the latter imported

from South Africa for cattle feed. -Robb Tibstra, biology instructor.

It was obvious that Mark is passionate about what he does and

gets paid to do what he loves. There is nothing better than that.

It was really fun to experience and walk through the area and

experience it through the eyes of someone who really cares

about the entire habitat. -Jeni W., Cuesta student.Mark Skinner, Restoration Ecologist


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Students Awarded Nature Detective Status

Originally a Virginia resident, Laura Cornett moved to Nipomo ten years ago. Her favorite parts about living here arthe weather, the opportunities for year-round gardening, and the beautiful views of the ocean, mountains, and hillside

She also enjoys the pace of life which has a more rural feel. Laura is a mother of two sons, who still reside on the east

coast, and a grandmother of two, with one more on the way.Laura began volunteering at the Land Conservancy over a year ago and

spends between 4-6 hours each week providing administrative support and

helping with special projects.

Laura is a California Native Plant enthusiast and in her free time enjoys work

ing in her garden which features many varieties of native plants. Aside fromgardening, Laura also likes visiting the Octagon Barn, and enjoys going on

hikes with her friends. Among one of their favorite hikes is Johnson Ranch,

and recently, Laura attended the special access hike at Froom Ranch where she learned to identify new wildflowers an

enjoyed spectacular views.

In addition to volunteering her time at the Land Conservancy, Laura also volunteers at the Nipomo Native Garden

and the Dunes Center.

Thanks for your dedication and commitment, Laura! We love having your smiling face and can-do attitude around the office each week.

Volunteer Profile: Laura Cornett

I like to support the Land Conservancy as far as preserving

open space, and I feel that the people here are

hard working, committed, and friendly.

Congratulations to Outstanding Nature Detective Morgan H.,and to Super Nature Detectives Ellie N., Megan W., Casey

W., and Logan S. Recipients were honored during the June 2nd

Awards Assembly at Santa Margarita School.

This was the 5th year for Santa Margarita Community Forestry's

popular Nature Challenge program. More than 150 students

participated this year and had a lot of fun using clues and pho-

tos provided byMarguerite Costigan to identify local birds,

insects, reptiles and other wildlife. Ellie, Megan, Casey and

Logan each had six of seven correct to earn Super Nature De-

tective honors. There were sixteen students with five of seven

correct.

A special thank you to Chief Nature Detective Costigan, tabu-lators Sharon and Betty, nature loving school librarian Nancy, and all who encouraged budding naturalists this year.

Cheers!

L to R: Ellie Nisbet, Morgan Humphrey(Most Outstandin

Nature Detective, 7 of 7 correct), Megan Johnson,

Casey WigginsandLogan Spinola.


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PhotoprovidedbyBobHill

*Local Feature: Dusi Vineyards

Sylvester and Caterina Dusi settled into Paso Robles in the early 1920s and raised their three sons Guido,Dante and Benito Dusi to become active proprietors in many local businesses including vineyards, farming, res-

taurants, and Dusi Winery. When the three Dusi sons planted their first vines in 1945, vineyards in Paso Robles

were a rarity with Zinfandel being the Italian varietal of choice. They implemented the farming practices of head

pruned vines and no-irrigation dry farming. Today, 65 years later, the Dusi Family still carries on their farming tra-

ditions and upholds one of the regions most notable vineyards.

Earlier this year the Dusi Family purchased a prop-

erty on Creston Road that is protected by an agricul-

tural conservation easement with The Land Conser-

vancy. Their sustainable farming techniques, multi-

generation agriculture heritage and deep appreciation

for local land conservation made them an ideal prop-

erty owner and partner. It also highlights an impor-

tant aspect of The Land Conservancys mission

which is to keep farmers and ranchers working the

land to produce food and fiber while maintaining thelong-term health of the land.

Our land is our most valuable asset, those of us

working the land today are only stewards with

the ultimate goal of passing the land and the

knowledge of how to care for that land on to

future generations. -Matt Dusi

On any given day at Dusi vineyards you might find four generations working or playing in the vines. Day to day

operations are a family endeavor and the entire family participates during harvest.

Not many people can say that their heritage is land, and that the land is remembered for what it pro-duced with the commitment of people to work it as well as they could.- Jim Ruxin, Dusi Wine fan since 1978

The Land Conservancy is excited to partner with the Dusi Family in protecting local lands that provide a valuable

agriculture crop, income to support the familys operation, and benefits to wildlife. Taste the Dusis love for the

land by purchasing local wines grown from Dusi Vineyard grapes such as Tobin James, Four Vines, J Lohr, Turley,

Ridge, Meridian, Chumeia, and JDusi Wines or visit www.jdusiwines.com.

*This series features local Land Conservancy partners who help protect and steward local lands.

The Dusi Familys newest property features unique wetlands, diverse oak species,

and productive vinesall protected forever by a conservation easement with us.

Conservation California-Wide

California State Parks InitiativeProp. 21, slated for the Nov. 2 statewide ballot, will create the State Parks

and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund to provide a stable, reliable and adequate source of funding for the

state park system, for wildlife conservation and for increased access to those resources for all Californians. More

info atwww.yesforstateparks.com

California Ag License PlateShow your support for California agriculture by purchasing a special interest li-

cense plate that sustains youth agriculture programs that have an established record of success. The Cal Ag Li-

cense Plate campaign needs 7,500 paid pledges within a year for the special license plate to become a reality.

More info at: https://secure.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/calagplate/


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Local People, Local Land

Various artists from the California Art

Club spent a week painting inplein airat

some of our special places in April. An

exhibition of their work will be featured in

January 2011.

Major project supporters enjoyed a private tour of Froom

Ranch with sweeping views of the City of SLO, the

Morros and the ocean.

Paul Courcy holds a cap-

tive audience during the 4th

of July Octagon Barn Open

House tours.

Restoration Ecologist, Mark Skinner leads a

group of hikers at Black Lake Ecological

Area this past June.

Celebrating Bike Month in May, LCSLO hosted Bikers

Breakfast Bonanza. Thanks to our budding chefs: LC

volunteerTed Aclan, Deputy DirectorKaila Dettman,

Development DirectorWende David, & Director of Conser-

vation ScienceDaniel Bohlman (top photo).

A photo opportunity at Coon Creek dur-

ing the Machesna Mountain hike in

April.

A satisfying day after a creek

clean-up by Grassroots vol-unteers Ben Calvert (right)

and friend.

Valerie Endres accepts

acknowledgment for our

partnership with the Salinas

River Parkway Project dur-

ing the Paso Robles Festival

of the Arts in May.

Having fun with the kids and Steelhead

Gyotaku (fish printing).

PhotobyGaryFelsma

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PhotobyWendeDavid

PhotosbyCarlosTorres

PhotobyCarolCourcy

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hotosbyTerryHooker


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Special Acknowledgments

Wish List

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Stereo Amplifier (30 watt output & phono/mike input; for Barn sound sys-

tem) Metal dairy stanchion and milking equipment (For historic display)

Donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated!

Call 544-9096 to discussion your donation. Thank you.

Board Of TrusteesGary Felsman, PresidentLisa Wise,Vice President

Valerie Endres,TreasurerBeverly Gingg

Pete JennyJeff JorgensenHerb Kandel

Brooke LangleSue Luft

Penny RappaBK Richard

Ed Carson, Emeritus

StaffExecutive Director: Bob Hill

Deputy Director: Kaila Dettman

Development Director and LandlineEditor:Wende David

Director of Conservation Science:Daniel Bohlman

Conservation Projects Manager:Margo Heekin Clark

Business Manager: Crystal Elwood

Restoration Ecologist: Mark Skinn

Project Coordinator: Carlos Torres

Membership & Outreach CoordinatTeresa Tibstra

Field Crew Leader: Melodie Grubb

Restoration Assistant: Melissa Spa

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Nipomo ChapterContact Herb Kandel at

[email protected]

Santa MargaritaCommunity Forestry

Contact Beverly Gingg at

[email protected]

Thank You Patrick & JoAnn Wheatley for responding to our Wish Listand donating

Bausch & Lomb binoculars. Our restoration staff will put the binoculars to good

use in the field!

Terminixfor donating a portion of the cost of professional services towards theOctagon Barn.

Carol Paulsen for the awesome hand-painted artwork panels that now serve as

a stage backdrop at the Octagon Barn.

Guy Hackman for donating free advertising air-time on KJewel 1400AM radio.

Caitlin Suttich for all your time and effort to coordinate the California Art

Clubs paint-outs and welcome reception.

Teresa Endres for helping her mother, Valerie Endres, at the LC outreach

booth making fish prints at the Paso Robles Festival of the Arts!

Carol & Paul Courcy for helping out at this years Waterfest.

Congratulations Bob & Jaime Hill on the birth oftwinbaby boys, Oscar & Albert!

547 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 934

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo Countyis your local, non-profit land trust working to permanently protect and restore

local lands for the benefit of people and wildlife.

Reminder: Member SurveyPlease take our survey so that we can improve our relationship with YOU.The results of this survey will help us prioritize membership & outreach activities

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Go to our website atwww.LCSLO.organd click on Take Our Member

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Are You a Member?

The Land ConservancysAnnual Membersare critical to our conservation mission and make it possible to besuccessful protecting and restoring local lands for the benefit of people and wildlife.

In addition to funding, our annual donors provide a very direct connection with the community we serve.

Annual membership categories:

Student $10

Sustaining $30

Steward $50

Patron $100

Benefactor $250

Guardian $500

Visionary - $1,000

If youre not a member, join today!You can make a recurring monthly donation or sign up for automatic renewals online atwww.LCSLO.org.Click the Donate button. Or contact Teresa or Wende at 544-9096 to discuss your membership by phone.

You can also help by signing up a friend, neighbor or co-worker as a new member. The more community supportwe have for our mission the more successful well be.

Thank You for prioritizing local land conservation in San Luis Obispo County!

Membership benefits:

Free guided interpretive hikes led by professionals to unique private land

Invitations to exclusive members-only events

Social networking with conservation professionals and community memb

Monthly updates about special events, community projects and volunteeropportunities

Personalized thank-you letters for each and every donation

Satisfaction for contributing to active and permanent local land protection

summer 2010 landlines newsletter ~ land conservancy of san luis obispo county

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