Come join us at our February Chapter meeting for a practical, behind-the-scenes talk entitled, The Nuts & Bolts of Conservation, by Tessa Blevins, Director of Conservation for Shasta Land Trust. Tessa will pull back the curtain on how conservation easements actually happen, from the first spark of an idea to long-term stewardship on the ground.
Tessa’s presentation will highlight the benefits that conservation easement projects deliver, and explain how Shasta Land Trust’s conservation strategies address development pressure, climate change, and resource management within the region. It will also emphasize the people and resources that make conservation possible, including the critical role of landowners and donors, available funding sources, key partnerships, and meaningful volunteer opportunities that help see a project through from start to long-term success.
Tessa Blevins is the Director of Conservation for Shasta Land Trust, where she leads the organization’s land protection initiatives. Since joining the Land Trust in 2018, Tessa has expanded its conservation portfolio from 24,000 to over 61,000 acres, completed 11 conservation easements, and built strong partnerships with landowners, public agencies, and conservation organizations. Previously, she served as a Project Manager for the Western Shasta Resource Conservation District and holds a B.S. in Ecology with an emphasis in Biodiversity from California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.
Please join us on February 19 to learn more about local conservation efforts! Venue and time details are below. ~Shasta Chapter CNPS
The meeting venue
With sincere gratitude to McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Shasta Chapter CNPS continues to meet in the new Turtle Bay Nursery Classroom, 1125 Arboretum Drive, Redding. There is lots of free, paved parking just steps away from the classroom building, and nice, curbed sidewalks. To get there, from North Market Street, turn east onto Arboretum Drive. Veer right at the first opportunity (so you don’t end up at Turtle Bay Elementary School!), and drive a short way to the “curvy” parking lot to the east of Arboretum Drive.
The Nursery Classroom is just inside a large wrought-iron double gate, which is just north of the entrance to the botanical gardens proper.
The meeting time
We will get the show on the road no later than 6 PM for our short Chapter meeting and announcements, followed by our speaker’s presentation. Or come as early as 5:30 PM to socialize and see what sort of pre-meeting activity or display we might have for you! Please join us!