Story November 3, 2026
From Onboarding to Hole in One
Executive Director Devin Best shares his experience onboarding a new GSLC team member.
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Field notes
Stories from the land.
Natural, practical conservation news — the people, partnerships, and landscapes at the heart of our work.
Story October 27, 2026
Seventy Acres, Old Redwoods, and Zero Poison Oak Rashes
Office Manager Mindy gives a look at a donated easement up close, and a crash course in how land gets protected.
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Story October 20, 2026
No Acre Too Small, No Project Too Complex
Executive Director Devin Best gives a first-hand look into the deeper meaning behind one of GSLC's taglines.
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Story August 31, 2026
From the Director: Fall 2026
A message from our Executive Director, Devin Best, as he gives an update on the future of GSLC and exciting new developments.
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Story August 13, 2026
Stewardship in Action: How We Monitor 35,000 Acres
As easement holders and stewards, we monitor each of our easement properties for compliance at least once a year. Official easement compliance monitoring can take one of two forms: an in-person visit or remote monitoring.
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Story August 11, 2026
Board Spotlight: A Conversation with Dennis Rosatti
Get to know GSLC board member Dennis Rosatti.
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Story August 3, 2026
Catraio Ranch Preserve: An Unexpected Discovery
We were already deep in the creek, nets in hand, eyes keen for any sighting of the elusive California red-legged frog when Tanner saw it peeking through the water. Not the frog, which was the target of our scanning, but something unexpected…
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