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lease join us in congratulating Land Conservancy Board Trustee, Herb Kandel, for win-
ning this years San Luis Obispo County Environmental Award for the 2008 Environment
Achievement of the Year.
The Land Conservancy and County Supervisor Katcho Achadjian jointly nominated Herb
for his outstanding work in pulling together the Dana Adobe Cultural Landscape conserva-
tion project.
Herbs leadership and tireless work ensured the
permanent preservation of 129 acres surrounding theDana Adobe in Nipomo. As a result of his efforts,
Dana Adobe Historic Park is the first adobe in the county
to have a substantial amount of its surrounding landscape
preserved as well as the structure itself.
Not only was a substantial amount of land set aside for-
ever, Dana Adobe Historic Park is also the site of a large-
scale restoration effort by the Land Conservancy.
Generations will come to know this place and its
fascinating history because Herb had the passion,
initiative, and perseverance to make it happen.
The great triumph of this project is that Herb was able to enlist so many diverse people
elected officials, private financiers, granting agencies, and the communityto focus on a
clear goal. The story he wove captivated the imaginations of so many, he couldnt fail. Her
joins a list of dedicated Land Conservancy Board Trustees that have been honored by this
award in the past, and is more than deserving of this tribute.
As I see it, the Land Conservancy is the gold standard of excellence,
the place that takes idealism to work, crosses social boundaries and gets results.
Each of the project successes and individual recognitions that come to any of
our Land Conservancy team (and we have had many) are also a LandConservancy team product and thus, a Land Conservancy team honor.
- Herb Kandel, Board Trustee & Environment Achievement of the Year Recipient
Herb is one of three local environmental heroes to win a 2008 county environmental award
Others winners include: Pete Sarafian, Small Wilderness Area Preservation Conservation
Chairman [Sustained Environmental Contribution] and Shelby Bohl, Pier Watch founder [Envi-
ronmental Initiative award]. The annual environmental awards are administered by the San Lu
Obispo County Community Foundation through an endowment by Lou and Ann Robinson
of San Luis Obispo. The prizes will be awarded at a ceremony May 27 and each winner wil
receive $2,000. Much deserved congratulations and appreciation to you, Herb!
Vol. 25 No. 3 - May/June 2009
Environmental Achievement of 2008
SLOPE Art ShowcaseMay 5th thru June 5th
M-F: 9am - 5pm
547 Marsh Street, SLO
View or purchase SLOPE
artwork featured during
Art at the Octagon Barn
Art after Dark:
San Luis BeautifulFri. June 5th6pm 9pm
547 Marsh St., SLO
Purchase SLOPE artwork
to benefit local land!
WaterFestMorro Rock
Sat,. June 20th
Family Fun 10am - 12pm
Live Music 124:30pm
www.slowaterfest.org
President's HikeJohnson Ranch
Sun. June 21st
10am - 12pm
MEMBERS &
VOLUNTEERS ONLY
RSVP at 544-9096 x14.
California CondorBenefit Mixer
Saucelito Canyon
Tasting RoomSun. July 19
th
3 - 6pm
3180 Biddle Ranch, SLO
www.condorlookout.org
This newsletter will soonbe printed quarterly.
Sign up for monthlye-news at
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Los Osos Lands Protected Forever
e are very pleased to announce the permanent conservation of two
parcels of sensitive habitat land totaling about 15 acres in the Los Osos
Greenbelt.
Directly adjacent to California State Parks property, the protected parcels
overlook Los Osos Creek near the Morro Bay Estuary and feature fan-tastic maritime chaparral, oak woodland, and intact habitat supporting a
variety of plants and animals.
Although we have recently been less active in the Los Osos area, in 1998
the Land Conservancy wrote the Baywood and Los Osos Conservation Plan.
The lands being set aside today add to the good conservation work of oth-
ers and help make the vision we set
forth back then a reality.
The Land Conservancy will act as an interim landowner, with plans to transfer the
land into State Parks ownership sometime within the next year. Other plans for
the property include restoration and stewardship activities, hiking trail improve-
ments, and, over the long term, linkages with other existing State Parks property
in the area.
We were honored and pleased to play a part in this partnership land deal, which
included close coordination with California State Parks, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Pygmy oaks and other coastal flora remind visi-
tors of similar habitat found in the Elfin Forest.
he Land Conservancy would like to recognize the hard work ofKyle Finger and his Boy Scout Troop #308 for
enhancing the Bill Roalman Memorial site. Under Kyles leadership, his troop helped with an access trail re-
alignment and re-construction as part of the requirements for his Eagle Scout
Badge, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. The original access path
had become overgrown because visitors were not using it. Rather, users had
formed another informal trail through the grass at another location. Working
with the City of SLO and the Land Conservancy, 14 year old Kyle got approval
to replace the old trail with a new trail along the informal path so that usershave more direct access to the site.
"Thank you for finding an awesome Eagle project for me to lead
Troop 308 in doing. With your planning help and tools, we had fun
making the trail, helping the community and being together."
- Kyle Finger, Volunteer & Eagle Scout Pledge
Kyle has been volunteering with the Land Conservancy since he was 3 years
old along with his parents Helene and Troy, and his brother Brian. The Finger Family has donated hundreds of
hours of time doing everything from planting trees to testing water quality. Read their Local Story online at
www.LCSLO.org . Thank you, Kyle, for your hard work & leadershipCongratulations on your Eagle Scout Badge.
Youth Volunteer Blazes New Path
Both protected properties boast
stunning views of Hollister Peak and
surrounding natural areas.
Kyle Finger
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Art at the Octagon Raises Dollars & Hopes
ur 25th Anniversary celebration San Luis Beautiful,
Art at the Octagon, was a tremendous success. The event
raised over $26,000 to support local land conservation
efforts in San Luis Obispo County and provided a unique
opportunity to connect community members with our
mission. Hundreds of people were touched by The Land
Conservancys 25-year legacy of conservation achieve-
ments and our future vision for the Octagon Barn Center.
Sometimes we are complacent enough to believe
that what we see around us will last forever,
but without an organization like The Land
Conservancy, that is just a lazy fantasy.
- County Supervisor Adam Hill speaking at the event
We sincerely appreciate the many volunteers, sponsors and SLOPE partner artists whohelped make the event a success. Special thanks to the Board Trustees and volunteers
of our 25th Anniversary Committee, and to SLOPE Co-chairs Eileen Pritchard &
Marguerite Costigan. We also warmly welcome the new friends who are reading this
newsletter for the first time!
As many of you know from attending our events and reading our outreach materials,
The Land Conservancy is the only land trust working to set aside special places exclu-
sively in San Luis Obispo County for the benefit of people and wildlife. The Octagon
Barn Center will be a keystone icon of our communal connection to land, agriculture,
history, and our cultural heritage.
You put on a very classy eventwith outstanding food!
- Cal Wilvert, long-time member & Plein Air poet
View and purchase the same stunning SLOPE artwork
depicting unique Land Conservancy properties at our
Art After Dark reception on June 5th at 547 Marsh St.
More info available at 544-9096.
Thank You Sponsors
Chevron Corporation
Ernst & Mattison Law
Graphics by ErickNew Times
RRM Design Group
SILVER STREAM
Allyson Nakasone, EcoBrok
California Valley Solar RanchSunPower Corporation
Founders Community Bank
Gaia Graphics & Associate
Marguerite Costigan &Terry Sanville
Promotion Plus
BRONZE RANCH
Coast National Bank
Hart Family Chiropractic
Natural Investments Scott Secre
Oasis Consulting
Pacific Energy
Padre Associates
Rincon ConsultingSan Luis Realty Monique Carlt
Sinsheimer Juhnke Lebens & McIv
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
The Gallery at the Network
Crawford, Multari & Clark
Lunalily Photography
Turley Wine Cellars
President's HikeJohnson Ranch Exploration
Trailhead, SLOSunday, June 21st 10am-12pm
Join Gary Felsman, President of The LandConservancy, in exploring the newly openedJohnson Ranch Open Space Area, and learn
about past & current efforts to expand theSLO Greenbelt.
RSVP to Dave at 544-9096 x14.
Summer Fun & Learning
Guests viewing art in the barn.
Adam Hill
Trustee BK Richard explains the
vision of the Octagon Barn Center..
California Condor Benefit MixerSaucelito Canyon Tasting Room, Edna Valley
3180 Biddle Ranch, SLOSunday, July 19th 3 - 6pm - $20
Learn how a bottle of wine, a remote lookout towerand your local land trust are working together to
bring the California Condor back from the brink ofextinction. Enjoy live music, Saucelito Canyon wine
and learning from professionals in the field.
www.condorlookout.org
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Second Home on the Range
his spring the California Conservation Corps cleared the Oak Education
Tail to make way for a small army of young scientists as part of the Learn-
ing Among the Oaks education program. As of mid-May, more than 110
students and 20+ parents/grandparents from Santa Margaritas eleven K-
3rd grade, Home School, and Special Education classes will have partici-
pated in the spring program.
Cal Poly biology students Kelly Thornton and Joshua Junkermeier are
doing a great job guiding the education hikes and rotating responsibility for
setting up the interpretive station activities. Docent volunteer, Carol
Sinsheimer, and Program Coordinator, Bev Gingg, also support the on-going education effort alongside a cadre of
dedicated teachers, parents and helpers.
Friday morning trail hikes will continue through June 5. Please contact Bev
Gingg at 549-9319 or [email protected] if youd like to join or help with the
Learning Among the Oaks program.
Thank you to Santa Margarita Ranch,The Land Conservancy, CCC,projectvolunteers and an anonymous donor for keeping us on the trail
through tough economic times.
Beverly Gingg serves on The Land Conservancy Board of Trustees and has been managin
this exceptional education program with UC Cooperative Extension for nearly 5 years.
PhotosbyCarol Si nshei mer
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Kelly
Joshua
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Don Moves On
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t is with sincere gratitude and appreciation that we wish all
the best to former Restoration Project Manager, DonApplegate, as he moves on to other professional endeavors.
While working with The
Land Conservancy fornearly 3 years, Don pro-vided caring stewardship toour sensitive lands, helpedconnect hundreds of volun-teers with our mission, andserved as a dedicated cham-pion of local land protec-tion.
How Can You GiveWithout Going Broke?
Most of us are feeling uneasy about the economy
these days. Heres a few simple ways to support us
that wont break your bank.
GoodSearch.com Use this Google-based
search engine to donate a penny each time you
look for something on the web. Heres your
chance to feel good about surfing the net when you should
be doing something else.
Tell a FriendThe more community support
we have for land conservation, the more special
places well set aside forever. Soget out there and
gossip!
Send Us Your TestimonialHow do you
connect with the land? Why do you support
local conservation projects? What makes The
Land Conservancy special? Share your thoughts
to help tell our story. Send us an email:
Pass Along this NewsletterWeve heard
that there are people out there who dont know
what we do or why they should support us(gasp!). Spread the word and recycle all at once.
VolunteerWere looking for docents, hands-
on assistance at the Barn & restoration sites,
and help with mailings & special projects.
Contact Dave Rau at 544-9096 x14 or
Write a Letter to the EditorWith all the
negative drama that makes headlines people are
looking for good news. Send your commentaryto local media outlets. Who knows, you just might
end up a local celebrity!
Make Small Monthly DonationsYour $5 o
$10 monthly donation makes a difference and
can be automatically deducted securely from
your credit card. If Netflix is worth it, isnt
permanent local land conservation?
On Earth Day 2009, Barbara Boxer acknowledged The LandConservancy of San Luis Obispo County in comments that appeared intheU.S. Congressional Record. Heres an excerpt of her comments:
Created in 1984 by a group of local residents determined toprotect lands throughout San Luis Obispo County, LCSLO hasexperienced many successes over the past 25 years in its effortsto ensure a proud legacy of scenic beauty and healthy landsthroughout the county.
The Land Conservancy is a grassroots movement that empow-ers local farmers, ranchers, and residents to protect the landthat makes San Luis Obispo County so beautiful. By partneringwith local organizations and offering residents the opportunityto contribute hands-on to the preservation of their own com-munity, LCSLO is able to conserve the unique rural culturethat is so closely tied to this coastal environment.
For 25 years, LCSLO has worked passionately and effectivelyto sustain a high quality of life for residents and visitors in ahealthy natural environment. I commend LCSLO staff andvolunteers for maintaining the natural beauty of San LuisObispo County and for supporting the county's agricul-tural and tourism-based economy. I look forward to futuregenerations having the opportunity to enjoy this specialpart of California for many years to come.
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Grizzly Academy cadets help restore the health of
special creekside project sites in Nipomonear the
Dana Adobe and in Old Towne Nipomo.
Local People, Local Land
Community Outreach staff,Judith Hildinger &Wende David,
celebrate a successfulArt at the Barn event.
Best of luck this summer in Tahoe, Judith!
Nipomo High School Senior andEagle Scout candidate, Scott
Thompson, shows the improvedsignage he constructed at Olde
Towne Nipomo Creekside Preserve.
SLOPE artists, such as Bruce
Everett, were treated to a
private tour of Eagle Ranch.
The landscape they painted is
planned for conservation and
will permanently set aside
3,000 acres of wild lands.
Members of the Santa Barbara AudubonSociety enjoy a private bird walk at our Black
Lake preserve in coordination withTheDunes Center.
Members of a collaborative regional steel-
head recovery initiative include (L to R)
Domenic Santangelo, Brian Stark, Kaila
Dettman, Neil Havlik, Meredith Hardy,
Sarah Paddack, Freddy Otte and Dan
Berman.
Land donors, Pat &Fred Franktalk with
SLOPE artist Margue-rite Costigan and
Conservation Director,Bob Hill during the
25th anniversaryfestivities at the Barn.
Stewardship Volun-teer,Ted Aclan, isawarded the goldentrowel in honor ofhis steadfast help atvarious restorationsites. CommunityConnection Liaison,Dave Rau, presentedthe awards during theVolunteer Recogni-tion Reception in
April.
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Special Thanks
Wish List
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Digital camera (5 megapixels +)
Gardening tools (used or new; good condition)
Wooden, L-shaped deskwith drawers (gently used or new)
All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Gary Felsman, PresidentHerb Stroh,Vice President
Lisa Wise,TreasurerValerie EndresBeverly GinggHerb KandelPenny RappaBK Richard
Alex RothenbergEd Carson, Emeritus
Executive Director: Brian Stark
Conservation Director: Bob Hill
Restoration Program Manager:Kaila Dettman
Membership & Development Manaand LandlinesEditor:Wende David
Stewardship Manager:Daniel Bohlman
Business Manager: Crystal Elwood
Project Managers:Mark Skinner & Michael LeBrun
Conservation Planning Associate:Margo Heekin Clark
Community Connection Liaison:Dave Rau
Community Program Aide:Judith Hildinger
Crew Leader: Brian OSullivan
Restoration Specialists:
Ryan Ihm , Matt Logue & PaulValley
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Nipomo ChapterContact Herb Kandel at
Santa MargaritaCommunity Forestry
Contact Beverly Gingg at
hank Youto the following for your outstanding contributions:Growing Grounds Farm, Johnson Framing Studio, SLO Baked Bakeries,
Los Osos Valley Nursery, Trader Joes, Wild Birds Unlimited, Miners Ace
Hardware, Farm Supply Company, Rons Lifestyle Nursery, Starbucks,
Vons, and F. McLintocks for donating to our Volunteer Recognition event.
Kerry Smith for donating a refrigerator for use at the Octagon Barn.
Scott Thompson for constructing & installing a signage shelter at our preserve.Kyle Finger & Boy Scout Troop #308 for enhancing the Roalman Memorial.
547 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 934
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