ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
SOME OF OUR PROGRAMS…
PREVENT WILD FIRES – Education Series
How goats and sheep are helping fight the spread of California wildfires.
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PENNY PINES
The Penny Pines Program was first introduced in California by the San Francisco Sportswomen’s Association in 1941. Since then, the program has grown to become a statewide conservation project that has been supported by numerous individuals and organizations. Did you know it was the a project of our Silver Anniversary Past Grand President, Debi Stalder, during the 1998-1999 term?
The program accepts donations of at least $68.00, and to date, these small donations have added up to over 1 million dollars. The funds raised by the Penny Pines Program are used to support reforestation and conservation efforts in California’s forests. Over the years, many individuals, community organizations, and groups of all sizes have participated in the Penny Pines Program to help keep California’s forests green and growing. We encourage you to join this meaningful program and make a small donation to support the conservation of our forests. You can join together in districts or conduct a coin march to help.
A minimum donation of $68.00 may be made to a specific National Forest. There are 22 National Forests in the State of California. The funds are deposited into a Penny Pines Reforestation account, drawn upon as improvement projects are determined by resource managers. A certificate of appreciation and thank you note is sent to each donor. Your donation to the Penny Pines Project will help bring new life into our National Forest!
If you’re interested in contributing to the Penny Pines program on the Tahoe or other National Forests in California, download the Penny Pines contribution form.
ANTELOPE VALLEY CALIFORNIA POPPY RESERVE – LANCASTER
April 6th is California Poppy Day!
Each spring, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve comes alive with the seasonal surprises of the Mojave Desert Grassland habitat. The duration and intensity of colors and scents vary from year to year. The wildflower season generally lasts from as early as mid-February through May, with a variety of wildflowers creating a mosaic of color that changes daily.
Eight miles of trails through the gentle rolling hills, including a paved section for wheelchair access, make the park a wonderful place to hike and explore any season. Get away from the city and relax in the quietude of the countryside, with the birds singing and hawks gliding silently overhead. Benches located along the trails make good places to sit quietly and watch for wildlife. Our organization was instrumental in providing benches for visitors.
The Reserve is located 15 miles west of Lancaster at 15101 Lancaster Road.
From Highway 14: Take the Avenue I exit and head west 15 miles. Avenue I becomes Lancaster Road.
From I-5: Take Hwy 138 east and turn right on 170th Street West. Make a left at the end, onto Lancaster Road. Follow the road two miles.
HUMBOLT REDWOODS STATE PARK – NDGW GROVE
Donations can be mailed to
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
P. O. Box 100
Weott, CA 95571 USA
Take a trip down the Avenue of the Giants and find the N.D.G.W. grove. Fundraising efforts began in in 1921 to preserve a memorial grove. The Native Daughters of the Golden West Grove was formally dedicated in 1925
CLEAN UP & RECYCLING
Whether it’s a beach clean up or daily recycling, the Native Daughters of the Golden West are doing their part to keep California and the planet a better place for future generations.
