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New Hands Working to Save Ancient Redwood Trees

Sempervirens Fund, California's8217;s oldest land conservancy has new blood working to save the ancient redwood trees of the central coast of California. In September, two new staff came on board to create a fresh new development department. Both are natives of Northern California, having developed a passion for the goliaths of the forest by hiking and camping among the redwoods as children, and with their own children, in the Santa Cruz Mountains.



Ellen Hohbach Scheetz is Sempervirens Fund new Development Director. Ellen has 15 years of strategic and collaborative experience as a development officer for Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence, a program manager with YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula, and as founder and director of Sisters for Success. 's8220;I am excited about saving our area's8217;s unique forests, especially our current project. Sempervirens Fund is in the middle of the Panorama Ridge campaign which will add 40 more acres of breathtaking views to Castle Rock State Park.'s8221;



Melanie Kimbel is the new Membership Director. Melanie brings 20 years of experience to this position having directed membership drives and volunteer programs with the Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County and Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada, Our City Forest and numerous political campaigns. She was also Field Representative to Congressman Don Edwards. 's8220;I am looking forward to increasing our membership and building on our programs of guided hikes and tours on the redwood trails, meaningful service projects for families and students, and teachable moments for children's8230;to inspire people to protect these glorious giants.'s8221;



Sempervirens Fund is dedicated to preserving the forest ecology of the majestic coast redwoods, Sequoia sempervirens, and has saved more than 21,000 acres in the creation and expansion of redwood parklands. We focus all our resources on the diverse bioregion of the Santa Cruz Mountains, immediately adjacent to the San Francisco Bay Area population centers.



For more information about Sempervirens Fund's8217;s mission and accomplishments, and to join our efforts visit us at www.sempervirens.org or call (650) 968-4509.    




Jpeg photos available upon request



Contact:

Melanie Kimbel, Membership Director



Sempervirens Fund

Preserving Redwood Lands Since 1900

Drawer BE, Los Altos, CA 94023-4054

650-968-4509

www.sempervirens.org

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