January 1, 2015:
A coalition of organizations urges your support for the Sonoma Developmental Center. As the Sonoma Developmental Center is at the heart of Sonoma Valley and the core of the valley’s wildlife corridor, a lot is at risk.
SDC land
Protecting the Land and the People of Sonoma Developmental Center
January 1, 2015:
Located in the “pinch-point” of the Sonoma Valley Wildlife Corridor, nearly 800 of the Sonoma Developmental Center’s 1,000 acres are undeveloped and wild, making it critical habitat for wider-ranging mammals, like mountain lion, deer, bobcat, bear, and coyote. This is why Sonoma Land Trust is a leading partner of the effort to develop a community-centered plan for SDC.
“The Main Building” Plaque
January 1, 2015:
With the Sonoma Developmental Center added to the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2001, it is one of the oldest facilities in California established specifically for serving the needs of those with developmental disabilities.
Photo courtesy of Scott Hess Photography.
California Red-Legged Frog
January 1, 2015:
Pictured at Stevenson Pond in the Sonoma County Parks near the Sonoma Developmental Center is the California red-legged frog. This species can be found on the special status species list.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Wilcox.
A Glimpse of the Sonoma Valley Wildlife Corridor
January 1, 2015:
Offering but a glimpse of the Sonoma Developmental Center’s property, this view provides an idea of the uses this site offers not only to the individuals who enjoy its beauty, but the species who call it their home as well.
Photo courtesy of Scott Hess Photography.
Sonoma Developmental Center: At a Crossroad
January 1, 2015:
John McCaull from the Sonoma Land Trust describes the efforts being put forth towards the ‘Transform SDC’ Project in the article provided below. By engaging the community as well as tapping into imaginations and passions of those who care for the Sonoma Valley, the recommendations for future uses of the SDC land, health care, and infrastructure appear fruitful in this en devour.
Please take a minute to read the following article.
Sonoma Developmental Center at a crossroads
Provided courtesy of The Kenwood Press website, by John McCaull, Sonoma Land Trust.
Fern Lake at Sonoma Developmental Center
January 1, 2015:
Here represents a small piece of what the land associated with the Sonoma Developmental Center has to offer. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing for those you visit, but it provides a variety of habitats for the species who coexist at this location.
Photo courtesy of Scott Hess Photography.
Sonoma Developmental Center Entrance
January 1, 2015
A Developmental Center that once housed over 1,000 residents is now down to a mere 400 or so, where it lies in a rather active wildlife linkage between the Mayacmas Mountains and Sonoma Mountain.
Photo courtesy of Scott Hess Photography.
California Master Bird Sheet, Sonoma Developmental Center
January 1, 2015:
Through surveying the Sonoma Developmental Center, there has been a broad collaboration of individuals collecting their bird sightings into one California Master Bird Sheet attached below.
California Master Bird Sheet, Sonoma Developmental Center
For all you avid birders roaming the Sonoma Developmental Center and the surrounding land, let us know what you see!
Cross your fingers for a Northern Spotted Owl!
Transform SDC 