Since our founding in 2005, Pepperwood has established itself as a leader in crafting resilience solutions for California’s wild and working lands. Located in the heart of Sonoma County— a globally recognized biodiversity “hotspot”— Pepperwood manages a 3,200-acre biological preserve and the Dwight Center for Conservation Science.  The Dwight Center serves as a publicly supported ecological education and conservation institute.  An important refuge for more than 900 species of native plants and wildlife, our preserve is a living laboratory, hosting scientists from around the world. Serving tens of thousands annually, Pepperwood’s operations are supported by individual gifts, foundation and government grants, crowdfunding, and fee-for-service revenue. Our calling is to bring scientists and community together to ensure that local communities and our natural world continue to thrive together for generations to come.