FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Palomar Mountain, CA – March 30, 2026 –Sequoia Sentinels 20th Anniversary Celebration
Sequoia Sentinels™, the premier non-profit dedicated to establishing Giant Sequoia groves in Southern California, will hold its 20th Anniversary Celebration on April 18–19, 2026. Over the last 20 years, we have:
- Assisted in planting hundreds of Giant Sequoias.
- Cataloged over 1,000 trees across six Southern California groves.
- Built a global network of nearly 100 Sequoia growers.
A third naturally regenerating Giant Sequoia seedling was discovered recently. In late 2023, Jeff Von Urff of Caltech’s Palomar Observatory discovered the first of several naturally regenerated seedlings. Now two years old, that seedling is growing at the base of an oak stump, just 50 feet from its 100-foot-tall "mother" tree. Why is this significant? Statistically, a Giant Sequoia produces nearly one billion seeds in its lifetime, yet only about ten will ever successfully grow into trees in the wild. Furthermore, viable seeds typically come from trees 150–200 years old. Seeing a 100-year-old tree produce a successful offspring is a testament to the unique health and vitality of the Palomar grove.
Looking forward, Sequoia Sentinels™ is thrilled to announce a high-profile partnership with the Archangel Ancient Tree Archive. Together, they will establish a brand-new grove in the Greater Los Angeles area on Earth Day, April 22, 2026. This initiative marks a significant expansion of the organization's mission, bringing the majesty of the sequoias to an international stage.