In 2018, Save the Redwoods League purchased a magical 700-acre stand of old-growth redwoods in Sonoma County. Conservation has long been about keeping people out of places, but with help from communities of color, the organization is reimagining its role in a diverse, inclusive California. The area will soon be opened to the public and anyone can walk among these ambassadors from another time — some of which have been around since before the fall of the Roman Empire.

Produced in partnership with The Outbound Collective as a part of their #EveryoneOutside Campaign.

client // The Outbound Collective

production company // Wondercamp

directed by // Chris Cresci

cinematography // Greg Balkin, Tim Kressin

edit // Chris Cresci, Tim Kressin

sound mix // Cody Peterson

color // Greg Balkin

ep // Davis Goslin

awards & festivals // MountainFilm 2020