Watch this video to learn about the importance of recreating responsibly in the Sandhills Extension (i.e. "new acquisition"), and furthermore, the sensitive dispositions of many organisms that occur in this fascinating landscape.

The Sandhills Extension was absorbed into Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in 2007 and contains the 2nd largest contiguous patch of Santa Cruz Sandhills left on the planet.

Caring for this environment is critical to support the many endangered, endemic, rare, and interesting organisms that live here. Stewarding this land will ultimately allow us to continue enjoying it through responsible recreation.

Video Corrections:
"The New Acquisition" is synonymous with "The Sandhills Extension"

Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, "...nest and forage in a broad range of wooded habitats across their extensive breeding range. Although they shun coniferous forests lacking rich understory growth, they use a range of broadleaf and mixed woodlands from chaparral to mature forests." - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Orange Hummingbird Species - Allen's Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird
Pink Hummingbird Species - Anna's Hummingbird

 Northern Rubber Boa is the only species found on the central coast of CA, not central CA as a whole.