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Educational Programs at Fort Ross Conservancy offers customized programs on marine ecology and on the cultural history of Fort Ross. The program includes activities that focus on the historic Russian-era fort compound and the surrounding natural coastal environment. Fort Ross Conservancy offers programming for all ages.
Fort Ross Conservancy is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit and California cooperating association that supports both Fort Ross and Salt Point State Parks. Its mission is to connect people to the history and beauty of Fort Ross and Salt Point parks. Fort Ross & Salt Point are described as the best outdoor classrooms, and these destinations include pristine landscapes, recreation and camping, fascinating history, underwater parks with fishing, shipwrecks, and scuba diving. Salt Point State Park, 8 miles north of Fort Ross, covers 6,000 acres on the Northern California coast, with two campgrounds, 20 miles of hiking trails, and over 6 miles of rocky coastline. Russians settled on the ancestral Kashia Pomo lands called Metini, and the Kashia are still very much a part of the community today. Fort Ross is a California State Historic Park showcasing a historic Russian-era fort compound designated a National Historic Landmark. Fort Ross Conservancy’s leadership team includes Sarah Thompson, Director of Operations; Dr. Dione Deaker, Coastal Naturalist/MEP Lead; Hank Birnbaum, Bilingual Guide, Instructor; and Cayla Kalani, Visitor Center Coordinator. The organization’s history is noted as © 1991-2025 Fort Ross Conservancy. Fort Ross Conservancy states that it loves to connect with the community by organizing events and volunteering, and by building partnerships.
Last updated July 2, 2026.
Fort Ross Conservancy is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit and California cooperating association that supports both Fort Ross and Salt Point State Parks. Its mission is to connect people to the history and beauty of Fort Ross and Salt Point parks. Fort Ross & Salt Point are described as the best outdoor classrooms, and these destinations include pristine landscapes, recreation and camping, fascinating history, underwater parks with fishing, shipwrecks, and scuba diving. Salt Point State Park, 8 miles north of Fort Ross, covers 6,000 acres on the Northern California coast, with two campgrounds, 20 miles of hiking trails, and over 6 miles of rocky coastline. Russians settled on the ancestral Kashia Pomo lands called Metini, and the Kashia are still very much a part of the community today. Fort Ross is a California State Historic Park showcasing a historic Russian-era fort compound designated a National Historic Landmark. Fort Ross Conservancy’s leadership team includes Sarah Thompson, Director of Operations; Dr. Dione Deaker, Coastal Naturalist/MEP Lead; Hank Birnbaum, Bilingual Guide, Instructor; and Cayla Kalani, Visitor Center Coordinator. The organization’s history is noted as © 1991-2025 Fort Ross Conservancy. Fort Ross Conservancy states that it loves to connect with the community by organizing events and volunteering, and by building partnerships.
Last updated July 2, 2026.
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