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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 also includes events, tours, camping, fishing, scuba diving, and service projects.
• Schedule: Fort Ross is open every day from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Fort Ross Conservancy connects people to the history and beauty of Fort Ross and Salt Point parks. Fort Ross Conservancy is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit and California cooperating association that supports both parks. Fort Ross is a California State Historic Park showcasing a historic Russian-era fort compound that is designated a National Historic Landmark. Russians settled on the ancestral Kashia Pomo lands called Metini, and the Kashia are still part of the community. Fort Ross and Salt Point are described as the best outdoor classrooms, and the Coastal Academy is described as a hub for coastal stewardship in Sonoma County. The leadership team includes Ian Taylor, Managing Director; Sarah Thompson, Director of Operations; Dr. Dione Deaker, Coastal Naturalist/MEP Lead; Hank Birnbaum, Bilingual Guide and Instructor; Cayla Kalani, Visitor Center Coordinator; and Birgit Nielsen, Event Coordinator.
Last updated April 2, 2026.
• Schedule: Fort Ross is open every day from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Fort Ross Conservancy connects people to the history and beauty of Fort Ross and Salt Point parks. Fort Ross Conservancy is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit and California cooperating association that supports both parks. Fort Ross is a California State Historic Park showcasing a historic Russian-era fort compound that is designated a National Historic Landmark. Russians settled on the ancestral Kashia Pomo lands called Metini, and the Kashia are still part of the community. Fort Ross and Salt Point are described as the best outdoor classrooms, and the Coastal Academy is described as a hub for coastal stewardship in Sonoma County. The leadership team includes Ian Taylor, Managing Director; Sarah Thompson, Director of Operations; Dr. Dione Deaker, Coastal Naturalist/MEP Lead; Hank Birnbaum, Bilingual Guide and Instructor; Cayla Kalani, Visitor Center Coordinator; and Birgit Nielsen, Event Coordinator.
Last updated April 2, 2026.
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