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Environmental ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Pepperwood is an environmental services organization based in Santa Rosa, California, founded in 2005. It manages a 3,200-acre biological reserve and the Dwight Center for Conservation Science, a facility that functions as a conservation think tank and a hub for ecological education. The reserve serves as a living laboratory and refuge for more than 900 species of native plants and wildlife, attracting researchers from around the world. Its activities bring scientists together with local communities to advance resilience on California’s wild and working lands through field-based research and education. The organization collaborates with educational institutions and has offered internships to provide hands-on field experience. In January 2026, Pepperwood was recognized as a Sentinel Site for Nature, highlighting its role as a field station in conservation work.