Paula Lane Action Network - PLAN

04/13/2026

ORPHANED BADGERS

We received news from Lisa Owens Viani of Raptors Are The Solution(RATS) and have confirmed that 3 juvenile badgers in the Morro Bay area (San Luis Obispo County) may be coming to Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue for care. Their mother badger was struck and killed by a vehicle

This sad news reminds us to drive more slowly on roads. We are 2 months before normal juvenile dispersal season, June through August.

These 3 cubs are only about 3-1/2 months of age, just beginning to learn to dig and learn skills for survival.

12/31/2025

In 2026, let's re-save Paula Lane open space in West Petaluma and re-gain the caretaker and management role - get rid of barbed wire fencing and that awful large brown roadway in habitat, and restore all plantings the City o Petaluma destroyed, so this land in the midst of a wildlife corridor can be accessible, safe and nurturing for the badgers and deer, birds and wildlife who once lived and thrived there.

Thank you for your continuing support.
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12/20/2025

New badger digs in West Sebastopol, CA in grassland, an apple orchard on a hillside, abundance of gophers.

A video was texted after our phone conversation -- lovely excavated prey mound into an opening to a burrow with several nearby shallower holes.

A badger digs out a gopher mound into a sleeping burrow. Make badgers usually stay in an area for 10 days to 2 weeks, foraging, then sleeping, and then move on.

West Sebastopol is a dispersal area for young badgers from the coast and may serve as part of a badger's range as the badger matures.

The person who phoned was thrilled to have a badger visiting, wanted to know how to best be welcoming, not intrusive.

Last week, 2 photos of a young badger were posted to a Pt. Reyes page in Pt. Reyes, CA. Fortunately, the exact photo location was not included.

PLAN contact info - (707) 241-5548.
Call or text.

Help us grow documentation of habitat and movement patterns of badgers in Marin and Sonoma Counties and our region. (In our 25th year)

Peace.

PO Box 715, Petaluma CA 94953
paulalaneactionnetwork.
org

P.S. Paula Lane open space in West Petaluma is still in shambles, ruined by the City of Petaluma government.

11/14/2025

10/12/2025

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10/12/2025

Visit wood art sculptor, Rich Arata's studio this or next weekend

October 11-12, 18-19,2025.

2025 Sonoma County Art Trails

Rich created and sculpted for the Paula Lane Nature Preserve 7-
Badger Totem 2013
Carved wildlife tracks in Redwood corner fence post 2015
Redwood Sunset View area bench 2016
Redwood Interpretive Kiosk 2016
Main Preserve Sign

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10/01/2025

Rest in Peace

With great sadness, the Jane Goodall Institute confirmed this morning the passing of the organization’s founder, Dr. Jane Goodall, age 91 who died peacefully in her sleep while in Los Angeles, CA for her speaking tour in the United States.

Dr. Goodall’s life and work not only made an indelible mark on our understanding of chimpanzees and other species, but also of humankind and the environments we all share. She inspired curiosity, hope and compassion in countless people around the world, and paved the way for many others — particularly young people who gave her hope for the future.

In 1960 Dr. Goodall established the longest running wild chimpanzee study in Gombe National Park, Tanzania which continues to this day. She pioneered and sustained the Jane Goodall Institute’s community-centered conservation initiatives across the chimpanzee range for over four decades. Her legacy includes the creation of JGI’s international environmental and humanitarian youth program Roots & Shoots, which is actively driving change in 75 countries and counting around the world.

The Jane Goodall Institute is incredibly grateful to all our supporters, partners, and friends, especially during this difficult time. To add a personal remembrance of Dr. Goodall and continue her legacy for future generations, please visit JaneGoodall.org/RememberingJane

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Photo credit: Marko Zlousic

08/17/2025

Juvenile badger struck by vehicle and killed weekend of August 2. Near Tomales on SR 1.

Rest in peace, little badger.

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07/04/2025

June through August us dispersal season for juvenile badgers. Report sightings to PLAB.
0 707 2415548

Drive slowly at night. 40 mph on County Roads to be able to brake quickly, avoid striking wildlife.
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05/04/2025

May 4th honors Star Wars. May the 4th be with you.

Rancho Oni Wan in West Petaluma, CA, gas welcomed the occasional badger visitor, foraging for gophers and moving through the property.
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04/27/2025

Honoring Earth Day April 26 at Safari West in NE Santa Rosa with local, regional, international friends.

So good to connect with visitors & ccconservation colleagues, including Save the Sea Turtles, Russian Riverkeeper, Children's Museum of Sonoma County, Classroom Safari, & Felidae Conservation Gratitude to Safari West for a wonderful experience.