Events and calendar
A Mill Bend Wildflower Walk in May
Where: Mill Bend Preserve, 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala, CA 95445 (First right hand driveway after turning on to Old Stage Road from Highway 1)
Please join California Native Plant Society (CNPS) members Mary Hunter and Julia Larke for a guided walk at Mill Bend Preserve on Sunday, May 5th. It is a springtime tradition and all are welcome! Thanks to recent hard work by the California Conservation Corps and many RCLC volunteers, you will have a beautiful view of the Gualala River estuary from the trail. Enjoy seeing the occasional banana slug, maybe a newt, and of course a variety of wildflowers. This April we have been enjoying the Calypso Orchid, Spotted Coralroot, and Pink Flowering Currant as well as many others. With the recent rains, we may see unexpected fungi and lichen of various kinds.
The details:
May 5th (Sunday) at 10am at 46902 Old State Hwy (just off hwy 1). Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the unpredictable weather. The walk usually lasts about an hour or longer depending on the speed and interests of the group. Don’t forget your camera!
For more information, please contact Cheryl Harris or Nicole Forte at the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy, charris@rclc.org or nforte@rclc.org. Visit the Dorothy King Young Chapter of the NPS at www.dkycnps.org for more information about CNPS.
Gualala River Steam Team training May 18th
Where: Mill Bend Preserve, 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala, CA 95445 (First right hand driveway after turning on to Old Stage Road from Highway 1)
Gualala River Stream Team is back to conduct monthly river water testing with members of the community. Timmarie Hamill will be holding a training on May 18th at Mill Bend Preserve for all interested. Contact Timmarie at timmariehamill@gmail.com for more information.
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Bird Walk at Mill Bend Preserve
Join RCLC Board Director Rich Trissel and other naturalists on a discovery bird walk along Mill Bend Preserve’s Gualala River access road and beach, which provide excellent views of the estuary. Bald Eagles and water birds such as Common Mergansers and Buffleheads are often seen. Belted Kingfisher, grebes, and the occasional rail may also be spotted on this walk. Stay tuned for more information. No dogs, please.