Where: Gualala Arts Center
RSVP: The event is free.
Join us for a community event celebrating public access trails and meet those who help restore surrounding land. This project is funded by the California Coastal Conservancy Grant Program.
There will be a presentation with RCLC and scientists from Prunuske Chatham, Inc. (PCI) on early design concepts aimed at public access trails and restoration of surrounding land.
Throughout the afternoon explore Mill Bend Preserve’s history, find out who won the Gualala River Community Photo Contest, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate the importance of the public access trails and land restoration in our community.
Enter our Pathways to Mill Bend photo contest. Whether it’s hiking beneath towering trees, exploring quiet forest paths, or spotting local wildlife along the way—we want to see the upland trails of Mill Bend Preserve through your lens! Submit your photos for a chance to win community prizes.
How to Enter:
- Explore & Capture: Take or choose your best photo(s) showcasing trail activities and the unique features of Mill Bend Preserve’s upland trails.
- Submit: Upload your photos through the online submission form here.
- Deadline to Enter: September 25, 2026.
Find more information here.