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Bird Walk at Mill Bend Preserve
2024-05-23 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Meet at the CalTrans pullout immediately north of the Gualala River bridge
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.

Celebrate the Coast!
2024-05-18 10:00 - 15:30 | Point Arena Lighthouse, 45500 Lighthouse Rd, Point Arena, CA 95468, USA
RCLC will have a table at this wonderful celebration! Find more details on the organizer’s website: https://pointarenastornetta.org/docent-days-hikes/discover-the-coast-2/

Gualala River Stream Team training
2024-05-18 | 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala, CA 95445, USA
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.

A Mill Bend Wildflower Walk in May
2024-05-05 10:00 - 12:30 | 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala, CA 95445, USA
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 http://www.dkycnps.org for more information about CNPS.

Nature walk at Mill Bend Preserve
2024-04-13 10:30 - 11:30 | 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala, CA 95445
Join RCLC Docents for a nature walk. Beginning at the Gualala Cemetery, this hour-long stroll along old and new trails will explore the Bishop PIne forest to see recent work accomplished by the California Conservation Corps. Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended for both activities. If you have binoculars, you are encouraged to bring them.

Open House at Mill Bend Preserve
2024-04-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala, CA 95445
Docents will be on hand to welcome you and provide information about ongoing conservation and restoration activities on the Preserve, as well as other exciting RCLC projects in the planning stages. From there, you can explore on your own, inspired by docent recommendations for trails and experiences catered to the abilities and interests of visitors. Picnickers can lunch at picnic tables near the house or find a secluded spot to spread a blanket.
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)

Bird Walk at Mill Bend Preserve
2024-04-06 08:00 - 11:00 | Mill Bend Preserve – meet at the CalTrans Pullout northeast of the Gualala River Bridge
Meet at the CalTrans Pullout northeast of the Gualala River Bridge
Join RCLC for a bird walk led by Board Member Rich Trissel. We will walk the road to the boat launch site and traverse the gravel beach while watching for birds in the willows, on the water and in the air. From there, the group will drive to upper Mill Bend Preserve to look for bird species that prefer the chaparral, meadows, and forests of the Preserve. Bring binoculars if you have them. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes as the trails may be rough and muddy. No dogs, please.

March Bird Walk
2024-03-04 08:00 - 10:30 | CA
When: Monday, March 4, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Where: Mill Bend Preserve – meet at the CalTrans Pullout northeast of the Gualala River Bridge
Join RCLC for a bird walk led by Board Member Rich Trissel. We will walk the road to the boat launch site and traverse the gravel beach while watching for birds in the willows, on the water and in the air. From there, the group will drive to upper Mill Bend Preserve to look for bird species that prefer the chaparral, meadows, and forests of the Preserve. Bring binoculars if you have them. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes as the trails may be rough and muddy. No dogs, please.

CANCELLED Great Backyard Bird Count at Mill Bend Preserve
2024-02-17 09:30 - 11:30 | CA
Due to the weather forecast this event has been cancelled. We hope to offer a similar event in April. Stay tuned!
The Redwood Coast Land Conservancy invites you and your family to join us at Mill Bend Preserve for the Great Backyard Bird Count on Saturday, February 17. Meet at 46902 Old State Hwy, Gualala at 9:30 AM. Walk with RCLC volunteers to observe birds in meadows, along forest edges and in the sky! Participants will learn where to look for birds and how to identify them. There will be crafts for kids, and an opportunity to visit the historic Gualala Cemetery. Please bring binoculars if you have them and wear sturdy shoes. The event will last until 11:30 AM.
If you have questions about the event please email us at rclc@rclc.org.
