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CANCELLED Great Backyard Bird Count at Mill Bend Preserve

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 [...]

March Bird Walk

When: Monday, March 4, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AMWhere: Mill Bend Preserve - meet at the CalTrans Pullout northeast of the Gualala River BridgeJoin 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 [...]

Bird Walk at Mill Bend Preserve

Mill Bend Preserve – meet at the CalTrans Pullout northeast of the Gualala River Bridge

Meet at the CalTrans Pullout northeast of the Gualala River BridgeJoin 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 [...]

Open House at Mill Bend Preserve

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 [...]

Open House at Mill Bend Preserve

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 [...]

Nature walk at Mill Bend Preserve

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.

A Mill Bend Wildflower Walk in May

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 [...]

Gualala River Stream Team training

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.

Celebrate the Coast!

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/

Bird Walk at Mill Bend Preserve

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.

Mill Bend Volunteer Workparty

Everyone welcome! Come see the results of your previous volunteer work, walk a new trail, hear of our plans for future access. Please join us to do a little general cleanup. Light work: pulling invasive Forget-me-nots and broom seedlings,  clearing trail edges, light pruning and cleanup.Bring water and pruning shears if you have them. Hand tools and garbage bags will be provided. Light refreshments.Questions? contact Cheryl Harris  charris@rclc.org

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