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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

Mill Bend Preserve Open House: Walking Through Time

Sometimes a walk through redwood trees feels like a journey back in time. Come to Mill Bend Preserve to enjoy that feeling and get a taste of the site’s history. Visitors can tour the Gualala Cemetery, take a guided walk down to the Gualala River where the old railroad carried logs to the mill (sturdy shoes recommended), or enjoy a shorter saunter on our newest trail for views of the estuary. There will be fun activities [...]

Volunteer at Mill Bend Preserve

When: Wednesday, October 23, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Mill Bend Preserve, 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala (map) No RSVP required.  We need your help removing invasive plants at Mill Bend Preserve! Join us for a morning in the forest as we remove seedlings from invasive plants, such as ivy and broom, as well any other work that may be needed to restore the landscape and help native plants thrive once again. Sophia Pisciotta, [...]

Volunteer at Mill Bend Preserve

When: Thursday, November 7, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Mill Bend Preserve, 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala (map) No RSVP required.  We need your help removing invasive plants at Mill Bend Preserve! Join us for a morning in the forest as we remove seedlings from invasive plants, such as ivy and broom, as well any other work that may be needed to restore the landscape and help native plants thrive once again. Sophia Pisciotta, [...]

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