Events
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 [...]
You are invited to join us for a Mill Bend Preserve Restoration Work Party. When: Thursday, September 12, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Mill Bend Preserve, 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala (map) Why: Because we love Mill Bend Preserve! Please join other enthusiastic eco-volunteers on Thursday, September 12 at 10:00 AM to seize on this perfect time to pull small broom seedlings at Mill Bend Preserve, before these young invasives grow and become tougher to remove. Believe it [...]
You are invited to join RCLC and Sonoma County Regional Parks to Celebrate Coastal Cleanup Day! When: Saturday September 21, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Gualala Point Park Visitor Center (map) Join the California Coastal Cleanup The Redwood Coast Land Conservancy and Sonoma County Regional Parks are teaming up to keep our oceans and other waterways clean. Join fellow volunteers at the Gualala Point Park Visitor Center on September 21st from 9-12pm and help [...]
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, [...]
When: Tuesday, October 29, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where: Mill Bend Preserve, 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala (map) RSVP: The event is free, but RSVP required. Please email Meghan Walla-Murphy at phoksumdo.mwm@gmail.com to RSVP and receive additional information about the event. Meghan Walla-Murphy of the North Bay Bear Collaborative will be leading a training in bear scat collection on the coast. Bear scat is being collected for DNA analysis in order to learn more about bear [...]
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, [...]
When: Saturday, December 7, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Mill Bend Preserve, 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala (map) RSVP: The event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Refreshments will be served. Drop by to make a wreath from natural materials collected at Mill Bend Preserve or just sip some hot apple cider and chat with us about ongoing projects. We will have crafts for kids (and kids at heart), including making peanut butter [...]
When: Wednesday, March 26, 8:30 AM Where: Mill Bend Preserve. Meet at the pullout on the east side of Highway 1 (immediately north of the Gualala River bridge). RSVP: The event is free. Please no dogs. The Spring migration has begun! Join us for a bird walk at Mill Bend Preserve, as we look for new birds that are passing through or setting up nesting sites. We will begin at the edge of the Gualala [...]
When: Saturday, April 12, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where: Mill Bend Preserve, 46902 Old Stage Rd, Gualala (map) RSVP: The event is free. Refreshments from Franny's Cup and Saucer, and coffee from Little Green Bean Roastery will be provided. Enjoy a spring morning at Mill Bend Preserve! We will be hosting bird and nature walks, crafts and activities for kids, and tours of the historic Gualala Cemetery. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a [...]
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