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Magical Moth Night
2026-05-15 19:30 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old Stage Rd, Gualala, CA, 95445, United States
In support of the Meadow as Muse exhibition, we’re collaborating with Gualala Arts Center for an enchanting evening exploring the moths of our coastal ecosystem — all ages and experience levels welcome!
7:30 PM • Indoor Presentation
at Gualala Arts Center
Entomologist and Sea Ranch naturalist Larry French, joined by colleagues from UC, presents striking images, specimens, and insights into the remarkable moth species of our local coastline.
9:00 – 11:00 PM • Nighttime Field Session
at Mill Bend Preserve
Head into the meadow for a guided after-dark experience — observing and identifying live moths as they emerge. A hands-on contribution to local citizen-science efforts!
Bring a flashlight, camera or smartphone, and wear dark clothing. Free and open to all.

Spring Wildflower Show
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-24 | Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old Stage Rd, Gualala, CA, 95445, United States
In support of the Meadow as Muse exhibition, we’re collaborating with Gualala Arts Center and the Dorothy King Young (DKY) Chapter of the California Native Plant Society for a free, two-day celebration of local wildflowers — all ages and experience levels welcome!
May 23 & 24 • Wildflower Show
at Gualala Arts Center
Explore a fresh, labeled collection of regional blooms and connect with botanists and fellow plant enthusiasts. Talks, educational resources, and Meadow as Muse artworks are on view throughout.
Botanist-Led Walks through Mill Bend Preserve
Join guided wildflower walks around the grounds and into Mill Bend Preserve to discover the blooms of our meadows, creeksides, forests, and shrublands up close.
Tinkering Together • 1:00 – 3:00 PM daily

Saturday: Flower Dissection
Sunday: Abstract Botanical Printmaking

Bird Walk at Mill Bend Preserve
2026-06-12 08:00 - 11:30 | Mill Bend Preserve, 46698 Old Stage Rd, Gualala, CA, United States
Join us for a bird walk at Mill Bend Preserve! We will begin at the edge of the Gualala River, where we typically see a variety of song birds, raptors, and water birds. We will then move to upper Mill Bend Preserve, where we will walk the meadows, chaparral & forest, and are likely to see many other species.
Meet at the pullout on the east side of Highway 1 (immediately north of the Gualala River bridge).
The event is free. Please no dogs.

Community Clean-up
2026-06-27 10:00 | Near Fish Rock Rd. & Old Stage Rd. intersection, Gualala, 95445
Join RCLC and River Bend Kayaks in collaboration with C & S Waste Solutions to clear an illegal dumping site in efforts to keep our Gualala watershed pristine near Old Stage and Fish Rock Rd. intersection. Location is about 1/8 mile south on Old Stage Rd. from Fish Rock Rd. (west) in the dirt pull out. Please be mindful to not block driveways when parking. Trash bags will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves and a water bottle.

Pathways to Mill Bend Preserve
2026-10-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old Stage Rd, Gualala, CA, 95445, United States
Where: Gualala Arts Center
RSVP: The event is free.
Join us for an event celebrating Pathways to Mill Bend Preserve, a multi-year initiative to create walkable, safe, and accessible public trails connecting the town of Gualala to Mill Bend Preserve and the Gualala River estuary.
A grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy supports this work.
More details to come.
