Walk The Big River Trail with Mendocino Land Trust

There’s no better way to honor Mendocino Land Trust’s 50 years of conservation than with a free guided walk on the old haul road along the Big River watershed. Explore a thriving biodiversity hotspot where redwoods meet the salt marsh. Bring your binoculars to spot herons, otters, and seals, plus learn about the flora and fauna along the way. This tour will be led by Mendocino Land Trust Stewardship Project Coordinator, Chase Aherns and will take about 1.5 hours. A Kelley House Museum docent will share photos from the site’s history as a 19th-century lumber mill.
 
Since their founding in 1976, the Mendocino Land Trust has fought to protect this landscape, culminating in the historic 2002 acquisition of 7,300 acres from the Hawthorne Timber Company. This walking tour is part of the exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Mendocino Land Trust, on display during April and May. Learn more about the exhibit here.
 
Free, but RSVP is appreciated.