MLT’s 50th Anniversary
Mendocino Land Trust celebrates 50 years of service in Mendocino County with a stunning short film, community events, and an Anniversary Celebration!
MLT’s 50th Anniversary Celebration: Photos by Colton Thompson
MLT’s 50th Anniversary Celebration: Photos by Holly Madrigal
40,000 acres Protected
Since 1976, Mendocino Land Trust has conserved over 40,000 acres of land in Mendocino County. MLT has opened five coastal preserves to the public, built 20 miles of trails, and restored habitats for vulnerable and endangered species. MLT has also worked with private landowners to place conservation easements on their land to safeguard legacy farms, ranches, and vineyards from development for generations to come.
Conservation Forever
To commemorate this milestone, MLT has produced a short film, Conservation Forever, featuring a look at some of our current land protection, public access, and habitat restoration projects alongside stunning coastal and inland vistas. Conservation Forever was shown at the 2026 Mendocino Film Festival as part of the short-film programs Keeping it Wild and Reel Mendo, and you can view the film on the MLT website and YouTube channel.
50th Anniversary Events
Conservation Forever: 50 Years of Mendocino Land Trust, a retrospective exhibit, was open at the Kelley House Museum from April 2 through June 1 2026.
To thank the Mendocino community for 50 years of support, MLT hosted a 50th Anniversary Celebration in Mendocino Village on Saturday, June 20.
