Author Archives: Robb Lightfoot
Western Toads – Don’t Let Them Croak
The western toad (Anaxyrus boreas) is one of California’s most common toads. They may look mean with their warty appearance, …
Chamberlain Creek Project
It’s no secret that salmon need all the help they can get! The Mendocino Land Trust is proud to release …
Flashback Friday – April 1976 Ships Return To Noyo Harbor
Flashback Friday – Ships returning to Noyo Harbor, April 1976. https://www.mendocinobeacon.com/ #flashbackfridays#mendocino#MLT#mendocinolandtrust#noyoharbor Courtesy Mendocino Coast Beacon, used with permission.
Don’t Mess With Newt!
Don’t mess with Newt! Say hello to the California newt (Taricha torosa), a local celebrity. You may have seen them …
Flashback Friday – Heider Field & The Origin Of MLT
The earliest days of land conservancy in Mendocino county began with local citizen’s desire to preserve open space in Mendocino. …
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Fun Fact – 4/6 Is Poppy Day!
The California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is out in force, and–get this–it has its own official holiday! I guess that means …
Northern Elephant Seals – A Comeback Story
Did that boulder just sneeze? No! It’s a northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) lazing on a sunny beach. Elephant seals …
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MLT Salutes Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez – Leader in Labor and Environmental Justice Most people have heard his name associate it with seeking fair …
Flashback Friday – 9/3/1976
We remember with gratitude those who stepped up to found MLT. We’re happy to share, with permission, this clipping from …