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Monthly Volunteer Day at Hare Creek Beach

Add to Calendar Jul. 06, 2026 10:00 am Jul. 06, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Monthly Volunteer Day at Hare Creek Beach Join us for our monthly 1st Monday volunteer day at Hare Creek Beach! Hare Creek Beach is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteers to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Hare Creek Beach workdays are generally scheduled for the second Saturday of the month and are open to all ages and experience levels. When: 1st Monday of each month Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Directions: Park at the Mendocino College Coast Center parking… Hare Creek Beach Trailhead

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July 06 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hare Creek Beach Trailhead

Join us for our monthly 1st Monday volunteer day at Hare Creek Beach!

Hare Creek Beach is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteers to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Hare Creek Beach workdays are generally scheduled for the second Saturday of the month and are open to all ages and experience levels.

When: 1st Monday of each month

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Directions: Park at the Mendocino College Coast Center parking lot and meet at the trailhead at the end of Bay View Avenue.

What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided.

If you’d like to be on our volunteer email list, send a note to info@mendocinolandtrust.org or use the form at the bottom of our volunteer page.

 



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Monthly Navarro Point Stewardship Day

Add to Calendar Jul. 08, 2026 10:00 am Jul. 08, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Monthly Navarro Point Stewardship Day Join us for our monthly 2nd Wednesday volunteer day at Navarro Point! Navarro Point Preserve is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteer stewardship workdays to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Stewardship workdays are open to all ages and experience levels. When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Meeting Location: Google map What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided. If… Navarro Point Preserve

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July 08 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Navarro Point Preserve

Join us for our monthly 2nd Wednesday volunteer day at Navarro Point!

Navarro Point Preserve is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteer stewardship workdays to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Stewardship workdays are open to all ages and experience levels.

When: 2nd Wednesday of each month

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Meeting Location: Google map

What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided.

If you’d like to be on our volunteer email list, send a note to info@mendocinolandtrust.org or use the form at the bottom of our volunteer page.



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Caspar Pond Trail Opening and Ribbon-Cutting

Add to Calendar Jul. 25, 2026 11:00 am Jul. 25, 2026 1:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Caspar Pond Trail Opening and Ribbon-Cutting MLT is thrilled to announce that we have completed the public access easement for the Caspar Pond trail in Caspar. While this trail has been an informal community trail, the formalizing of a public access easement means that the trail around Caspar Pond will remain open to walkers and bird-watchers in perpetuity. MLT will maintain the trail to ensure it stays in good condition. Located just off Hwy 1 at Fern Creek Road between Mendocino Village and Fort Bragg, the trail is easy to find for residents and visitors. Join us as we celebrate the trail opening with a group… Corner of Highway 1 and Fern Creek Road

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July 25 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Corner of Highway 1 and Fern Creek Road

MLT is thrilled to announce that we have completed the public access easement for the Caspar Pond trail in Caspar. While this trail has been an informal community trail, the formalizing of a public access easement means that the trail around Caspar Pond will remain open to walkers and bird-watchers in perpetuity. MLT will maintain the trail to ensure it stays in good condition. Located just off Hwy 1 at Fern Creek Road between Mendocino Village and Fort Bragg, the trail is easy to find for residents and visitors. Join us as we celebrate the trail opening with a group walk and a bit of bird watching!



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Monthly Volunteer Day at Hare Creek Beach

Add to Calendar Aug. 03, 2026 10:00 am Aug. 03, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Monthly Volunteer Day at Hare Creek Beach Join us for our monthly 1st Monday volunteer day at Hare Creek Beach! Hare Creek Beach is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteers to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Hare Creek Beach workdays are generally scheduled for the second Saturday of the month and are open to all ages and experience levels. When: 1st Monday of each month Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Directions: Park at the Mendocino College Coast Center parking… Hare Creek Beach Trailhead

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August 03 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hare Creek Beach Trailhead

Join us for our monthly 1st Monday volunteer day at Hare Creek Beach!

Hare Creek Beach is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteers to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Hare Creek Beach workdays are generally scheduled for the second Saturday of the month and are open to all ages and experience levels.

When: 1st Monday of each month

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Directions: Park at the Mendocino College Coast Center parking lot and meet at the trailhead at the end of Bay View Avenue.

What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided.

If you’d like to be on our volunteer email list, send a note to info@mendocinolandtrust.org or use the form at the bottom of our volunteer page.

 



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Noyo Headlands Race!

Add to Calendar Aug. 08, 2026 8:00 am Aug. 08, 2026 America/Los_Angeles Noyo Headlands Race! Sign up for the Noyo Headlands Race here We are thrilled to host the Noyo Headlands Race at Noyo Headlands Park in Fort Bragg! Last year, over 200 runners of all ages ran, walked, strolled and rolled the headland’s trail. First race starts at 8:00 am. Race categories are: ½ Mile Kid’s Run, 5K Fun Walk, 5K, 10K and ½ Marathon Runs. Become a sponsor! New this year!! Sign up for the Mendo Challenge! A four-race series including: Fort Bragg Whale Run & Walk on March 21 Big River Adventure on May 30 in Mendocino Red White & Blue Race,… Noyo Headlands Park

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August 08 | 8:00 am

Noyo Headlands Park

Sign up for the Noyo Headlands Race here

We are thrilled to host the Noyo Headlands Race at Noyo Headlands Park in Fort Bragg! Last year, over 200 runners of all ages ran, walked, strolled and rolled the headland’s trail. First race starts at 8:00 am. Race categories are: ½ Mile Kid’s Run, 5K Fun Walk, 5K, 10K and ½ Marathon Runs.

Become a sponsor!

New this year!! Sign up for the Mendo Challenge! A four-race series including:

  • Fort Bragg Whale Run & Walk on March 21
  • Big River Adventure on May 30 in Mendocino
  • Red White & Blue Race, July 4 in Fort Bragg
  • MLT’s Noyo Headlands Race, August 8

Sign up for the Mendo Challenge here



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Monthly Navarro Point Stewardship Day

Add to Calendar Aug. 12, 2026 10:00 am Aug. 12, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Monthly Navarro Point Stewardship Day Join us for our monthly 2nd Wednesday volunteer day at Navarro Point! Navarro Point Preserve is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteer stewardship workdays to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Stewardship workdays are open to all ages and experience levels. When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Meeting Location: Google map What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided. If… Navarro Point Preserve

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August 12 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Navarro Point Preserve

Join us for our monthly 2nd Wednesday volunteer day at Navarro Point!

Navarro Point Preserve is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteer stewardship workdays to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Stewardship workdays are open to all ages and experience levels.

When: 2nd Wednesday of each month

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Meeting Location: Google map

What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided.

If you’d like to be on our volunteer email list, send a note to info@mendocinolandtrust.org or use the form at the bottom of our volunteer page.



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Monthly Navarro Point Stewardship Day

Add to Calendar Sep. 09, 2026 10:00 am Sep. 09, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Monthly Navarro Point Stewardship Day Join us for our monthly 2nd Wednesday volunteer day at Navarro Point! Navarro Point Preserve is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteer stewardship workdays to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Stewardship workdays are open to all ages and experience levels. When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Meeting Location: Google map What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided. If… Navarro Point Preserve

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September 09 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Navarro Point Preserve

Join us for our monthly 2nd Wednesday volunteer day at Navarro Point!

Navarro Point Preserve is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteer stewardship workdays to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Stewardship workdays are open to all ages and experience levels.

When: 2nd Wednesday of each month

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Meeting Location: Google map

What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided.

If you’d like to be on our volunteer email list, send a note to info@mendocinolandtrust.org or use the form at the bottom of our volunteer page.



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Birding at Old Smith Ranch and Ten Mile Estuary

Add to Calendar Sep. 12, 2026 9:00 am Sep. 12, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Birding at Old Smith Ranch and Ten Mile Estuary Lifelong birder and MLT’s Land Protection Manager Matt will take us along the estuary and out to the dunes to spot shorebirds, songbirds, hawks, heron’s and the elusive bald eagles that nest nearby. Please RSVP to info@mendocinolandtrust.org. Old Smith Ranch Trail

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September 12 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Old Smith Ranch Trail

Lifelong birder and MLT’s Land Protection Manager Matt will take us along the estuary and out to the dunes to spot shorebirds, songbirds, hawks, heron’s and the elusive bald eagles that nest nearby. Please RSVP to info@mendocinolandtrust.org.



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Coastal Cleanup Day at Hare Creek

Add to Calendar Sep. 19, 2026 9:00 am Sep. 19, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Coastal Cleanup Day at Hare Creek Join the world’s largest community science project! Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers collect data on all the trash they remove, leading to real world changes and driving positive policy for our amazing coastline. More than 1.8 million volunteers have collected over 27 million pounds of trash from beaches and inland waterways across the state of California. Meet at the south end of the in the Mendocino College Coast Campus parking lot, off Hwy 1, just north of the Hwy 20 intersection. For more information on California’s Coastal Cleanup and more sites: www.coastalcleanupday.org   Hare Creek Beach

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September 19 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hare Creek Beach

Join the world’s largest community science project! Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers collect data on all the trash they remove, leading to real world changes and driving positive policy for our amazing coastline. More than 1.8 million volunteers have collected over 27 million pounds of trash from beaches and inland waterways across the state of California.

Meet at the south end of the in the Mendocino College Coast Campus parking lot, off Hwy 1, just north of the Hwy 20 intersection.

For more information on California’s Coastal Cleanup and more sites: www.coastalcleanupday.org

 



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Coastal Cleanup Day at Seaside Beach

Add to Calendar Sep. 19, 2026 10:00 am Sep. 19, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Coastal Cleanup Day at Seaside Beach Join the world’s largest community science project! Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers collect data on all the trash they remove, leading to real world changes and driving positive policy for our amazing coastline. More than 1.8 million volunteers have collected over 27 million pounds of trash from beaches and inland waterways across the state of California. Meet at the parking area at Seaside Beach, north of the Ten Mile Bridge on Highway 1. For more information on California’s Coastal Cleanup and more sites: www.coastalcleanupday.org   Seaside Beach

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September 19 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Seaside Beach

Join the world’s largest community science project! Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers collect data on all the trash they remove, leading to real world changes and driving positive policy for our amazing coastline. More than 1.8 million volunteers have collected over 27 million pounds of trash from beaches and inland waterways across the state of California.

Meet at the parking area at Seaside Beach, north of the Ten Mile Bridge on Highway 1.

For more information on California’s Coastal Cleanup and more sites: www.coastalcleanupday.org

 



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Monthly Volunteer Day at Hare Creek Beach

Add to Calendar Oct. 05, 2026 10:00 am Oct. 05, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Monthly Volunteer Day at Hare Creek Beach Join us for our monthly 1st Monday volunteer day at Hare Creek Beach! Hare Creek Beach is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteers to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Hare Creek Beach workdays are generally scheduled for the second Saturday of the month and are open to all ages and experience levels. When: 1st Monday of each month Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Directions: Park at the Mendocino College Coast Center parking… Hare Creek Beach Trailhead

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October 05 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hare Creek Beach Trailhead

Join us for our monthly 1st Monday volunteer day at Hare Creek Beach!

Hare Creek Beach is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteers to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Hare Creek Beach workdays are generally scheduled for the second Saturday of the month and are open to all ages and experience levels.

When: 1st Monday of each month

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Directions: Park at the Mendocino College Coast Center parking lot and meet at the trailhead at the end of Bay View Avenue.

What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided.

If you’d like to be on our volunteer email list, send a note to info@mendocinolandtrust.org or use the form at the bottom of our volunteer page.

 



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Mendocino Eco Artists MLT Benefit Show June 5-October 15

Add to Calendar Oct. 15, 2026 12:00 pm Oct. 15, 2026 America/Los_Angeles Mendocino Eco Artists MLT Benefit Show June 5-October 15 Celebrating the Natural World A summer show benefiting and celebrating Mendocino Land Trust’s 50th Anniversary. At Stanford Inn by the Sea, open 9-9 daily. Navarro Point, by MLT Board Member and MEA artist Karen Camille Bowers MEA Artists: Maeve Croghan Julie Higgins Karen Camille Bowers Paul Reiber Eleanor Harvey Mary-Ellen Campbell Bob Rhoades Debra Lennox Trish Orchard Deborah Nord Guest Artists: Meredith Frederick Jacquelyne Cisper Mendocino Eco Artists Stanford Inn by the Sea   Stanford Inn by the Sea

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October 15 | 12:00 pm

Stanford Inn by the Sea

Celebrating the Natural World

A summer show benefiting and celebrating Mendocino Land Trust’s 50th Anniversary.

At Stanford Inn by the Sea, open 9-9 daily.

Navarro Point, by MLT Board Member and MEA artist Karen Camille Bowers

MEA Artists:

Maeve Croghan
Julie Higgins
Karen Camille Bowers
Paul Reiber
Eleanor Harvey
Mary-Ellen Campbell
Bob Rhoades
Debra Lennox
Trish Orchard
Deborah Nord

Guest Artists:

Meredith Frederick
Jacquelyne Cisper

Mendocino Eco Artists
Stanford Inn by the Sea

 



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Monthly Volunteer Day at Hare Creek Beach

Add to Calendar Nov. 02, 2026 10:00 am Nov. 02, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Monthly Volunteer Day at Hare Creek Beach Join us for our monthly 1st Monday volunteer day at Hare Creek Beach! Hare Creek Beach is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteers to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Hare Creek Beach workdays are generally scheduled for the second Saturday of the month and are open to all ages and experience levels. When: 1st Monday of each month Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Directions: Park at the Mendocino College Coast Center parking… Hare Creek Beach Trailhead

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November 02 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hare Creek Beach Trailhead

Join us for our monthly 1st Monday volunteer day at Hare Creek Beach!

Hare Creek Beach is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteers to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Hare Creek Beach workdays are generally scheduled for the second Saturday of the month and are open to all ages and experience levels.

When: 1st Monday of each month

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Directions: Park at the Mendocino College Coast Center parking lot and meet at the trailhead at the end of Bay View Avenue.

What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided.

If you’d like to be on our volunteer email list, send a note to info@mendocinolandtrust.org or use the form at the bottom of our volunteer page.

 



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Monthly Navarro Point Stewardship Day

Add to Calendar Nov. 11, 2026 10:00 am Nov. 11, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Monthly Navarro Point Stewardship Day Join us for our monthly 2nd Wednesday volunteer day at Navarro Point! Navarro Point Preserve is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteer stewardship workdays to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Stewardship workdays are open to all ages and experience levels. When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Meeting Location: Google map What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided. If… Navarro Point Preserve

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November 11 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Navarro Point Preserve

Join us for our monthly 2nd Wednesday volunteer day at Navarro Point!

Navarro Point Preserve is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteer stewardship workdays to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Stewardship workdays are open to all ages and experience levels.

When: 2nd Wednesday of each month

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Meeting Location: Google map

What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided.

If you’d like to be on our volunteer email list, send a note to info@mendocinolandtrust.org or use the form at the bottom of our volunteer page.



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Monthly Volunteer Day at Hare Creek Beach

Add to Calendar Dec. 07, 2026 10:00 am Dec. 07, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Monthly Volunteer Day at Hare Creek Beach Join us for our monthly 1st Monday volunteer day at Hare Creek Beach! Hare Creek Beach is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteers to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Hare Creek Beach workdays are generally scheduled for the second Saturday of the month and are open to all ages and experience levels. When: 1st Monday of each month Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Directions: Park at the Mendocino College Coast Center parking… Hare Creek Beach Trailhead

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December 07 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hare Creek Beach Trailhead

Join us for our monthly 1st Monday volunteer day at Hare Creek Beach!

Hare Creek Beach is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteers to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Hare Creek Beach workdays are generally scheduled for the second Saturday of the month and are open to all ages and experience levels.

When: 1st Monday of each month

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Directions: Park at the Mendocino College Coast Center parking lot and meet at the trailhead at the end of Bay View Avenue.

What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided.

If you’d like to be on our volunteer email list, send a note to info@mendocinolandtrust.org or use the form at the bottom of our volunteer page.

 



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Monthly Navarro Point Stewardship Day

Add to Calendar Dec. 09, 2026 10:00 am Dec. 09, 2026 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Monthly Navarro Point Stewardship Day Join us for our monthly 2nd Wednesday volunteer day at Navarro Point! Navarro Point Preserve is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteer stewardship workdays to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Stewardship workdays are open to all ages and experience levels. When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Meeting Location: Google map What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided. If… Navarro Point Preserve

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December 09 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Navarro Point Preserve

Join us for our monthly 2nd Wednesday volunteer day at Navarro Point!

Navarro Point Preserve is owned and managed by Mendocino Land Trust. We rely on volunteer stewardship workdays to maintain our network of public access trails and beaches. Volunteers spend the day pulling invasive plant species, picking up garbage, maintaining the trail, and taking in the beautiful scenery. Stewardship workdays are open to all ages and experience levels.

When: 2nd Wednesday of each month

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Meeting Location: Google map

What to bring / wear: Dress to get dirty. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided.

If you’d like to be on our volunteer email list, send a note to info@mendocinolandtrust.org or use the form at the bottom of our volunteer page.



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