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Mendocino Land Trust is thrilled to announce that we are in contract to purchase a…

Bell Point Acquisition

December 30, 2024

By Mike Heine Elk (Cervus canadensis) are the second largest species of deer in the…

Meet The Elk

May 07, 2024

Earth Day 1971 from the Independent Coast Observer - used with permission and they retain all rights.

Flashback Friday – Earth Day 1971

April 19, 2024

Earth Day as covered by the Independent Coast Observer in April 1971. Used with permission.…

April MLT Monthly

April 17, 2024

Image of a Western toad at rest in a rocky creek. Photo provided by Mike Heine.

Western Toads – Don’t Let Them Croak

April 16, 2024

The western toad (Anaxyrus boreas) is one of California’s most common toads. They may look…

Rusty old culvert on Chamberlain Creek is blocking salmon migration.

Chamberlain Creek Project

April 12, 2024

It's no secret that salmon need all the help they can get! The Mendocino Land…

Mendocino Coast Beacon April 1976 image of ships returning to Noyo Harbor.

Flashback Friday – April 1976 Ships Return To Noyo Harbor

April 12, 2024

Flashback Friday - Ships returning to Noyo Harbor, April 1976. #flashbackfridays#mendocino#MLT#mendocinolandtrust#noyoharbor Courtesy Mendocino Coast…

Image of Taricha torosa, the California newt. This is a toxic amphibian found in California.

Don’t Mess With Newt!

April 09, 2024

Don’t mess with Newt! Say hello to the California newt (Taricha torosa), a local celebrity.…

Flashback Friday – Heider Field & The Origin Of MLT

April 05, 2024

The earliest days of land conservancy in Mendocino county began with local citizen's desire to…

Fun Facts

Public Domain image of California Poppy. Image used to celebrate April 6th, California Poppy day! Yes, it's really a thing.

Fun Fact – 4/6 Is Poppy Day!

April 04, 2024

The California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is out in force, and--get this--it has its own official…

Michael Heine photo of elephants seals on the beach.

Northern Elephant Seals – A Comeback Story

April 03, 2024

Did that boulder just sneeze? No! It’s a northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) lazing on…

United Farm Workers President Cesar Chavez meets with supporters at the UFW headquarters in Keene, California

MLT Salutes Cesar Chavez

March 31, 2024

United Farm Workers President Cesar Chavez meets with supporters at the UFW headquarters in Keene,…

Short article from the Mendocino Coast Beacon from September 3, 1976, announcing the slate of new officers for the Mendocino Land Trust.

Flashback Friday – 9/3/1976

March 28, 2024

We remember with gratitude those who stepped up to found MLT. We're happy to share,…