The Mendocino Land Trust invites you to join us for our Annual
Membership Meeting, to be held in the conference room of the C.V.
Starr Community Center. Board and Staff members will make short
presentations on the efforts and accomplishments of the Land Trust
during the exciting past year, including information about Hare Creek
Beach, our newest acquisition. This meeting is an excellent chance
to get up to date on the work the Land Trust is doing, as well as to
meet Land Trust Staff, Board members, and fellow supporters.

Following the meeting, you will have the opportunity to join the
Board and Staff at Hare Creek Beach in Fort Bragg for an informal
tour of the property.

No RSVP is required and everyone is welcome to attend. Please
contact Jenny Hall at 707-962-0470 or jhall@mendocinolandtrust.org
with any questions.

We hope to see you on June 13th!

Sincerely,

The Board & Staff of the Mendocino Land Trust

Los Piratas del Caribe!!!
9:30 to late…. Come on down. The kitchen is open with tasty meals and
bar snacks until 9:30 or so, the bar until the sweet end. $10 suggested
donation for the band. See you there.

Many wineries will set up tasting stations in inns, galleries and shops throughout Mendocino Village and Little River, while the area’s top chefs produce their favorite seafood chowders in a tasting event. A marine mammal art exhibit, plein-air (live outdoor painting demonstrations) and docent-led walks are all part of the two-day festival.

Little River Whale Festival
MARCH 12, 13, 14 LITTLE RIVER, Calif. — Food and wine tastings and whale watching will be the featured attractions at the first ever Little River Whale Festival March 12, 13, and 14 in Little River.

Six Little River gourmet chefs pair up with local wineries to bring you a Taste of Little River. From artist studio tours and our history museum grand opening, to docent-led walks and photo workshops, the first annual Little River Whale Festival has something for everyone. Don’t forget to turn in your passport for a chance to win exciting Little River travel prizes.

Fort Bragg Whale Festival
MARCH 20 & 21 FORT BRAGG, Calif. –— Microbrew tasting and whale watching will be the featured attractions of the 28th Annual Fort Bragg Whale Festival March 20th and 21st.

Along with dozens of microbrews provided by the Fort Bragg Rotary Club, the area’s top chefs will produce their favorite chowders. A marine mammal art exhibit and crafts fair are also part of the two-day festival.

For more information go to Mendocino Coast Whale Festivals.

The Mendocino Land Trust is thrilled to announce the completion of the
purchase of Hare Creek Beach in Fort Bragg. This wonderful
accomplishment was finalized on January 5, 2010, providing us with a
great start to the new year.

The Land Trust has been working to complete this project for the past
two years, with the goal of acquiring this 5.6 acre beach in Fort
Bragg in order to conserve the habitats of the property and to create
legal public access. It is a rare occurrence that a privately owned
beach can be purchased with public funds in California. With this
purchase, Hare Creek will be a public beach forever, used in much the
same way as it has been historically but with a new focus –
conservation education and responsible recreation.

The Land Trust would like to extend special thanks to the two key
funders who made this project possible - the State Coastal Conservancy
and Fort Bragg resident Betty Stechmeyer, who made a donation of
matching funds in memory of her late husband and botanist, Gordon E.
McBride.

About Hare Creek Beach
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Hare Creek Beach represents the unique natural assets of the Northern
California coastline, encompassing a variety of sensitive habitats.
The beach is used as a resting and feeding site during migration by
many bird species, particularly migratory shorebirds. Hare Creek also
supports steelhead spawners and Coho salmon spawners annually.

The local community and visitors have long enjoyed the beach for
recreation and bird watching. However, there is currently no legal
access to the beach for the general public. The Land Trust intends to
create legal public access to the beach for all.

Hare Creek Beach is located immediately southwest of the intersection
of Highway 1 and Highway 20 in Fort Bragg, California.

Get Involved: Become a Steward
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Now that the acquisition is complete, the Land Trust has more work
ahead of us. The Land Trust will create a management plan for the
property, raise stewardship funds, begin to conduct restoration and
monitoring activities, and work towards providing legal public access.
These efforts will require time, funding, and, in some cases,
volunteer efforts.

Volunteer stewards will be needed throughout the year to help the Land
Trust conduct monitoring and to aid in restoration activities. If you
are interested in becoming a Hare Creek Beach Steward, please contact
Jenny Hall at jhall@mendocinolandtrust.org or call 707-962-0470.

Donations to Hare Creek Beach Stewardship can be made by mail, by
phone or at www.mendocinolandtrust.org. Be sure to specify that your
donation is for Hare Creek Beach. Call 707-962-0470 or mail a
donation to Mendocino Land Trust, PO Box 1094, Mendocino, CA 95490.

For additional information regarding Hare Creek Beach, please contact
us at 707-962-0470 or email info@mendocinolandtrust.org.

Flynn Creek Circus presents the “Classic Spectacle”, an exhilarating display of daring and skill. Acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and more will entertain all ages. Located: N. Main St., Fort Bragg in the Big Tent next to Century 21 Beer, wine and concessions available. tickets available soon online at www.flynncreekcircus.com
Time: 1/29/10 at 7pm, 1/30/10 at 3pm & 7pm Fee: advance $10/15 ch/adult $15/20 at door

Holiday pool party with live music, deejays, circus, games, raffles, food,
and interactive workshops including a hip - hop workshop for children hosted
by beatboxer, freestyler, and artist RadioActive!

Poolside Music and Performances By

Los Cumbaleros

DJ Ramos - Sonido Evolucion

DJ Jeremy D - BlueBeat Lounge KZYX

*Members of Rogerwood,, Steven Bates, & Al G*

MECCA - Mendocino Center For Circus Arts

For More Information and Schedule Go To www.mendocoastrec.org or call
707-964-9446

All proceeds benefit the CV Starr Community Center and Spath Aquatic
Facility* *

On behalf of all our partners, Mendocino Land Trust invites our
members and friends to the first ever Mendocino County Trails
Symposium on January 9, 2010 in Fort Bragg.

This event is to inform the public about existing trail systems
throughout the county and to create momentum around new trail
opportunities. We would like to do similar events inland to follow
the Fort Bragg Symposium. The Symposium is hosted by the Land Trust
in partnership with the City of Fort Bragg, City of Ukiah, Coastal
Land Trust, California State Parks, Bored Feet Press, Mendocino County
Planning & Building Services, Ukiah Valley Trails Group, State Coastal
Conservancy, Visit Mendocino County, Redwood Coast Land Conservancy,
Moat Creek Management Agency, Coastwalk, and the list of partners
keeps growing!

The event begins with outings in the morning which are free of charge
and open to the public. An open house will take place at Larsen Hall
on the corner of Franklin and Fir Streets, from noon to 5pm. The open
house is a chance for people to view local trail maps, find out about
regular hikes, equestrian and bike rides, and water trails.

At 1pm there will be a speaker panel of local land managers and
planners who will share a multi-media presentation on existing hiking,
biking, horse-back riding, and water trails. A second speaker panel of
trail planning professionals will share where new trails are planned
and needed. Special emphasis will be on connective trail segments
between existing trail systems and public lands. The key-note speaker
of the event will be local resident Marlene Padilla, who will share
her thru-hike experience hiking the California Coastal Trail (CCT)
from Oregon to Mexico.

Following the event, a social time is planned for those folks
interested in meeting others in the non-motorized transportation and
recreation planning field. Guests are invited to gather at the North
Coast Brewery for a time of celebration of the tasks accomplished and
mutual encouragement for the opportunities ahead. We are asking that
you please RSVP if you will be attending the dinner social by emailing
tjones@mendocinolandtrust.org or calling 962-0470.

An event agenda with more information is available on the MLT website
at www.mendocinolandtrust.org. We hope to see you there!

Best Regards,

Tamira Jones
Coastal Access Program Manager
Mendocino Land Trust
PO Box 1094, Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 962-0470
tjones@mendocinolandtrust.org

Kara Morris and the Mendocino Dance Project with sponsorship from the Arts Council of Mendocino County present the third original performance by the Coast’s only contemporary dance troupe. “Great Feets” is an energetic show where aerial silks, trapeze and hoop fuse with original movement to create a dynamic, athletic show for all to enjoy. Inspired by the great feats of humanity throughout history, these dancers draw on many styles of movement to emphasize the strength and endurance of the human spirit as it faces its most difficult and yet fulfilling moments. These dancers entertain you both on and off the ground. Be sure not to miss Mendocino Dance Project’s latest creation of “Great Feets”.

You are invited to support the Mendocino Land Trust by enjoying dinner
at the MacCallum House Restaurant!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Please join us for this fundraising event! Support our land
conservation efforts by enjoying a great dinner from the MacCallum
House Restaurant’s regular menu.

The MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant will graciously be donating all
profits from the evening to the Land Trust, so gather your friends and
family for a wonderful dining experience in Mendocino.

Reservations are recommended - call 707-937-0289. For more
information, call Jenny Hall at the Land Trust at 707-962-0470 or
email jhall@mendocinolandtrust.org.

The MacCallum House Restaurant will serve dinner from its regular
menu. The MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant is located at 45020 Albion
Street, Mendocino, CA.

To view the menu, visit MacCallum House

Thank you for supporting the Mendocino Land Trust!