LOWER LAKE – Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA) the cooperating association for Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is planning a day of family fun on Saturday, May 22.

The public is invited to the park, located on Highway 53 between Clearlake and Lower Lake, to celebrate education by supporting local classrooms and schools.

Music is planned for the whole day, and both nature walks and tours of the historical ranch house are being offered.

Teachers and students will sell crafts, products and food to earn money for field trips and special events.

You will experience all levels and grades highlighting their individual talents –from kindergarten to 12th grade.

The Career Technology Pathway Program at Lower Lake High School will feature delicious food from their Culinary Program. The Construction and Welding Programs will offer handmade products for the most selective shoppers. You will see one-of-a-kind items for your home and garden.

The Automotive Pathway will raffle oil changes and sell certificates for other automotive services.

All proceeds from services, crafts and food sales will directly benefit the individual classrooms. AMIA is proud to support outdoor education at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park and we are excited to participate with schools in this wonderful hometown event.

Anderson Marsh is the ideal outdoor educational classroom and it is also a great place for community to come together and spend a beautiful day at the park.

Several local groups and individuals will provide music all day and AMIA will provide tours of the historic ranch house and guided nature walks. The Children’s Museum of Art’s and Science will coordinate old-fashioned games for kids such as sack and wheel barrow races.

Sorry, no pets or alcohol allowed. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Seating is not provided.

The Lower Lake Culinary program will have drinks and food available at reasonable prices. Other classrooms will have a variety of snacks, sodas, lemonade and ice tea at minimal cost.

If you are interested in a guided tour by trained docent volunteers, dress in layers and meet at the front parking lot of Anderson Marsh at 8 a.m. Bring water and wear appropriate walking shoes and bring your favorite walking stick.

The cost for adults 18 and over is $2; those under 18 and over 65 may attend for free.

For more information please call 707-995-2658 or email www.andersonmarsh.org.