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The event will start with refreshments at 7 p.m. and the meeting at 7:15 p.m. in preparation for the annual Christmas Bird Count which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 18.
The bird identification program is a great way to learn about the common and not-so-common birds of Lake County, especially if you are planning to participate in the bird count.
Even if you are not, however, learning about common birds is very fun and gratifying, noted Redbud Audubon’s president, Marilyn Waits.
Brad Barnwell will be presenting an updated presentation with new photographs of many of Lake County’s birds.
The program emphasizes the field characteristics of birds likely to be seen during the count.
The meeting is open to the public, including people who do not wish to participate in the bird count.
For more information about Redbud Audubon, go to www.redbudaudubon.org.
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The closure is in addition to the OHV trail closure on the Upper Lake Ranger District, which also goes through Dec. 17.
The closure on the Grindstone Ranger District is due to the recent storms that left the trails saturated.
An assessment of the trail system by OHV technicians and managers lead to the recommendation that the OHV trail system on the district remain closed through Dec. 17, conditions permitting.
The trails are scheduled to reopen the morning of Saturday, Dec. 18. If conditions improve, the closure order could be lifted earlier.
As the winter storm season starts and wet weather becomes more common, visitors planning OHV trips to the forest are encouraged to visit the Mendocino National Forest Web site at www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino, or to call the forest at 530-934-3316 to verify that trails are open before traveling.
Using the trails in their current condition would result in damage not only to the trails, but would also impact other resources including soils, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
“We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation with continuing the temporary OHV trail system closure on the Grindstone Ranger District,” said Forest Supervisor Tom Contreras. “By closing the trails now and preventing further damage, we are reducing the risk of longer closures for costly repairs and restoration efforts. Waiting for conditions to improve and the trails to dry out will help us continue to provide quality recreation areas for OHV riders.”
The Emergency Trail Closure for the Mendocino National Forest is formally referenced under Order Number 08-10-11.
Violation of this closure order is punishable by a fine of no more than $5,000 for an individual, $10,000 for an organization, or up to six months imprisonment or both.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530-934-3316 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino.
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The OHV trails on the Grindstone Ranger District are currently open.
The closure on the Upper Lake Ranger District is due to the amount of snow remaining and additional precipitation received on the District as recently as yesterday.
An assessment of the trail system on Friday morning by OHV technicians and managers lead to the recommendation that the OHV trail system on the District remain closed through Dec. 17, conditions permitting.
The trails are scheduled to reopen the morning of Saturday, Dec. 18. If the trails dry out and conditions improve before then, the closure order could be lifted earlier.
As the winter storm season starts and wet weather becomes more common, visitors planning OHV trips to the Forest are encouraged to visit the Mendocino National Forest Web site at www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino, or to call the forest at 530-934-3316 to verify that trails are open before traveling.
Using the trails in their current condition would result in damage not only to the trails, but would also impact other resources including soils, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
“We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation with continuing the temporary OHV trail system closure on the Upper Lake Ranger District,” said Forest Supervisor Tom Contreras. “By closing the trails now and preventing further damage, we are reducing the risk of longer closures for costly repairs and restoration efforts. Waiting for conditions to improve and the trails to dry out will help us continue to provide quality recreation areas for OHV riders.”
The Emergency Trail Closure for the Mendocino National Forest is formally referenced under Order Number 08-10-10.
Violation of this closure order is punishable by a fine of no more than $5,000 for an individual, $10,000 for an organization, or up to six months imprisonment or both.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530-934-3316 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino.
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The movie will begin at 3 p.m. at 8993 Soda Bay Road, on the left, 3.1 miles from Kit's Corner.
The Yukon Quest stretches over more than 1,000 miles from Alaska to Canada.
In 2011, Kyla Durham, a young woman raised in Lake County, will be competing in this race.
The movie shows some of the challenges she can expect to encounter including unmarked trails, steep descents, treacherous ice, mental exhaustion and record cold temperatures.
Admission is free admission.
For more information call 707-275-9315.