STORNETTA LANDS OCEAN VIEWS NORTH

Photo credit: Gary Levenson-Palmer

Photo credit: Gary Levenson-Palmer

Photo credit: Gary Levenson-Palmer

Photo credit: Gary Levenson-Palmer

Photo credit: Gary Levenson-Palmer

Photo credit: Gary Levenson-Palmer

Photo credit: Gary Levenson-Palmer

Photo credit: Mary Sue Ittner

Meet at 10:20 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at meet at 10:30 at Anchor Bay (West side of Hwy 1) to carpool. Park in front of the Lighthouse north of Point Arena. The walk begins at 10:50 by following the bluffs to the north/east and following the Garcia River upstream (via the bluffs).  We will lunch on the bluffs overlooking the Garcia River.  We will return via the pasture and through the gate and back on the road to our cars. The views and wildflowers could be lovely (this hike can be windy).  Note the ground may be uneven due to cow walking/grazing so sticks are recommended.
Leader: Harmony Susalla

NEW SEA RANCH TRAIL

Carpool at pullout for Gualala business directory just north of bridge at 9:45 and meet at the Sea Ranch Lodge at 10:00. We will take the trail from the parking lot to Moonraker Rd and cross highway 1. From  there we will enter the Bobcat Trail at post 201 and continue to 203  where we will head out on the new trail which connects Bobcat to Annapolis Rd trails. (NOTE: There is some elevation change. Sticks are  recommended.) At post 203A we will cross highway and head to the bluff where we will circle back viewing any flowers we may have missed on Bihler and Black Point in April. Lunch at Black Point Beach or other suitable spot.
Leader: Jane Seck

SEAL PUPS AND POTLUCK

Carpool at 9:45 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge and meet at Annie Brayer's house at 40256 Foremast on The Sea Ranch at 10:00. Turn west on Deer Trail, south on Leeward Road, right on Pelican, right on Foremast. Those with Sea Ranch stickers should park along the road so those without can park in her driveway. Food for a potluck can be stored at her house while we walk. Annie will lead us on a hike to see the baby seals and back (about 3 miles).
Leader: Annie Brayer

PLANTATION FOREST

This is the section that was logged last year. Hard to tell isn't it!

Trees will blue lines will be logged next time they cut this area. Each section of his land is on a 16 year logging cycle.

The chicken coup.

PLANTATION FOREST- May 9, 2013
Meet at 9:15 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge to carpool and at The Sea Ranch Lodge parking lot at 9:30.  We have a wonderful opportunity to visit the Plantation Forest managed by owner Ed Tunheim. He has agreed to give us a tour of this property, which adjoins Plantation Camp. This is a very beautiful property with many surprises and it is fascinating to learn how he plans his harvest so the forest remains healthy and productive, but you can barely tell he is logging. Drive south turning left on Kruse Ranch Road and drive to the top. Turn left on Hauser Bridge Rd and enter through the gate opposite the brightly colored mailbox.
Arranged by Dave and Diana Bower

SKAGGS SPRINGS ROAD WILDFLOWER HIKE

Talented stick woman - Ginger. Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Carpool at 9:40 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge and at The Sea Ranch Lodge parking lot at 9:55. Start at MM 6 on Skaggs Springs Road (before Haupt Creek Bridge)at 10:15. We will walk along the road looking for wildflowers along the bank with views of the Gualala River too. How far we walk will depend on how many flowers there are to slow us down.  This area is shady in the morning and can be cool so dress accordingly. Afterwards we'll drive to Annapolis winery where we'll eat our lunches on the picnic tables.
Leaders: Mary Sue Ittner & Bob Rutemoeller