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

HORSESHOE COVE--SALT POINT NORTH

Meet at 10:00 at pullout for Gualala business directory north of bridge to carpool and at The Sea Ranch Lodge at 10:15. Park at MM 44.00 at Salt Point. The turnoff is tricky; turnoff at MM44 even though the sign says Turnout 1/4 mile. This hike is quite steep in places so hiking sticks and boots are recommended. Hike on the trail staying right at the fork until you go over the crest of the hill and have a beautiful view of Horseshoe Cove. Descend sharply until you reach the Bluff. Walk south along the bluff until about 11:30 and retrace your steps until we reach a magical rock formation for lunch. The return to the cars after lunch will be uphill, but this is a gorgeous spot so worth the effort.
Leader: Harmony Susalla

ALDER CREEK - MANCHESTER STATE BEACH

Meet at 9:05 at pullout for Gualala business directory and at Anchor Bay (west side of Hwy 1) at 9:15. The hike starts at the public access from Highway One on about mile marker 22.27 at 9:45. We will turn in at Alder Creek Beach Road, then turn directly left and park on the road that parallels Highway One. We will walk down the road where it is closed until we come to the trail that leads to the environmental campground hoping to see iris, poppies, and baby blue eyes along the way and walk back via the beach if we can. We will have lunch afterwards at Beverley Thompson's lovely garden to view spring flowers (Rhododendrons and Azaleas to name a few.)
Leaders: Bob Rutemoeller & Mary Sue Ittner

BLACK & BIHLER FLOWERS AND BLUFF WALK

Photo credit: RC Vasavada

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

Photo credit: Bob Rutemoeller

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 be exploring the marvelous wildflower displays this time of the year on the Black and Bihler footpaths finally intersecting with the Blufftop Trail and heading north. At post 7 we will take the Sea Meadow Trail and when it intersects with the Blufftop Trail again we will this time turn south. Lunch at the old Barn where weddings are often held.
Leader: Jane Seck 785-1749