LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Preparations are under way for the Lake County Land Trust’s annual “Dinner with Direction: Geography of Hope.”

The dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, at The Lodge at Blue Lakes, from 4 to 8 p.m.

The event will feature a silent auction, live music, a fund-a-need paddle raise, and Dr. Tosha Comendant, conservation science manager for Pepperwood Preserve, as the evening’s keynote speaker.

“We’re very excited. We plan on this event really taking the Lake County Land Trust to the next level of land conservation and stewardship. It will be an inspiring night,” said Val Nixon, Lake County Land Trust Board president. “There are so many people in Lake County who are really committed to our environment and who understand what is at stake.”

Tickets, $85 each, can be purchased by visiting the Land Trust’s Web site or by calling 707-262-0707.

Dinner, a selection of Lake County wines and entertainment are included in the price. Guests wishing to stay the night can make arrangements at the Lodge at Blue Lakes, who will donate ten percent of the proceeds (with ten or more bookings) to the Lake County Land Trust.

Proceeds from the event will go toward the maintenance and stewardship of the Lake County Land Trust’s existing properties and acquisition of land parcels that are part of the Land Trust’s Conservation Priority Plan.

This plan identifies the areas that are most critical for the health of our watersheds, especially Clear Lake; as well as wildlife corridors, and historically or biologically unique lands.

The Lake County Land Trust owns and/or manages four properties, including Rabbit Hill in Middletown, the Rodman Preserve in Upper Lake, Boggs Lake in the Cobb/ Kelseyville area, and the Big Valley Wetlands/ Melo Property in South Lakeport along the shores of Clear Lake.

The trust, with lots of community support, also protected the Black Forest near Buckingham, and oversees three conservation easements.

The Lake County Land Trust would like to thank their sponsors for this event: Adventist Health Clear Lake, Community First Credit Union, Clear Lake Dental, The Law Office of Dennis Fordham, Katzoff & Riggs LLP, Jonas Energy Solutions, Foods Etc. of Clearlake, Friends of Jessica Pyska, Tje Koski, Joyce & Russell Porterfield, and Kathy & Brad Barnwell.

For more information, contact the Lake County Land Trust at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-262-0707.