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- Written by: Lake County News Reports
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Redbud Audubon Society will present a program on the Grebe Monitoring project that is being spearheaded by Dr. Scott Butterfield of Pacific Union College and the Redbud Audubon Society.
The program is slated for Thursday, Feb. 19, and will be held on zoom starting at 7 p.m.
Dr. Butterfield and Donna Mackiewicz, president of the Redbud Audubon Society, are working with students from Upper Lake and Lower Lake High schools, along with tribal members to monitor the success of nesting Grebes on Clear Lake using drones and advanced AI.
The drone training is led by Dr. Butterfield and his collaborators at Pacific Union. These tools should lead to a better understanding of grebe nesting patterns while protecting sensitive habitats.
“We’re blending cutting-edge science with grassroots dedication,” noted Mackiewicz.
Stories, photos, and progress of the project will be shared during the Zoom presentation.
“We’re thrilled to share the wonderful news from Clear Lake that our beloved Western and Clark’s Grebes are continuing to thrive. Last nesting season brought encouraging signs of success. We saw strong nesting activity and an uplifting sense that grebe populations are holding steady – and even increasing in some areas. Every floating nest and fuzzy chick feels like a little victory for Clear Lake,” Mackiewicz stated.
One of the brightest highlights has been the growing involvement of local students. Since 2020, the chapter’s grebe monitoring has expanded to include enthusiastic high school science classes from Lower Lake and Upper Lake.
To register for the presentation go to www.redbudaudubon.org and click on the registration link that will take you to a quick and easy form to fill out to register. The link for the zoom program will be sent before the program.
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- Written by: Lake County Wine Alliance
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Wine Alliance is excited to announce Lake County Tribal Health as the presenting sponsor for the 25th anniversary of the Lake County Wine Auction.
This year’s event will take place on Sept. 19 at Konocti Harbor Resort in Kelseyville.
Major sponsors include Calpine at the Geysers, California Exterminators and Adventist Health Clearlake.
The evening will be black tie encouraged with the theme of “Silver & Stardust.” Please get out your gowns and tuxedos and save the date.
Applications for beneficiaries for this year’s auction are available on the website, www.winealliance.org, and are due no later than May 1.
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MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – The Mendocino National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming field season and is encouraging local residents to apply.
Application periods, qualifications and start dates may vary by position, and announcements will be open on USAJOBS.gov as soon as Feb. 20.
“We are excited to share job opportunities that offer meaningful work, hands-on experience, and the chance to support public lands close to home,” said Wade McMaster, Mendocino National Forest supervisor.
The Mendocino National Forest is recruiting the following seasonal positions to support recreation and forestry:
• Forestry Technician, Recreation – Duty locations in Chico, Covelo, Upper Lake and Willows.
• Forestry Technician, Timber – Duty location in Willows.
These positions are in addition to seasonal fire hire events, already underway. Bringing on seasonal employees will help improve trails, campgrounds and facilities for safer, reliable and enjoyable recreation experiences for all.
“Seasonal jobs can be a first step into a natural resources career, a way to build experience, or simply a chance to spend the summer working outside,” added McMaster. “We encourage anyone interested to apply.”
How to apply
Applicants will be able view open job announcements and submit applications through USAJOBS.gov.
Announcements are anticipated to open Feb. 20. Applicants are encouraged to use this time to develop their resumes, cover letters, and other material.
People interested in applying will need to establish accounts on USAJOBS, and prepare a resume that meets requirements.
USAJOBS to help applicants get started at https://help.usajobs.gov/get-started.
Potential applicants must be 18 years old by their first day of work.
Working for the Forest Service
To learn more about Forest Service careers, benefits and upcoming hiring events, visit fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers.
To learn more about the Mendocino National Forest, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/mendocino.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Symphony Wine Club is now accepting applications from home wine and beer makers, and food and crafts vendors for Winefest 2026.
This family-friendly event is a fund raiser for the Lake County Symphony and takes place June 13 from noon to 5 p.m. at Library Park in Lakeport.
As it has in past decades, Winefest features a variety of artwork, crafts, clothing and agricultural products for sale at booths.
Commercial and amateur wine and beer makers will offer samples of their products to those purchasing a “tasting ticket.”
General admission is free.
Vendors and wine and beer makers are urged to register early to ensure a spot.
Further details and applications are available at www.lakecountywinefest.com.
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