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- Written by: Lake County News Reports
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday, April 23, the Redbud Audubon Society will host a zoom program presented by Elizabeth Meisman focusing on the Northern California Osprey Collaborative, a new, community-driven raptor research initiative working to better understand and conserve breeding ospreys across this region.
The program will start at 7 p.m. and registration can be accomplished by going to Redbud’s website, www.redbudaudubon.org, and clicking on the link on the home page. The link for the meeting will be emailed to you.
Anyone who lives in Lake County, and has an interest in the wildlife here, most likely has noticed the multitude of osprey nests located in communities surrounding the lake as well as along various roads and byways.
The program will include fascinating information about the iconic osprey along with images and a video.
There are few sights more thrilling than an osprey hovering above the water, wings beating steadily, before plunging feet-first to capture a fish. Known as the “fish hawk,” the osprey is a powerful symbol of healthy waterways – and thanks to decades of conservation, it’s also one of our great wildlife success stories.
Created to help fill important knowledge gaps in regional raptor research, the Osprey Collaborative project aims to expand monitoring efforts beyond Humboldt Bay to coastal areas, reservoirs, and river systems throughout Northern California, including areas like Lake County and Clear Lake.
This research is led by Elizabeth Meisman at Cal Poly Humboldt. “We are currently seeking volunteers to help locate Osprey nests and assist with monitoring throughout the breeding season. Whether you have a known nest to report or are interested in participating in nest monitoring, your contributions can make a meaningful difference,” Meisman explained.
A dedicated conservation communicator and mentor, Lizzi provides extensive training opportunities through hands-on research, supervising student interns conducting independent senior projects as part of the long-term monitoring program.
Each season, she has coordinated and trained dozens of volunteers, fostering the development of early-career scientists and building capacity for collaborative field research. She regularly engages landowners, youth, and community members through presentations, classroom visits, birding trips, and banding demonstrations.
If you are interested in contributing to community-based raptor research – or if you know of any Osprey nests please share observations or questions at
For information about the Redbud Audubon Society go to www.redbudaudubon.org.
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- Written by: Henry Bornstein
LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The first guided nature walk of the spring season will be held at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park on Saturday, April 11, at 8:30 a.m.
It should be a beautiful day at the park, with wildflowers in bloom and migrating birds arriving.
The April nature walk will be led by Roberta Lyons, a volunteer State Parks docent and president of the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association.
The route taken on the walk will depend on the weather and condition of the trails.
The hike should last between one and a half and two hours. Dogs are not allowed on the park trails, which pass through a protected natural reserve.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard.
Sturdy shoes, a hat and water are suggested
There is no charge for the guided nature walk and parking is free for those attending.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For information about Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, visit https://andersonmarsh.org.
For more information about the guided walk, email
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- Written by: Henry Bornstein
LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The next guided nature walk at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 8:30 a.m.
The warm weather that accompanies our yearly “false spring” is here and it should be a beautiful day at the park.
The March nature walk will be led by volunteer State Parks Docent Joe Lundergreen.
Lundergreen is a Certified California Naturalist who delights in sharing his knowledge of the natural habitats found in the park and the folklore that relates to the land.
The route taken on the walk will depend on the weather and condition of the trails. The hike should last between 1½ and 2 hours.
Dogs are not allowed on the park trails, which pass through a protected Natural Reserve.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard.
Sturdy shoes, a hat and water are suggested
There is no charge for the Guided Nature Walk and parking is free for those attending.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For information about Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, visit https://andersonmarsh.org.
For more information about the guided walk, email
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MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — Mendocino National Forest officials have issued a wet weather trail closure on the Upper Lake Ranger District's off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails effective on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 12 a.m.
Visitors can check for forest alerts online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/mendocino/alerts.