Recreation
COBB, Calif. – The Friends of Boggs Mountain will be offering a nature walk on the interpretive trail Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9 am.
This is an opportunity to get some exercise while you enjoy the outdoors and the wonders of nature.
The interpretive trail has more than 50 signs identifying the plants, shrubs, trees, mosses and wildflowers encountered on the path. The 1.3-mile hike will be on moderate terrain and will be led by Darlene Hecomovich.
Special emphasis on this walk will be placed on identifying the shrubs and bushes that make up the understory of this majestic 3,500-acre Douglas Fir, Ponderosa pine forest that includes beautiful oak woodlands as well.
The predominant shrubs that they will be seeking that comprise this understory mix are manzanita, ceanothus or wild lilac, and coffeeberry as well as emerging mountain dogwood and canyon live oak.
Wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately for weather conditions, and bring water and enthusiasm.
Meet at the parking lot kiosk promptly at 9 am. The forest entrance is located off Highway 175 just two miles north of Cobb village.
Turn at the blue state fire station/Boggs Mountain Forest sign.
For further information phone Darlene Hecomovich at 707-928-5591 or email at
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For those coming to the Mendocino, the Stonyford Work Center, located at 5171 Stonyford-Elk Creek Road in Stonyford, will be open Saturday, September 3, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
All offices will be closed Monday in observance of the holiday.
“We want everyone to have a safe and memorable Labor Day weekend, especially those joining us on the Forest,” said Acting Forest Supervisor Lee Johnson.
The forest is entering into fire restrictions this Saturday. The restrictions are going into place more than a month later than last year.
Visitors are asked to be aware and be careful with fire in the National Forest, including campfires, gas stoves and lanterns.
While the weather is still warm at lower elevations, visitors should be prepared for changing conditions and cooler nighttime temperatures in the mountains.
Bring layered clothing and plenty of food and water on your outdoor adventure. Tell someone where you are planning on going, which routes you plan on taking and when you plan on being back.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest Stonyford Work Center at 530-963-1300 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino.
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