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CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK – Meet retired park ranger Val Nixon at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, at the park visitor center ramp for a guided nature walk in the park.
Through Nixon’s years of work in the state park system, she understands the significance of the natural world and gives those walking with her an even greater understanding of the importance of Lake County natural resources. With her you will view the high lake level that creates an ever-changing shoreline.
Guided walks are scheduled for the first Saturday of each month. There is no entrance fee to the park for participating in walks.
When volunteers are available, the visitor center and gift shop will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers maintain this schedule.
There is a great need to add to the volunteer core for the visitor center and gift shop. Volunteers work in pairs in three-hour shifts. The volunteers greet visitors, provide information and guide them through the museum, as well as answer questions about the exhibits and Lake County.
The center hosts visitors from all over the world. As an example, it is not unusual to have visitors from Russia, England and Germany.
If interested in volunteering for a great experience in the visitor center, please leave your name and contact information for Ranger Ryen Goering at 707-279-2267.
The natural history museum dioramas contain many species of animals, such as the black bear, mountain lion and great horned owl that thrive in Lake County.
The gift shop contains a variety of nature-related merchandise and is staffed by volunteers. The varied inventory changes frequently. All proceeds from sales are used to upgrade the park and educational facilities within the park.
Visit Clear Lake State Park Interpretation Association at www.clearlakestatepark.org for additional information and photos of Clear Lake State Park.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
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- Written by: Ron Hallman
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – The HVL Men's Niners Golf Club held a sweeps competition on June 17.
The results were:
First flight: Kevin Martin finished on top with low net 33, while Rick Canevari, Cliff Hughes and Bill Helt tied for second with 35.
Second flight: Bill Surber was first at 33, Juergen Haller had 34 and Jim Cary, 36.
Third flight: Wayne Baker and Bob Costello tied for first with 35, and Dick Kistner had 36.
Fourth flight: Sterling Bright was first at 33, while Ron Hallman had 35 and Bill Lyon, 36.
Dave Mann landed closest to the pin on both par three greens.
Chip-ins were scored by Phil Tyler, Carl Dennis and Joe Whitbeck.
Fifty-three men participated in the day's event.
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KELSEYVILLE – The Taylor Observatory will host a youth astronomy camp for seventh, eighth and ninth graders in July.
The camp will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 and Thursday, July 22, and 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 23.
We live on the small planet Earth in the Milky Way Galaxy within a universe made up of billions of stars.
Join instructor Edward Giannelli to explore this universe using Taylor Observatory’s Norton Planetarium's digital star theater to experience stars, planets and constellations.
Participate in activities, know what is up in the night sky, discover what tools astronomers use to measure distance and brightness of stars. They'll also search for extraterrestrial life.
To participate in the camp, please download the registration form or contact the Observatory coordinator.
The cost is $60, which includes materials and a snack.
Registration and payment should be received by July 14. Maximum number of participants is set at 30.
Please direct all questions to Taylor Observatory Coordinator Barbara McIntyre by email
Taylor Observatory is located at 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville, Calif.
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LOWER LAKE – The Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA) is offering once a month guided nature walk through Anderson Marsh’s oak woodlands and riparian habitat, followed by a Ranch House tour, on three upcoming Saturday mornings: June 19, July 17 and Aug. 21.
Meet in front of the Ranch House at 8 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife to be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard – walk begins at 8:30 a.m.
The nature walk is ADA accessible.
Experience the flora and fauna of the marsh, Cache Creek, hear about the history of the area and after the walk, tour the 19th Century Ranch House.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the walks email
For more information about the park, visit www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=483.