Recreation
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Come to Clear Lake State Park and learn about the life of one of Lake County’s signature birds, the osprey.
Join Clear Lake State Park Docent Brad Barnwell as he gives a presentation on the osprey’s migration, breeding, special adaptations for fishing, general identification and history in the state park.
After the presentation Barnwell will lead a short bird walk.
The presentation will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in the Education Pavilion across the road from the visitor center.
The winter weather could be brisk and participants should dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes and bring water and binoculars. Rain will cancel the walk.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville, and entry into the park is free for those attending the presentation.
Anyone having special needs should contact Clear Lake State Park Sector Office Tuesday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 707-279-2267.
For further information on California State Parks go to www.parks.ca.gov .
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MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Mendocino National Forest officials have determined that, due to advanced decay in branches and trunks as well as recent failures and near misses, select sycamore trees are currently being removed in order to maintain public safety at the Red Bluff Recreation Area.
These trees are located in a very high use recreation area and pose a risk to the public that use the facilities.
“Public safety is our primary concern in this popular recreation area,” said Grindstone District Ranger Eduardo Olmedo. “Given the current condition of these trees, removal is the best way for us to protect our visitors from the potential hazards.”
Forest personnel have witnessed large branches falling from trees in the Sycamore Grove day use area.
A plant pathologist was asked to examine the trees multiple times and after a detailed inspection in 2015, it was determined that the trees pose a very high risk to public safety and should be removed as soon as possible.
Tree removal has already begun on site and is planned to continue through March, depending on weather.
The forest is in the process of locating replacement trees and once identified they will be planted as soon as weather permits.
If you have questions or comments, please contact the Grindstone Ranger District at 530-934-3316.
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