Please join Sanctuary Forest on Saturday, May 16 for a tour entitled Restoring Drought Resilience for Fish & People in the Mattole Headwaters. This walking tour will begin near the confluence of Baker Creek and the Mattole River, in the “old mill” in Whitethorn, where hikers will learn about river geology and fish habitat. Following the winding creek upstream, through areas impacted by logging and old mill sites, participants will visit the Baker Creek groundwater recharge and coho habitat recovery project. This innovative pilot project (installed in 2012-2014) is the first step to restoring natural functions to the watershed and is already bringing the endangered coho salmon back to the Mattole. Leaders will then take the group to explore the paleo floodplains and vernal pools above Baker Creek. Other topics will include watershed function and health, and impacts of low flows on salmonid populations. This hike will be led by Tasha McKee and Campbell Thompson of Sanctuary Forest, and Sam Flanagan of BLM. This one and a half-mile hike has a moderate exertion rating and will cover uneven terrain adjacent to a small stream. Bring a lunch and water, wear sturdy shoes, and dress in layers. We will meet at the Sanctuary Forest office in Whitethorn at 10 a.m. This hike is free of charge, though donations are gladly accepted and help Sanctuary Forest to offer this program year after year. For questions or clarifications, contact Marisa at marisa@sanctuaryforest.org, or visit www.sanctuaryforest.org.
Support from volunteers and local businesses have made this program possible for Sanctuary Forest. Local businesses that have made generous contributions are James Holland, MSW Counseling Services, J.Angus Publishing Group, Southern Humboldt Fitness, Sylvandale Gardens, The Security Store, Blue Star Gas, Caffe Dolce, Charlotte’s Perennial Gardens, Coffee Break, Mattole River Studios, Monica Coyne Artist Blacksmith, Randall Sand & Gravel, Whitethorn Construction, Ned Hardwood Construction, Pierson Building Center, Chautauqua Natural Foods, Dazey’s Supply, Madrone Realty, First Fig Gallery, Hohstadt’s Garden Center, Humboldt Bar & Grill, Roy Baker, O.D., Redwood Properties, Vella Wood Flooring, Wildberries Marketplace, Whitethorn Winery and Mattole Meadows
Sanctuary Forest is a land trust whose mission is to conserve the Mattole River watershed and surrounding areas for wildlife habitat and aesthetic, spiritual, and intrinsic values in cooperation with our diverse community.
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