A Hike for Kids
Join Sanctuary Forest on Saturday, August 11th for From the Forest to the River: A Hike for Kids. Back by popular demand, this easy hike is an opportunity for young children ages 3-6 and their families to learn from Eric & Victoria Shafer about native plants, aquatic animals, and the restoration & conservation work being done to improve the river habitat. Come take a walk with us through the riparian forest and discover some majestic old-growth redwoods, and play in the Mattole River. Activities will include: plant identification, the capture, identification and release of macro-aquatic invertebrates, salmon artwork, and other hands-on activities. This is an excellent opportunity to cultivate young stewards of the land and river! Meet at Whitethorn Elementary School on Briceland-Thorn Road at 10am–the hike will conclude at 1pm. Bring a lunch and water, and dress for the forest and the river–don’t forget to bring a parent! The hike is free of charge, though donations are gladly accepted and help Sanctuary Forest offer this program year after year. RSVPs are suggested but not required. For more info or to RSVP, call 986-1087 ext. 9# or visit our website. Hope to see you there! Support from volunteers and local businesses have made this program possible for Sanctuary Forest. Local businesses that have made generous contributions are: 101 Netlink, The Benbow Inn, Blue Star Gas, The Bootleg, Caffe Dolce, Charlotte’s Perennial Gardens, Chautauqua Natural Foods, Coffee Break, Collaborative Solutions, Dazey’s Supply, Future Productions, Greenwired, Gyppo Ale Mill, Hohstadt’s Garden Center, Indigo Denim Bar, Karen Miclette Insurance Agency, J. Angus Publishing, Madrone Realty, Mattole River Studios, Monica Coyne: Artist Blacksmith, Ned Harwood Construction, Pierson Building Center, Plaza Shoe Shop, Randall Sand & Gravel, Redwood Properties, The Security Store, Signature Coffee, Southern Humboldt Fitness, Sylvandale Gardens, Vella Wood Flooring, Whitethorn Construction, Whitethorn Winery, Wyckoff’s Plumbing. Sanctuary Forest is a land and water 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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