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McLaughlin Natural Reserve

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2013 Schedule of Events
University of California, Davis - McLaughlin Reserve

Space is limited, and all events require registration unless otherwise indicated. Please contact Cathy Koehler or Paul Aigner to make reservations and for directions (707) 995 9005, or emailing koehler@ucdavis.edu.

Presentations,
Lectures, &
Workshops

Hikes 
(rainy weather cancels)

Volunteer Days

May 18

March 17

April 14

Contact Us!

 

NOTE: Space for all hikes and lectures is limited. Reservations are accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. Unless otherwise stated, please make your reservations by calling Cathy Koehler or Paul Aigner at (707) 995 9005, or emailing koehler@ucdavis.edu.

Please provide your name, phone number, and the name of each person for whom you are also making reservations.

 

HIKE: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Three Counties Hike

Leaders: Cathy Koehler and Paul Aigner, Co-Directors of the UC Davis - McLaughlin Reserve. Presented in partnership with the Land Trust of Napa County

This hike takes us through the remote corner of Lake County where it meets Yolo and Napa Counties. We will cross Reserve and BLM lands where there are unique opportunities to observe interesting geologic formations, early spring wildflowers, and other plants such as the primitive conifer California nutmeg. Hikers must wear hiking boots with good lug soles-any other footwear will not be allowed on the hike. Bring lunch, plenty of water, and weather gear as appropriate. RAIN CANCELS. Meeting location will be provided to registrants.

Sunday, March 17th, 2013, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

To register, please go to: http://community.napalandtrust.org/page.aspx?pid=300, which is the Napa Land Trust's hike registration system.  If the hike is full, contact Cathy Koehler at koehler@ucdavis.edu if you would like to be added to a waiting list.

Rating: Strenuous, 5 miles, 1-2k ft elevation gain.

 

HIKE: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Grateful Dead 'Peak' Hike

Leaders: Cathy Koehler and Paul Aigner, Co-Directors of the UC Davis - McLaughlin Reserve. Presented in partnership with the Land Trust of Napa County

This hike takes place in Lake County at a beautiful location that few people ever visit. The loop begins at the McLaughlin Reserve where we hike down the slopes overlooking Hole Creek and across to the rock outcropping that we affectionately call Grateful Dead. After appreciating the views from the top of Grateful Dead, we'll loop back to the start. Be prepared for some steep ascents to the top of the rock, with sections of loose scree slopes. Hikers must wear hiking boots with good lug soles-any other footwear will not be allowed on the hike. Bring lunch, plenty of water, and weather gear as appropriate.  RAIN CANCELS. Reservations Required. No Fee. Meeting location will be provided to registrants.

Sunday, April 14, 2013, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.

To register, please go to: http://community.napalandtrust.org/page.aspx?pid=300, which is the Napa Land Trust's hike registration system.  If the hike is full, contact Cathy Koehler at koehler@ucdavis.edu if you would like to be added to a waiting list.

Rating: Strenuous, 3 miles, under 1k ft elevation gain.


WORKSHOP: Saturday and Sunday, May 18 & 19, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm each day

Botanical Illustration Workshop

Instructor: Iara Lacher, Botanical Illustrator and Ph.D. Candidate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Please see attached flier for details. This workshop will be held at the McLaughlin Reserve. 

Saturday and Sunday, May 18 & 19, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm each day

Register with Cathy Koehler at koehler@ucdavis.edu and don't forget to ask for directions if you have not been to the Reserve's Field Station before.

 

Trail Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities.

Are you interested in hiking in a beautiful location and helping out the Reserve at the same time?  We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping with minor trail maintenance, especially by hiking the trails so they remain distinct on the ground. For those who are interested, we also need help finding outlying populations of some of our target invasive weed species, and volunteers can help us locate these by hiking around the Reserve in more remote areas. Finally, for those interested in native flora there are opportunities to make plant collections for addition to the McLaughlin herbarium specimens, and help us refine our floristic inventory.

If you are interested in being a volunteer hiker and/or plant-spotter, please contact Cathy Koehler or Paul Aigner at (707) 995 9005 or koehler@ucdavis.edu (and please give us your phone number).