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The Lake County Land Trust (LCLT) is undertaking its most ambitious acquisition yet as part of the Big Valley Wetlands Preservation Project. When acquired, this 200-acre wetland and oak-woodland property known as the Wright Porperty will significantly add to the area known as the Big Valley Wetlands on the shores of Clear Lake. With an outpouring of community support, the Lake County Land Trust, purchased the nearby Melo property just two short years ago. These properties are part of the CA Department of Fish & Wildlife's Big Valley Conceptual Area Plan, valued as preservation-priority parcels because of their effect on the health of Clear Lake and its watershed. This area was also identified by community stakeholders in recent public meetings as a priority for saving and preserving because of the special qualities found here. The Wright property is as close to original shoreline as you can get. It's also home to black-tailed deer, California quail, wild turkey, raptors, waterfowl such as white pelicans, black bass, catfish, otter, mink, as well as habitats that support special status species including Clear Lake hitch and western pond turtle. Habitats found on this property range from include lake to freshwater marsh, and from pasture to valley oak woodland. It's an important preservation project, for so many reasons besides how breathtakingly beautiful it is. We're really hoping to get that same level of community support that we did with the Melo Property, and we are off to a great start! Lynne and Bernie Butcher have offered- or challenged- our members and friends to donate by agreeing to match $1 for every $2 donated to this cause, up to $40,000! That means if you donate now, your gift will be increased by 50%, so instead of donating $100, with the Butcher's match, your donation would bring in $150 toward the purchase and preservation of this unique and gorgeous land. |
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Contact Us:
Lake County Land Trust PO Box 1017, Lakeport, CA 95453 Phone: 707-262-0707 email: lclt@lakecountylandtrust.org Visit us Tuesdays 9am- 5pm at the Rodman Preserve and Nature Center |
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Hikes and Directions
The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month we offer guided nature walks at the Rodman Preserve at 9am. This easy 1.1 mile hike takes about 90-minutes, looping around an oak-studded hillside with panoramic vistas of the Rodman Slough and the north end of Clear Lake, across to Bartlett Springs. From local history to flora and fauna galore, there is something here for everyone. Become inspired by the landscape! The Rodman Preserve and Nature Education Center is located at 6350 Westlake Rd. Upper Lake, 95485. Take the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off off of Highway 29, between Lakeport and Upper Lake. Turn east onto the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off, then left on to Westlake Road. The preserve entry is to the immediate right after turning on to Westlake. The preserve is owned and operated by the Lake County Land Trust and this is the area where most walks and events are held. The Rodman Slough Park, further down the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off near the bridge that goes over Rodman Slough, is the County Park. |
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2018 Calendar of Events:
January 27: Volunteer Appreciation (& Recruitment!) Reception March 17: Member Coffee April 20: 8:30am: Hike Leader Training April 28: 2nd Saturday Guided Nature Walk at Rodman 9am May 5, 9am- 3pm: Art & Nature Day |
June 10: Spring Fundraiser at the Tallman Hotel courtyard
September 23: Boggs Lake Clean Up Day September 29: Come see us at the Pear Festival October 13: Annual Dinner at Boatique Winery EVERY 2nd & 4th Saturday: Rodman Preserve Guided Nature Walks 8am June- September / 9am October- May |
The Lake County Land Trust (LCLT) is a local conservation organization dedicated to protecting important land resources. These resources include but are not limited to wetlands, wildlife habitats, parks, forests, watersheds, riparian stream corridors, lakeside areas, trails and properties with unique scenic, cultural, agricultural, educational or historical value.
The Lake County Land Trust will pursue conservation of important land resources from a sound financial base and with the support of the local community.
The Lake County Land Trust will pursue conservation of important land resources from a sound financial base and with the support of the local community.
