Welcome to the Mendocino Group of California's Redwood Chapter of the Sierra Club. The Mendocino Group encompasses all Sierra Club members living in Mendocino County.

Albion Headlands

The Mendocino Group of the Sierra Club has taken up the defense of the Albion Headlands from more development.

Skunk Train THP

Mendocino Group's Linda Perkins spoke on radio recently about the Skunk Train THP. Read background information regarding logging along the Skunk Train line - updated June 2009 - as well as a sample action letter.

Water Issues in Mendocino County's General Plan

We ask the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors to consider the formation of a small water group to pull together all the scattered water-related issues into a single Water Section of the County's General Plan.

Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, JULY 9 - Sierra Club, Mendocino Group Executive Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to this planning and business meeting. - Info? Bernie at 937-4352.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 - Sierra Club, Mendocino Group General Membership Meeting Discussion of water issues, at the Boonville Fire Station. Details coming soon . . .

Local Hikes

TUESDAY, JULY 7 - Mendocino Group, Moonlight walk on Bushay Trail, Lake Mendocino A three mile round trip walk to enjoy the reflection of the full moon on the lake. Class E-3-A Carpools: Meet 7:00 p.m. Raley's parking lot in front of Kragens or meet 7:30 p.m., Ranger's station parking lot for Bushay Campground and we'll walk from there to the trail head. RSVP hike leader Yvonne Kramer 463-0342 or kramer@saber.net.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 - Mendocino Group, "All Mendocino" Hike and BBQ Join several Mendocino Group hike leaders for an interesting and varied hike leaving from Lorraine Buranzon's home, through douglas firs, tan oaks and redwoods down into Van Damme State Park, along the shady Fern Trail beside the Little River, out to the sandy beach and protected cove of Van Damme Beach, and up the trail on the north side of the beach. We'll then explore the trail through the newest addition to Van Damme State Park at Spring Hill Ranch, along open ranch land & coastal bluffs, past wave action and tidal pools, finally concluding our hike at the parking pull out near Chapman Point. We'll then return Lorraine's for a relaxing BBQ.

Hikers/walkers from all over the county are encouraged to attend, since carpooling will be possible. The BBQ meal will include both meat and vegetarian fare, and we'll discuss upcoming hikes, back packing trips, and potential weekend excursions arranged by the Mendocino Group. You'll also be able to meet Val's two miniature donkey backpacking companions! Dress in layers, bring a light snack, water, wear comfortable walking shoes. Class M-6-A. This is an opportunity to meet hike leaders Val Nordeman (Laytonville 477-4199), Yvonne Kramer (Ukiah 463-0342), Barbara Goodell (Boonville 895-3897) and Lorraine Buranzon ( Mendocino 937-3799)

Contact the hike leader closest to your location to RSVP and for carpool info/directions. Limited to 20. Carpool departure times based on distance from Mendocino. Hike will start around 10:30 a.m., will take about 3 hours, followed by the BBQ.

(see "Outings" for details) *Some listed activities are not sponsored nor administered by the Sierra Club.

Courtesy of National Park Service