Discover the Grove of Old Redwoods

For the month of March, the North Coast Nature Journal Club will be discovering the grove of old redwood trees in Occidental!

I am  excited about the journaling opportunities at this forested location. We will focus on techniques for drawing ferns, trees, and simplifying bark patterns. We will also be on the lookout for interesting amphibians that may be living in the redwood duff and birds that might visit.

We won’t cover much distance and we will probably have long stationary moments close to the parking lot. The ground is fairly flat. The weather looks like it will be ok and the location is protected. But it will probably be cool and shady. A foldable lightweight stool and binoculars will be very handy on this trip. Bring plenty of water and we will have potluck lunch near the parking lot.

Meet at the parking lot. You will see people standing around with sketchbooks and binoculars.

Directions:

17400 Fitzpatrick Lane, Occidental, CA. From the town of Occidental, look for Coleman Valley Road – the main road exiting the West Side of town. Take Coleman Valley Road up the hill for approximately 2 miles until it turns into Joy Road (where Coleman Valley turns right). Continue straight on Joy Road. Take Joy Road for approximately 0.2 miles and then turn right on Fitzpatrick Lane.Proceed slowly on this narrow winding lane for approximately 1.4 miles.  The road banks to the left over a cattle grate, and up a moderately steep hill. Please remember to give right of way to vehicles traveling uphill. Continue around the bend and to the gravel parking area on your right.

For more information see: http://landpaths.org/propertyexplorer/grove-of-old-trees.aspx

$20 recommended donation