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On Thursday, December 15, 2022, the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) approved over $74 million…

The Mendocino Land Trust Receives a $250,000 Grant from the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program

January 06, 2023

Conservation Explained

Conservation Easements

November 11, 2022

The idea of conservation is simple: It is the protection of wild and important land.…

"MLT's monthly Outdoor Social Club has introduced me to new public lands, butterflies, nature journaling,…

Beaches, Bucket Lists, and Accessibility

August 31, 2022

"One of the exciting aspects of this conservation easement is that it protects public access…

Lake Pillsbury and Eel River lands are now protected!

June 27, 2022

This inspiring essay and photos were submitted by a Land Trust supporter who asked to…

How I Acquired a Forest

March 01, 2022

A large tree has come down at the Little River Blowhole during the late spring…

Downed Tree at the Little River Blowhole

May 24, 2019

Rusty old culvert on Chamberlain Creek is blocking salmon migration.

Chamberlain Creek Project

April 12, 2024

It's no secret that salmon need all the help they can get! The Mendocino Land…

Mendocino Coast Beacon April 1976 image of ships returning to Noyo Harbor.

Flashback Friday – April 1976 Ships Return To Noyo Harbor

April 12, 2024

Flashback Friday - Ships returning to Noyo Harbor, April 1976. #flashbackfridays#mendocino#MLT#mendocinolandtrust#noyoharbor Courtesy Mendocino Coast…

Image of Taricha torosa, the California newt. This is a toxic amphibian found in California.

Don’t Mess With Newt!

April 09, 2024

Don’t mess with Newt! Say hello to the California newt (Taricha torosa), a local celebrity.…

Flashback Friday – Heider Field & The Origin Of MLT

April 05, 2024

The earliest days of land conservancy in Mendocino county began with local citizen's desire to…

Fun Facts

Public Domain image of California Poppy. Image used to celebrate April 6th, California Poppy day! Yes, it's really a thing.

Fun Fact – 4/6 Is Poppy Day!

April 04, 2024

The California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is out in force, and--get this--it has its own official…

Michael Heine photo of elephants seals on the beach.

Northern Elephant Seals – A Comeback Story

April 03, 2024

Did that boulder just sneeze? No! It’s a northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) lazing on…

United Farm Workers President Cesar Chavez meets with supporters at the UFW headquarters in Keene, California

MLT Salutes Cesar Chavez

March 31, 2024

United Farm Workers President Cesar Chavez meets with supporters at the UFW headquarters in Keene,…

Short article from the Mendocino Coast Beacon from September 3, 1976, announcing the slate of new officers for the Mendocino Land Trust.

Flashback Friday – 9/3/1976

March 28, 2024

We remember with gratitude those who stepped up to found MLT. We're happy to share,…

Banana Slugs – Slimy But Helpful!

March 26, 2024

Banana Slug next to a banana. Banana is on the right. :) If ever there…

Salmon in stream, frame grab from Mike Heine video

A Fish Tale

March 20, 2024

Yikes, what's with this bright red, three-foot-long creature flopping around MY backyard? How the heck…