Enhancing biodiversity- Insectary Hedgerows Workshop-to Improve Sustainability, Friday February 17th, 2012, 7:45am-12:30 pm, at Bonterra Vineyards, 2231 McNab Ranch Rd, Ukiah, CA.

WORKSHOP TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
 -Incorporating hedgerows into agricultural operations
 -Advantages of beneficial insects on production and diversity
 -NRCS Funding incentives for hedgerow installations
 -Role of hedgerows in improving water quality & reducing erosion
 -Selecting plants, shrubs & trees to maximize insectary habitat
 -Site preparation, installation and maintenance
 -Walking tour of Bonterra’s mature hedgerow
 -Bee Friendly Farming Mini-Grant Opportunity

this year the River Center will be setting up a booth to showcase our work and projects with the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District and the Navarro River Resource Center, come by and say hello!

The first-ever Salmon Film Festival, sponsored by the Salmon Restoration Association, the City of Fort Bragg, and the North Coast Brewing Company, takes place July 1st and 2nd in Ft. Bragg Town Hall.

The Salmon Film Festival is held in conjunction with the 40th Annual Salmon Barbeque in the Noyo Harbor, a major fundraising event held by the Salmon Restoration Association to support local salmon education and conservation programs. The barbeque, billed as the World’s Largest Salmon Barbeque, feeds thousands of salmon fans who flock to Noyo Harbor in Ft. Bragg, Mendocino County.

The first-ever Salmon Film Festival, sponsored by the Salmon Restoration Association, the City of Fort Bragg, and the North Coast Brewing Company, takes place July 1st and 2nd in Ft. Bragg Town Hall.

The Salmon Film Festival is held in conjunction with the 40th Annual Salmon Barbeque in the Noyo Harbor, a major fundraising event held by the Salmon Restoration Association to support local salmon education and conservation programs. The barbeque, billed as the World’s Largest Salmon Barbeque, feeds thousands of salmon fans who flock to Noyo Harbor in Ft. Bragg, Mendocino County.

Film Showing- “Rivers of a Lost Coast” and a few other short films…. Friday June 24th, 8:00-11:00 pm at “The Shed” behind the Farrer Building (Ice cream Shop) in Boonville, Bring yourself, family & friends, dessert and/or a bottle to share, and a blanket or lawn chair to sit on (This is an outdoor film venue) This event is sponsored by the Navarro River Resource Center and the Anderson Valley Land Trust in conjunction with the Salmon Restoration Association’s Salmon Film Festival July 1st and 2nd in Ft. Bragg. For more information: go to www.nwwg.org or www.andersonvall

Anderson Valley, California

Sunday June 5, 2011

10:00 to 3:00

Site Tour 10:00 to 11:00   Willow mattress, landslide stabilization, native material revetment

The Garden Section of the Unity Club has put this jewel of an event on for over 75 years. Wildflower specimens from all over Mendocino County are on display for the 2 days. There is also a book and plant sale and many local experts and resource available to help you identify and learn more about the local flora .

Tommy Brown and the Smokin' Mirrors are going to play a benefit show for the River Center at Lauren's Cafe in Boonville. There will also be a silent auction. $10.00 cover at the door. Lauren's dinner served from 5:00-9:00pm.