Pathways to Mill Bend Preserve

Celebrate public access to trails and meet the people restoring Mill Bend’s lands

Join us for a community celebration of Mill Bend Preserve’s public access trails and the ongoing restoration of its surrounding landscape—work made possible through the California Coastal Conservancy Grant Program. Enjoy an afternoon with RCLC and scientists from Prunuske Chatham, Inc. (PCI) as they share early design concepts for future trails and habitat restoration.

Explore Mill Bend’s history, connect with local partners, enjoy kid‑friendly crafts, and learn who won the Gualala River Community Photo Contest. Light refreshments will be available, and admission is free.

Event Highlights

• Presentation at 2 pm
• Opening song by Kevin Village‑Stone
• Updates on RCLC’s restoration work
• Learn about planned trails and habitat improvements
• Photo contest winners revealed
• View the new Mill Bend Preserve trail map

Photo Contest

Celebrate the beauty of Mill Bend’s upland trails—enter the Pathways to Mill Bend photo contest and share your perspective of this remarkable coastal preserve.

How to Enter:

• Explore & Capture: Take or choose your best photo(s) showcasing trail activities and the unique features of Mill Bend Preserve’s upland trails.
• Submit: Upload your photos through the online submission form here.
• Deadline to Enter: September 30, 2026.

Find more information here.