Sanctuary Forest invites you to join BLM Interpretive Specialist Rachel Sowards Saturday, June 27 on an exploration through Shelter Cove tide pools. Rachel will facilitate discussion and observation of life on the edge; including insight into ongoing scientific research of the area. This walk is considered to be easy, but has uneven and often slippery ground. Explorers will meet at Mal Coombs Park at 9 a.m. for this 2-hour event. All hikes are free of charge. Donations are gladly accepted. To sign up, call 986-1087 ext 5#. For a complete list of hikes visit sanctuaryforest.org.

Support from volunteers and local businesses have made this program possible. Local businesses who have made generous contributions are Rebecca Coker Insurance, First Fig Gallery, Sylvandale Gardens, Blue Star Gas, Charlotte’s Perennial Garden Nursery, Northcoast Co-Op, Randall Sand & Gravel, Chautauqua Natural Foods, Peltz Power, Whitethorn Winery, Tranquility Lane, Thorn Junction Acupuncture & Herbs, Cheryl Lisin Landscape Design, Complete Carpentry, James Friel Plumbing, Jay Sooter Spas & Pools, Goodman Construction, Back In A Flash, Hohstadt’s Garden Center, Pierson Building Center, Redwood Properties, Roy Baker, O.D., Tom Brundage Consulting Geologist, Persimmons Garden Gallery & Wine Tasting, Ned Harwood Construction, Whitethorn Construction, and Jangus Publishing Group.

Sanctuary Forest, Inc. is a non-profit community land trust dedicated to the preservation and restoration of ancient forests, salmon, and the unique and diverse plant and animal life of the Mattole valley and surrounding areas.