Cobb >> The Lake-Mendo unit of Backcountry Horsemen of California (BCHC) invites the community to a Leave No Trace presentation, followed by a hike/ride on Boggs trails.
This free event will take place on July 25, beginning at 9 a.m. The group will meet at the clearing adjacent to the start of Gail’s Trail across the main parking lot.
Leave No Trace refers to a set of outdoor ethics promoting conservation in the outdoors — www.lnt.org. It is built on seven principles: plan and prepare; travel and camp on durable surfaces; dispose waste properly; leave what you find; minimize campfire impacts; respect wildlife and be considerate of others.
Lisa Daes, a Kelseyville resident and her pal “Miss Muley,” will be leading the informative and entertaining talk. Lisa has been a BCHC member for more than 10 years, and previously served as state co-vice president of education. Lisa is a certified Leave No Trace trainer through the Center of Outdoor Ethics, a Wilderness Rider educator with Backcountry Horsemen, and volunteer wilderness ranger with the Los Padres Forest Service.
A moderate hike on Boggs trails led by Friends of Boggs Mountain board member, Karen Rhoads, will follow immediately after the talk. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Bike and horseback riders are also encouraged to attend, but are free to explore the trails on their own after the presentation.
For more information, email fobmtn@gmail.com or call (707) 321-4964.
