LOWER LAKE
Monthly Guided Nature Walks continue at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
The next Guided Nature Walk at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will be held on Saturday, August 9 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The August nature walk will be led by Henry Bornstein, a volunteer State Parks Docent who has led walks at the park for over 16 years and serves on the Board of Directors of Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA). The route taken on the walk will depend on the weather and condition of the trails. The hike should last between 1½ and 2 hours.
Immediately before the Nature Walk, State Parks Docent and AMIA Board member Gae Henry will give a short presentation about the history of the Indigenous habitation on the land and the significance of the Anderson Ranch buildings found in the park.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard. The brief pre-walk presentation will begin at 8:30am. Sturdy shoes, a hat and water are suggested. Dogs are not allowed on the park trails.
There is no charge for the Guided Nature Walk and parking is free for those attending.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake. For more information about the guided walk, email info@andersonmarsh.org or call (707) 995-2658.
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NAPA
Thompson hosts networking and strategy session for local young leaders, Student Leadership Council Alumni
Saturday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) gathered alumni of his and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry’s Student Leadership Council (SLC) at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center. The event featured SLC alumni, former staff members of Thompson’s, and former interns of Thompson’s to connect young leaders in our community.
“When I founded my Student Leadership Council in 2018, I hoped it would serve as a resource to train and connect our next generation of leaders. Now, the SLC has over 200 alumni and I continue to be inspired by the ambition and passion of these young adults,” said Rep. Thompson. “Our next generation is facing complex problems, from solving the climate crisis to protecting our democracy, and our SLC alumni are at the forefront of this important work. I was glad to host a reunion event to connect our alumni and to continue my partnership with our young leaders on the issues that matter most to our community.”
BACKGROUND
Rep. Thompson and Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry’s Student Leadership Council is an exciting program that allows local students to work directly with their elected officials, public service staff, and the philanthropic and business communities to develop leadership skills, learn how government works, and engage with our community. The Council is open to all high school students who live in California’s Fourth Congressional District or California’s Fourth Assembly District. Selected students meet monthly over the course of the school year.
Learn more about the Student Leadership Council online at https://mikethompson.house.gov/services/student-leadership-council and sign up for the 2025-2026 Student Leadership Council program by visiting the Congressman’s website. Internship information is available at https://mikethompson.house.gov/services/internships.
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