Community Calendar

We will greet the dawn and celebrate the whales’ return at the Crow’s Nest. This Whale Welcome is a multi-cultural gathering that brings together tribal members, whale scientists, local ocean lovers, and whale enthusiasts to greet and thank the whales for being our neighbors, and to recommit to being good stewards of the marine environment we share. As gray whales and humpback whales return to the north from their breeding grounds in Mexico, participants are invited to observe the migration from shore, connect in community, and begin the day with shared intention and gratitude.
Followed by a Community Potluck at Xa Kako Dile.
This is a co-hosted event by Indigenous Community Initiatives, Xa Kako Dile, Flockworks, Noyo High School and Noyo Center for Marine Science

Did you know that if you live in Yorkville, Boonville, Philo, Navarro or Comptche that you can come to Hendy Woods for free on the 2nd Sunday of every month? Just know your zip code.
Ask us about exciting volunteer opportunities such as invasive plant removal, forest walks and helping out in our visitor center. Email us at hendywoodscommunity@gmail.com

The Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians Indian Child Welfare Act Program is once again proud to announce our annual “Spirit Run & Walk.” This event occurs every year during the month of April in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

This year’s gathering is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Redwood Valley Rancheria Carla Gutierrez Village Learning Center, 3250 Road I, Redwood Valley, California.

The Spirit Run & Walk is open to all and is a drug and alcohol-free event. It is also an educational and cultural event that our Tribe takes pride in hosting and is a wonderful opportunity for our rural Mendocino County communities to support, share and celebrate our unique and diverse cultures.

Registration for the Run and Walk begins at 8:30 am. The Run and Walk starts at 9:00 am.

Local agencies and vendors are invited to attend this event so that you can provide information about your programs to our community members. Please bring your own tables, chairs and easy ups. The suggested arrival time for vendors is 9:15-9:30 am.

Donations of raffle items and food sides are always greatly appreciated!

If you have any questions and would like additional information, please feel free to contact me at (707) 391-1389 and icwa@rvrtribe.com.

We hope that you can join us for this event, and we thank you for your support!

Kind regards,
Chris Piekarski, Indian Child Welfare Act Director
Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians

It is time to stock up at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens' annual Spring Plant Sale, including discounts on all plant purchases and select Store items. Enjoy 10% off all plants, and current Members of the Gardens receive 20% to 30% off! Take advantage of the great prices and add some fabulous mixtures to your home garden. The Garden Store and Nursery will also have clearance prices on select items. Stock up on foundation shrubs, assorted perennials, ground covers, and pollinator-friendly plants. Snag some fresh MCBG gear, tools, pottery, gardening books, and more. Be sure to take advantage of the sale's low prices. Remember, there is never an admission fee to visit the Nursery, Store, or Café.

Member Benefits
All members of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are invited to the exclusive Members-only Preview Party. Members at the Individual, Household, Museums for All, Rose, and Magnolia Levels receive 20% off all plants and select store items. Members at the Camellia, Dahlia, and Rhododendron Levels receive 30% off all plants and select store items for the duration of the sale. These benefits are exclusively for current MCBG Members and do not include Reciprocal Members (AHS-RAP or ROAM).

Come to the monthly Redwood Valley Grange Flea Market. Indoor/outdoor. Tools, household items, vintage, a little bit of everything. Free seeds and puzzles. Snacks and drinks.
$15 for a table, $10 for grange members. Call 707-367-0693 to reserve your table

"Momím Wené: Medicine Water" tells a story of tribal relationships between the people and their waterways through the paintings, basketry, beadwork, and regalia of over 30 Native California artists, and including the Ukiah Valley Pomo.

The Forest Health Extravaganza III is an all-day event at Harwood Hall in Laytonville put on cooperatively by numerous non-profits and government agencies. Presentations will begin with keynote speaker Kate Marianchild, author of Secrets of the Oak Woodlands, and include everything you need to know about forest health. In addition, there will be a native grass and gully erosion workshop in the afternoon next door at the Garden Club. Doors open at 9 AM with coffee, fresh fruit and baked goods, with lunch provided and the day will end with a barbecued wild pig feast.

FIRST FRIDAY - Photo of the Month - Featured photographer John Birchard’s new image, Mendocino Sunset Panorama, 38” x 14” ultra-wide-pano landscape photo debuts starting First Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at the Mendocino Coast Photographers Gallery, Fort Bragg, CA. This exhibition continues all month.

Join us and have a look at the Featured Photo of the Month by John Birchard, snacks, lots of wonderful photos and ceramics and to meet the other members of the gallery.

Celebrate five decades of Mendocino Land Trust’s remarkable conservation legacy at the Kelley House Museum. This exhibit reveals "behind-the-scenery" stories through archival photos and documents that show exactly how your favorite trails, wildlife habitats, and hidden beaches were acquired and continue to be preserved. From its humble roots as a grassroots movement to its role as a cornerstone of local stewardship, you'll see the passion that keeps our home wild and wonderful. Join us to honor the enduring commitment that has protected the beauty and natural history of Mendocino for the last fifty years.
Exhibit runs April 2nd 2026 – June 1st 2026
Museum hours: Thursday – Monday, 11AM – 3PM

In April Partners Gallery is showing the mixed media works of Rachel Binah.
Rachel says:
“Having moved to Bend, Oregon to live on a farm with my family, I’ve been inspired by not only what is in my past, living on the stunning coast of Mendocino, but what is now my new home landscape of the High Desert in Oregon. I am still inspired by recycling discarded bits of paper, plastics and other materials. Some of these new pieces have sewn elements, and I am again inspired by using more colors than in previous work. My impressionist body of work is a tribute to the peaceful and meditative qualities that I feel when in connection to our High Desert.”

There is a Second Saturday Meet the Artist April 11 from 5-7pm.

Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday 11-4pm.