LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Library invites the public to get to know about the Berryessa Snow Mountain Region on Saturday, April 18, when Victoria Brandon will introduce “Life on the Edge: the Plants and Animals of the Berryessa Snow Mountain Region” as part of the library’s free lecture series Know Lake County.
The presentation will begin at 2 p.m. at Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.
Brandon says that the remarkable Berryessa Snow Mountain region includes the wild heart of California’s Inner Coast Range; stretching more than 100 miles from the Snow Mountain Wilderness in the north to south of Lake Berryessa, it contains an amazing variety of distinct soil types and terrain, that in turn support amazingly diverse vegetation ranging from rare serpentine meadow wildflowers to towering red firs.
Wildlife species include tule elk, bald and golden eagles, and the rare Pacific fisher. Because of the large size and altitudinal variation of the region, and the outstanding connectivity that remains there, it has the potential to provide a refuge for many sensitive species threatened by a changing climate.
Berryessa Snow Mountain includes portions of seven counties, with by far the largest section being here in Lake County – but many people have never explored its wonders.
In the talk, Brandon will discuss the underlying topographic conditions that have made it so special and take a close look at some of it remarkable features.
Federal legislation has been introduced to make the region a national monument, a designation may occur in the next few weeks.
More information about the Berryessa Snow Mountain Region and the pending legislation can be found at www.berryessasnowmountain.org .
Brandon is a Lake County resident and community activist who is a member of the Sierra Club Redwood Chapter, the Chi Council for the Clear Lake Hitch, the East Lake Resource Conservation District board of directors, the Lake County Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee, the Cache Creek Watershed Steering Committee and the Tuleyome Board of Directors.
The Know Lake County programs will take place on the third Saturday of each month from February through December at 2 p.m. at Lakeport Library.
Know Lake County delves into many facets of Lake County with family-friendly programs designed to inform and entertain local residents about Lake County.
For more information about Know Lake County and other library programs call 707-263-8817.
Lectures scheduled in coming months will feature Lake County insects and other critters, the Lake County Master Gardeners, the Taylor Observatory and Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association.
The year will conclude with programs on Lake County’s prehistory, Konocti Regional Trails, the Soper Reese Theatre and the Children’s Museum of Art and Science.
Know Lake County’s full schedule is posted on the Know Lake County Web site www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Lake_County_CA__Library/KLC.htm . The schedule is subject to change without notice.
The Lake County Library is on the Internet at http://library.co.lake.ca.us and Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary .
Library events also are posted at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Lake_County_CA__Library/Calendar.htm .
Jan Cook is a staffer at the Lakeport Library.
Know Lake County: Brandon to discuss Berryessa Snow Mountain Region April 18
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