LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Library invites the public to get to know about Lake County’s Konocti Regional Trails in the Oct. 17 installment of “Know Lake County,” a free lecture series.
The diverse programs take place on the third Saturday of each month from February through December at 2 p.m. at Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.
Tom Nixon, a retired California State Parks ranger, will use maps and photos to illustrate the past, present and future of the Konocti Regional Trails network.
Konocti Regional Trails' community pathways, land trails and water trails span Lake County from Clear Lake to the tops of mountains.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Konocti Regional Trails' many options on foot, by water, car or bicycle.
For more information about Konocti Regional Trails visit www.konoctitrails.com .
Nixon spent 23 years as a California State Parks ranger in Lake County at the Anderson Marsh State Historic Park and Clear Lake State Park.
Nixon and his wife Val, also a retired ranger, now volunteer their expertise with several environmental and outdoor organizations including Konocti Regional Trails, the Lake County Land Trust, Anderson Marsh State Historic Park and Mount Konocti County Park.
Know Lake County delves into many facets of Lake County, including human history, natural history, outdoor recreation, science, performing arts and programs for children.
The family-friendly programs are designed to inform and entertain Lake County residents about Lake County.
Some programs will cover interesting lore about the county and others will cover the work that community organizations perform.
Upcoming Know Lake County programs will feature Mike Adams from the Soper Reese Theatre in November and Carolyn Jarrett from the Children’s Museum of Art and Science in December.
Know Lake County will continue in 2016 with a new series of lectures beginning in February.
Know Lake County’s full 2015 schedule is posted on the Lake County Library’s Web site, http://library.lakecountyca.gov . For more information about Know Lake County and other library programs call 707-263-8817.
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Jan Cook works for the Lake County Library.