UPPER LAKE, Calif. – It isn’t too late to make reservations for the June 12 Lake County Land Trust Spring Celebration in the garden of the Blue Wing Restaurant and Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake.

This fun event is one of two fundraising gatherings presented by the Land Trust each year, with funds raised going to the Land Trust’s many projects, including the Big Valley Wetlands preservation effort and managing and maintaining the Land Trust’s current properties like the Rodman Preserve near Upper Lake.

The event is hosted by Bernie and Lynne Butcher, owners of the Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Café and will feature Lake County wine, hors d’oeuvres and music by David Neft.

The celebration is from 3 to 6 p.m. and tickets are $50 person; the public is cordially invited to attend.

A short presentation on current Land Trust efforts will be given by the trust’s president, Val Nixon, and will also feature introductions of new personnel.

Reservations are requested and can be made by calling 707-262-0707. Payment in advance is urged and can be accomplished by going to the Land Trust’s Web site, www.lakecountylandtrust.org and clicking on the donate tab and writing “Spring Celebration,” in the comments box when entering your payment information. Payment can also be taken at the gate to the garden.

The Lake County Land Trust has been campaigning to protect and preserve one of the last stretches of the Clear Lake shoreline, specifically between the Clear Lake State Park and south Lakeport area.

The Land Trust is a local nonprofit, founded in 1994, and is a member of the Land Trust Alliance and the California Council of Land Trusts.

The Lake County Land Trust is completely supported by local donations and small grants. To get in touch, you can call 707-262-0707 and leave a message, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The Lake County Land Trust is also on Facebook, so you can “like” the page and visit it often for updates.