LAKEPORT, Calif. – Californians are encouraged to “Take It Outside, California!” the first weekend of May by visiting parks and nature areas and improving their health and well-being along the way.
This effort to get Californians outside and enjoying the great outdoors is part of the California Council of Land Trust’s statewide effort to show our residents all the natural lands and outdoor activities that are available to them.
The Lake County Land Trust is excited to be the only organization in Lake County participating in this effort in 2017.
The Lake County Land Trust will be hosting a free “Art & Nature Day” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, as part of the “Take It Outside” effort.
It will feature nature hikes, an art exhibition featuring local artists with a "Clear Lake" theme, mini yoga classes for kids and adults, hand-drawn temporary tattoos for kids, live music, and informational/ activity booths hosted by various organizations.
While there is no charge for admission or any of the activities, art and food will be available for purchase. A portion of proceeds from the art sales will help support the Land Trust.
The Lake County Land Trust’s “Art & Nature Day” will be held at the Rodman Preserve and Nature Center, 6350 Westlake Drive, Upper Lake.
Rodman Preserve is the Land Trust’s keystone property, located on 131 acres of wetlands surrounded by oak woodlands. This preserve protects the natural habit of many nesting, breeding, and feeding areas for many species of native Lake County wildlife.
Getting outside has multiple powerful effects on mental and physical health. Despite these known benefits, people are losing connection with the outdoors and spending less time outside than ever before.
The Lake County Land Trust encourages our residents to start a new routine, beginning May 6 by “taking it outside” as a way to promote healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Visit www.lakecountylandtrust.org for more information about the Lake County Land Trust, or www.TakeItOutsideCA.com for the list of fun, free events throughout California that will be taking place May 6.
Lake County Land Trust challenges residents to ‘take it outside’ for improved health, well-being and fun
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