Heads up, Humboldt:
While the county's masking mandate has been lifted, Public Health is still strongly recommending masking indoors in public, social distancing and "avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces."
COVID-19 is still with us, so be sure to check the protocols at event venues.
Meet in the parking lot of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Please bring your binoculars, wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat. The walk is about two miles through the varied habitats at the gardens.
Please note that, while the walk itself is free, the gardens will charge an entrance fee for those who are not already gardens members.