June 19–26, 2010
Workshops and Teachers
Other Camp Activities
All of the following attractions are within half an hour's drive of the camp.
The water world nearby includes:
• Big River: swimming and canoeing (rentals available); studying the river, marsh and tidewater ecology
• Coastal State beaches and tidepools
• The Mendocino Headlands
• Albion River
• Little River
• Jughandle Creek
• Ten Mile River
• Kayak Rentals at Van Damme State Park Beach
Nature study areas nearby include:
• The Pygmy Forest
• Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
• Jughandle State Preserve Ecological Staircase
• Thousands of acres of forest, ferns, plants, animals and mushrooms
The picturesque town of Mendocino is just 11 miles from the Woodlands, and is well known for its 19th-century charm. The town has lots of fine art galleries, shops and restaurants. Art classes are offered at the Mendocino Art Center.
The nearby town of Fort Bragg, 8 miles north of Mendocino, provides most of the necessities and many of the pleasures of life. There is a variety of food and hardware stores, a hospital, many fine restaurants, a growing number of galleries, and a movie theater. The Skunk Train can be boarded in Fort Bragg for a fun trip with stunning scenery.
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