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4B Daily News – Thursday, February 9, 2012 Hikes at Dye Creek and Vina Plains The Nature Conservan- cy will host a series of free public hikes on two preserves in southeastern Tehama County — the 37,540-acre Dye Creek Preserve, near Los Moli- nos, and the Vina Plains Preserve, 12 miles north of Chico. Because the preserves are working cattle ranch- es, the conservancy's semi-annual tours provide the public with an oppor- tunity to view some of the region's most spectacular landscapes with knowl- edgeable and entertaining guides, providing insight on many cultural, geolog- ical and biological points of interest. All events are held rain or shine, with the excep- tion of a serious down- pour. Sturdy footwear or hiking boots are a require- ment. The weather may be hot or humid and wet, so wear layered clothing and bring waterproof clothing and a hat. Carry plenty of drinking water, and bring a lunch. Plan to arrive 15 min- utes early. Space is limit- ed to 25 persons, so visi- tors are advised to book early. To book a reserva- tion or receive more infor- mation, call Jackson Shedd at (530) 588-8013 or send an email to jshedd@tnc.org. Vina Plains – 10 a.m. Workshops set to help find park partners New Partnership Guidance Workbook to be Released California State Parks' Director Ruth Cole- man announced Wednesday, Feb. 1, that a series of five workshops will be held across the State in its con- tinuing effort to find partners to help keep parks open. The workshops are designed to present a "How To'^explanation and pathway for all parties interested in forming partnerships for operating a State Park. In addition, the State Parks is completing a Part- nership Workbook for Operating Agreements. It will outline the guiding principles for partnership opera- tions. It will be available at the workshops and online soon on the parks website at: www.parks.ca.gov. The workshops will be held as follows: • February 22 - Redding: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the to noon March 31 and April 14 During the spring the Vina Plains Preserve comes alive with colorful wildflowers which carpet the grasslands and ring the vernal pools in spec- tacular bands of color. The pools support many rare, threatened or endan- gered species and attract a large array of waterfowl and shorebirds that feast on small crustaceans that fill the pools this time of year. The one mile-hike is relatively flat, but the sur- face will be uneven, and may be wet and slippery in places, depending on the weather. The hike will Winter travel reminder The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like to remind motorists traveling in northern Cali- fornia to be vigilant regarding winter driving and be pre- pared on the roadways for possible changes in the weather or road conditions. With the recent unusually mild weather and the current rainfall, now is the time to become familiar with the infor- mational tools and tips available on the internet and to pre- pare for travel in the north state. The website links listed below have the traveling public in mind and are readily available on the Caltrans District 2 webpage www.caltrans2.info. • District 2 Chain Control Map At www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/chainup/allcntys.htm motorists can keep track of changing conditions and plan a route of travel specifically within northern California. The Caltrans District 2 Northstate Chain Control Map includes the counties of Siskiyou, Modoc, Lassen, Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Butte, and Plumas and has information on road conditions, chain control restrictions, and definitions of what the restrictions mean. • One Stop Shop for Traveler Information Another great traveler's link is oss.weathershare.org the One Stop Shop for Traveler Information (OSS). This web- site, developed by the Western Transportation Institute in cooperation with Caltrans District 2, contains road and weather information for California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. For more information call the Public Information Office at 229-0511 or 225-3260. be led by California Native Plant Society botanists, who are extremely knowledgeable about the flora of the site. Dye Creek Canyon – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17, March 31 and April 21 The four- to five-mile hike follows the course of Dye Creek itself, which cuts through a pristine setting of volcanic buttes, hills and extensive blue oak woodlands, before flowing into the Sacra- mento River. Expect spec- tacular views, spring flowers, occasional wildlife sightings, such as deer, golden eagles and woodpeckers (binoculars enhance the experience). You'll also have a rare opportunity to explore a cave thought to be fre- quented by Ishi, the last survivor of the Yahi Indi- an Tribe. A good level of fitness and agility is required to complete the hike. Hikers will have to traverse a creek and navigate steep, rocky terrain. Dogs are not allowed during these events. The Nature Conservan- cy is a leading interna- tional, nonprofit organiza- tion that conserves the lands and waters on which all life depends. For more information, vist http://nature.org. The U. S. Bureau of Land Man- agement in is seeking public nomina- tions for four positions on its North- west California Resource Advisory Council, which advises the BLM on public land issues. Nominations will be considered until March 12. The 12-member Northwest Cali- fornia RAC advises BLM officials in the Arcata, Redding and Ukiah field offices. The four RAC positions open are in the following categories: Category One (two positions): Members include holders of federal livestock grazing permits, transporta- tion and rights of way interests, com- mercial recreation and off-highway vehicle interest groups, the commer- cial timber industry and representa- tives of energy and mineral develop- ment. Category Two (one position): The category includes representatives of national or regional environmental organizations, those who represent dispersed recreation interests, repre- sentatives of historical and archaeo- logical interests and those who repre- sent nationally or regionally-recog- nized wild horse and burro interest Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Drive, Museum Classroom. • February 23 - Fort Bragg: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CV Starr Community Center, 300 South Lincoln Street, Conference Room 3. • February 24 - Santa Rosa: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Julliard Park, Church of One Tree Community Cen- ter, 492 Sonoma Avenue. • February 28 - West Sacramento: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the City of West Sacramento, Galleria at City Hall, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, Rms 157-160, West Sacramento, • March 1 - Los Angeles, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the City of San Fernando Aquatic Center, Upstairs Multi- purpose Room, 208 Park Avenue, San Fernando. The workbooks contain such information as: eligi- bility, partnership options, the application process, proposal checklists, financial plan requirements, and more. These workshops will concentrate exclusively on the process for entering into partnership agree- ments for keeping parks open and will not be tak- ing testimony on why certain parks were chosen for closure. BLM seeks nominations for Resource Advisory Council groups. Category Three (one position): Members are employees of state agencies responsible for natural resources, representatives of Native American tribal interests, teachers in natural resource management or nat- ural science fields, the public at large, and state, county or local elected offi- cials. Nomination forms and addi- tional information are available on the web at http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info /rac/ccrac.html. Nominations should be to mailed to Jeff Fontana, BLM Northern Cali- fornia District public affairs officer, 2950 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130, or sent by email to jfontana@blm.gov. Individuals may nominate them- selves or others. Nominees, who must be residents of the state or states where the RAC has jurisdiction, will be selected on the basis of their train- ing, education, and knowledge of the council's geographical area. Nomi- nees should also demonstrate a com- mitment to consensus building and collaborative decision making. All nominations must be accom- panied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organiza- tions, a completed background infor- mation nomination form, and any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications. The BLM's Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), composed of citi- zens chosen for their expertise in nat- ural resource issues, help the Bureau carry out its stewardship of 245 mil- lion acres of public lands. 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