A smiley faced drawn on the ground at a forest in Mendocino County on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The photographer’s son drew the image after cleaning the area of redwood needles. “We seldom think about how Mendocino is experienced through the eyes of children,” Generosa Martini wrote.
Each week, we feature reader-submitted photos taken anywhere in Mendocino County as part of the “Your Mendocino” series. Submit an entry using this form here.