Get out on the land and find more information with these events.

Wetlands & Working Lands Interpretive Walk    |    Canoe the Slough    |    Lay of the Land     

Wetlands & Working Lands Interpretive Walk

Put on some sturdy footwear and join a Northcoast Regional Land Trust naturalist for a walk through the meadows, wetlands, and estuary of the Freshwater Farms Reserve. Learn about the natural history of the bottomlands, and about the historic and current land use practices around the bay. Families are encouraged. Walk is approximately one mile over uneven terrain. Rain or Shine - dress appropriate for weather conditions. There is standing water and saturated wetland soils, so rubber boots are the best bet for comfort. Portable restrooms are available. This is a free event. Please RSVP.

August 21 & September 11
9:00am to 12pm

Contact: Ryan Wells
Phone: 707- 822-2242
Email: Ryan
Directions: Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Avenue in Freshwater (.3 miles southwest of 3 Corners Market)

Canoe the Slough
Join naturalists and other supporters of the Northcoast Regional Land Trust on a paddle in kayaks or canoes from Freshwater Farms Reserve through Freshwater Slough toward Humboldt Bay.

Canoe the Slough: Moonlight Solstice Paddle
Monday, June 21, 2010 – 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Celebrate the longest day of the year by joining the Northcoast Regional Land Trust (NRLT) for an evening paddle in kayaks or canoes on the summer solstice, Monday, June 21 from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. This natural history tour of the bottomlands and bay, led by Friends of the Dunes naturalist Suzie Fortner, will start at Freshwater Farms Reserve, meander through Freshwater Slough, and finish at Woodley Island. All boats and gear will be provided by HumBoats, and part of the proceeds will go to NRLT's land protection work. This five-mile paddle is not strenuous but requires sustained activity for the duration. Everyone welcome – families encouraged. Dress warmly, bring water and a snack. Rain or Shine – severe weather cancels. Meet at HumBoats on Woodley Island, Dock A by 5:30 p.m. We will carpool to Freshwater Farms Reserve in Eureka, CA. Space is limited; contact Suzie at Friends of the Dunes to make your reservation.

Fee: $45/Adult; $35/Youth; $25/Own gear.
Contact: Suzie Fortner (Friends of the Dunes)
Phone: 707- 444-1397
Email: Suzie
Directions: Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Avenue in Freshwater (.3 miles southwest of 3 Corners Market)

Lay of the Land
Join the Land Trust and get the Lay of the Land, a one-hour presentation that gives an overview on what we are doing to protect and enhance special places − our region’s farms, forests, rangelands, and natural areas.

Second Thursday of every month
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Our new “Lay of the Land” program offers free, one-hour informational events designed to introduce our community to the land trust model of conservation. In particular, the events highlight the Northcoast Regional Land Trust’s work – our mission, purpose, accomplishments, goals – and our vision for a sustainable North Coast future.

Lay of the Land presentations are full of visually stimulating information and includes a nine-minute documentary which shares stories about “This Place We Call Home”.

Lay of the Land is held at the Northcoast Regional Land Trust office (901 Samoa Blvd, Arcata) the second Thursday of every month from 4 PM to 5 PM. Everyone is welcome, but space is limited. Please RSVP.

Contact: Lindsay Magnuson
Phone: 822-2242
Email: Lindsay
Directions: Land Trust office, 901 Samoa Blvd in Arcata (on the corner of Samoa and I Street).

Lay of the Land Dates:
July 8
August 12
September (TBA)
October 14
November 11