Learn more about NRLT and the work they do in your community. Get out on the land - hike, paddle and explore!

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.

2012 Dates:  TBD, starting in May

Contact: Sarah Pilkington
Phone: 707- 822-2242
Email: Sarah
Directions: Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Avenue in Freshwater (0.3 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.

2012 Dates:  June 2 Moonlight Paddle and Setpember 21 Equinox Paddle

This natural history tour of the bottomlands and bay 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 for shuttle. We will carpool to Freshwater Farms Reserve in Eureka, CA. Space is limited.

Fee: $45 - $5 discount for members
Contact: Sarah Pilkington
Phone: 707- 822-2242
Email: Sarah
Directions: Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Avenue in Freshwater (0.3 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

“Lay of the Land” is a  free, one-hour informational event 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: Sarah Pilkington
Phone: 822-2242
Email: Sarah
Directions: Land Trust office, 901 Samoa Blvd in Arcata (on the corner of Samoa and I Street).

Lay of the Land Dates:

February 9, 2012

March 8, 2012

April 12, 2012

May 10, 2012

June 14, 2012

July 12, 2012

August 9, 2012

September 13, 2012

October 11, 2012

November 8, 2012