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'Implications of Future Fire for California's Flora'

Published: Oct 2 2008, 5:15 PM · Updated: Oct 2 2008, 5:16 PM

Oct. 8 The California Native Plant Society will offer a presentation titled "Implications of Future Fire for California's Flora,” from Dr. Morgan Varner, Assistant Professor of Wildland Fire Management, Humboldt State University, on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. For more information, phone 707-822-2015

Friends of the Dunes will work to restore the Manila Dunes

Published: Sep 15 2008, 5:43 PM · Updated: Sep 15 2008, 5:44 PM

Sept. 20 Friends of the Dunes will work to restore the Manila Dunes Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tools and gloves will be provided. Participants will meet at the Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive. For more information, phone 707-444-1397 or visit www.friendsofthedunes.org

Friends of the Dunes will hold a guided walk on the Manila Dunes

Published: Sep 15 2008, 5:42 PM · Updated: Sep 15 2008, 5:43 PM

Sept. 20 Friends of the Dunes will hold a guided walk on the Manila Dunes Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will meet at 10 a.m. at the Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive. For more information, phone 707-444-1397 or visit www.friendsofthedunes.org

Clean up and invasive plant removal

Published: Sep 15 2008, 5:39 PM · Updated: Sep 15 2008, 5:40 PM

Sept. 27 A clean up and invasive plant removal will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Janes Creek in the Arcata Bottoms. The event is sponsored by the AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards Project, California Department of Fish and Game, Humboldt Fish Action Council, and City of Arcata. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Westwood Manor Park, off Heather Lane and Foster Avenue in Arcata. A continental breakfast and barbecue lunch will be provided for volunteers. Participants should bring water, gloves, rubber boots, and wear work clothing.

Training session

Published: Aug 26 2008, 3:34 PM · Updated: Aug 26 2008, 3:38 PM

Sept. 13 & 14 On September 13-14, Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) will hold a training session for those interested in volunteering at the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary. Attendees will learn about birds, plants, wetlands, invertebrates, marsh history, the wastewater treatment process, and how to lead tours. Docent manuals will be distributed. Participants will meet at the Interpretive Center on South G Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 to learn how to lead tours for all ages or staff the Interpretive Center. Morning snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Phone 707-826-2359 to sign up

Free tour of the Arcata Marsh

Published: Aug 26 2008, 3:31 PM · Updated: Aug 26 2008, 3:34 PM

September 13 Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) will sponsor a free tour of the Arcata Marsh on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. Participants will meet leader Mary Severdia at the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute walk focusing on the birds of the marsh. For more information, phone 707-826-2359

Hike on the Dolason Prairie Trail

Published: Aug 20 2008, 2:58 PM · Updated: Aug 20 2008, 3:00 PM

September 27 The North Group Sierra Club will sponsor a hike on the Dolason Prairie Trail, Redwood National Park on Saturday, Sept. 27. The 8-mile, medium-difficulty hike starts in a high country prairie and descends 2250 feet to Redwood Creek. Participants are asked to bring footwear suitable for stream crossings (ankle deep). To register in advance, phone Al at 707-482-0520

'Insects of the Mattole'

Published: Aug 18 2008, 3:31 PM · Updated: Aug 18 2008, 3:32 PM

Sanctuary Forest invites the public to join an in-stream “Insects of the Mattole” walk in the Mattole River on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. This one-mile, four-hour hike has a moderate exertion rating and moves over uneven and often slippery river bottom terrain. River shoes and a walking stick are recommended, and hikers must be prepared to get wet up to their waist. The hike is free of charge. Register by phoning the Hike Line at 707-986-1087, ext. 5. For a complete list of hikes, visit sanctuaryforest.org

Black bear spotted in Sunny Brae

Published: Aug 9 2008, 10:10 AM · Updated: Aug 9 2008, 10:19 AM

By ASHLEY BAILEY, The Eureka Reporter

Tom Eckvahl spotted a 250- to 300-pound bear up a tree in his Sunny Brae yard during the wee hours of Thursday morning and wasn’t quite sure what to do about it.

HAMMOND TRAIL HIKE

Published: Jul 30 2008, 6:20 PM

July 31 HAMMOND TRAIL HIKE in McKinleyville today, 2 - 4 p.m. Meet at new section, just north of VISTA point Hwy 101 to Strawberry Creek. www.northcoastparents.org

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