The May and June Art Show will display the winners of the 2025 Student Bird Art competition, from the largest number of submissions to the annual Godwit Days event.

Dr. Gempeler promises a musical exploration of biology, from your microbiome to carnivorous plants to epigenetics.

Description In a relaxed atmosphere, practice using keys in your Jepson Manual on fresh plants chosen by the organizers or on plants you bring. These sessions will use technical vocabulary, and when useful, microscopes. Registration is required via https://forms.gle/YzeucgoJEjGSjLHJ8, and is limited to 15 persons. At the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center (569 South G St., Arcata). Co-sponsored with Friends […]

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Pete Haggard and Jane Monroe will present their new book, and discuss the benefits of native plant gardening.  

Here are the tours being offered at the Arcata Marsh: Saturday, 9/6, starting at 2 p.m, “Ecological theory: biodiversity tends to lead to the health of the land and waters” tour with Paul Wilson. Sunday, 9/7, starting at 10 a.m., “Marsh biodiversity” tour with Lynn Jones. Monday, 9/8, starting at 5:30 p.m., “Identifying eight common […]

Intended for FOAM docents, but public is welcome. Visit locations that FOAM docents use during tours. Your questions will drive the conversation on plant taxonomy, ecology, and diversity during this 90-minute session. Leaders will point out how to distinguish the species that live at the Marsh, their ecological preferences, and generally geek out on all […]

FOAM members and active volunteers are invited to enjoy barbecued albacore, salads, drinks and desserts.

Intended for FOAM docents, but public is welcome. 90-minute session about sedges, rushes, and more that is intended to expand the ID skills of those who already can recognize many common plants at the Marsh. Pre-registration is not required. To receive announcements of future plant ID sessions, please fill out the form at northcoastcnps.org .

There will be a free public reception on Sat, Nov 1 from 2-4 pm at AMIC, where you can meet the artist.

Meet Barbara Reisman at 10 am at AMIC to walk the marsh, rain or shine! Bring the family!

  Meet Lynn Jones to walk to a Marsh location to sit quietly observing, writing, drawing, thinking, or all of the above. Bring something comfortable to sit on, dress appropriately, and bring a journal or something to record your observations. A different prompt each session. Rain cancels.

Meet Elliott Dabill at I Street Parking Lot

Meet Paul Wilson at AMIC