2025 Student Bird Art Flyer Last day to submit artwork at AMIC is March 22, by 5 pm.

CPH student Andrew Wolff will share his research and results of his survey about how people use and see the Arcata Marsh.

Artist, author, and teacher Maureen McGarry (https://maureenmcgarry.com/) will provide materials and guide a group in making accordion books that can be used as nature  journals Free of charge. Please leave your name and email at AMIC (707-826-2359) if you’re interested.

CPH graduate student, Lily Olmo, recipient of a FOAM research grant, will share results of her exploration of fish in the Arcata Marsh.

In anticipation of the fifth year of California Native Plant Society's Little Wildflower Art Galleries (https://northcoastcnps.org/wildflower-show/artshare-april/), artists will bring materials and ideas to create wildflower art to share throughout Humboldt County galleries, including one at the Arcata Interpretive Center. Join us with your own favorite mediums, or come and use ours.

CPH wildlife professor Jeff Black and current wildlife Master’s candidates will describe details of their fieldwork to determine overall river otter numbers in Humboldt Bay, as well as insights into river otter behaviors (hunting, movements, and play at the Arcata Marsh and adjacent habitats). A 1-hour presentation starting at 7 pm followed by Q&A as […]

Some wheelbarrows and shovels will be there, but bring gloves, water, sun protection.

A BioBlitz is a community effort to record as many species as possible at a designated location and time. How to prepare? Go to iNaturalist.org and make an account and download the app to your smartphone. iNaturalist collects natural history observations of lay people and professionals worldwide. You see an organism, you photograph it, and […]

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 […]

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 .