2025 Student Bird Art Flyer Last day to submit artwork at AMIC is March 22, by 5 pm.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Meet Elliott Dabill at I Street Parking Lot
Come for all or a part of this workday at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center. Wear long sleeves and close-toed shoes. FOAM will provide food, and the City of Arcata […]
Meet Paul Wilson at AMIC
Join the duo of experienced tour leaders and roving naturalists Paul Johnson and Barbara Reisman for Friends of the Arcata Marsh’s annual New Year’s Day walk. If you’d like to […]
Join Certified California Naturalist Elliott Dabill for a free lecture entitled “Exploring Trinidad: A survey of our historic neighbor’s history and environment.” This 1-hour talk is part of FOAM’s First […]
Rain or shine, volunteers are sought to continue working on removing non-native Himalaya berry shrubs near the Interpretive Center. Tools, gloves, and snacks provided. Wear long sleeves and closed-toe shoes. […]
Turn in entries to Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center by 5 pm
On Wednesday, April 1, join On Wednesday, April 1, join Rachael Aguirre, a fish habitat assistant at the California Conservation Corps, to explore the history and current practices of the […]
For more information on crafts, and other Godwit Days events, go to www.godwitdays.org
Make and share nature observations to a state-wide data bank. Join the Humboldt County iNaturalist group (link to come), and record nature observations throughout our city! City Nature Challenge
Join FOAM and other organizations at the Sequoia Park Zoo, to celebrate our beloved River otters.