Take A Child Outside Day: October 5
7th Annual Take A Child Outside Day: Nature Exploration Event for Families and Teachers
Meet tarantulas and snakes! Learn to identify scat! Make a harmonograph drawing! Take a silent walk to a bird roost!
Take A...
On the Trail of Tarka Film Link – NEC Movie Night – Feb. 7
Due to a DVD compatibility issue, the film On the Trail of Tarka was not able to be shown. If you'd like to watch the film online you can find it here.
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On Thursday, February...
HSU Environmental Community Mixer: September 17
HSU Environmental Community Mixer
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 12 - 2 PM
Location: Humboldt State University, Kate Buchanan Room
Northcoast Environmental Center & HSU Center for Community Based Learning present a new opportunity for HSU students, faculty,...
6th Annual Tim McKay Memorial Birdathon | Sept 12-20
Sixth Annual
Tim McKay Memorial Birdathon
Have you been looking to do a little stint in birding? Do you have eyes like a hawk?
You’re a lucky duck—the 6th Annual Tim McKay Birdathon is upon us!
Birdathon Pledge...
Humboldt Candidate Forum
Fifteen community groups are joining forces to host three candidate forums featuring candidates running in the November 3, 2020 election for Eureka City Council, Arcata City Council, McKinleyville Community Services District, and Humboldt Community...
Hands Across the Sand – May 18
JOIN HANDS in opposition to new offshore oil and gas drilling in the Pacific Ocean!
When: Saturday May 18th 11:30pm - 12:30pm
Where: Moonstone Beach
Who: Anyone and everyone who loves the ocean and coast!
On May 18th...
Earth Day Beach Clean- April 20
Celebrate Earth Day with the NEC by joining us for a beach clean at Mad River Beach on Saturday, April 20th from 12 pm- 2pm.
All cleanup supplies will be provided for this Zero-Waste event...
Winter Vacation Raffle
Win a vacation! Share your love for the NEC by entering to win our winter vacation raffle!
Prizes
Humboldt Bay Social Club 2 Night, 2 Person Stay at Samoa Field Site ($288 Value)
Requa Inn...
Coastal Cleanup Day 2020 | Every Saturday in September
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Guidance for Neighborhood Cleanups
Cleanup Results Reporting Form (Fill out to win prizes!)
Best Trash-Picking Spots Guide
Educational Resources
Citizen Science: Data Collection Tutorial
Plastic Pollution Action Journal
NatGeo MapMaker Interactive
Family Friendly...
Climate Anxiety Webinar
The current global crisis has many of us feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and disorientation. Many of us understand that the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent consequences of it are inextricably linked to our...
Clam Beach Clean Up- March 30
After numerous winter storms, our local beaches need all the help they can get. We will be meeting at the North Clam Beach Parking lot on Saturday, March 30th at 1pm.
With many collaborators, we...
Summer Patio Party – Aug. 25
Thank you to everyone who attended our Summer Patio Party Fundraiser on Sunday, August 25th. We are honored by your support.
Thank you to Jan and Gary Friedrichsen for letting us use their beautiful home...
Vote for the NEC! Sept 25- Oct 3
North Coast Co-op
Seeds for Change Program!
- Sept 25 to Oct 3 -
The Northcoast Environmental Center is one of the finalists for the North Coast Co-op's Seeds for Change program!
If you are a North Coast...
Upcycled Holidays at Arts & Drafts: Nov 15, 6-9 PM
Date & Time: Friday, November 15, 6 – 9 PM
Location: Arts & Drafts, 422 1st Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Join the Northcoast Environmental Center and Arts & Drafts for an exciting upcycling workshop collaboration!
This month...
Artists Wanted! Poster Design Contest for Coastal Cleanup Day
The NEC is inviting artists to submit up to THREE full color design sized to be reproduced within the space of a 12" wide x 12" tall poster (note: art does not need to...
Seeds for Change Round-Up Program
Seeds for Change is a community-giving opportunity that allows North Coast Co-op customers to ‘round-up’ their purchases to the nearest dollar. Those extra cents are given directly to local organizations that are doing amazing work to...
North Coast Otters Public Arts Initiative!
Join us Wednesday, May 27th at 1PM, on World Otter Day for a virtual sneak peek of the "The North Coast Otters – public arts initiative!" This celebration of otters will feature 100+ otter...
Garden Gate Wine Pour: Sept. 13
Arts Arcata Wine Pour Fundraiser
Date & Time: September 13, 6 - 9 PM
Location: the Garden Gate, 905 H Street, Arcata, CA 95521
Support the Northcoast Environmental Center
this Friday at Arts Arcata!
Join us at The Garden...
Arts Arcata Wine Pour: Dec. 13, 6- 9 PM
Date: Friday, December 13, 6 - 9 PM
Location: The Garden Gate, 905 H Street, Arcata, CA
Join us for December Arts Arcata at The Garden Gate from 6 – 9 pm for some wine, eco...
January 19- Beach Clean at Samoa Beach
Looking to make a difference in your community in 2019? Join us on Underwater Parks day for a beach clean and make an impact on your community and local marine life.
We will be hosting...
Spaghetti FUN(d)Raiser – March 9
Come celebrate 40 years of the Coastal Cleanup Day with us!
The Northcoast Environmental Center invites you to attend this year’s spaghetti dinner, dance and silent auction FUN(d)Raiser at Bayside Community Hall on Saturday, March...
Zero Waste Coastal Cleanup Day 2019 – Sept 21
Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday
September, 21, 2019!
Join the effort to staunch the flow of the estimated millions of tons of garbage in our oceans by participating in California’s Coastal Cleanup Day.
As longtime NEC supporters...
Story of Plastic Film Screening & Solutions Webinar (FREE) | Aug. 20
UPDATE 8/24/20:
Watch a recording of the Story of Plastic Webinar Here.
Story of Plastic is a documentary about the real causes of the plastic pollution crisis & the heroes who are rising up to stop...
California Native Plant Society Fall 2020 Native Plant Sale
Date: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27
Location: Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka.
Come join the California Native Plant Society for its annual fall plant sale occurring at their volunteer -run nursery located...
Trash-a-thon 2020
TRASH-A-THON 2020
July 18 - 25
Anytime, Anywhere
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Sign Up Here!
Make A Pledge
Responsibilities, Rules, & Important Dates 2020
Citizen Science: Trash Data Collection How-To
Best Trash-Picking Spots Guide
Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt & Coloring Pages
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