Trash Craft Night May 2024
Trash Craft Night!
Come zhuzh up your bike for the kinetic grand championship!
When: May 21, 6-8pm
Where: NEC Office 415 I St, Arcata
What: Turn trash into art and spruce up your wheels!
We have lots of fun...
Craft for the Coast: Trash Art Contest | May – June 2023
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The EPA estimates that the average American throws away 4.9 pounds of solid waste every day, however those of us who have trash service can easily ignore this reality because our waste is magically...
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...
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...
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...
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...
8th Annual Tim McKay Memorial Birdathon
8th 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 8th Annual Tim McKay Birdathon is upon us!
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Species Checklist...
Jan 29 – County Supervisor Candidate Forum
Thirteen community groups have joined forces to host a candidate forum featuring candidates running in the March, 3 2020 primary election for Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, Districts 1 and 2.
Co-sponsors include:
* College of...
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...
Trash Craft Night April 2024
Trash Craft Night
When: Tuesday, April 23, 6-8 p.m.
Where: NEC Office, 415 I St, Arcata
Tired of getting that tire splash in the rain? Join us for an evening of collaborative DIY bike fender making! We’ve...
Trash Talk | July 28 at 6PM
Location: NEC Office | 415 I St, Arcata, CA 95521
Date: Thursday, July 28
Time: 6 - 7 PM
We want to hear from you! We care about your interests and concerns. Join Northcoast Environmental (NEC) Staff...
Double Film Screening
Double Film Screening
When: Saturday, April 13, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th Street
$5-$20 Suggested Donation
Film One:'A'-t'i Xwee-ghayt-nish, Still, We Live On
The tolowa dee-ni’ continue the journey of rebuilding their language, which lies at the...
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...
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...
Baker Beach BioBlitz! June 8
Join the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust, the Northcoast Environmental Center, and Humboldt Marine Protected Area Collaborative Saturday, June 8 in a smartphone-powered bioblitz of the California coast. Participants will collect data on local species...
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...
NEC Pints for Nonprofits: June 5
Please join us at Mad River Brewery for World Environment Day where we will celebrate with music, drinks and environmental education! $1 of every MRBCo pint bought will go to supporting your Northcoast Environmental...
5th Annual Tim McKay Memorial Birdathon – May 4-12
Fifth Annual
Tim McKay Memorial Birdathon
May 4 - 12, 2019
It's time for our Fifth Annual Birdathon! This fun event benefits both the NEC and the Redwood Region Audubon Society (RRAS), and is a great way...
Upcycled Messages for the Earth Through Printmaking
Upcycled Messages for the Earth Through Printmaking
When: Monday, April 22, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Redwood Roots Farm Cooperative, 45 Fellowship Way, Bayside
Free event!
Printmaking can be a tool used in any campaign including for environmental advocacy. In...
Zero Waste Coastal Cleanup Day a Success!
Thanks to all who came out for the 2019 Zero Waste Coastal Cleanup Day!
As you can see in this graphic, the top five items found on Humboldt County beaches during the 2019 ZW CCD...
The NEC Takes Over Richard’s Goat: Sept 25
NEC Takes Over Richard's Goat: Sept 25
When: Wednesday, September 25, 3:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Richard's Goat/The Miniplex, 900 Samoa Blvd, Arcata, California 95521
Join the Northcoast Environmental Center at Richard's Goat/The Miniplex to watch Anthropocene: The Human...
Summer Patio Party 2023
Date: Saturday, August 12
Time: 4-7 pm
Location: Private Residence in Arcata, CA (address will be provided after purchasing your ticket).
The NEC's big event of the summer is back:our Summer Patio Party! We'll...
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...
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...
Artivism Workshop | June 29 [POSTPONED]
UPDATED 6/27: This event has been postponed due to a staff member's potential COVID exposure. Please check back in a few weeks for rescheduled dates.
ART IS ACTIVISM and has the power to influence culture...