May Trash Craft Night
Join us May 23rd for a Trash Craft Night, from 6-8pm we'll be in the office getting creative with all the garbage we've collected.
Grab a taco from Richard's Goat next door and come help...
Exploring Renewable Energy Futures in Humboldt County | Aug 9
A dangerously hot summer shows we need to act quickly on climate change. If Humboldt County residents are to eliminate climate-changing fossil fuels from our energy mix, we'll need more renewable energy for our...
7th Annual Tim McKay Memorial Birdathon | April 30 – May 7
7th 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 7th Annual Tim McKay Birdathon is upon us!
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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...
CNPS Spring 2020 Native Plant Sale | June 13-14
California Native Plant Society, North Coast Chapter
Spring 2020 Native Plant Sale
Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14
Location: Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka.
During these different times, the North Coast Chapter, California Native Plant...
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...
Trashlantis | May 2023
Gathering Trash for Trashlantis!
The NEC has been invited to assist this year’s Kinetic Grand Championship Team, Trashlantis!
Trashlantis is rising from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch! Trashlantean emissaries, strange half human, half fish and half...
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...
Plastic Free July at Recology – July 21
Celebrate Plastic Free July with the NEC at Recology!
July 21, 10 AM - 2PM
We'll be hosting zero waste/upcycling workshops and offering facility tours of Recology. Come make beeswax wraps, liquid handsoap, and t-shirt headbands...
Open House Mixer: January 23, 2020
Date: Thursday January 23, 2020
Time: 5 - 7 PM
Location: NEC Office, 415 I Street, Arcata, CA
Dear NEC Supporters,
Celebrate the successes of 2019 and look to the year ahead! Enjoy tasty treats and beverages. Purchase...
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...
Trash-a-thon 2021
Celebrate Earth Week With Us!
TRASH-A-THON 2021
April 19 - 25
Anytime, Anywhere
Volunteer Responsibilities (Please read for a safe & successful cleanup.)
Best Humboldt County Trash-Picking Spots
Rent Cleanup Supplies
How to ask for pledges
What is...
Eureka 3rd St. Cleanup | July 31, 11 AM – 1 PM
Join the NEC and the Humboldt Area Center for Harm Reduction for a community cleanup this July! We'll meet at the parking lot of HACHR's office at 11am and spend a few hours taking...
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...
CEQA Workshop | May 21, 7 – 9 PM
CEQA Basics:
Primer for Effective Public Participation
Citizens for a Sustainable Humboldt will be hosting a CEQA workshop presented by CEQA Attorney Jason Holder.
Date & Time: Friday, May 21st, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Zoom. Register...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
All Species Parade – September 21
Join us on September 21 at the North Country Fair for the annual All Species Parade!
For over 30 years, this event has celebrated the diversity of life, community, and creativity as part of...
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...
Open House | April 30, 430 – 8 PM
NEC Open House
Date: April 30
Location: 415 I Street, Arcata, CA 95521
Join us for an evening of camaraderie!
Schedule
Trash Cleanup: 4:30 - 6:00 PM. (Cleanup supplies provided)
Mixer: 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Refreshments...
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...
Book & Art Sale | January 22
Join the Northcoast Environmental Center
at our first Book & Art Sale!
Date:
Saturday, January 22 from 11am-4pm.
Location:
415 I Street, Arcata, CA
Cost:
All purchases will be by donation. Pay what you can!
COVID-19 Safety:
Masks are required. This even will...
Trash-a-thon 2020
TRASH-A-THON 2020
July 18 - 25
Anytime, Anywhere
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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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