North Coast CNPS

Wednesday, March 10th, 7:00 PM - via Zoom
Our Precious Prairies

Pacific reed grass in a grazed coastal prairie

Coastal Prairies are a diverse habitat that sequesters carbon, prevents erosion, and increases groundwater retention. They are under siege by conifer encroachment, fire suppression, land use changes, and agricultural development. Hugh McGee and Veronica Yates of the Mattole Restoration Council will explore the values, threats, and restoration efforts to conserve these stunning, valuable, and diminishing communities.

To register, CLICK HERE - We'll send you a confirmation email with instructions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

All events are open to the public; most are free; more will be added. Visit our complete calendar to get more info. You can also be notified of events by e-mail. Evening programs are the second Wednesday of each month, Sept.-May. Normally they are at the Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Rd., Arcata. Refreshments at 7:00 pm.; program at 7:30 p.m.

COVID Considerations. Evening programs are being offered via Zoom. The link to register will be posted on this page each month as the date approaches. Recorded programs are posted on the Education tab of this website. Field trips follow county permiting guidelines: small groups, face masks, distancing.

Jan. 13, Wed. 7 p.m. Zoom evening program. "Growing and Appreciating California Succulents in the Garden and in the Wild" with Paul Heiple

Jan. 16, Sat. Little River State Park field trip

Feb. 10, Wed. Zoom evening program. "Flowers, Insects, and Vistas along Forest Highway 1: Horse Mountain and Beyond" with Pete Haggard, Carol Ralph, Ann Wallace, and Donna Wildearthshare

Feb. 27, Sat.Grays Falls field trip

Mar. 10, Wed. 7:30 p.m. Zoom evening program "Our Precious Prairies" with Hugh McGee and Veronica Yates

Mar. 21,Sun. Seawood Cape Preserve Field Trip.

Apr. 14, Wed. 7:00 p.m. Zoom evening program with Laurie Wayburn of the Pacific Forest Trust

Apr. 18, Sun. Horse Mountain Field Trip

May 1-2 Core days of the all new, covid-safe Spring Wildflower Show

May 1-2, Sat.-Sun. Spring Native Plant Sale

May 12, Wed. 7:00 p.m. Zoom evening program. "Serpentine Ecology: Wacky soils build glorious places" with Kristi Mergenthaler

May 14-17, Fri-Mon. North Fork Smith Overnight Field Trip

Jun 27, Sun. Canoe Fire (Humboldt Redwoods State Park) field trip