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Volunteer Opportunities

ARCATA RECREATION DIVISION 
The Arcata Play Center is looking for part-time volunteers or interns that would like to gain experience working with families and young children. Assistance needed M/T/W 9:30A-12:30P

BAYSIDE PARK/FARM DROP-IN VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS

Thursdays, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 9/1, 9/22, 10/6 – Get a taste of a farmer’s work growing vegetables, herbs and flowers. Come prepared for sunshine, cold, wet and working in the dirt. Bring a water bottle, snacks, closed toe shoes, long pants, sleeves and a sun hat.(707) 822-8184

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB COMMUNITY GARDEN FUNDRAISER
The Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods is installing a garden at the Harris Street location this year. This project is accepting all kinds of donations, from gardening supplies and building materials to items for an online auction this fall. Please contact the project coordinator at 707-834-8965 to volunteer or donate.

‘CLEAN THE SIDEWALK’ WORKDAY
Clean the Sidewalk Days take place the first Sunday of every month. If you have questions or have trouble finding the group on clean up day, please call or text 707-601-4247

FERNDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT.
Founded in 1897, the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department is responsible for the preservation and protection of life and property for the City of Ferndale, and the surrounding rural area. In addition to providing fire and medical services, they host a number of drives and community outreach days. Follow the link to grab an application and give back in a BIG WAY!
707-786-9909 (non-emergency line)

FOOD FOR PEOPLE
Help fight hunger and improve nutrition in the community. Visit the website to be invited to a Zoom orientation. Orientations are Mondays 3:30-4:30 and Thursdays 3-4P

FOOD NOT BOMBS ARCATA Come and help cook for the community, every Sunday at 1P. Meet to serve at 3:50P… food and volunteer support always needed! 707-815-2445 for more information.

FRIENDS OF THE ARCATA MARSH (FOAM)
FOAM relies on enthusiastic volunteers to staff the interpretive center and provide tours and talks at the Marsh. +18 or older to volunteer. 707-826-2359, info@arcatamarshfriends.org

HUMBOLDT TRAILS COUNCIL
Follow the link to apply to be a Volunteer Trail Steward! There are currently twelve local project locations with with many different workdays to choose from.

KINETIC SCULPTURE LAB “COOL-STUFF” FUNDRAISER
The Kinetic Sculpture Race is an infamous Humboldt County tradition, and with things being a little more quiet than usual – they need funding! Support this hilarious long standing community event by making a donation and getting “cool stuff’ as a reward. Follow the link to the GO FUND ME for your contributions now.

MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER
The Mateel Community Center in Redway provides a number of services, events and activities for the public. Your support is essential keeping this Humboldt tradition alive. Follow link to donate.

POTAWOT COMMUNITY FOOD GARDEN
For information on volunteer opportunities in the Potawot Community Food Garden call (707) 825-5000

REDWOOD REGION AUDOBON SOCIETY
Redwood Region Audubon Society advocates for the protection of birds and wildlife by supporting local conservation efforts to protect wildlife and their habitat. Follow the link in the bio for the volunteer and donate form!

SEAGOAT FARM GARDEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Help with animal care, weeding, watering, planting and occasional harvest help on Saturday mornings. Volunteers get free produce. Stop by Wednesdays and Fridays 10A-5P, and Saturdays 9A-1P. 530-205-5882

TRASH BASH
Show your community some love and offer a donation to support the City of Eureka and PacOut Green Team for the bi-monthly Trash Bash! For more information on the various locations where the volunteer work days take place, or how to donate, follow the link or call 707-441-4206

TRINIDAD COASTAL LAND TRUST STEWARDSHIP WORKDAYS
Please see the link in the title to see the ongoing schedule for Stewardship Workdays. Want more info? Email zoe@trinidadcoastallandtrust.org to sign up and receive more details

TRINIDAD COASTAL LAND TRUST
Trained leaders are needed to assist with public guided walks and special tours at coastal properties in the Trinidad Area. Walks typically have a focused theme.

TRINIDAD STATE BEACH VOLUNTEER RESTORATION WORKDAYS
The North Coast Redwoods District of California State Parks invites the public to join the Natural Resource volunteers and Park staff for a habitat restoration event focused on invasive species removal in the beautiful Sitka spruce forest. Please meet at the corner of Anderson Lane and Stagecoach Road in Trinidad. Look for volunteer event signs. For more information, please contact Katrina Henderson, katrina.henderson@parks.ca.gov or (707) 677-3109.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB COMMUNITY GARDEN FUNDRAISER
The Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods is planning to install a garden at the Harris Street location this Spring. This is a project in its infancy and will require a ton of resources to get up and running! Monetary contributions will help to build the foundation of this essential community project, and are being accepted now. Gardening supplies, building materials and any other saleable items are all graciously being accepted as well for the upcoming online auction. Please contact the project coordinator at 707-834-8965, or project assistant at 707-502-7018

KINETIC SCULPTURE LAB “COOL-STUFF” FUNDRAISER
The Kinetic Sculpture Race is an infamous Humboldt County tradition, and with things being a little more quiet than usual – they need funding! Support this hilarious long standing community event by making a donation and getting “cool stuff’ as a reward. Follow the link to the GO FUND ME for your contributions now.

MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER
The Mateel Community Center in Redway provides a number of services, events and activities for the public. Your support is essential keeping this Humboldt tradition alive. Follow link to donate.

SAFE & SOBER GRAD NIGHT (ONLINE AUCTION)
02/25-03/06, Online auction fundraiser hosted by the Carl Johnson Company to support a safe grad night celebration for more than 200 graduating seniors from Arcata High School, Six Rivers Charter, and Pacific Coast High School. So many fun packages to bid on, seriously! You can also donate directly here. ahsSafeandSober2022@gmail.com

REDWOOD REGION AUDOBON SOCIETY
Redwood Region Audubon Society advocates for the protection of birds and wildlife by supporting local conservation efforts to protect wildlife and their habitat. Follow the link in the bio for the volunteer and donate form!

TRASH BASH
Show your community some love and offer a donation to support the City of Eureka and PacOut Green Team for the bi-monthly Trash Bash! To donate, call 707-441-4206

SUMMER ONGOING ACTIVITES
& GATHERINGS

ABBEY OF THE REDWOODS

MONTHLY FLEA MARKET
First Saturday of every month, 8A-4P
Local arts, products and goods at Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Rd in Mckinleyville.
Check their website’s calendar for other classes and offerings.

ARCATA FARMERS MARKET
Winter Market hours: 10A-2P, every Saturday on the Arcata Plaza enjoy a local offering of fresh produce, flowers and plant starts, artisan goods and a food court.

ARCATA PLAZA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Sundays, 2-4 through 9/11/2022 – Arcata Main Street proudly presents a Summer Concert Series to bring music to our Arcata Plaza lawn weekly for ten weeks. Featuring all-local talent, this is a fun free afternoon event for the whole family to enjoy in #downtownarcata while we #shoparcata. Aug 7 – Sept 4 will also feature the Sunday Art Market on 8th Street! Get band line-up on our website.

AUDUBON GUIDED BIRDING TOUR
Saturdays 8:30A-11A, Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for a free guided field trip at the Arcata Marsh. Meet at Klopp Lake in Arcata, text if you plan to attend. 707-499-1247 

ART NIGHT AT THE SANCTUARY Third and First Thursday of every month. 4-7P Create with others freely or work on a guided project. Bring your own supplies or use what’s around to collage, paint, draw, make an art book, etc. 822-0898

Also, check out their website for tons of info about ongoing classes/workshops which require pre-registration: 7/31, Sunday- Shadow Puppets 8/9, Tuesday – Expressive Art Experience 8/14, Sunday – Cyanotype Photography 8/21 & 8/28, Sundays – Collaborative Emotion Art Cards 9/2-10/28, Fridays – Course for Creativity 9/5-10/31, Mondays – Painting For Children

CLARK HISTORICAL MUSEUM 12-1:15P – Historic Old Town Tours ongoing through September 3

EUREKA FRIDAY NIGHT ART MARKET
5:30-8:30 Every Friday in Old Town through September 30th!
Local makers, farmer’s market, food vendors, music, local businesses open late and more!

EUREKA SPEEDER TRAIN RIDES
Take a ride on Humboldt’s historic rails with a scenic trip along the bay across the Eureka Slough on Timber Heritage Association’s crew car rail speeder! Fun for the whole family! Halvorsen Park on Saturdays from 10A-4P
$8  / $7 Senior (62+) / $8 Adults (18-62) / $4 Children (2-17) / Free Children (0-2)

FORT HUMBOLDT HISTORIC PARK Saturdays and Sundays 1-2P through September 3rd. Join interpreter William on an hour-long ADA-accessible walking tour of the 19th century military outpost, focusing on its history, Euro-American colonists and Indigenous people. Rain cancels. Check North Coast Redwoods Facebook page for updates. 707-445-6567

FORTUNA ADULT SKATE NIGHT
Grab your friends and get FUNKY in Fortuna the Last Saturday of every month! This is and 18+ event, and the cover fee of $5.50 includes your skate rental. Meet at Rohner Park anytime between 6:30-9:30P.

FOOD FOR PEOPLE’S FREE PRODUCE MARKET – EUREKA 7/28, 8/25, 9/29, 10/27 11A-1P Drive-thru event. For more information, go to www.foodforpeople.org or call (707) 445-3166. At the Bayshore Mall.

FOOD FOR PEOPLE’S FREE PRODUCE MARKET – FORTUNA 7/28, 8/25, 9/22, 10/12 – 11:30-12:30 Drive-thru & walk-up. Walk-ups enter from David Way. For more information, go to www.foodforpeople.org or call (707) 445-3166. 2331 Rohnerville Road, Fortuna

GARBERVILLE FARMERS MARKET
11A-3P, The Season begins May 6th and will be happening every Friday through September. The Garberville Farmers’ Market offers farm fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, meat, oysters, and more! Find hot foods for lunch as you shop. Come by this fun, family friendly event at Garberville Town Square.

GUIDED WALK AT FOUNDERS GROVE (AVENUE OF THE GIANTS)
11A-12N, Every Saturday!
Meet Nature Guide Griff at Founders Grove in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The trail is less than a half-mile long and is ADA accessible. There will be frequent stops to discuss the awesomeness that is the redwoods, the history of the land, and the wildlife who call it home. 17119 Avenue of Giants in Weott. 707-946-2409

HENDERSON CENTER FARMER’S MARKET Thursdays, 10A-1P Ongoing through 10/27 – Freshest local produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers and more. Plus music and hot food vendors.

HIKE AND BIKE DAY AT PRARIE CREEK
First Saturday of every month, sunrise to sundown! Redwood National and State Parks – Prairie Creek Redwoods in Orick

HUMBOLDT CRABS BASEBALL Games Ongoing through August 7th. Find the game schedule in the link above.

HUMBOLDT FLEA MARKET
The First Sunday of every month, 9A-4P – NEW LOCATION, Arcata Community Center. $2, under 13 free. 707-822-7091

HUMBOLDT PAINTBALL COMMUNITY
Open every weekend 11A-dark. Rentals and paint available on site, open to parties and groups with pre-registration. Follow the link or call (707) 498-3835 for information.

INNER ALCHEMY SOUND HEALING
Monthly Sound Healing:
First Thursday, 6-7:30P- Acupuncture and Sound Healing at Arcata Healing Arts Center $30
Third Thursday, 6-7:30P- Sound Immersion at Sacred Geometrix Living Center $20
Call Jen Madrone for more information, 707-499-4441

LANPHERE DUNES GUIDED WALK
Join Friends of the Dunes for a guided walk at the Lanphere Dunes- a Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at Pacific Union School in Arcata! First Saturday of every month form 10A-1P.

MCKINLEYVILLE FARMER’S MARKET Thursdays, 3P through 10/27 – Farm fresh produce, music and hot food vendors. Trained, ADA certified, service animals only. Market match for CalFresh EBT customers. (707) 441-9999

MIRANDA FARMER’S MARKET Mondays, 2-6P through October 31st. Fresh produce, herbs and teas, eggs, plants and more. Market match for CalFresh EBT customers. 

MOOSE LODGE (FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN IN EUREKA)
ONGOING:
Tuesdays, BINGO at 6P
Tuesdays, Cribbage Club at 6:15P
Questions or want to learn how to play? Call Peggy or Rick Shea 707-444-3161

NOURISHING MOTHER’S CIRCLE
10-11:30A, Join in for a nourishing meal and a strong village of local mothers. $15 includes breakfast. Every Thursday at 1639 Central Ave, Suite B, Mckinleyville.
RSVP 707-633-3143

REDWOOD RAKS WORLD DANCE STUDIO Click the link to see the full schedule of how this local organization is “Continuing to Celebrate a World of Dance in Arcata’s Creamery Building” Ongoing and drop-in classes available for adults and children.

TRINIDAD ART NIGHTS
​Trinidad Art Nights for 2022 are on the last Saturday of the month from April to September. The entire town of Trinidad hosts art events with live music, so come join the fun! At these events we celebrate the month’s featured artists along with music and snacks.

TRINIDAD FLEA-ART
11A-3P, Make the Trinidad Flea-Art your destination the first Saturday of every month to support local vendors and crafters presenting their wares in beautiful Trinidad. (707) 834-8720

WILLOW CREEK FARMERS MARKET
4-7P every Thursday 6/2-8/25