LIFESTYLE BRIEFS
Marsh tour
Friends of the Arcata Marsh is sponsoring a free tour of the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday.
Meet leader Sharon Levy at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on marsh history, wastewater treatment, birds and/or ecology. Masks are strongly recommended inside the building. For more information, call 707-826-2359.
Tour the marsh
The Redwood Region Audubon Society will present a free guided field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Bring binoculars and meet trip leader Kathryn Wendel at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata to enjoy easy-to-walk trails, beautiful views of Humboldt Bay, a possible otter sighting and a diverse range of overwintering birds, including ducks, shorebirds, herons and egrets, raptors and songbirds.
Birding tour
The Redwood Region Audubon Society will offer a free guided birding tour at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Meet leader Ralph Bucher at the Visitor Center for this two-mile walk along a wide, flat, packed gravel trail that is easily accessible.
This refuge offers tidally-influenced habitats, including mudflats, riparian vegetation, conifers and a bay that hosts a variety of geese, raptors, shorebirds and waders. Email Ralph to sign up at thebook@reninet.com.
Look for birds
Redwood Region Audubon Society trip leaders Susan Penn and Susan O’Connor will host the monthly “Women and Girls Birding Trip” Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon.
This month, participants will explore the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Loleta area. Everyone will meet at the Hookton Slough Unit to start looking for grebes, ducks, pelicans, shorebirds and maybe meadowlarks, swans and surf scoters. From there, everyone will drive toward Loleta, make a couple of stops to watch for raptors and check ponds for freshwater-loving birds before circling back to end the day at the Hookton Slough Refuge.
To get to the Hookton Slough Unit, take Exit 696 off U.S. Highway 101. Northbound, turn left and go west over the overpass and take a right on Hookton Road. Follow the road about 1.2 miles and you will see the signed turnoff to the parking lot on your right. Southbound, go straight ahead from the off-ramp stop sign. Follow Hookton Road west about 1.2 miles, and take the signed turn-off down to the parking lot. Contact Susan Penn with questions susanpenn60@gmail.com.
Time to dance
Dances with live bands are held Mondays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Admission is $9.
Weekly bingo
Bingo games are played every Tuesday at the Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. A snack bar is available.
Quarter Craze
Quarter Craze Charity Events Humboldt will host a “Quarter Craze” to benefit the Breast and GYN Health Project on Feb. 24 from 5:45 to 9 p.m. at the Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St., Eureka.
The event will feature over 80 prizes from 15 local vendors, businesses and individuals. Paddles are $5 each and it’s $8 for the taco bar, with wine and beer served. Register to attend on Facebook Quarter Craze Charity Events Humboldt. For more information, visit bghp.org, email carolecrossleygifts@gmail.com or call the Breast and GYN Health Project at 707-825-8345.
Gear sale
Friends of the Dunes is gearing up for the “Get Outside Gear Sale” on April 1. Donations of gently used outdoor gear are being sought for this annual fundraising event.
Donations are now being accepted Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane in Manila and at Adventure’s Edge in Eureka and Arcata.
The “Get Outside Gear Sale” supports Friends of the Dunes’ education and stewardship programs.
What is outdoor gear? Camping and backpacking equipment, fishing gear, kayaks and canoes, gardening tools, surfboards, bikes, field guides, binoculars, hiking boots, pet gear and so much more. (Note: Skis, snowboards, golf clubs, spray skirts, weapons, gas canisters, car racks or any moldy items will not be accepted.) Call 707-4441397 or visit friendsofthedunes.org/gearsale for more information.