Lifestyle briefs
Marsh trip
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 Mark Colwell at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata to enjoy easy-to-walk trails.
With spring nearing, many resident birds may be singing, nesting and showing signs of breeding activity. Shorebirds will likely be abundant, so there will be a chance to see willets, godwits, sanderlings, avocets and curlews in tidal areas, pond islands and mud around the marsh.
Tour the marsh
Friends of the Arcata Marsh will sponsor a free 90-minute tour of the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife
Sanctuary on Saturday. The walk takes place rain or shine.
Meet leader Paul Johnson at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street. After discussing the workings of the wastewater treatment plant, Johnson will focus on the small, little-known creatures living along the trail (e.g., galls, caterpillars, bugs) that many people overlook while out for a walk. For more information, call 707-826-2359.
Birding tour
The Redwood Region Audubon Society will offer a free guided birding tour along the Eureka Waterfront Trail on Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m., with leader Ralph Bucher.
This relatively urban trail offers the potential to observe species abundance and diversity compared to many more remote locations. Keep an eye and ear out for cormorants, loons, grebes, and even otters diving for their meals in the bay alongside the trail.
This walk is on a flat, paved trail that is wheelchair accessible. Email Ralph to sign up for this field trip at thebook@reninet.com.
Swedish pancakes
A Swedish pancake breakfast is set for Sunday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. The cost for breakfast is $10.
Dance party
A dance featuring live music and “a great floor” is set for Monday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Admission is $9.
Trivia at museum
The Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt is hosting Trivia Night on March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Participants will be split into teams competing to answer questions correctly and quickly. Trivia questions follow natural history and nature themes and are divided into rounds based on topic. Teams with the most correct answers throughout the night will be awarded prizes.
The cost to participate is $3 for museum members and $6 for non-members. Call ahead to reserve a spot at 707-826-4480, or sign-up online at https:// natmus.humboldt.edu/.
The museum is located at 1242 G St., Arcata.
Breakfast served
A “Community Breakfast” will be served March 23 from 8 to 11 a.m. Humboldt Grange No. 501, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka.
The menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes or biscuits and gravy, coffee, tea or juice. Milk and extra meat are available.
The cost is $10 for adults, with children under 5 eating for free. For more information or to volunteer, call 707-4424890.