Saturday, June 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary

Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Gary Friedrichsen at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for easy-to-walk trails and an opportunity to view a diverse range of shorebirds, migratory songbirds and raptors, and resident birds likely engaging in breeding activities.

Saturday, June 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary

Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Michael Morris at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for easy-to-walk trails and an opportunity to view a diverse range of shorebirds, migratory songbirds, and raptors, and resident birds likely engaging in breeding activities.

Sunday, June 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Meet leader Ralph Bucher at the Visitor Center for this two-mile walk along a wide, flat trail that is packed gravel and easily accessible. Just outside of town, this refuge offers astounding and easy access to 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.

Tuesday, June 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy the extended light of the summer months to view marsh birds in the evening! In the summer, the marsh is home to many resident and migratory breeding birds who take advantage of the long days to get some feeding and singing in. Meet trip leader, Michael Morris, at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) and add some birds to your weekday.

Saturday, June 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m 

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Gary Friedrichsen at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for easy-to-walk trails and an opportunity to view a diverse range of shorebirds, migratory songbirds and raptors, and resident birds likely engaging in breeding activities.

Sunday, June 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Eureka Waterfront Trail 

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 the Peregrine falcons that frequent the Samoa Bridge. We may also see 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 walk leader Ralph Bucher to sign up for this field trip at thebook@reninet.com

Thursday, June 22 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m

Palco Marsh

Enjoy the extended light of the summer months to view marsh birds in the evening! In the summer, Palco Marsh is home to many resident and migratory breeding birds who take advantage of the long days to get some feeding and singing in. Meet trip leader, Kathryn Wendel, at the parking lot at the end of Del Norte Street in Eureka and add some birds to your weekday.

Saturday, June 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary

Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Ken Burton at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for easy-to-walk trails and an opportunity to view a diverse range of shorebirds, migratory songbirds, and raptors, and resident birds likely engaging in breeding activities.

Saturday, June 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Wigi Wetlands Volunteer Workday.

Help create bird-friendly native habitats and restore a section of the bay trail by removing invasive plants and trash. The trail section is located behind the Bayshore Mall and volunteers will meet in the parking lot directly behind Walmart. We will provide tools, gloves, and packaged snacks. Please bring your own drinking water. Contact Jeremy Cashen at jeremy.cashen@yahoo.com or 214-605-7368.

Tuesday, June 27 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy the extended light of the summer months and join Redwood Region Audubon Society on  to view marsh birds in the evening! In the summer, the marsh is home to many resident and migratory breeding birds who take advantage of the long days to get some feeding and singing in. Meet trip leader, Janelle Chojnacki, at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) and add some birds to your weekday.