The basics of pole-style building using sustainably harvested logs will be covered in a free 3-day workshop hosted by Friends of the Lost Coast & BLM King Range at the Lost Coast Education Center in Whitethorn, September 20-22. Running 9am to 4pm all days, with 3-day commitment strongly encouraged, the workshop features the master pole builders of Polecraft Solutions to create a 20x20 structure that will expand the native plant nursery at the site. Space is limited – and though the workshop is free, donations are accepted to support Friends of the Lost Coast. For more information or to register, email [email protected].

Join Friends of the Lost Coast and BLM King Range for fun and stewardship of Shelter Cove's beaches as we celebrate CA Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21 from 9am to 12pm. Meet 8:45am at Mal Coombs Park in Shelter Cove, with gloves and trash pickers provided. A limited number of $10/hr youth stipends are available for ages 12-17, courtesy of a grant from the CA Coastal Commission's Whale Tail program. Email [email protected] to RSVP, for general info, or to register for a youth stipend.

Celebrating environmental education and its intersection with science and the arts, Natural Science Day returns to Garberville Town Square on Wednesday, September 25 from noon-5pm. Organized by Friends of the Lost Coast, this showcase of natural science and art features fun activities and informational displays for all ages. FOLC’s Environmental Education Coordinator presents hands-on natural science lessons, alongside offerings from a diverse array of non-profits, public agencies and local artists – all geared towards kids! Email [email protected] for more information and don’t miss the 2^nd annual Natural Science Day at the Garberville Town Square on Wednesday, September 25th.

BLM King Range & Friends of the Lost Coast invite all for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, October 5^th from 10a.m. to 2p.m..  Meet 9:45 a.m. at Tolkan Campground on King Peak Rd. Work will include maintenance of the Paradise Royale Trail in preparation for a mountain bike race happening later in the month. The day will culminate with lunch at 1:30p.m. Volunteers will also receive a National Public Lands Day t-shirt and public lands pass.  $10/hr stipends are available to youth, ages 10-17.  Email [email protected] for general event info or to register for a youth stipend.