Natural Science Day Returns to the Garberville Town Square – Sat, October 3
Celebrating environmental education and its intersection with science and the arts, Natural Science Day returns to the Garberville Town Square on Saturday, October 3 from 1:00-5:00pm. Organized by Friends of the Lost Coast, this annual 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, plus phenology fun with Wild Ginger, and a diverse array of of non-profits, public agencies and local artists – all geared towards kids! 2026 participants include:
BLM King Range
CA State Parks
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Redwood Coast Energy Authority
Sequoia Park Zoo
Humboldt County Office of Education
Friends of the Eel River
Sanctuary Forest
Trees Foundation
Friends of the Dunes
Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association
Eel River Recovery Project & Northern Mendocino Ecosystem Recovery Alliance
Astronomers of Humboldt
SoHum Society for Young Naturalists
Early Head Start
& more TBA
Nature Art Activities: Laci Dane + Venessa Kay & Darcie Maassen
Concessions by Northern United Charter School (aka Skyfish)
More information on specific activities coming soon! Email [email protected] for information.
This event is supported in part by Redwood Coast Energy Authority and a grant from the Ink People Center for the Arts, Humboldt Creative Alliance & Humboldt County’s Measure J.



