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.