Activities for Children
Student Bird Art Contest: Click Here to view winning entries.
Student Nature Writing Contest: Click Here to view winning entries.
Sequoia Park Zoo will be bringing Chillido, a Western Screech Owl, to the main hall of the Arcata Community Center on Saturday, April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your questions to ask the zoo staff!
4th Annual Family Nature Crafts “Mega-Palooza”: Free craft activities will be offered by nonprofit and government environmental agencies to children of all ages who are accompanied by a responsible adult. This drop-in, no-reservation-required event will be held in the Dining Room at the Arcata Community Center on Saturday, April 18, from 11 am to 1 pm. Participating organizations: Cal Poly Natural History Museum, Friends of the Arcata Marsh, Friends of the Dunes, the Humboldt County Library, and Humboldt Beekeepers Association. Flyer here.
The following events are FREE to kids with an accompanying registered adult. Kids must be registered to attend the event.
Kid’s Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop – Friday, April 17, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Kid’s Birding & Nature Walk at the Arcata Marsh – Saturday, April 18, 9:30 am to 11:30 am