North Coast Conversations
North Coast Conversations is a weekly segment where we meet with local community members developing ways to improve the quality of life on the North Coast.
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This week we met with Jim Richards, founder of USVetsDeliver, an alternative food delivery option that aims to keep your delivery dollars local. -
For 70 years, local rockhounds have put on the Humboldt Gem and Mineral Show, providing a place for attendees to learn all about gems and minerals, and how they are processed. This week we met with Rob Corpstein from the Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society to learn more about what to expect from this year’s event. -
This week we met with Kinetic racer and lead guide of the Haunted Lab, Lucas Thornton, to learn more about the lab’s yearly transformation into a one of a kind, spooky experience. -
The Great ShakeOut is a worldwide earthquake drill that happens every year on the 3rd Thursday of October. This week we met with Cal Poly Humboldt Emeritus Professor of Geology Lori Dengler to learn about how one can protect themselves during the next seismic event. -
This week we met with Delaney Schroeder-Echavarria and Annette Moulay from the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab to learn more about the lab and its upcoming events. -
This week we met with local beekeepers Cara Knostman and Mary Benzinger to learn more about the Humboldt County Beekeepers Association and its upcoming fundraising event, the second annual Honey Tasting Festival. -
This week we took a trip to the Arcata Library to learn more about the Humboldt County Libraries and all the services they offer the community. -
This week we met with Alex Ozaki-McNeill and Jessy Preciado, co-directors of the North Country Fair, to learn more about the history of the event and what we can expect from this year’s upcoming fair. -
This week we met with Olivia Gambino, 2024 Rutabaga Queen and member of the Kinetic Universe board, to discuss the Kinetic KO-ED event that took place at the Humboldt County Fair. -
This week we met with Tiffany Elizabeth of the Sequoia Humane Society to learn more about this upcoming Woofstock dog festival, what exciting events we can expect, and how you can help support the organization and the animals it cares for.
