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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The Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities is a local nonprofit organization that is working to create and advocate for safer, more equitable and environmentally positive modes of transportation within Humboldt County, such as increasing walkable and bikeable areas as well as access to public transit.
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One of the easiest ways to help out your community and use your voice is by voting in elections. Humboldt County is one of 29 counties that currently uses the VCA model, and the Office of Elections plans to implement this during the 2024 March Primaries. But with expanded voting times, the office needs more poll workers.
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For 45 years, the Humboldt Bay Mycological Society has been hosting the Mushroom Fair to help showcase the hundreds of local varieties, as well as educate the public on identification and growing methods, helping to demystify the fungi.
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For nearly half a decade, Xochiquetzalli and her sister Maria have been transforming Old Town Eurekas gazebo into a gathering place for the souls.
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Halloween is around the corner, and Humboldt County has its fair share of haunted houses. The infamous kinetic lab in Arcata's creamery district is no exception.
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The Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission helps pair producers with the perfect place for their projects. With an ever-expanding library of films produced in Humboldt, the commission has a surplus of props, and they are opening a museum dedicated to showcasing them.
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For over 40 years, Friends of the Dunes has helped to protect and conserve our local coastal environments for future generations of people, plants, and animals. In addition to ecosystem restoration, they also offer educational programs and guided walks along the dunes. Coming up this weekend is one of their largest annual fundraisers, Wine by the Sea.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Humboldt Domestic Violence Services is here to help and educate. This week, North Coast Conversations meets with Diana Guerrero from the HDVS to learn more about available resources and upcoming events.
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Studies have shown that planting trees along sidewalks in cities improves both the environment and quality of life for all people, plants and animals in the area. Keep Eureka Beautiful has plans to line the streets of Eureka with trees, but needs your help… and sidewalk space.
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North Coast Conversations meets with Heather Freitas of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to learn about the upcoming Arcata The Out of the Darkness Community Walk.