Birding tour
The Redwood Region Audubon Society will offer a free guided birding tour along the Eureka Waterfront Trail Jan. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m.
This relatively urban trail offers the potential to observe species abundance and diversity compared to many more remote locations. Keep an eye and ear out for cormorants, loons, grebes and even otters diving for their meals in the bay alongside the trail.
This walk is on a flat, paved trail that is wheelchair accessible. Email trip leader Ralph Bucher to sign up to attend at thebook@reninet.com.
Swedish pancakes
A Swedish pancake breakfast will be served Jan. 21 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. The cost is $10.
On climate change
The 350 Humboldt Steering Committee will present a free talk by Jamie Blatter titled “Climate Change and California’s Marine Protected Areas” on Jan. 23 via Zoom at 7 p.m.
Blatter serves as the North Coast and climate specialist, as well as the tribal liaison, for the Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network. Her work is focused on the intersections of grassroots ocean justice and climate change.
The talk is part of 350 Humboldt’s Speakers Series. Register to get the Zoom link at https://actionnetwork.org/events/climate-change-and-marine-protected-areas/.
Pruning roses
The Humboldt Rose Society will present a free rose pruning workshop Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Pierson’s Garden Center, 4100 Broadway in Eureka.
HRS master rose growers will show how to correctly prune roses.
To attend, call Pierson’s at 707-441-2713.
There are several other demonstrations coming up on Saturday mornings, all starting at 10 a.m. Each nursery would appreciate, but does not require, a call so that adequate seating will be available.
The talks are set for:
- Feb. 3, Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7707 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka; 707-499-3133 (members free/non-members call the phone number listed)
- Feb. 17, Shafer’s Ace Hardware and Nursery, 2760 E St., Eureka; 707-442-5734.
Time for general questions about rose selection and maintenance is included during the demonstrations. For more information about the demos, call 707-443-1284. For more information about the Humboldt Rose Society, visit www.humboldtrose.org.
Fundraising dinner
Soroptimist International of Eureka is holding a “1980’s Murder Mystery Dinner” fundraiser Feb. 10 at the Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The fee to attend is $100, which includes dinner, dancing with DJ KRTMS and more. There will be a silent auction, Dutch raffle and no-host bar as well. Cash prizes will be available.
All proceeds will go to help Soroptimist International of Eureka with its work to support women and girls, helping to transform their lives through providing resources, education and scholarships.
Everyone attending is encouraged to dress up in their best 1980’s-inpsired attire. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, call Lisa at 707-921-8296. For more information about Soroptimist International of Eureka, visit https://soroptimistinternationalofeureka.org/.
