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Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary
The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is a wastewater treatment plant for the city of Arcata, and the site of HSU's innovative wastewater aquaculture project. It is also a popular recreation area for birdwatchers, joggers, cyclists and picnickers. With 4 1/2 miles of trails, the Interpretive Center, located at 600 F Street, is open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and offers tours on Saturdays at 2:00 pm. The Redwood Region Audubon Society Chapter offers guided bird watching walks on Saturdays at 8:30 am from the foot of "I" Street. Guests are welcome to visit the Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary at any time. (Phone: 707-826-2359)
Natural History Museum
Humboldt's Natural History Museum is located at 13th and G Streets in Arcata (just across the 14th Street bridge from the campus). The Museum is the home of a world-class fossil collection as well as beautiful exhibits on the butterflies and shells of California's North Coast region. Students help design exhibits and use the museum for presentations to school classes, teaching nature programs to children and much more. The Natural History Museum welcomes all Preview visitors. Their regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. (Phone: 707-826-4479)
First Street Gallery
Through First Street Gallery, the University seeks to expand its mission in the visual arts by bringing contemporary and historically significant art to our community. Our top exhibition priorities are to exhibit art from outside of our region and to promote the art of our faculty, students and alumni. First Street Gallery is open from noon until 5:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. The gallery is located in Eureka at 422 First Street between E and F streets. (Phone: 707-443-6300)
Research Vessel Coral Sea
The Coral Sea is Humboldt State's marine research vessel and is used by students and faculty in several departments involved with marine science, including Oceanography, Fisheries and Geology as well as Biological Sciences. For nearly 40 years, Humboldt State students have used this outdoor classroom to go to sea and study the amazing Pacific Ocean. The vessel is docked at the Woodley Island Marina in Eureka, by the Fisherman's Memorial. The Coral Sea will be open for Preview guests from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, April 11. The Director of Marine Facilities, Dr. Scott Quackenbush, will be aboard to answer questions. (Phone: 707-826-3671)
Marine Laboratory
The University's Marine Laboratory is located in Trinidad, a 15-minute drive north of the campus. The lab includes a circulating seawater system and contains lecture rooms and labs for classes and student research. In addition to the beautiful view of the ocean, the lab offers a variety of aquariums and a small touch tank (if you've never petted a sea slug, here's your chance). The lab is located at 570 Ewing Street in the town of Trinidad. To get to the laboratory, drive north on Highway 101 and take the "Trinidad" exit. At the stop sign, turn left and drive through town. The Marine Lab will be on your right just as you start down the hill to the harbor. The lab is open for self-guided tours on Saturday from noon until 4:00 pm and Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm. (Phone: 707-826-3671)
For further information regarding Preview activities, please contact Stacie Lyans at stacie.lyans@humboldt.edu.