RESOURCES

Below are several resources including lifelong learning books and web links, HSU websites, community events calendars, community web resources, and links to HSU OLLI forms.



Humboldt State University Resources & Events

Event Calendars

Community Resources

Other Resources

  • American Association for Retired Persons (AARP): Information about AARP programs and general information for seniors
  • American Society on Aging: Dedicated to enhancing knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families. Publications and conferences
  • AssistedLivingFacilities.org Information on over 36,100 state-licensed assisted living facilities and explanations of the the rules and regulations of each state.
  • Association for Gerontology in Higher Education: AGHE is dedicated to advancing gerontology as a field of study in institutions of higher learning
  • The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.
  • Gerontological Society of America: GSA "provides researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with opportunities to understand, advance, integrate, and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life as one ages." Conferences, publications, employment opportunities, newsletter, notices of grants and fellowships
  • National Council on Aging (NCOA): a national network of organizations and individuals "dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations." Website offers links to publications, jobs, events, advocacy, research and more.
  • Senior Legal Hotline: Free legal advice and brief services by phone to California residents 60 and over. Also includes links to similar organizations in other states.
  • TED: Ideas Worth Sharing: Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world.
  • United Nations Program on Aging: UN principles for older persons, calendar of international events, challenges and opportunities, international action, latest intergovernmental actions on aging
  • Road Scholar: Adventures in Lifelong Learning

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OLLI Resources

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OLLI Partners

To offer a variety of lifelong learning opportunities to its membership, OLLI collaborates with many non-profit and governmental organizations. Their support is greatly appreciated.

  • Bureau of Land Management: Arcata Field Office is responsible for the administration of natural resources, lands, and mineral programs on approximately 200,000 acres of public land in Northwestern California. The Area includes the 60,000 acre King Range National Conservation Area and the 7,472 acre Headwaters Forest Reserve.
  • Clarke Museum is in Old Town Eureka. Exhibits feature the history of Humboldt County, with emphasis on the late 1800s. Displays include furniture, glassware, clothing, and more.
  • Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre
  • Eureka High School is the largest high school in Humboldt County. EHS is recognized throughout the nation as a California Distinguished High School.
  • Ferndale Museum is an historical and educational museum which fosters an appreciation and understanding of the culture and heritage of Ferndale, the lower Eel River Valley and the area as far south as the Mattole River Valley.
  • Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) provides educational support for the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. FOAM educates the public about wetlands, wildlife, wastewater treatment, and the benefits of wastewater in wetlands.
  • Friends of the Dunes (FOD) has been involved in the conservation of coastal environment, including ecosystem restoration, education programs, and guided walks. FOD is also a coastal dunes land trust.
  • Humboldt Baykeeper seeks to safeguard local coastal resources for the health, enjoyment and economic strength of the Humboldt Bay community through education, scientific research, and enforcement of laws to fight pollution.
  • Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge/U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service protects and enhances wetlands and bay habitats for migratory birds, especially black brant, and to protect endangered species and their habitats, including the Humboldt Bay wallflower.
  • Humboldt Botanical Gardens are constructed on a 44.5-acre site south of Eureka near the Humboldt Bay adjacent to the College of the Redwoods.  
  • Humboldt County Historical Society furthers an understanding and appreciation of all peoples, places, events and activities of Humboldt County and related areas.
  • Humboldt Senior Resource Center is committed to providing services, information, education and recreation for seniors, families and caregivers in Humboldt County.
  • KEET TV 13 public TV provides educational and entertaining programs and innovative outreach on local and global issues.
  • KHSU FM 90.5/91.9 is public radio from Humboldt State University.
  • McKinleyville Union School District is committed to families living and learning on the North Coast in McKinleyville.
  • Morris Graves Museum of Art/Humboldt Arts Council
  • National Weather Service Forecast Office: Eureka provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for Eureka and surrounding areas. Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) contains an ancient coast redwood ecosystem, open prairie lands, two major rivers, and 37 miles of California coastline.
  • Northcoast Children's Services is a private non-profit corporation serving pregnant women and children from birth to kindergarten age.  NCS currently operates federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs, California State Preschool, General Child Care and Development Programs, and the California Child Care Food Service program. 
  • Redwood Coast Music Festivals was founded in 1991 as a non-profit organization dedicated to a mission of raising funds to support area programs that benefit seniors. The Redwood Coast Jazz Festival was created as an event whose proceeds would help to accomplish this goal. A second event, Blues by the Bay, was added in 1996.
  • Sequoia Park Zoo was established in 1907 in Eureka, Calif., and is the oldest zoo in the state. It is also one of the smallest accredited zoos in the country.
  • Six Rivers National Forest lies east of Redwood State and National Parks in northwestern California, and stretches southward from the Oregon border for about 140 miles. It encompasses 957,590 National Forest acres and 133,410 acres of other ownership. Smith River National Recreation Area and Orleans, Lower Trinity, and Mad River Ranger Districts make up the Forest.
  • The Timber Heritage Society creates awareness and appreciation for the impact of timber, logging and railroads on the settlement and development of Humboldt County.
  • Trinidad Museum Society collects, preserves, and interprets material and information illustrative of the human and natural heritage of California's north coast and by increasing public awareness, appreciation and understanding of the diverse cultural and natural history of the Trinidad region through collections, exhibits, events and educational activities.

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