Presentation Year

2025

College or Department

Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

This project examines how the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Arcata, CA, serves as a "third place" for the local community. A "third place" refers to social spaces where people gather outside their homes and workplaces, fostering community interaction and well-being. This study uses semi-structured interviews and observational surveys to assess who uses the Marsh and how the site facilitates this role. The free, outdoor nature of the sanctuary makes it particularly accessible to a wide range of individuals, encouraging community engagement. The project highlights the significance of the Arcata Marsh as a welcoming, open space where people connect, relax, and engage in recreation.

Is your project focused on any of the following?

Permission to Publish Work

Yes

Primary Contact: First Name

Emry

Primary Contact: Last Name

Yount

Primary Contact: Email

ejy12@humboldt.edu

Primary Contact: I am a

Undergraduate Student

Primary Contact: Phone Number

7074980151

Node ID

1815

Page Classification