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Dune: The Work Restoring Coastal Ecosystem Function
Date and Time
Location
Online/Zoom
Description
Brown Bag Lunch Online Presentation with Justin Legge, Stewardship Director & Restoration Manager, Friends of the Dunes:
Join Friends of the Dunes for a behind-the-scenes look at dune restoration at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Learn how decades of dedicated restoration work have transformed invasive plant dominated landscapes into thriving native dune habitats that support rare plants, pollinators, and wildlife.
Through stories, photos, and project highlights, this presentation will explore the challenges and successes of restoring one of California’s most unique coastal ecosystems and highlight the important role that community volunteers play in the stewardship of these special places.
Friends of the Dunes is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to conserving the natural diversity of coastal environments in northern California through community supported education and stewardship programs. Website: https://www.friendsofthedunes.org/
Justin Legge is the stewardship director for Friends of the Dunes, where he oversees habitat restoration projects along Humboldt Bay's coastal dune ecosystems. A graduate of Humboldt State University, Justin previously worked with the U.S. Forest Service before returning to Humboldt County and Friends of the Dunes, where he first served as Restoration Volunteer Coordinator in 2012. His work focuses on restoring native dune habitats, improving ecosystem resilience, and engaging the community in hands-on conservation. Justin is excited to share the story of the ongoing restoration efforts at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center and the role these projects play in protecting the region's unique coastal landscapes.
The presentation will begin promptly at noon.
Presentations are held on the Zoom conferencing platform. Join this live presentation by clicking the button below. If you can't join us live, a video of this presentation will be available on the OLLI Youtube channel.