Heads up, Humboldt:
While the county's masking mandate has been lifted, Public Health is still strongly recommending masking indoors in public, social distancing and "avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces."
COVID-19 is still with us, so be sure to check the protocols at event venues.
Intricate, beautiful, and diverse, orchids have a special allure. Join botanist Tony LaBanca on a guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes on Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to find native orchids along the forest and dune trails. Not all orchids are big and showy, bring a magnifying lens if you have one. Meet at Pacific Union School, 3001 Janes Rd. in Arcata to carpool to the protected site. Space is limited, please contact Friends of the Dunes at (707) 444-1397 or info@friendsofthedunes.org to reserve a spot.