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End of the Line
Celebrating Another Successful Bay Tour Season
Jasmin Segura, Bay Tours Coordinator
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As Bay Tours Coordinator, I have the privilege, through a grant from the California Coastal Conservancy, to play host to many members of our ne community by organizing activities around Humboldt Bay. is year, although di erent, was very much the same, thanks to our many community partners. With guidelines for public gatherings changing seemingly by the week, keeping up with the latest was no minor feat. While concerns for the public’s physical health was top priority, we couldn’t discount everyone’s mental health. Humans are a social species, so being able to safely enjoy Humboldt Bay and each other’s company was also important. Even the most introverted amongst us needs meaningful interaction outside our household. Armed with this
Esperanza and Manuel have lived here for 30 years and this was their rst time boating on Humboldt Bay!
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Our last Madaket tour of the 2021 season was for sta and artists of Canvas + Clay Studio and Gallery. Here they are enjoying a ne day on the bay. Credit for all photos: Jasmin Segura.
knowledge (and some funding), we managed to maintain our relationships with partner groups and individuals alike – and also develop some new ones. With local bird nerd Janelle Chojnacki, we hosted small, masked, any able-bodied strolls along di erent parts of the Bay. Borrowed binoculars in hand, participants learned about visiting and native feathered friends in a safe and lovely setting. e Madaket was a terrific venue for many of our partner groups to gather, learn about and simply enjoy the beautiful environment we get to call home. If your community organization is interested in getting tour groups on Humboldt Bay or California Coastal Trail tours, please contact us at tours@humboldtbaykeeper.org or call Jasmin Segura at (707) 616-7261. Se habla Español!
Janelle Chojnacki led bird-watching walks along the Eureka Waterfront Trail, Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, and Fay Slough Wildlife Area.
