Greetings! It’s been a long winter, but Surfrider is kicking things back into gear this month with our regular members’ meeting, a collaborative Gear Sale, an Earth Day beach clean-up and Old Timey Hoe Down.
On a sadder note, please be advised a paddle out for John “Moose” Mason takes place this Saturday. See below for details.
Surfrider Meeting
Tuesday 9 April @ Humbrews
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. **
Join Surfrider Humboldt for our monthly meeting. Get involved with current campaigns and programs like beach cleanups, outreach and keeping the Samoa Peninsula free from illegal waste disposal. Plus, have a beer on us! We hope to see you there!
** Please note time change for Spring/Summer
Paddle Out for John “Moose” Mason
Saturday 13 April @ Trinidad Harbor
A memorial gathering for John Mason will occur Saturday, April 13, beginning with a paddle out in Trinidad Harbor at 12 noon. Traditional paddle outs have participants bring flowers to spread on the water after gathering in a circle. Please gather earlier than noon, around 11:30, and carpool as parking at the Harbor and in town is at a premium.
If you are not paddling out, you can watch the paddle out from the lighthouse above the Harbor.
A potluck gathering will follow the paddle out at the Trinidad Town Hall, with a slide presentation starting at 1:30 followed by an open mic. (The Town Hall is across the street from the elementary school.)
If you can, please bring finger foods (something that does not need a fork) or something to drink.
If you have a favorite photo of Moose, be sure to bring it and pin it up on the poster board that will be provided. Also, if you bring flowers, please bring them in a vase.
The memorial will conclude at 5 p.m. Questions? Call Bill or Chris Hoopes at 707-445-3453 or Jen Savage at 707-477-8283
Get Outside Gear Sale
Sunday 14 April
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friends of the Dunes is now accepting donations and consignments of gently used outdoor gear for their the “Get Outside Gear Sale” fundraising event. Consignment items must have a value of $20, and half of the sale price will go to Friends of the Dunes. All gear can now be dropped off at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center in Manila. Starting March 30th, gear can additionally be dropped off at Adventure's Edge (Arcata or Eureka) and at Salty's Surf Shop in Trinidad.
Earth Day Beach Cleanup!
Saturday 20 April @ North Jetty
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Celebrate Earth Day with Surfrider. We will be kicking off the day along side Humbloldt Green Week with a beach cleanup @ North Jetty. Earth Day will be honored with a HUGE collaborative beach cleanup. Volunteers will meet at 10am at the North Jetty parking lot and breakup into groups and hit other areas along the Peninsula that need attention. We have limited supplies. If you can, please bring gloves, buckets and pickers for picking up trash. For questions e-mail Casey at
Stonelagoon@gmail.com.
Olde Time Earth Day Hoedown
Saturday 20 April
@ Humboldt Coastal Nature Center in Manila
3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Seven of Humboldt's Environmental organizations are teaming up to host an Earth Day Celebration at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, Saturday, April 20th, from 3-7pm featuring Striped Pig String Band and Gunsafe. Enjoy food, drink and great company as volunteers and community members come together at the end of a day of beach clean-up and restoration activities. Free for those who volunteer that day and $5 for the general public.