Natural History Walk in Eel River Southern Estuary
When: April 14, 2012 Where: Humboldt County, Eel River Estuary Rating: Moderate Miles: About 5 miles Meeting place: Fortuna, north end of the Redwood Village Shopping Center for leaderless carpooling Time: 8:00 a.m. at Fortuna
A steady rain or weather that obscures the water cancels the walk. Leader David LaFollette will lead this special hike. The southern estuary of the Eel River in Humboldt County contains a diverse array of habitats and a magnificent arena of life. This 1,100 acre property includes: tidal wetlands, fresh water marsh, sand dunes, grass lands, beach frontage and a spectacular half moon bay on the Eel River. Wildlife includes: river otters, harbor seals, tundra swans, bald eagles, egrets, herons, salmon and steel head trout.
The hike will be a walk on the beach to the mouth of the Eel River and back. You will return to your cars at Fortuna about noon. Bring binoculars, drinking water and a snack.
Humboldt County
