Kayaking the Klamath
After completing Paddle Tribal Waters’ training program, Indigenous youth led a kayaking trip through free-flowing waters to celebrate the undamming of the Klamath River. The group is one of 12 recipients of a total of $1.2 million in grants from the Klamath River Fund.
New Fund Spotlight: McKinleyville Community Forest Trust
The McKinleyville Community Forest Fund is one of the newest at HAF+WRCF. It supports stewardship, restoration, and public enjoyment of the McKinleyville Community Forest. Managed by the McKinleyville Community Services District, the fund helps develop trails and infrastructure, improve forest health and watershed restoration, support environmental education, and ensure long-term community access to this treasured public resource. Photo Courtesy the McKinleyville Community Services District.
Delighting the Downtown
HAF+WRCF was proud to sponsor Downtown Divas and Friday Nights Downtown, a monthly gathering in Crescent City. The July event, Red, White and Brews, offered fun for the whole family. Photo courtesy of Downtown Divas.
Bringing in the New Year
Humboldt County Lao Dancers perform at the Eureka Chinatown Street Festival. HAF+WRCF sponsors cultural events throughout the year, including NorCal Lao Foundation’s Lunar New Year celebration.
Making Magic in Brookings
The Wild Rivers Coast Foundation for Dance helped lead a Wonderland-themed Azalea Festival Parade in Brookings. The Foundation for Dance is one of many recipients of a Summer Youth Partnership Grant. This year, HAF+WRCF awarded over $40,000 in grants to 43 charitable organizations and projects through the program. Photo Courtesy the Wild Rivers Coast Foundation for Dance.
Labs Loving Life
The Trinity Animal Shelter Auxiliary is dedicated to animal welfare efforts, including a spay/neuter program that benefits pets like Lilo, a lovely black lab, and many others. The auxiliary received support through one of HAF+WRCF’s many collaborative funds. Photo Courtesy the Trinity Animal Shelter Auxiliary.
Creek Day Camp Out
More than 350 elementary and middle school students attended Creek Days, an annual environmental education event hosted by the Eel River Watershed Improvement Group (ERWIG). The event focuses on the local watershed and is supported by HAF+WRCF through the Ride to the Wild Fund. Photo Courtesy ERWIG.
Redway Responders Ready Up
Chief Seth Ayers of the Redway Volunteer Fire Protection District received a $12,000 grant from the Foundation’s Disaster Response & Resilience Fund. The funding will support the 2026 Southern Humboldt Fire Academy. Photo Courtesy the Redway Volunteer Fire Protection District.
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Read through more highlights in the 2025 Summer/Fall Newsletter.