Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center

Address:	569 S G St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
Phone:	+1 707-826-2359
Site:	arcatamarshfriends.org
Rating:	4.5
Working:	1–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM

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Reviews 23

Chet Ogan

Please keep your pets on leashes. This is one of California’s premier birding areas because of the variety of habitats. It has open salt water, fresh water ponds, brackish ponds, mud flats, salt marshes, grasslands, riparian, and small evergreen woods. Each habitat has its own assemblage of birds and small animals. On a yearly basis over 200 bird species are present here. I have seen weasels, river otters, bobcats, deer, fox scats, bear tracks, small rodents, and insectivores.

Jasmine Westbrook

Great place to walk with or without your dog. There are always birdwatching opportunities, and I have seen river otters several times. The trails are very low difficulty level and it is so close to Arcata and HSU that its the perfect place to stroll for someone just needing a quick mental break from work or studies.

A Private User

The Arcata Marsh is a model of using constructed wetlands to treat wastewater. Instead of concrete, metal, chemicals and an probable eyesore, this wastewater treatment plant is an ecosystem replete with refuge for birds, fish, people and more.

Diena Fox

Nice hike with the kids. Eduventure site. Would have given 4 stars except the information area was closed when we arrived due to staffing issues. Open again before we left. Would have liked to ask questions before our hike.

Samuel Silbory

The center isnt huge, but its interesting and has a bathroom. The real draw is the numerous trails in the surrounding marsh. You can pick up the trail with various interpretive signs here.

Andrew Michalko

Beautiful! Love the quick reprieve of the mash when its only a short drive (or walk) from the plaza. Go for a stroll, run or bike, no matter what you will be happy that you did!

Colton Weaver

A great collection of trails that offers good views of many birds! Expect to see plenty of varieties of birds, including snowy egrets

Wes Temby

Beautiful and interesting place. A natural resource for the community that is well maintained and a joy to visit.

Yuri Barsukov

Awesome biodiversity and lots of fresh air. P.S. Watch out for the poison hemlock along all of the trail paths.

Tom Inouye

Great place for walking, bird watching etc. Very peaceful and a great place to getaway from the urban rush.

Katy Warner

A top shelf marsh. High quality birds, mammals and aquatic life. Would visit again.

L Finney

Good easy place to walk or run, nice interpretive center with friendly people