Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Do you know what the green arrow is pointing to? These have commonly been referred to as "Widow Makers" but what are they? What does this have to do with spiders? Read on to find out....... Actually, these have nothing to do with spiders! This term is used to describe a broken or dead tree branch that is hanging or ready to fall. In this picture one can see the aftermath of these dangerous falling branches. These kinds of branches can be found on all types of trees, but coni...fers (like the redwood) are among the most likely contenders to drop a limb on an unsuspecting passerby! OH No!! The term "Widow Maker" came to be simply because it was widely known that if you were unlucky to get hit by these falling limbs then your spouse would become a "widow". . . . PSA: As the seasons change and the weather in our parks becomes more windy and stormy, our staff advises all redwood park visitors to be aware of this phenomenon and be cautious when hiking in the redwoods, particularly old growth redwood trails and especially on windy days! #redwoods #NCRD #californiaparks #hiking #trail #NativeLand #sinkyone

**STOP SCROLLING** TAKE THE NEXT 10-30 SECONDS AND ENJOY some peace and tranquility as the Fall comes to an end. You deserve it!! #parks #peace #tranquility #WellnessWednesday #NativeLand #sinkyone

Why do some birds migrate while others don't? Here are some resources Griff metioned: "Nature's Best Hope by Doug Tallamy. "How to Attract Birds, Butterflies, & other Backyard Wildlife" by Dave Misejewski. Find the plants that are native to your area: https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder/ Fatal light Awareness Program And https://flap.org/ #homegrownnationalpark

Have you ever looked at a Redwood and seen bunches of these little green shoots springing up from the base? These little shoots are actually clones of the original large tree that are springing up from the roots or burls! Redwoods are some of the most resilient trees ,and can really exemplify the idea of "life after death". In this photo we can actually see a bunch of new clonal shoots arising from this redwood stump along the Woodland Loop trail. Even after this tree was cut down to the base, it will continue to live on through the clones it sends up. Truly amazing!

Join the authors of Who Saved the Redwoods? Saturday afternoon, December 5, with the Humboldt County Historical Association in Eureka, in cooperation with the Humboldt County Library: Free registration via link below. We'll see you there! https://humboldtgov.org/Calendar.aspx

La secoya que arroja sus hojas en otoño, ¿es esto posible? ( El fín del video se corto , lo siento!)

A Redwood that sheds its leaves in the autumn?! Is this possible?

Whoa! Nature Guide Griff from Humboldt Redwoods State Park is on the news! https://www.kron4.com//hilarious-state-park-ranger-e/amp/

Did he poop his pants?! Inquiring minds want to know. Nature Guide Griff interviews Kyle Burgess from the viral mountain lion video!! For more information about coexisting with mountain lions they both recommend that you visit cougarconservancy.org and mountainlion.org And for a fun way to learn about mountain lions, register for P22 Day! https://p22wonderland.org/ And get ready for Kyle's website IAmTheCougarGuy.com #mountainlionvideo

The real scoop on the viral mountain lion "stalking" video

She connects the world with redwoods. Meet Save the Redwoods League's Jessica Carter.

¡Feliz Día de la gente Indígena! Únase a la intérprete Erika para una historia especial en Facebook Live de Lucy Young, una niña nativa de la tribu Lassik cerca de la costa del Pacífico del norte de California. Historia publicada originalmente por California Kids History Catalog 1992. Editado por Jim Silverman Diseñado e ilustrado por Rick Wheeler Traducido por Rosalia Carreras... Transmisión en vivo de Facebook 10/12/2020 Programación semanal Lunes: Erika - No deje rastro Martes: Griff - Ecología de Redwood Miércoles: Maiya / Princess - Pueblos indígenas del norte de California Jueves: Angie - Ecosistemas marinos Viernes: Ryan - Redwood y Watersheds Sábado: Kyle - Historia y exploración Domingo: Skip - Cultura Yurok Programas diarios a las 3pm See more

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Join interpreter Erika for a special story time Facebook Live of Lucy Young, a native girl of the Lassik Indian village near the Pacific coast of Northern California. Story originally published by California Kids History Catalog 1992. Edited by Jim Silverman Designed & Illustrated by Rick Wheeler Translated by Rosalia Carreras... Facebook Livestream from 10/7/2020 Weekly Schedule Monday: Erika - Leave No Trace Tuesday: Griff - Redwood Ecology Wednesday: Maiya/Princess - Indigenous People of Northern California Thursday: Angie - Marine Ecosystems Friday: Ryan - Redwood and Watersheds Saturday: Kyle - History & Exploration Sunday: Skip - Yurok Culture Programs Daily at 3pm See more

Happy Indigenous People's Day! Join interpreters Maiya and Princess as they interview Indigenous community members on the north coast of California. Featuring:... Se:wehnah Nylee Teh-sa'a:nxwe Natay Kishan Lara-Cooper Sammy Cooper Michelle Rainer See more

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day from Humboldt Redwoods State Park which is in Native Lolangkok territory! Today especially, we would would like to celebrate indigenous peoples all over the world as they continue to be on the forefront of social and environmental stewardship. Since time of immemorial they pruned, planted, and burned the land for generations, in turn this harmonious relationship benefited both people and the land. We have them to thank for the land management techniques that allowed for the persistence of the beautiful natural spaces we have left today. Today we HONOR YOU !

Humboldt Redwoods State Park is a safe haven for a lot of different kinds of wildlife, including some endangered species. We have some of the best biologists who are working to boost and/or maintain the population of these species. Can you name at least one endangered species that lives in Humboldt Redwoods State Park?

Please drive extra carefully in the parks near the wildfires. Many animals are fleeing the flames and are in unfamiliar territory. For current information of the fires, visit https://www.fire.ca.gov/