Background and Mission
Friends of the Dunes is a "not-for-profit that has been involving the community in the conservation of coastal environments since 1982. Based in Humboldt County California, FOD is best known for coastal ecosystem restoration, education programs and guided walks. In its role as a land trust, FOD acquired 113 acres of coastal dune property now known as the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center (HCNC). Efforts are currently underway to transform the HCNC's Stamps House into an interpretive center and home base for FOD programs."
Mission: "Friends of the Dunes is dedicated to conserving the natural diversity of coastal environments through community supported education and stewardship programs."
Projects
The Spring 2012 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Friends of the Dunes to design and build projects that support the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center at 220 Stamps Lane, Manila, CA.
- Spring 2012 ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
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Solar Powered Trail Lighting System Solar trail lighting -
Carbon Footprint Wheel Educational carbon footprint display -
Living Green Roof Green roof educational model -
Acoustic Panels Acoustic panels utilizing re-purposed materials -
Living Green Display Interactive display promoting environmental consciousness -
Rapid Composter Rapid composting system -
The Stretchbarrow Hybrid stretcher/wheelbarrow -
The Sandy Cove Amphitheater constructed of urbanite -
Pump Powered Dune Movement Simulator Interactive sand dune model -
Beachgrass Baler Tool to bale beach grass
