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[edit | edit source]
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
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
