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Notes from the coastal forest

Practical writing for Humboldt County families about nature-based education, rainy-day play, and child-led learning in McKinleyville and beyond.

Child in a rainbow fleece and rain boots lying in wet Humboldt meadow grass

Humboldt Rain Gear Guide: Dressing Kids for Outdoor School

What actually keeps a child warm and happy through McKinleyville fog, drizzle, and mud — layer by layer.

Four children digging in a mud pit together at a McKinleyville outdoor school

What Is Child-Led Learning? A Humboldt Parent's Guide

How following a child's curiosity builds real academic foundations — and what it looks like on a normal day in our yard.