Collecting seed at the hot, dry margins of a tree species’ natural range: do the progeny of these extreme trees have drought tolerance and water-use efficiency needed for restoration of harsh sites?

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Trees growing in the hottest/driest parts of their natural range may be better-adapted to hot, dry conditions and hold promise for restoration and resistance to climate change. If drought tolerance and water-use efficiency were heritable genetic traits, we could select for these characteristics and raise seedlings for reforestation on marginal sites or in areas where adverse changes in climate were forecast. 3000 redwood seedlings originating from wet and dry locations were planted by HSU students in 2010 and 2011. The experiment provides insights into outcomes of reclamation and “assisted migration” forest conservation/restoration strategies and impact of climate change on redwood forests.

Collections Room Project using Past Perfect 5.0

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

The Collections Room Project is dedicated to digitizing and organizing the information for the various artifact collections housed in BSS 139. The parameters include using the Past Perfect 5.0 software in order to catalog the data for each individual artifact and create a database in which all the information can be housed and viewed. The final product will include information such as measurements, potential use, and physical characteristics for each artifact; attributes which may be searched, using the query field. The primary use for the compiled database is to allow for a convenient search of artifacts within the collection in order to aid in student and faculty research and study.

College Corps and Arcata House Partnership Combating Homelessness in Humboldt County

Annika Botha , Other Undergraduate Student

Other

College Corps, a collaboration between Cal Poly Humboldt, College of the Redwoods, and Arcata House Partnership (AHP), tackles homelessness in Humboldt County. AHP provides crucial support, offering personalized assistance and essential services to over 1700 homeless individuals, including hygiene products, clothing, case management, food assistance, and empowerment programs. Collaborative efforts like College Corps maximize impact amid resource challenges. AHP's compassionate approach fosters stability and community well-being, striving for lasting change by advocating for safe, affordable housing and continuously improving services.

College Corps Creating Communities Through Change

Malcolm Ridings, Other Undergraduate Student

Other

An informational and interpretive poster that showcase the work we did at Jefferson Community Center. While also showcasing what Jefferson Community Center.

College Corps: Big Brothers Big Sisters College CORP Experience

Ivory Browning, Religious Studies Undergraduate Student

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

An in depth description of what it means to be a Big for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), a local youth mentoring non profit. Connected to BBBS by the College CORP program, Fellows Ivory Rose, Kai Jones, and Emily Martin share their experiences. They each explain how their relationships with their Littles' have impacted their lives.

College Corps: Blue Lake Rancheria Daluviwi' Field Restoration Project

Bella Evenson, College Corp Undergraduate Student

Other

Blue Lake Rancheria’s community garden, Daluviwi’, is dedicated to providing produce for tribal communities across Humboldt County. Tribal employees and College Corps fellows at Daluviwi’ are remediating an acre of field space to increase food production. The project is being completed by hand to ensure sustainable development of the land.

College Corps: Community Service on Wiyot Land

Seth Beres, Other Undergraduate Student

Other

The Humboldt Bay region is and has been the ancestral home of the Wiyot people since time immemorial. The College Corps team was honored to be welcomed into their sacred space to assist in the tribe's efforts to heal and restore the land and its people. A team of 5 College Corps fellows assisted The Tribe in several key areas including: cultural restoration, ecological stewardship, community development, and energy sovereignty. The wisdom and experiences gained from tribal leadership were invaluable to the College Corps team and we will take the lessons learned into our communities wherever we go.

College Corps: Creating Communities Through Collaboration

Malcolm Ridings, Other Undergraduate Student

Other

An informational and interpretive poster that showcases the work we did for Jefferson Community Center. As well as showcasing what the Jefferson Community Center.

College Corps: Finding Community at Potawat Food Garden

Lulu Voss, College Corp Undergraduate Student

College of Professional Studies

My site is the Potawat Community Garden with the United Indian Health Center. At Potawat, we practice organic sustainable agriculture techniques to provide affordable fresh produce for the native community, specifically clients of the hospital. We also attend and donate our sprouts, plants, and seeds in giveaways to native tribes. We put on community volunteer events and bring people together through gardening. We also educate people in sustainable farming practices, and host many tours for students and organizations. My responsibilities include gardening, tabling events, and leading volunteers in the garden. Potawat has taught me the importance and healing of community.

College Corps: Food for People's Impact on Food Insecurity in Humboldt County

Petrita Rodriguez, Other Undergraduate Student

Other

College Corps has provided more than 100 full time students to work with nonprofit community partners around Humboldt County. Food for People is one of those community partners and from an intern's perspective, it is not difficult to see just how big of an impact “the largest food bank of Humboldt County” makes on the residents of Humboldt County. With a variety of pantries and different programs that provide food for seniors and children that are from the low-income community that impact grows and even more so with the changing economy.