Tolowa Dunes State Park
Tolowa Dunes State Park takes in some of the finest wetlands habitat on California’s northern coast. An ancient sand dune complex that has evolved into several distinct ecological communities, Tolowa Dunes encompasses ocean beach, river, open and vegetated sand dunes, wooded ridges, and wetlands. A diverse assortment of birds, animals and plant life thrive here, and the area serves as an important stopover on the Pacific flyway for thousands of migrating ducks, geese and swans
Volunteering
At Tolowa Dunes State Park, invasive European Beach grass covers much of the dune habitat. This grass prevents native plants from seeding and create dune mats that don't support our local wildlife. Volunteers help with habitat restoration by removing this grass during volunteer events that happen monthly at Tolowa. If you interested in volunteering at Tolowa Dunes, please contact Michelle Forys at Michelle.Forys@parks.ca.gov
2024 Upcoming Volunteer Events (10am-2pm):
Aug. 18 - Tolowa Dunes State Park Beachgrass Removal – Big Dune
Sep. 15 – Tolowa Dunes State Park Beachgrass Removal – Big Dune
Oct. 6 -Tolowa Dunes State Park Beachgrass Removal – South Lake Tolowa
Oct. 20 – Tolowa Dunes State Park Beachgrass Removal – Big Dune
Nov. 17 - Tolowa Dunes State Park Beachgrass Removal – Big Dune
Dec. 1 -Tolowa Dunes State Park Beachgrass Removal – South Lake Tolowa
Dec. 15 - Tolowa Dunes State Park Beachgrass Removal – Big Dune
