Above: California Conservation Corps Americorps and Volunteers preparing to install a trail from the school to the wetland 

 Below: Students' art depicting wetland creatures

Introduction

In 2008, the McKinleyville Land Trust acquired a seasonal wetland adjacent to Dow’s Prairie Elementary School near the corner of Central Avenue and Grange Road in McKinleyville.

The wetland is a rare and precious resource for Dow’s Prairie students and teachers. The McKinleyville Land Trust will provide specialist guest lecturers in ecology, history, cultural studies, art and more to Dow’s students, and the school will follow grade level appropriate curriculum.

For more information, please see the wetland brochure.

Limited Access

Access is restricted to appointment only due to sensitive habitat. Please contact us to request a visit.

The 2.55-acre site includes a seasonal pond that usually fills with water in early winter and dries by late spring or early summer. In order to prevent destruction of frog eggs or sensitive habitat and to allow native plant restoration, access is limited.