Possibly one of the only known photos of a Red Abalone (Haliotis rufescens) spawning in the wild. Photo: Marco Mazza

Homecoming 2026: Ribbon Cutting and Fall Fundraiser

Sunday, October 18, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM VIP Reception (Invite Only)

5:00-7:30 PM Public Festivities

Whale House LaBONEatory
331 Jere Melo Street, Noyo Headlands, Fort Bragg, CA

Join us to celebrate a moment in Mendocino County history as we officially cut the ribbon and welcome the blue whale bones home.

The Whale House LaBONEatory is the first building in the Noyo Center Ocean Science Center campus, where we'll articulate our 73' blue whale skeleton and expand and deepen our marine mammal, marine science, and education programs.

Read the full event details at our Fall Fundraiser page here.