bautista introduces us to baby goat therapy. It's a sight to make anyone do a double-take goats in a play pin at providence st. Joseph hospital in eureka... So what are four-footed creatures doing inside a medical facility... They are providing healthcare workers with an innovative stree reduction strategy... The baby goats help health care workers reduce stress and anxiety caused by their hectic and stressful days. "Of our doctors. Dr. Charles Noel, who is the head of our rehabilitation services, sent me a link to a video that talked about baby goat therapy, and it was adorab And it also talked about how being able to take a break in a green space was nice," the two sets of twins are local goats from francis creek ranch in ferndale. The health care workers had an opportunity to hold twins caramel and orea, 9 days old, and the second set of twins that haven't been named yet... Are only 2 days old. "i think it's a great opportunity to go again in that working environment to something that's soothing and relaxing and feels really nurturing. So it can be a nice break, great opportunity," in addition to st joseph hospital, the baby goats have stopped at additional providence facilities this week. "Can't underestimate the value of putting these little guys. We probably had probably close to 200 people, caregivers that came yesterday from outlying clinics as well. And General and quite a few, I think everybody came in memorial throughout the four hour time near there, studies show that the bond between people and animals, such as baby goats, can make a positive impact on health. Reporting in eureka christinna bautista redwood news ### fortuna high at the river lodge conference center... Fortuna union high school seniors were given a chance to speak directly to future employers. As our ross rowley shows us... Yesterday's event focused on assisting students in the transition from high school to college and career. The Building Connections Conference was born out of the senior successes class had 42 and a high as an opportunity for industry professionals to interview and network with students and deliver feedback. (45:00 Brooke Raven- Conference Co-Coordinator) So this is an opportunity for all of our seniors to get connected with community members have an in-person face to face interview And so this year we partnered with our director in our cte program to make this a four day conference that connected our students with workshops with community partners coming in and leading workshops on how to find housing and get insurance after high school, how to find jobs in the trades or in health care, how to enroll in c-r classes. So an opportunity for them to make connections for next year in addition to getting that interview piece face to face. So it's a pretty cool opportunity to give our seniors as they're getting ready to graduate and go out into our world. (48:00 Trey Sanborn Fortuna High Senior) Well, you get a lot of contacts. There's a lot of big industry people here, especially locally, and people who own local businesses. And it's a great way to branch out and get to know people. (59:00 Seth Jaquette Fortuna High Senior) We learned a lot of more valuable skills when we are doing our and when we do media interviews and more stuff in like how to get jobs in the trades and how to fill out more job applications and others that I get. Along with interviews from area employers, students were able to hear words of encouragement from State Assembly member Jim Wood and State Senator Mike McGuire. (1:22 Rachel Heavilin Conference Co-Coordinator) They represent the state and they also represent us here in Humboldt County, and we're so unique and the work community is unique as well. And having them be a part of this day and showing the seniors that their world is really open and this is an opportunity and the opportunities that they can take today and see are and the access to our Assembly members is really important. (1:42 Paul Hernandez Fortuna High Senior) That the community is pretty gathered around schools and everything. A lot of people at the Rotary meeting for really pleased to help with the school and the kids futures and everything. It was pretty cool actually to see that. Fortuna, high school seniors receive valuable job interview experience led by industry professionals, something not available at most high schools and something they'll be able to use to start them on their journey into the working world. In Fortuna I'm Ross Rowley for Redwood News. ###### school enroll enrollment in public schools across humboldt county is on the decline... According to newly-released data. Enrollment dipped slightly again last year... Marking at least the fifth year in a row of declines in the number of students in the county. While public school enrollment is down... Saint bernard's did see some gains. Humboldt county school officials believe the pandemic contributed to the most recent declines in our local public schools. ##### food waste with earth day upon us today... Arcata city council has received a report detailing the community's food waste prevention efforts. Council members were told this week that a 163- thousand dollar grant led to over 2-hundred tons of food being rescued. It comes as part of a partnership called 'zero waste humboldt.' you might be surprised to find out that nationally about a third of all food produced in the u-s goes to waste. Experts say food waste not only means more greenhouse gas emissions but it also hits consumers in