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July

  • Mar 25, 2010 – Oct 27, 2010
    2010 Science & Sailing Expeditions with Salish!

    Greetings from Salish! As the fall season comes to a close we are encouraging schools to lock in dates and settle into the upcoming year! If you are interested in a spring 2010 or fall 2010 sailing and science trip on the waters of Puget Sound with Salish Sea Expeditions please visit our website for more information. Our expeditions offer 3 to 5 days of marine science and sailing aboard the 61' Carlyn, for up to 27 area 5th-12th grade students and 2-3 adult chaperones. Students will take the helm from the minute they step onboard, conducting original marine science research and learning to operate the vessel under the careful guidance of the Salish crew. All scientific research equipment, camping gear (except sleeping bags), food, raingear, and instruction are provided. Additionally, SCHOLARSHIP MONEY IS AVAILABLE for qualifying schools and students! REGISTER NOW! Please visit our trip registration page to sign up. You will receive a confirmation that will hold your spot on board with a $500 deposit. Please contact Education Director, Nikken Palesch, at nikken@salish.org or (206) 780-7848 (Salish office) with questions. Fair Winds!

August

  • Mar 25, 2010 – Oct 27, 2010
    2010 Science & Sailing Expeditions with Salish!

    Greetings from Salish! As the fall season comes to a close we are encouraging schools to lock in dates and settle into the upcoming year! If you are interested in a spring 2010 or fall 2010 sailing and science trip on the waters of Puget Sound with Salish Sea Expeditions please visit our website for more information. Our expeditions offer 3 to 5 days of marine science and sailing aboard the 61' Carlyn, for up to 27 area 5th-12th grade students and 2-3 adult chaperones. Students will take the helm from the minute they step onboard, conducting original marine science research and learning to operate the vessel under the careful guidance of the Salish crew. All scientific research equipment, camping gear (except sleeping bags), food, raingear, and instruction are provided. Additionally, SCHOLARSHIP MONEY IS AVAILABLE for qualifying schools and students! REGISTER NOW! Please visit our trip registration page to sign up. You will receive a confirmation that will hold your spot on board with a $500 deposit. Please contact Education Director, Nikken Palesch, at nikken@salish.org or (206) 780-7848 (Salish office) with questions. Fair Winds!

  • Aug 1, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon education booth, with water quality testing at 1pm. Would you like to volunteer at this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org! Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Aug 1, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon Ed Booth, with Nature Walk at 1pm. Would you like to Volunteer for this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org! Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Aug 6, 2010
    Salmon at the Bay BBQ Dinner

    Join NSEA in the beer garden at Boundary Bay Bistro & Brewery from 5:30pm - 8:30pm on Friday, August 6th for a delicious salmon bbq dinner and one last look at the salmon inspired artwork hanging inside Boundary. Tickets are available for $25 each at Boundary Bay or the NSEA office. For more information visit www.n-sea.org or call 715-0283.

  • Aug 6, 2010
    Salmon at the Bay Live Music with Lucky Brown

    Join NSEA and Lucky Brown in the beer garden at Boundary Bay Bistro & Brewery from 9:30pm - midnight on Friday, August 6th to check out some amazing live local music and have one last look at the salmon inspired artwork hanging on the walls inside Boundary Bay. Tickets are available for $10 each at Boundary Bay Brewery or the NSEA office. For more information visit www.n-sea.org or call 715-0283.

  • Aug 7, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed. booth and campfire program at 7pm. Would you like to volunteer for this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Aug 7, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    10am-2pm Stilly River Clean-up 4pm-6pm Salmon Ed Booth 7pm Campfire Program Would you like to Volunteer at this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org

  • Aug 7, 2010
    JETTY ISLAND SHORELINE RESTORATION EVENT

    People for Puget Sound will be holding an outdoor work party on Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jetty Island in Everett. Volunteers are needed to help control the spread of invasive Scotch Broom that threatens to overtake our new native plantings. People For Puget Sound work parties are open to the public, and all ages are welcome! We provide tools, gloves and any training required. We encourage people to bring their family and friends to join in the fun, get outside and do something good to help Save our Sound! Kids under 10 welcome with one-on-one adult supervision. Community Service hours are available through participation. Students under 18 who are fulfilling community service hours and not accompanied by an adult MUST RSVP in advance and arrive with a signed parental waiver and contact form.

  • Aug 7, 2010
    JETTY ISLAND SHORELINE RESTORATION EVENT

    People for Puget Sound will be holding an outdoor work party on Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jetty Island in Everett. Volunteers are needed to help control the spread of invasive Scotch Broom that threatens to overtake our new native plantings. People For Puget Sound work parties are open to the public, and all ages are welcome! We provide tools, gloves and any training required. We encourage people to bring their family and friends to join in the fun, get outside and do something good to help Save our Sound! Kids under 10 welcome with one-on-one adult supervision. Community Service hours are available through participation. Students under 18 who are fulfilling community service hours and not accompanied by an adult MUST RSVP in advance and arrive with a signed parental waiver and contact form.

  • Aug 7, 2010
    Stillaguamish River Cleanup

    Stillaguamish River Cleanup When: August 7, 10am - 2pm Where: Blue Stilly Park, Arlington Join the Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force and the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance for a day of picking up litter at several locations along the Stillaguamish River. Help us pick up trash, because if gets swept into the river, it will end up in Puget Sound, where it will float around for years and enter our food chain. Besides meeting new friends, you might be surprised at how much fun you will have and what you might find... No experience necessary, just enthusiasm! For more information, directions, and to RSVP, please contact Jessica at (425) 252-6686 or jessica@stillysnofish.org.

  • Aug 8, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon Education booth at the Center for Wooden Boats. Would you like to vokunteer at this event? Contact Cara at cara@stilly@snofish.org Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Aug 8, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth with nature walk at 1pm. Would you like to volunteer for this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org

  • Aug 9, 2010 – Aug 12, 2010
    Stillwaters Nature Camp

    Sign up for a fun and educational week of nature activities at Stillwaters! Join us to explore the many ecosystems around Stillwaters and the Carpenter Creek Watershed. We believe every child should experience the joy of getting dirty in the woods, muddy on the beach and wet in the stream! Camp is open to children entering 2nd grade to fifth grade. Please pre-register at 360-297-1226 by July 31. Space is limited! Cost is $ 100 for all 4 days -- Includes materials, snacks. Please bring sack lunch.

  • Aug 10, 2010 – Aug 14, 2010
    Adventure Salmon Camp-Overnight Camp

    Join us in this rare opportunity to explore and learn of the Hood Canal watershed first-hand. The Hood Canal region is rich in history, tradition and natural resources. The salmon is the one icon of the northwest that brings the elements of water, earth, and people together. For summer 2010, we are once again an overnight camp experience traveling the watershed of Hood Canal. The overnight camp is available for 6-9th graders from August 10-14th. Campers experience diverse ecosystems while having fun exploring the nature that surrounds them. Their inner scientists emerge as they get down and dirty investigating aquatic and terrestrial habitats around Hood Canal beaches and rivers. They'll discover interesting critters while exploring these natural wonders. Campers have plenty of opportunity to get wet and have fun swimming, snorkeling and kayaking, participating in games and art activities and learning traditional knowledge from our Tribal neighbors. Our Adventure Salmon Camps foster enthusiasm for lifelong learning and nurtures an inquisitive wonder and respect for our natural world. With our limited camp space, Adventure Salmon Camp fills quickly. Application forms can be downloaded from our website @ www.hcseg.org. For more information call the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group at 360-275-3575 or view our website @ www.hcseg.org. Check out our website for early bird specials.

  • Aug 10, 2010 – Aug 12, 2010
    Hazards on the Homefront Teacher Training

    FREE Workshops for Teachers Kohlwes Education Center, Renton 8 AM

  • Aug 12, 2010
    WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum Meeting (Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed)

    Quarterly meeting of the WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum, which guides policy on watershed health and salmon habitat recovery in the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed (WRIA 9). Visit http://www.govlink.org/watersheds/9/committees/WEF.aspx to learn more. One week prior to the meeting, the agenda and background materials will be posted at the web page.

  • Aug 12, 2010
    Beneath the Salish Sea: An Underwater Odyssey in Puget Sound

    Beneath the Salish Sea: An Underwater Odyssey through Puget Sound Join marine biologist and cinematographer Florian Graner on an underwater odyssey through Puget Sound and discover the wonders living around Whidbey Island, Hood Canal, and in the greater Salish Sea. Using noiseless and bubble-free re-breather technology for filming, this presentation is packed with information about life in the oceans. Combined with the latest stealth diving equipment and state of the art high-definition cameras, this view of the underwater world is as close as you can get to experiencing the life of a fish! This presentation is co-sponsored by the Northwest Straits Foundation and the Skagit County Marine Resources Committee. Festival seating, no advance ticketing or registration. Admission is FREE. Donations to the Northwest Straits Foundation will be accepted.

  • Aug 14, 2010
    Cedar River Clean-up Project

    Join us along with Puget Sound Keepers Alliance for our annual river clean-up project! The Cedar River hosts many wonderful natural areas for the community to enjoy; however, they need your help! Join us for a day in helping clean-up the river banks by picking up trash that has accumulated over the summer months. Please help organize a team and dedicate your day to ensuring a clean, healthy river system. Please email, nisa@cedarriver.org.

  • Aug 14, 2010 – Aug 15, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education at Festival of the River

    Salmon ed booth at the Festival of the River. Would you like to volunteer at this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org! Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Aug 14, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth at Kayak Point County Park. Would you like to volunteer at this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Aug 14, 2010
    SHORELINE HABITAT RESTORATION AT PICNIC POINT

    People for Puget Sound will be sponsoring an outdoor work party on Saturday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Picnic Point near Mukilteo. Volunteers are needed to help rip out pesky, invasive ivy! We've made huge strides in the war against ivy at the Park

  • Aug 14, 2010
    Annual Cedar River Cleanup Event

    Join Friends of the Cedar River Watershed, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, and American Rivers for our annual Cedar River Clean-up Event! The Cedar River hosts many wonderful natural areas for the community to enjoy; help ensure a healthy river by picking up trash that has accumulated over the summer months. Help organize a team or come as an individual. Bikers and Kayakers encouraged! Participate by traveling down the river on your kayak or float tube, or travel on bicycle via the Cedar River Trail. The event will conclude with a raffle prize drawing. Dedicate your day to ensuring a clean, healthy river system! Please contact nisa@cedarriver.org for more information or to register.

  • Aug 15, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth with nature walk at 1pm. Would you like to volunteer at this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Aug 21, 2010
    Cedar River Invasive Removal

    Join us on a beautiful summer day along the Cedar River and help our wildlife habitat! Restoration projects require continual stewardship for successful recovery of native plants and wildlife. Come join us in helping restore the health of the Cedar River by removing invasive species from along the river banks. Removing invasive species is a critical first phase in helping restore native ecosystems. Pack a picnic and support your natural areas! Please email, nisa@cedarriver.com to sign-up.

  • Aug 21, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth, with Salmon Kites at 1pm and Campfire program at 7pm

  • Aug 21, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth, with nautre walk at 1pm and campfire presentation at 7pm. Would you like to volunteer for this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org

  • Aug 22, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth nature walk at 1pm. Would you like to volunteer at this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Aug 22, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth with water quality testing at 1pm. Would you like to volunteer at this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Aug 24, 2010
    On-Site Septic System Workshop

    Learn the ins and outs of protecting this important feature of your property! All participants will receive a coupon towards discounted septic maintenance and a free manual

  • Aug 24, 2010
    Beneath the Salish Sea: An Underwater Odyssey in Puget Sound

    Join marine biologist and cinematographer Florian Graner on an underwater odyssey through Puget Sound and discover the wonders living around Whidbey Island, Hood Canal, and in the greater Salish Sea. Using noiseless and bubble-free re-breather technology for filming, this presentation is packed with information about life in the oceans. Combined with the latest stealth diving equipment and state of the art high-definition cameras, this view of the underwater world is as close as you can get to experiencing the life of a fish! This presentation is co-sponsored by the Northwest Straits Foundation, the City of Everett and the Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee. Admission is FREE. Donations to the Northwest Straits Foundation will be accepted at the door.

  • Aug 28, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth from 12 to 6pm, and ampitheater presentation at 7:30pm. Would you like to volunteer at this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org

  • Aug 28, 2010 – Aug 29, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education at Mutt Strut

    Mutt Strut on Saturday, and presentation in ampitheater at 7pm. Would you like to volunteer at this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Aug 28, 2010
    RESTORE SHORELINE HABITAT AT UNION SLOUGH IN EVERETT

    Join People For Puget Sound at our outdoor work party on Saturday, August 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Union Slough in north Everett. We have been doing some amazing work here and now we need to put the finishing touches on summer weeding work by digging out some more blackberry and scotch broom. Come learn about how this site is being used by local wildlife and lend a hand to help improve wildlife habitat. People For Puget Sound work parties are open to the public, and all ages are welcome! We provide tools, gloves and any training required. We encourage people to bring their family and friends to join in the fun, get outside and do something good to help Save our Sound! Kids under 10 welcome with one-on-one adult supervision. Community Service hours are available through participation. Students under 18 fulfilling community service hours MUST RSVP in advance and arrive with a signed parental waiver and contact form if not accompanied by an adult.

  • Aug 28, 2010
    Mountain Beaver Habitat Needs your Help!

    Come help us restore critical wildlife habitat at Grace Cole Park in Lake Forest Park. This beautiful park is home to mountain beavers and spotted towhees, two species dependent on our native plants for survival. Join us in removing invasive ivy, Hedera Helix, that has taken over the forest floor and trees. Invasive species displace native vegetation and do not provide necessary food or shelter for insects or animals to survive. This beautiful park has already undergone dramatic results thanks to volunteers like you; come join us! If you're lucky, you may even spot a mountain beaver!

  • Aug 29, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth at Cama Beach. Would you like to Volunteer for this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org! Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

October

  • Mar 25, 2010 – Oct 27, 2010
    2010 Science & Sailing Expeditions with Salish!

    Greetings from Salish! As the fall season comes to a close we are encouraging schools to lock in dates and settle into the upcoming year! If you are interested in a spring 2010 or fall 2010 sailing and science trip on the waters of Puget Sound with Salish Sea Expeditions please visit our website for more information. Our expeditions offer 3 to 5 days of marine science and sailing aboard the 61' Carlyn, for up to 27 area 5th-12th grade students and 2-3 adult chaperones. Students will take the helm from the minute they step onboard, conducting original marine science research and learning to operate the vessel under the careful guidance of the Salish crew. All scientific research equipment, camping gear (except sleeping bags), food, raingear, and instruction are provided. Additionally, SCHOLARSHIP MONEY IS AVAILABLE for qualifying schools and students! REGISTER NOW! Please visit our trip registration page to sign up. You will receive a confirmation that will hold your spot on board with a $500 deposit. Please contact Education Director, Nikken Palesch, at nikken@salish.org or (206) 780-7848 (Salish office) with questions. Fair Winds!

  • Sep 13, 2010 – Oct 29, 2010
    FALL Field Science Research Expeditions on Puget Sound - Register NOW!

    As the spring season is now underway we are encouraging schools to lock in dates and settle into the design of the fall schedule! If you are interested in a fall 2010 sailing and field science research trip on the waters of Puget Sound with Salish Sea Expeditions please visit our website for more information. FALL EXPEDITION DATES Spring thru October Dates Available Our expeditions offer 3 to 5 days of marine science and sailing aboard the 61' Carlyn for up to 27 area 5th-12th grade students and 2-3 adult chaperones. Students will take the helm from the minute they step onboard, conducting original marine science research and learning to operate the vessel under the careful guidance of the Salish crew. All scientific research equipment, camping gear (except sleeping bags), food, raingear, and instruction is provided. Additionally, scholarship money is available for qualifying schools and students. REGISTER NOW! Please visit our trip registration page to sign up. You will receive a confirmation that we've received your registration information and will be in contact with you shortly. Please contact Education Director, Nikken Palesch, at nikken@salish.org or (206) 780-7848 (Salish office) with questions. Please also take time to review our Educators' page at the website as it will help you learn about our programs and get started in preparing for your expeditions. In particular, download the Educators' Guide and dig into its deepest recesses for everything you need to help facilitate a seamless educational experience! Fair Winds,

  • Oct 2, 2010
    Cedar River Planting Project

    Join us in helping restore critical habitat along the Cedar River! We will be planting native trees and shrubs to help our native ecosystems recover. This is a great project for volunteers of all ages so bring your friends and family! Please email, nisa@cedarriver.org.

  • Oct 9, 2010
    Planting in the Cedar River Municipal Watershed: Walsh Lake

    Come visit the Cedar River watershed, the direct source of clean drinking water for over one million people in King County. Join us for a day of planting native trees along the beautiful Walsh Lake in the protected municipal watershed! This project is reserved for volunteers aged 15 and up. Please email nisa@cedarrover.org for more information.

  • Oct 23, 2010
    Planting Project on the Cedar River

    Join us for one of our largest planting projects of the year at Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area! This site is critical habitat for spawning sockeye and a wide diversity of birds and wildlife. This natural area was once infested with invasive blackberries; now, thanks to the help of hundreds of volunteers, this critical habitat is transforming! Help us in our continual efforts to restore the area by planting native trees and shrubs where blackberries were removed early this year. Please sign up in advance by emailing, nisa@ceadrriver.org.

September

  • Sep 4, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth, with nature walk at 1pm, and campfire presentation at 7pm. Would you like to volunteer for this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org! Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Sep 4, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth with water quality testing at 1pm, and campfire presentation at 7pm. Would you like to volunteer for this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Sep 5, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth with nature walk at 1pm.Would you like to volunteer for this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Sep 5, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education

    Salmon ed booth, with water quality testing at 1pm. Would you like to volunteer for this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Sep 11, 2010
    Cedar River Watershed Trail Improvement Project

    Come spend a day in the Cedar River municipal watershed improving an educational loop trail along the shores of Chester Morse Lake! Volunteers will help gravel and grade this trail for improved barrier-free tours access. A history of the watershed and Chester Morse Lake will be provided. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Chester Morse Lake! Come prepared to have fun and work hard! This event is restricted to volunteers aged 15 and up. Space is limited so please sign up in advance by emailing, nisa@cedarriver.org.

  • Sep 11, 2010 – Sep 12, 2010
    Whidbey Island Farm Tour

    Explore the farms and meet the people who grow local foods and fiber, and learn how these small farms work. Visit http://whidbeyfarmtour.com for more information and directions to the featured farms.

  • Sep 11, 2010 – Sep 12, 2010
    River Steward/Salmon Education at the MUkilteo Lighthouse Festival

    Salmon ed booth at the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. Would you like to volunteer at this event? Contact Cara at cara@stillysnofish.org Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force

  • Sep 11, 2010
    Celebration of Salmon Ceremony 2010

    Skokomish Tribal Nation and the Pacific Northwest Salmon Center Proudly present Celebration of Salmon Ceremony 2010 Free admission to event! Traditional BBQ salmon lunch: $10/adults $5/children-12 and under Call 275-2763 to purchase/reserve tickets for lunch The salmon celebration will include:

  • Sep 13, 2010 – Oct 29, 2010
    FALL Field Science Research Expeditions on Puget Sound - Register NOW!

    As the spring season is now underway we are encouraging schools to lock in dates and settle into the design of the fall schedule! If you are interested in a fall 2010 sailing and field science research trip on the waters of Puget Sound with Salish Sea Expeditions please visit our website for more information. FALL EXPEDITION DATES Spring thru October Dates Available Our expeditions offer 3 to 5 days of marine science and sailing aboard the 61' Carlyn for up to 27 area 5th-12th grade students and 2-3 adult chaperones. Students will take the helm from the minute they step onboard, conducting original marine science research and learning to operate the vessel under the careful guidance of the Salish crew. All scientific research equipment, camping gear (except sleeping bags), food, raingear, and instruction is provided. Additionally, scholarship money is available for qualifying schools and students. REGISTER NOW! Please visit our trip registration page to sign up. You will receive a confirmation that we've received your registration information and will be in contact with you shortly. Please contact Education Director, Nikken Palesch, at nikken@salish.org or (206) 780-7848 (Salish office) with questions. Please also take time to review our Educators' page at the website as it will help you learn about our programs and get started in preparing for your expeditions. In particular, download the Educators' Guide and dig into its deepest recesses for everything you need to help facilitate a seamless educational experience! Fair Winds,

  • Sep 18, 2010
    City of Puyallup - Rain Garden Installations

    Free Rain Garden Installations in 2010 in Puyallup - Nominate your neighborhood! The City of Puyallup is looking for 6-8 adjacent homeowners who would like FREE rain gardens installed with the City limits. These installations are provided at no cost to the homeowners given the following criteria: 1. Visibilty from the street 2. Well draining soils 3. Participating homes must be adjacent and within City limits. 4. Homeowners will participate with installation and maintenance. Gardening with Ciscoe Live Broadcast is scheduled for this event!

  • Sep 18, 2010
    Cedar River Restoration Project

    Join us in helping restore wildlife habitat along the Cedar River! Restoration projects require continual stewardship for successful recovery of native plants and wildlife. Bring your friends, pack a picnic, and spend the day along the Cedar River. Please contact nisa@cedarriver.org for more information.

  • Sep 18, 2010
    Cedar River Habitat Restoration Project

    Join us on a beautiful fall day along the Cedar River and help restore our wildlife habitat! Restoration projects require continual stewardship for successful recovery of native plants and wildlife. Come join us in restoring the health of the Cedar River by removing invasive species from along the river banks. Removing invasive species is a critical first step towards native ecosystem recovery. Pack a picnic and support your natural areas! Please email nisa@cedarriver.org to sign-up.

  • Sep 22, 2010
    Beneath the Salish Sea: An Underwater Odyssey in Puget Sound

    Join marine biologist and cinematographer Florian Graner on an underwater odyssey through Puget Sound and discover the wonders living around Whidbey Island, Hood Canal, and in the greater Salish Sea. Using noiseless and bubble-free re-breather technology for filming, this presentation is packed with information about life in the oceans. Combined with the latest stealth diving equipment and state of the art high-definition cameras, this view of the underwater world is as close as you can get to experiencing the life of a fish! This presentation is co-sponsored by the Northwest Straits Commission and the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee.

  • Sep 24, 2010
    National Day of Caring: Trail Improvement Project in the Cedar River Watershed

    Join us for a day in the protected municipal watershed improving an educational vista trail overlooking Chester Morse Lake with grand territorial views of the upper watershed lands! Volunteers will help gravel, grade, and build rock walls on this trail to improved barrier-free tour access. A presentation on habitat conservation and forest restoration projects will be included. This is an amazing opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Cedar River watershed! Come prepared to have fun and work hard! Please register in advance by emailing, nisa@cedarriver.org.

  • Sep 24, 2010
    Trail Improvement Project in the Cedar River Municipal Watershed

    Join us for a day in the protected Cedar River municipal watershed improving an educational vista trail overlooking Chester Morse Lake with grand territorial views of the upper Watershed lands! Volunteers will help gravel, grade, and build rock walls on this trail to improved barrier free tour access. A discussion on habitat conservation and forest restoration projects will be offered during Lunch. Don't miss out on this exciting adventure!

  • Sep 24, 2010
    Mountain Beaver Habitat Restoration Project

    Come help us restore critical wildlife habitat at Grace Cole Park in Lake Forest Park. This beautiful park is home to mountain beavers and spotted towhees, two local species dependent on our native plants for survival. Join us in removing invasive ivy, Hedera Helix, that has taken over the forest floor and trees. Invasive species displace native vegetation and do not provide necessary food or shelter for insects or animals to survive. This beautiful park has already undergone dramatic results thanks to volunteers like you; come join us! If you're lucky, you may even spot a mountain beaver!

November

  • Nov 6, 2010
    Riparian Restoration Planting Project

    Join us on a beautiful autumn day of planting native trees and shrubs in the protected municipal watershed! As part of the Cedar River Habitat Conservation Plan, this project will help restore a decommissioned gravel road and stream crossing with native trees, shrubs and seed rich forest soils. A tour of restored wetlands will be included. This project is reserved for volunteers aged 15 and up. Space is limited, so please sign up in advance by emailing, nisa@cedarriver.org.

  • Nov 10, 2010
    WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum Meeting (Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed)

    Quarterly meeting of the WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum, which guides policy on watershed health and salmon habitat recovery in the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed (WRIA 9). Visit http://www.govlink.org/watersheds/9/committees/WEF.aspx to learn more. One week prior to the meeting, the agenda and background materials will be posted at the web page.