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October - December   Coho Pre-spawn Mortality Survey
Volunteers Needed
The 2008 Prespawn Mortality Study is just around the corner and this is your chance to get out of the office and get involved with us and our colleagues at NOAA Fisheries. So please check with your supervisor, get approval and volunteer to come out a few times this fall to help us with the surveys. Anyone interested in helping with the daily stream surveys should contact Steve Damm (steve_damm@fws.gov) or call for more information at 206/302-2464 or 360/534-9326.

October 1-2

October 10-11

October 22-23

November 5-6

 

 All Day Registration for the Bellingham LID Technical Workshop Series is now open
As part of the Puget Sound Initiative, Washington State University will present a series of four new LID technical workshops in four locations around Puget Sound. Funding for the workshops is provided by the Puget Sound Partnership. These two-day workshops, with instruction by regional and national experts in the field, will provide the technical details necessary to properly design, build and maintain LID practices. Registration for classes held in Bellingham is now open. Bellingham classes:
* Bioretention - September 10th and 11th
* Clearing, Grading and Site Planning - October 1st and 2nd
* Green Roofs, LID Foundations and Rainwater Collection - October 22nd and 23rd
* Permeable Paving - November 5th and 6thFor more information and to register for classes: http://capps.wsu.edu/conferences/lidworkshops/
October 8 7 - 8:30 p.m. SALMON WATCHERS (FREE EVENT)
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Interested in becoming a Salmon Watcher? Salmon Watchers are valuable volunteers who visit an assigned stream near their home or office 3 to 4 times a week for 15 minutes each through the end of this year, and then report the spawning activity they observe. No previous experience needed. Come learn about the life cycle of Pacific Salmon, key identification features, and how to become an official Salmon Watcher from Suzi Wong Swint, Snohomish County Watershed Education Program Coordinator. For All Ages. FREE. Advance Registration Required. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
October 9 7 - 8:30 p.m. ALL ABOUT BEAVERS
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Do you know how important Beavers are to the environment? Beavers build a series of dams that improve water quality downstream, abate soil erosion, slow destructive floodwaters, and provide habitat for almost half the threatened and endangered species, including Bald Eagles and Salmon. Join Stillaguamish Watershed Steward Jake Jacobson for a presentation on Beavers – nature’s engineers. Find out whether beavers eat trees, why they dam streams, and how to co-exist with them. First Grade to Adult. TICKETS: $5 Members / $7 Non-Members. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
October 10 7 - 9 p.m. FREE MOVIE NIGHT – “WINGED MIGRATION”
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Plan to do some early holiday shopping at the Streamkeeper Academy Nature Store! Then follow a rich variety of bird migrations over the vast seas and each of the seven continents and see why USA Today describes WINGED MIGRATION as “one of the most beautiful films …” Movie Rating: G. Donation ($3) appreciated. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
October 11 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Follow the salmon up the Cedar River this fall!
Take part in the “Cedar River Salmon Journey” this fall -- and bring the kids! Come see spawning salmon and learn about them and the Cedar River. Volunteer naturalists will be stationed at Renton Library, Riverview Park, Cavanaugh Pond and Landsburg Park. Carpool if you can – these sites have limited parking. For a flyer with directions or to get more information, call 206.245.0143 or visit www.cedarriver.org.
October 11 10 a.m. - 12 noon Salmon "SEEson"at Rotary Community Park Boardwalk and Trail
Rotary Community Park, 19518 136 Ave. NE in Woodinville.
Fall is here, and salmon are returning to streams and rivers around the Puget Sound. See these natural beauties and be inspired by their seasonal journey home at spots around the Greater Lake Washington Watershed! For more information, call 425.489.2754 x2221 or email debrac@ci.woodinville.wa.us. http://www.govlink.org/watersheds/8/action/salmon-seeson/default.aspx
October 11 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. FALL FOLIAGE RAFT TRIP
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Come join us for a fall foliage raft trip on the Main Fork of the beautiful Nooksack River. Dave Button of the Pacific NW Float Trips and his team of experienced naturalist guides will take us up close to nature as we learn about the ecosystem, animal life, plant distribution and the history that exists along the Nooksack. Starting at the Highway 9 bridge in Nugents Corner, this guided 10-mile rafting adventure will take us past Suzanne Falls, impressive clay cliffs, and spawning salmon. Ages 6 to Adult. No experience necessary. Kids, bring your parents! TICKETS: $60 per Person. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
October 14 7 - 9:30 p.m. HOW TO ADOPT A STREAM – LEARN THE 5 STEPS
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Learn the 5-step stream adoption process, a model for stream stewardship programs across the country. By following these steps, you and your school, community group, or organization will be well on your way to becoming Streamkeepers. TICKETS: $5 Members / $7 Non-Members. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
October 17 7 - 9 p.m. BAT NIGHT
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Join bat expert Barbara Ogaard of the Sarvey Wildlife Center for an entertaining voyage into the mysterious world of bats. See live bats up close and discover how they hunt for food. Learn fact from myth. Are these creatures really as scary as the media depicts them? Discovery how important bats are to the environment and the ecological role they play. For All Ages. TICKETS: $5 Members / $7 Non-Members. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
October 18 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Follow the salmon up the Cedar River this fall!
Take part in the “Cedar River Salmon Journey” this fall -- and bring the kids! Come see spawning salmon and learn about them and the Cedar River. Volunteer naturalists will be stationed at Renton Library, Riverview Park, Cavanaugh Pond and Landsburg Park. Carpool if you can – these sites have limited parking. For a flyer with directions or to get more information, call 206.245.0143 or visit www.cedarriver.org.
October 19 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Follow the salmon up the Cedar River this fall!
Take part in the “Cedar River Salmon Journey” this fall -- and bring the kids! Come see spawning salmon and learn about them and the Cedar River. Volunteer naturalists will be stationed at Renton Library, Riverview Park, Cavanaugh Pond and Landsburg Park. Carpool if you can – these sites have limited parking. For a flyer with directions or to get more information, call 206.245.0143 or visit www.cedarriver.org.
October 22 3 - 4:30 p.m. FALL FOREST WALK
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Spend an afternoon exploring the woods of North Creek with Ecologist Sarah Wilkins and assistant Naturalist. Identify signs of wildlife, observe changes on the forest floor, and learn about adaptations! First Grade to Adult. TICKETS: $5 Members / $7 Non-Members. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
October 23   Annual Conference for the Washington Section of the American Water Resource Association
Bell Harbor Conference Center in Seattle, WA.
Join us as invited speakers from the Pacific Northwest examine questions surrounding the role water storage plays in the 21st century management of this state's freshwater resources. What are the trends in demand and our region's water balance: agricultural use outlook, urban growth, fisheries preservation, changing climate? Where are the appropriate roles in this State of large-scale surface reservoirs and more distributed small scale options? Can our regulatory and institutional infrastructure support innovative, sustainable, and efficient storage options. More information on: http://earth.golder.com/WAAWRA/ASP/Home.asp
October 25 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Follow the salmon up the Cedar River this fall!
Take part in the “Cedar River Salmon Journey” this fall -- and bring the kids! Come see spawning salmon and learn about them and the Cedar River. Volunteer naturalists will be stationed at Renton Library, Riverview Park, Cavanaugh Pond and Landsburg Park. Carpool if you can – these sites have limited parking. For a flyer with directions or to get more information, call 206.245.0143 or visit www.cedarriver.org.
October 26 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Follow the salmon up the Cedar River this fall!
Take part in the “Cedar River Salmon Journey” this fall -- and bring the kids! Come see spawning salmon and learn about them and the Cedar River. Volunteer naturalists will be stationed at Renton Library, Riverview Park, Cavanaugh Pond and Landsburg Park. Carpool if you can – these sites have limited parking. For a flyer with directions or to get more information, call 206.245.0143 or visit www.cedarriver.org.
November 1 10 - 11:30 a.m. EAGLES
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Meet “Freedom,” a mature Bald Eagle, and her keeper Jeff Guidry from the Sarvey Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Together they will inspire you with their personal story, and share intriguing facts about Eagles and their habitat requirements. For All Ages. TICKETS: $5 Members / $7 Non-Members. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
November 1 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Follow the salmon up the Cedar River this fall!
Take part in the “Cedar River Salmon Journey” this fall -- and bring the kids! Come see spawning salmon and learn about them and the Cedar River. Volunteer naturalists will be stationed at Renton Library, Riverview Park, Cavanaugh Pond and Landsburg Park. Carpool if you can – these sites have limited parking. For a flyer with directions or to get more information, call 206.245.0143 or visit www.cedarriver.org.
November 7 7 - 9:30 p.m. FREE MOVIE NIGHT - "DEEP BLUE"
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Plan to do some holiday shopping at the Streamkeeper Academy Nature Store! Then join us for the acclaimed movie documentary DEEP BLUE, an epic underwater exploration into the secret lives of sea creatures. See why National Geographic describes this as “a stunning reminder of how beautiful our planet can be.” Movie Rating: G. Donation ($3) appreciated. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
November 13 7 - 9:30 p.m. HOW TO ADOPT A STREAM - LEARN THE 5 STEPS
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Learn the 5-step stream adoption process, a model for stream stewardship programs across the country. By following these steps, you and your school, community group, or organization will be well on your way to becoming Streamkeepers. TICKETS: $5 Members / $7 Non-Members. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
January 3, 2009 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. SKAGIT RIVER EAGLE RAFT TRIP
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
This 8-mile rafting adventure is offered during the time of year when the largest concentration of wintering Bald Eagles found anywhere within the lower 48 states visit the Skagit River. You can expect to see 20 to 200 eagles in their natural habitat. David Button of the Pacific NW Float Trips and his team of experienced naturalist guides are adept at spotting wildlife and will share information about Bald Eagles and the history and ecology of the Skagit River. Ages 6 to Adult. No experience necessary. Kids, bring your parents! TICKETS: $60 Each. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
January 15, 2009 7 - 9:30 p.m. HOW TO ADOPT A STREAM - LEARN THE 5 STEPS
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Learn the 5-step stream adoption process, a model for stream stewardship programs across the country. By following these steps, you and your school, community group, or organization will be well on your way to becoming Streamkeepers. TICKETS: $5 Members / $7 Non-Members. TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org
January 17, 2009 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. SWANS OF WINTER
Northwest Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park
600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208
Experience the majestic beauty of one of the world’s larges waterfowl and learn about their life history, biology, habitat requirements, and migration patterns. Explore lead poisoning and other threats to their survival, controversies these birds face on their wintering grounds, and what is needed to insure their future. Instructor Martha Jordan, a well-known wildlife biologist, will present spectacular photographs and a lecture on Washington’s native Trumpeter and Tundra Swans. This event will conclude with a guided field trip to one of the best “night roost” viewing sites in the Snohomish Basin. 5th Grade to Adult. TICKETS: $75 Each TO REGISTER, CALL 425-316-8592 OR EMAIL aasf@streamkeeper.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.
www.streamkeeper.org

 

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