Local Events & Volunteer Opportunities
Every Monday:
3-7pm – Schaefer Park Cleanup
Schaefer Park is located north of Centralia. It is a wonderful park, with the beautiful Skookumchuck River running along the edge. It recently was shut down due to lack of money. However, with the help of a few wonderful volunteers the park is up and running and looking great! If you’re interested in lending a hand, volunteers are encouraged to show up at the park on Mondays from 3-7pm. Also see the facebook page Save the Schaefer. VOLUNTEER EVENT
Every Tuesday:
9am-3pm – South Sound Prairie Restoration Work Party
Contact: Ashley Smithers at 503.451.0824 or asmithers@tnc.org. VOLUNTEER EVENT
Every Wednesday:
8-10am – Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk
Meet at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Overlook at 8am, and join Phil Kelley from Black Hills Audubon Society for the entire walk or for as long as you wish.
3-6 pm – GRub Farm Drop-in Volunteer Session
(GRuB Farm; 2016 Elliott Ave NW; Olympia 98502) Volunteers support the GRuB Farm in weeding, transplanting, seeding and miscellaneous maintenance of the farm. We ask that anyone under 14 be accompanied by an adult. Visit http://www.goodgrub.org/volunteer ahead of time so you can fill out a volunteer interest form that you can bring with you. VOLUNTEER EVENT
Every Thursday:
10 am-3pm – Olympia Farmers’ Market (700 Capitol Way N; Olympia)
Every Friday:
10 am-3pm – Olympia Farmers’ Market (700 Capitol Way N; Olympia)
Every Saturday:
9 am – 2 pm – West Olympia Farmers Market (Garfield Elementary bus loop, between the school and adjacent Woodruff Park, on Thomas Street.)
10 am-3pm – Olympia Farmers’ Market (700 Capitol Way N; Olympia)
Every Sunday:
10 am-3pm – Olympia Farmers’ Market (700 Capitol Way N; Olympia)
1-4 pm – GRub Farm Drop-in Volunteer Session
(GRuB Farm; 2016 Elliott Ave NW; Olympia 98502) Volunteers support the GRuB Farm in weeding, transplanting, seeding and miscellaneous maintenance of the farm. We ask that anyone under 14 be accompanied by an adult. Visit http://www.goodgrub.org/volunteer ahead of time so you can fill out a volunteer interest form that you can bring with you. VOLUNTEER EVENT
When and Where to See Salmon
SALMON WHEN STREAM VIEWING LOCATION
Chinook September Deschutes River* Tumwater Falls Park
Pink September Mashell River** University of Washington Pack Forest
Pink September South Prairie Creek Veteran’s Park in Town of South Prairie
Chum November Kennedy Creek*** Kennedy Creek Trail
Chum November McLane Creek* McLane Creek Nature Trail
* These locations will be staffed with knowledgeable Stream Team Salmon Stewards on most weekend days from 11 am – 3 pm. Tumwater Falls will also be staffed most weekday evenings.
** Nisqually River Pinks are best viewed in the Mashell River tributary. To view pinks at the University of Washington Pack Forest, enter the gate for 200 Road, near the junction of Highways 161 and 7. Do not park in front of the gate. A trail map can be found at www.packforest.org/education.
*** For more information: www.masoncd.org/Kennedy