Wednesday, July 18th

4:00 p.m.— 7:00 p.m.

McLane Creek Nature Trail

Unwind after a busy day with other volunteers and enjoy a bit of nature at the McLane Creek Nature Trail.  Stream Team and WSU Native Plant Salvage Project are seeking volunteers to help with trail maintenance activities at the McLane Creek Nature Trail on Wednesday evening, July 18th from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  You are welcome to join us anytime after 4:00 p.m.!

Volunteers are needed to help trim plants that are encroaching on the trail.  Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Stream Team will provide gloves, tools, and pizza. That’s right!  Pizza will be provided to fuel volunteers up as this event takes place at dinner time.

Volunteers will be issued a free one-day parking pass in lieu of the Discover Pass that is now required at WA State DNR sites. Youth under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.  Students can earn community service hours.

To register, contact Ann Marie at pearcea@co.thurston.wa.us or 360-754-3355 ext.6857.

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Wednesday, July 25^th

6:00—8:30 p.m.

LOTT (500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501)

Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council coordinator Julie Combs will be training volunteers how to identify invasive plants for a collaborative Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) nationwide program. The earlier we detect these invaders the easier to eliminate and stop their spread. Stream Team will be joining Julie as we venture onto our own invasive weed citizen monitoring detection program.  Check it out!

To register, contact Michelle at mstevie@ci.olympia.wa.us.        

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at the Tacoma Rainiers Game!

Thursday, August 2^nd

7:05 p.m.

Cheney Stadium: 2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma

The Tacoma Rainiers and Puget Sound Starts Here would like to invite you to join us for an evening of family fun and entertainment at Cheney Stadium! Join Bert the Salmon and Scoopy Doo for some Puget Sound Starts Here antics and learning, while the Rainiers take on the OKC Red Hawks! Tickets are $10 and include a hot dog, drink, chips, and a program.

To buy tickets online go to www.bit.ly/MwSTGI and enter promotional code Puget to receive discount ticket price.

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at Woodland Creek Community Park

Tuesdays in July: 24^th, 31^st

Wednesdays in August: 6^th, 13^th

5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Woodland Creek Community Park (Lacey)

We planted a whole lot of native trees and shrubs this fall and spring and need to make sure they survive the summer heat! Help us give these little guys a tall drink of water. This is a perfect event for families, Girl /Boy Scout troops or anyone looking to spend a little time in the sun. Water, buckets, gloves and snacks will be provided. You simply have to show up!

For more information or to RSVP, contact Katie at streamteam@ci.lacey.wa.us or 360-438-2672.

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Free Sound Stewards Shoreline Walk

August 1 – September 15

Every Wednesday at 6 PM and Saturday at 10 AM

Meet on the boardwalk facing Budd Inlet, by Bay View Thriftway and the 4^th Avenue Bridge.  (Look for the meeting place sign.)

Do a little science on the docks, while taking a leisurely stroll on the waterfront between Budd Inlet and Capital Lake.  Learn how to do a few simple water quality tests that scientists use to determine the health of Budd Inlet and Capital Lake.  See the plankton and fish up close.  Talking points will focus on the present and the future of Budd Inlet.  The walking route is flat and easily accessible.  The route is approximately one mile and the walk will take approximately one hour.  Walks are led by trained volunteer docents called Sound Stewards.  The walk is free!  Registration is not necessary; just show up 5 to 10 minutes before the walk start time.  Sponsored by Stream Team.

For more information, contact Patricia Pyle at ppyle@ci.olympia.wa.us or (360)570-5841 or go to www.streamteam.info

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In late summer, returning adult salmon attract people to public viewing locations to watch these amazing fish on their return journey to fresh water streams and rivers to spawn. Visitors have lots of questions about the salmon while watching them at the 5^th Avenue Bridge in Olympia, Tumwater Falls Park and McLane Creek Nature Trail.

Do you like to talk to people? Do you enjoy being outdoors and sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge? You can become a Stream Team Salmon Steward volunteer educator.  Salmon Stewards answer questions and talk to people about the salmon at three popular viewing locations. Trainings are provided. The Deschutes Chinook salmon run begins in mid-August and continues through mid-October. The McLane Creek chum run begins in November and continues through early December.

Trainings: New Salmon Stewards attend two classroom sessions and three on-site sessions.

August 15^th: Pacific NW Salmon Lifecycle (Classroom) • 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

August 18^th:  5th Avenue Bridge and Dam (On-site) • 10:00 a.m. – Noon

August 29^th: Threats to Salmon (Classroom) • 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

September 15^th: Tumwater Falls Park (On-site) • 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

November (TBA): McLane Creek

Creek Wild Chum Run

Both classroom sessions will take place at the City of Olympia City Hall, located at 601 4th Avenue E. On-site trainings will take place at the 5th Avenue Bridge, Tumwater Falls Park and McLane Creek Nature Trail. Trainers include staff from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and General Administration, Cities of Olympia and Tumwater and experienced Salmon Stewards.

To sign up or for more information, contact Patricia at ppyle@ci.olympia.wa.us or 360-570-5841, or visit www.streamteam.info

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at Boston Harbor Marina

Mondays in July:

30^th (11:30 a.m. only)

Mondays in August:

6^th (11:30 a.m. only), 13^th, 20^th,  27^th

11:30 a.m. OR  1:00 p.m.

Boston Harbor Marina: 312 73^rd Ave NE, Olympia

This year, Stream Team will pair with retired volunteer marine biologists David Jamison and Joe Hiss, and diver Craig Brown and associates. Divers will bring marine creatures up from the bottom of the Sound and biologists will talk about their habitat needs and what is required to keep Puget Sound clean and healthy. All the marine creatures are kept in seawater and gently released back into Puget Sound.

Boston Harbor Marina is privately owned, but the owners graciously allow this activity on their docks. All non-swimmers and children under six must wear a lifejacket (bring your own or loaners are available). All children must be accompanied by an adult.

This popular event fills up quickly, so please register in advance to reserve a spot.

To register or more information, contact Michelle at mstevie@ci.olympia.wa.us.