Tuesday, August 14^th

6:00 p.m.

Boston Harbor Marina (312 73^rd Ave NE, Olympia)

Join WA State Department of Fish and Wildlife fish biologist, Larry Phillips, for a beach seine at Boston Harbor. We’ll meet at Boston Harbor Marina and the seining location is a short walk away. Participants will help unroll a seining net in the nearshore area and pull the net to shore to see what was caught. Larry will identify and talk about the marine creature that are found in the net.

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

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at Woodland Creek Community Park

Monday, August 13^th

5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Woodland Creek Community Park (Lacey)

Our baby trees and shrubs need some summertime TLC! Come out to the park and help us water, trim back weeds and prepare our plants for the hot, dry summer. We’ll provide gloves, water, buckets, tools, and snacks. You simply have to show up!

Please let me know if you’re coming: streamteam@ci.lacey.wa.us or 360-438-2672.

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Wednesday, August 22^nd

10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

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 morning, August 22^nd from 10:00 a.m.—12:00 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 and tools.

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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at Boston Harbor Marina

Mondays in August:

13^th (both 11:30 a.m.  and 1:00 p.m. FULL)

20^th11:30 a.m. OR  1:00 p.m.

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 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 marine creatures are kept in seawater and gently released back into the 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.

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

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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 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.

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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Become a Stream Team Salmon Steward!

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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The Stream Team e-mail list exists solely to send out information to Stream Team members who have provided their e-mail addresses.

If you wish to be removed from this list, please contact Katie Klaniecki at the City of Lacey: Streamteam@ci.lacey.wa.us or (360) 438-2672.

The Stream Team mission is to protect and enhance the water resources, associated habitats, and wildlife through Thurston County citizen education and action. Stream Team is funded by Storm and Surface Water Utility revenues.  You can find more information about Stream on our website at www.streamteam.info.

Special needs? Citizens requiring special accommodations can call one of the coordinators listed at least one week prior to an event to make special arrangements.