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 4th 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, including a plankton seine. Photo shows a recent walk group with the plankton net. Observe the plankton in Budd Inlet using microscopes. So far, 2 types of phytoplankton have been identified in the samples. The walking route is flat and easily accessible. The route is less than 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