See Below
RECURRING EVENTS
Tuesdays: South Sound Prairie work party, 9 am – 3 pm
Olympia City Council, 7 pm (Olympia City Council Chambers: 601 4th Ave E)
http://olympia.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Tumwater City Council, 7 pm on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday (Tumwater City Hall: 555 Israel Rd. SW) www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/ccagendasTOC.htm
Wednesdays: Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk, 8-11 am – Meet at Visitor Center Overlook at 8 am.
Nisqually Land Trust Work Party, 9 am – noon
Thursdays: Lacey City Council, 7 pm on the 2nd & 4th Thursday (Lacey City Hall: 420 College Street) Go to www.ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-council/city-council-2/city-council-meetings/council-meetings for more information.
Saturdays: Olympia Farmers’ Market, 10 am – 3 pm (700 N Capitol Way; Olympia 98501) http://olympiafarmersmarket.com.
South Sound Estuarium, 10 am – 3 pm (608 Washington St NE; Olympia 98501) http://sseacenter.wordpress.com/south-sound-estuarium
Sundays: South Sound Estuarium, 10 am – 3 pm
Purple Martin Monitoring Training
(Olympia) From April to early September, Stream Team volunteers monitor Purple Martin activity at 26 nest boxes attached to pilings in East Bay in downtown Olympia, identifying breeding pairs and watching the feeding and fledging of the baby birds. The training will cover bird identification and monitoring basics for recording weekly observations of the nest boxes. No experience is necessary! And you can choose the training date: Wed., March 26; Wed., April 2; or Mon., April 7. For more information and to register, go to www.streamteam.info/getinvolved/monitor/martins.
Monday, March 3
6:00 – 7:30 pm – Volunteer Training for the South Sound Estuarium
(Olympia) South Sound Estuary Association has scheduled a volunteer orientation for the South Sound Estuarium program. The training will take place at the Estuarium (608 Washington Street NE), and light refreshments will be provided. This will be an opportunity for community members to learn about the South Sound Estuary Association and how to volunteer at the South Sound Estuarium. At the orientation, prospective volunteers can expect to learn about the process of becoming a volunteer, program policies, and procedures to volunteering as an education docent at the Estuarium. After going through the orientation, prospective volunteers can begin gaining experience as a new volunteer through further training. Prospective volunteers should RSVP to Nate Bernitz at nate@sseacenter.org, and should bring their completed volunteer form and criminal history check form to the orientation. These forms can be found at http://sseacenter.org (click on the Estuarium tab). For more information, contact Nate Bernitz (South Sound Estuarium, Operations Manager) at nate@sseacenter.org or at (781)-799-0278.
Tuesday, March 4
9 am – 3 pm – South Sound Prairie work party
(South Thurston County) Help us enhance prairie habitat by burning fallen conifers and removing invasive Scotch broom at Tenalquot Prairie Preserve. Dress for the weather, and bring along a box lunch, gloves and plenty of water. Directions to Tenalquot/Morgan Prairie: Directions from I-5: Take exit 99 and head east on 93rd Street; when 93rd dead-ends onto Old Hwy 99, turn right and head south; turn left at Waldrick Road and continue until it ends at Military Road; turn left and continue until Military Rd meets Rainier Road (at the blinking red light); turn left onto Rainier Road and continue for about half a mile, then turn left off of Rainier Road; follow the gravel road to the gate and park. Directions from Hwy 507: Head north on Rainier Road; after you pass through the blinking yellow lights at Military Road, look for the “Tenalquot Prairie Work Day” sign and turn left off of Rainier Road; follow the gravel road to the gate and park. For more information, contact ssvolunteers@cnlm.org. Sponsored by the Center for Natural Lands Management.
Wednesday, March 5
9 am – noon – Thurston Ridge Scotch Broom Pull
(near Yelm) Join Nisqually Land Trust for work party to benefit wildlife habitat near the Nisqually River! We will be removing invasive scotch broom from a native planting site. Learn how to use a weed wrench and enjoy some moderate exercise for a good cause! Coffee, water, and some light snacks will be provided; please bring a water bottle and anything else you might need. Work parties are rain or shine. Bring layers, raingear, and close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. All minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To register and get directions, go to https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e8zi8ucx98add3b7, or go to www.nisquallylandtrust.org/events.php and click on the event. For more information, contact Cris Peck (AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator, Nisqually Land Trust) at 360-489-3400 ext. 106 or at www.nisquallylandtrust.org.
9:30 am-12 pm – Priest Point Park Work Party
(Olympia) Come out and help out on part 2 of this fun-filled restoration event. We will be mulching native vegetation that was planted in our Saturday event. Priest Point Park is located at 2600 East Bay Drive NE. Meet east of the Park Maintenance facility. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy. Youth under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult and all youth under 18 years must have a signed Waiver and Medical Alert (available online at http://olympiawa.gov/~/media/Files/Parks/Volunteering/WAIVER%20Form.ashx) or have a parents’ signature on the sign-in roster at the project work site. For more information, contact Mike Baker with City of Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation at mbaker@ci.olympia.wa.us or at 360.753.8365, or go to www.olympiawa.gov/parkvolunteer.
9 am – Noon – Woodland Trail Greenway Association Work party
(Woodland Creek Community Park, Woodland Shelter A: 6729 Pacific Avenue SE; Lacey )
1-4 pm – Woodland Trail Greenway Association Annual Meeting
(Woodland Creek Community Park, Woodland Shelter A: 6729 Pacific Avenue SE; Lacey) Please join us. Jack will be BBQ’ing and we have several surprises, updates and information to share. There will be food, fun, prizes, and an opportunity to get to know the board members and what projects are in WTGA’s future. See an updated trail map & a surprise announcement! Check out future trail head designs and share our vision for an advocacy and outreach program we are shaping. RSVP to info@woodlandtrail.org so we have enough food and drink for you!!
Thursday, March 6
6 – 9 pm – Naturescaping for Water & Wildlife, Part 2: Landscape Plans
This optional follow-up to the February 5th Naturescaping for Water & Wildlife class will enable participants to receive a free planting-plan consultation! Bring your draft landscape plan and have it reviewed by local experts who can answer specific questions about your landscape and plant choices, and give their expert advice! Work on and/ or revise your plan during this workshop. Prior participation in the February 5th Naturescaping workshop is required. Erica Guttman, WSU Native Plant Salvage Project, will teach the class. To register for this workshop, or for additional information, visit www.streamteam.info, click on Get Involved, select Calendar, and then click on “Register”.
Friday, March 7
9 am – 3 pm – South Sound Prairie work party
(South Thurston County) Join us at Shotwell’s Landing, our native plant nursery! We will be spending the day removing weeds from plant beds. Dress for the weather, and bring along a box lunch, gloves and plenty of water. Directions to Webster’s Seed Farm: From I-5, take exit 99. At the exit, turn right. Continue until you see a U.S. Forest Service research station on the left, then take the first left after the research station—Webster’s Seed Farm will be on the right. For more information, contact ssvolunteers@cnlm.org. Sponsored by the Center for Natural Lands Management.
9 am – 12 pm – Upland & Forest Habitat Restoration Work Party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St.; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary – experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Pier Peer at Boston Harbor Marina
(Olympia) Join South Sound Estuary Association at Boston Harbor Marina for Pier Peer night-lighting events the first Saturday of each month. Peer below the waters of Puget Sound and discover the lives of mysterious and beautiful creatures. Jellyfish, colorful sea slugs, predatory worms and more visit us at the underwater lights. Learn about the animals of Puget Sound and see them like you never have before! Children under 6 years old are not advised, and each between child between 6 and 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own flashlight (one per person is ideal), wear non-slip shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a life vest for your child if you have one. The cost is $10 person 12 and up; children ages 6-12 are free. Pre-registration is required: go to http://sseacenter.wordpress.com/pier-peer.
Saturday, March 8
9 am – noon – Yelm Shoreline Scotch Broom Pull
Join Nisqually Land Trust for work party to benefit wildlife habitat near the Nisqually River! We will be removing invasive scotch broom from a recent planting site in a critical habitat area. Learn how to use a weed wrench and enjoy some moderate exercise for a good cause! Coffee, water, and some light snacks will be provided; please bring a water bottle and anything else you might need. Work parties are rain or shine. Bring layers, raingear, and close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. All minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To register and get directions, go to https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e8zw0kj4b1a1220b, or go to www.nisquallylandtrust.org/events.php and click on the event. For more information, contact Cris Peck (AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator, Nisqually Land Trust) at 360-489-3400 ext. 106 or at www.nisquallylandtrust.org.
9:00 am – Noon – Franklin Park Work Party
(1201 S Puget Ave; Tacoma) Metro Parks Tacoma, the Central Neighborhood Council, and Friends of South 12th Street are joining together to clean up and improve Franklin Park. On the 2nd Saturday of each month we meet at the entrance to Franklin Park for a work party cleaning up the park and removing overgrown brush and invasive species. Tools, snacks, and water will be provided, but please bring your own gloves and a “can do” attitude! Help us clean up, maintain, and transform our park!
9 – noon – Julia’s Gulch Work Party
(Tacoma) Park at View Point Park (see map at www.juliasgulch.org): we will meet at the picnic table under the big leaf maples. We will be removing the Himalayan blackberry and planting the remainder of the fir tree saplings. Come dressed for the weather, wear sturdy footwear and garden gloves. Some tools will be provided but if you have a pick or lopper please bring it along. I’ll bring hot tea and cookies.
9 am – 12 pm – Puget Creek Restoration Society Work Party
(Tacoma) The second Saturday of each month is our monthly restoration activity. We have all the tools, boots, gloves etc.—we just need willing and able volunteers to help out. We do a variety of activities such as planting native vegetation, eradicate invasive non-native, do trail work, pick up trash, weed around planted vegetation and a whole bunch of other activities. We meet down at Puget Creek. RSVP if you want to attend by emailing us at pcrs@pugetcreek.org or calling (253) 779-8890.
9 am – 12 pm – Wapato Hills Clean-up Party
(Tacoma) Join fellow volunteers as work continues to clean-up Wapato Hills Urban Wildlife Habitat. This work party meets on the second Saturday of each month, and is currently removing invasive species and doing general clean-up. For directions, go to http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/wapato-park.
10 am – 3 pm – South Sound Prairie work party
(South Thurston County) To help enhance habitat for rare and endangered species, join us for a day of removing Scotch broom and burning slash piles at Glacial Heritage Preserve! Directions to Glacial Heritage: take I-5 to exit 95 (the Littlerock exit), ~10 miles south of Olympia; go west into Littlerock; continue going straight through Littlerock—do not take any turns, and follow the road (128th Ave) until it ends at Mima Road/Waddell Creek Road; turn south (left) on Mima Road and go 2.7 miles; take a left onto a gravel road with sign for Glacial Heritage—there will be a tractor sign shortly before the turn. Please obey the 15 mph speed limit, as there are often dogs and small children active nearby. Follow the road through the gate; take the first right, and then stay to the left to get to the house. Because we are only at the house at 9:00 am and at lunch time—and it can be difficult to find us once we are out in the field—volunteers should plan to arrive before 9 am or around lunch time. For more information, contact ssvolunteers@cnlm.org. Sponsored by the Center for Natural Lands Management.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm — Insulating Window Insert Workparty
(Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation commons area: 2300 East End Street NW; Olympia) The Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation is sponsoring this workshop to help householders construct simple interior storm window inserts that save money on your heating bills and keep you warmer. Custom-built for your windows for $1/sq.ft. or whatever you can afford. Windows fit tightly inside the room by compression of weatherstripping – no hardware needed. During the workshops, volunteer staff can help you build several window inserts and reduce heat loss and drafts in your home. To register or get on the list for future workshops contact Joe Joy at joejoy2@comcast.net or at 786-8092.
10:30 am – noon – Edible Spring Mushrooms
(Centralia Timberland Library) Debbie Burris from the Southwest Washington Mycological Society will discuss local mushrooms found during the spring season. There will be a slide show to help with identification. SWMS is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of educating the public on how to identify local mushrooms, both edible and inedible.
12:00- 4:00 pm – Robotics for Kids
(LOTT’s Wet Science Center: 500 Adams St NE; Olympia 98501) Experience the amazing world of robots! This introduction is great preparation for participating in local robotics clubs and classes. From 12:00- 4:00 pm staff from Seattle’s Museum of Flight, and students from local robotics clubs, will be on-site leading activities, building and programming robots, showing off unique robots, and playing robot tic-tac-toe. At 2:00 pm the Museum of Flight will lead the Robot Garage workshop. Learn about the history of robotics and the cutting edge robots being developed. They’ll assist you in designing a robot to complete a challenge. Activities and presentations appropriate for 4th grade and up; no experience necessary.
Sunday, March 9
2-4:30 pm – cooking class: Introduction to Greens
(Olympia) Adding hearty greens to your diet is one of the simplest (and cheapest) ways to improve your nutrition. Once you get the hang of cooking with greens, it is easy to add them to your everyday meals, and you may even find yourself looking for recipes that feature them. Come join Erin in this fun and accessible introduction to cooking with greens. We will go over basic selection and preparation tips and make four dishes that feature hearty greens including kale, collard greens, and chard. Co-op classes cost $5. For location and to register, go to www.olympiafood.coop/classes. (Why include cooking classes on a list of environmental events? Because learning to cook can greatly reduce the ecological footprint of your food—and it connects you to the sources of your food!)
1-4 pm – Native Plant Salvage Project fundraiser: Heathers & Hellebores Happening
(Olympia) Join us in embracing early signs of spring! Our first Heathers & Hellebores Happening will be at the exquisite garden of Gary Schuldt, located at 1335 Pear St NE. Gary’s splendid garden is rich with color and texture, and the hellebores, heathers and conifers will be at their best. The Schuldt garden has been on numerous tours including the Garden Conservancy Open Days, Garden Rhapsodies, and The International Heather Society Tour. Bill Lepman of Lupe’s Hot Tamales and Jennifer Witherspoon of The Saucy Spoon are providing delicious tamales, flan, and libations! Sliding-scale donations of $10-$30 will support the important work of the Native Plant Salvage Project in teaching young people and community members about protecting water resources and habitat, as well as field projects to create rain gardens and revegetate areas where habitat has been compromised. To RSVP, send an email to nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com or call (360) 867-2167.
Monday, March 10
7 pm – Burning for Butterflies: Using fire as a restoration tool for rare species habitat
(Washington State Capitol Museum Coach House: 211 21st Avenue SW; Olympia 98501) For two decades, a growing collaborative effort has been aimed at restoring rare prairie habitat in the Puget Lowlands. A large part of this effort has involved restoring one of the most important native processes to this landscape: fire. The South Sound prescribed fire program has steadily expanded over the years, both in capacity and in knowledge about this restoration tool. In this talk, Sarah Hamman will discuss the evolution of the fire program and how it’s being used today to strategically restore habitat for a wide suite of prairie species, including fire sensitive butterflies. Sponsored by the South Sound Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Open to the public and free of charge. For more information go to www.southsoundchapterwnps.org.
Tuesday, March 11
7 pm – Marbled Murrelets: Recovering a Rare Bird
(Olympia REI: 625 Black Lake Blvd. #410; Olympia 98502) Maria Ruth moved her family from the East Coast to the West and spent the next several years learning about this fascinating seabird, following murrelet biologists into the field, delving into the complexity of murrelet conservation, and exploring the question of why the marbled murrelet matters. In 2005 she published an account of her adventures—Rare Bird: Pursuing the Mystery of the Marbled Murrelet—which has just been reissued by Mountaineers Books. Maria will be giving a slide presentation on this fascinating bird, followed by a Q&A and an opportunity to buy her book. The event is free but space is limited. To reserve a spot, go to http://www.rei.com/event/55681/session/86074.
7:00 pm – Mercury cycling at the Earth’s surface: Working to distinguish between natural and anthropogenic sources
(Orca Books: 509 East 4th Avenue; Olympia) Mercury is a globally distributed toxic metal that is ubiquitous in the environment. Atmospheric mercury that is deposited to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems can be converted to methylmercury, which is a potent neurotoxin that is bioaccumulated in food webs. Anthropogenic activities have increased the amount of mercury actively cycling at the Earth’s surface by approximately three-fold, stimulating interest in this pollutant. Recent analytical advancements have allowed the use of mercury isotopic compositions to distinguish between specific natural and anthropogenic sources and offer an important tool to improve our understanding of global mercury cycling. Our speaker this month is Dr. Abir Biswas, Professor of Geology/Chemistry at The Evergreen State College.
Wednesday, March 12
7 pm – Trees Live Here: Visiting America’s Arboretums
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 South Tyler Street; Tacoma 98405) Based upon her visits to 33 of the country’s arboretums, Susan McDougall will present a photographic and textual exploration of these special “places for trees.” Besides introducing a selection of these arboretums, her talk will give special emphasis to the work being done by modern arboretums to present their native trees and other plants in ecosystem settings. Sponsored by the South Sound Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Open to the public and free of charge. For more information go to www.southsoundchapterwnps.org.
Saturday, March 15
8:00 am – 4:00 pm – Women in Agriculture Conference
(Olympia, Chehalis, Montesano, Bremerton, and other locations) The Women in Agriculture Conference is for women at all levels of agriculture: whether you have been farming for years or are just starting out; whether your operation is large or small. This one-day, three-state gathering takes place simultaneously in 28 locations throughout Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, and features knowledgeable speakers, inspiring stories, and practical advice on how to improve your farm management skills. This year’s keynote speaker, Heather Darby, is the proprietor of the Darby Farm in Vermont. She will share her experience managing change on the 200-year-old family farm, and her talk will be streamed to all conference locations. Following the keynote, individual locations will feature local women producers, who will share their experiences with change. There will also be a session on how to use the SWOT Analysis decision-making tool to look at key financial considerations for taking on a new capital expense. Come prepared to network with many women who are making a difference in agriculture and food production. The learning and networking opportunities will be great! The registration fee is $25 before March 1; $30 after that. Registration includes the workshop, light breakfast, lunch, handouts and a book. For more information, go to http://womeninag.wsu.edu.
9 am – 1 pm – Chehalis Western Trail work party
(Olympia) Join us for a work party along the trail. We have trees to plant and weeds to tackle. Bring gloves, tools and dress in layers with some rain gear (it is WA state after all), a sack lunch and any tools you like to use. WTGA has gloves, tools, snacks and water available at the work site. We will meet on the Chehalis Western Trail at 67th Street: look for the white tent and sign in there. For more information, go to www.woodlandtrail.org.
10 am – 2:30 pm – Beyond Landscaping, Part 2: Landscape Plans
Participants who develop their own landscape plan for their shoreline property after the February 27th Beyond Landscaping class will have a chance to meet with experts to review and discuss their landscape plan. Following the plan review, the class will travel to a field site for a hands-on session on slope-planting techniques, including how to plant fascines and live stakes on a steep-slope site, as well as other practices to minimize impact and maximize stability! To attend this workshop you must have attended the February 27th Beyond Landscaping class and register separately for this class. To register or for additional information, visit www.streamteam.info, click on Get Involved, select Calendar, and then click on “Register”.
1:00 pm – Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
(LOTT’s Wet Science Center: 500 Adams St NE; Olympia 98501) Learn how we clean wastewater, including the extra steps we’ve added to protect Puget Sound. A slideshow followed by a treatment plant tour will begin at 1:00 p.m. Tour participants must be 10 or older; please dress for outdoor weather, and wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes.
5:30 – 8:30 pm – Successful Starts Workshop and Seed Exchange with Caitlin Moore
(Olympia Timberland Library) Learn how to start vegetables and herbs indoors using the right tools at the right time. You will learn about potting soil, watering, fertilizing, planting, transplanting, lighting, and more. A small indoor greenhouse will be on display so you can learn how to do this in your apartment or home. Bring seeds to swap at 7:30 after the workshop. Sponsored by the Friends of the Olympia Timberland Library. This is an after-hours event; no other library services will be available.
March 18
6:30 – 8:00 pm – Grow and Preserve Your Own Food
(Shelton Timberland Library) Plant! Pickle! Preserve! Brine! Join WSU Food Safety and Mason County Master Gardeners for the lowdown on the best varieties to grow for preserving. Then learn the basics of pickling, drying and canning your crops safely and efficiently. Watch a WSU Preservation Information Assistant demonstrate how to brine cabbage. Bring the gauge for your pressure canner and have it tested! This Timberland-sponsored program is also supported by the Friends of the Shelton Timberland Library.
Wednesday, March 19
7:00 pm – (talk) Waterbirds & Shorebirds of Puget Sound: Observations from the Field
(LOTT’s WET Science Center: 500 Adams Street NE; Olympia 98501) Phil Kelley and Whittier Johnson, Black Hills Audubon Society. Doors open at 6:30 pm; presentation is from 7-8:30pm. Sponsored by the South Sound Estuary Association in partnership with the WET Science Center.
Friday, March 21
9 am – 12 pm – Wetland Habitat Restoration work party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary—experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
1 – 4 pm – Twin Rivers Ranch Work Party
(near Shelton) Join Capitol Land Trust as it continues its efforts to restore habitat on this beautiful Oakland Bay shoreline property. Come help restore the tidal Sitka spruce forests and wetland habitat. A great chance to visit this unique and special place! To sign up and receive directions or for more information, e-mail Yen at yenj@capitollandtrust.org. All are welcome; no experience is necessary.
Saturday, March 22
9 am – noon — Powell Pasture NatureMapping Field Trips
(Yelm) The Nisqually Land Trust is seeking wildlife data on this property on the Nisqually River. The Powell Pasture site is in the Yelm area and has been recently planted in efforts to restore the natural habitat for wildlife use along the River. The event is free, and does not require previous NatureMapping experience. Participants should dress for the weather and for walking in grassy and woody environments and on uneven surfaces: the terrain ranges from level unpaved roads to uneven meadows and forests; some areas require climbing and maneuvering over debris. To sign up or get more information, contact Jessica Moore at 360.832.7160 or at Jessica.Moore@nwtrek.org.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm — Insulating Window Insert Workparty
(Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation commons area: 2300 East End Street NW; Olympia) The Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation is sponsoring this workshop to help householders construct simple interior storm window inserts that save money on your heating bills and keep you warmer. Custom-built for your windows for $1/sq.ft. or whatever you can afford. Windows fit tightly inside the room by compression of weatherstripping – no hardware needed. During the workshops, volunteer staff can help you build several window inserts and reduce heat loss and drafts in your home. To register or get on the list for future workshops contact Joe Joy at joejoy2@comcast.net or at 786-8092.
10 am – 4 pm – Art-Rageous Science
(LOTT’s Wet Science Center: 500 Adams St NE; Olympia 98501) Art and science join hands through a variety of fun and educational experiments. Explore pH, crystals, and salmon anatomy through fun painting activities. Take home some beautiful science-inspired artwork!
Sunday, March 23
2-4:30 pm – cooking class: Basic Sauces
(Olympia) A sauce can be the crowning glory of any dish. There are hundreds of variations of sauce that are used to dress, compliment enhance and bring out the flavor of the food it is served with. Come and learn to make a few basic sauces and make them your own. They will add a new dynamic to your kitchen repertoire! We will make Roasted Garlic Aioli, Bechamel, Classic Cocktail, Cheddar Mustard and Spicy Jamaican Jerk Dipping Sauce. Co-op classes cost $5. For location and to register, go to www.olympiafood.coop/classes. (Why include cooking classes on a list of environmental events? Because learning to cook can greatly reduce the ecological footprint of your food—and it connects you to the sources of your food!)
March 29
10 am – 4 pm – Monoculars & Weather Windows Tools for Nature Explorers
(LOTT’s Wet Science Center: 500 Adams St NE; Olympia 98501) Make a real, easy to assemble monocular natureviewing scope with 3x magnification, and a cloud identification weather window that has pictures of cloud types classified by altitude. Then head outside to spot some local wildlife and identify clouds!
Friday, April 4
9 am – 12 pm – Upland & Forest Habitat Restoration Work Party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St.; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary – experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
Saturday, April 5
7:30 am – Birding along McLane Nature Area Trail
(Olympia) Want to get a head start on your weekend? Join the Black Hills Audubon Society for Birding and Breakfast. Bird with us, and then enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant—or if you’re a late riser, just join us for breakfast and we’ll give you the run down on what birds are in the area. Beginning birders are welcome. Share what you know, connect, enjoy. No expert guide. We will meet at 7:30 am at McLane Nature Area Trail (DNR) on Delphi Road (meet at trailhead parking area). We will meet at 9 am for breakfast at Top Food’s Food Court, Shipwreck Café, or group’s choice. For more information, contact Leslie Lynam at 360- 402-9513 or Deb Nickerson at 360-754-5397.
8 am – 5:00 pm—Ohop Creek Restoration NatureMapping Field Trip
The South Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Nisqually Land Trust and its partners have joined together to restore the creek through the Ohop Valley to its original meandering pathway. Northwest Trek is helping with the habitat restoration efforts by providing data collection and monitoring of the wildlife in the project area—using citizen-scientists to help collect data. Today’s event will be a “mini-bioblitz”, with two 4-hour shifts and a 1-hour lunch in between. This event is free, and you do not need to have NatureMapping experience. Participants should come dressed for the weather and for walking in tall grass and in wet environments on uneven surfaces. To sign up or get more information, contact Jessica Moore at 360.832.7160 or at Jessica.Moore@nwtrek.org.
April 9
7 pm – Pierce College Oak Woodland Restoration: Learning, teaching, and partnerships
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 South Tyler Street; Tacoma 98405) In an effort to restore a Garry oak woodland ecosystem near Pierce College and Fort Steilacoom Park, educators and multigenerational students have become involved in environmental stewardship. Elysia Mbuja, Assistant Professor at Pierce College, will discuss how the restoration project began 5 years ago, the progression of the project, how strategies have changed, and about the challenges that are yet to be solved. The logistics of partnering with an elementary school will also be discussed. Sponsored by the South Sound Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Open to the public and free of charge. For more information go to www.southsoundchapterwnps.org.
Saturday, April 12
9:00 am – Noon – Franklin Park Work Party
(1201 S Puget Ave; Tacoma) Metro Parks Tacoma, the Central Neighborhood Council, and Friends of South 12th Street are joining together to clean up and improve Franklin Park. On the 2nd Saturday of each month we meet at the entrance to Franklin Park for a work party cleaning up the park and removing overgrown brush and invasive species. Tools, snacks, and water will be provided, but please bring your own gloves and a “can do” attitude! Help us clean up, maintain, and transform our park!
9 am – 12 pm – Puget Creek Restoration Society Work Party
(Tacoma) The second Saturday of each month is our monthly restoration activity. We have all the tools, boots, gloves etc.—we just need willing and able volunteers to help out. We do a variety of activities such as planting native vegetation, eradicate invasive non-native, do trail work, pick up trash, weed around planted vegetation and a whole bunch of other activities. We meet down at Puget Creek. RSVP if you want to attend by emailing us at pcrs@pugetcreek.org or calling (253) 779-8890.
9 am – 12 pm – Wapato Hills Clean-up Party
(Tacoma) Join fellow volunteers as work continues to clean-up Wapato Hills Urban Wildlife Habitat. This work party meets on the second Saturday of each month, and is currently removing invasive species and doing general clean-up. For directions, go to http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/wapato-park.
April 14
7 pm – Shrubsteppe: the Richest of our Paupers
(Washington State Capitol Museum Coach House: 211 21st Avenue SW; Olympia 98501) Shrubsteppe is a community that once carpeted a majority of the surface of what came to be the state of Washington. So rich in life that it would make a mature redwood forest look like the inside of a burial crypt, it is now reduced to an impoverishment of its former distribution. First described and most studied by our state’s preeminent plant ecologist, Rexford Daubenmire, remnants of it still exist. Little known and widely abused, shrubsteppe needs a makeover in terms of what is known of its botanical and zoological value; it deserves much more respect than it currently enjoys. Dr. Steven Herman fell in love with this landscape, after hearing a lecture by Professor Daubenmire in 1974 and soon thereafter bought 80 acres of it in Southeastern Oregon where he installed the infrastructure for a field station. Now protected from sundry insults for 30 years, it stands out clearly, healthy in a sea of the infirm. As a professor at Evergreen, Steve taught “The Natural History and Conservation of Shrubsteppe,” taking students into the field to study shrubsteppe for weeks at a time. Now a professor Emeritus at Evergreen, he continues to teach summer courses at the college. In this presentation he will tell stories related to his shrubsteppe experiences. But perhaps his highest goal will be to convince you (in part through his beautiful photographs) that this is a landscape of great beauty and natural history interest, worthy of your attention and that of land managers across the American West—a landscape of elegance and poetic beauty. Sponsored by the South Sound Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Open to the public and free of charge. For more information go to www.southsoundchapterwnps.org.
Thursday, April 24
6:30 – 8:30 pm – Let It Soak In: Rain Garden Workshop
(LOTT WET Center Board Room: 500 Adams St NE, Olympia) Thinking about adding a rain garden to your landscape? Or wondering what a rain garden is? A rain garden is a great way for you to make a big difference in protecting our local waterways and Puget Sound, while beautifying your yard. Rain gardens are shaped and sized to fit your yard and planted with a variety of flowers, shrubs and ornamental grasses. Rain gardens act like a forest by collecting, absorbing and filtering stormwater runoff from rooftops, driveways, patios and other areas around our homes that do not allow rainwater to soak back into the ground. Attend this hands-on workshop to learn how to add one of these lovely “stormwater” features to your yard. The workshop will give you all the details you need to design and install a beautiful rain garden that will manage your home’s stormwater drainage while protecting our local water resources. Participants will receive a rain garden poster and a copy of WSU’s Rain Garden Handbook for Western Washington. The basic instructional workshop will be followed by an optional session from 8:15 to 9 pm offering assistance creating a rain garden planting plan. The class will be taught by Erica Guttman, who has been a hands-on environmental educator for over 25 years and has been designing, installing, researching, and teaching about rain gardens for over seven years. She has contributed to several rain garden publications and created a 30-minute video, “Building a Rain Garden: Keeping our Pacific Northwest Waters Clean.” She holds an MA in ecological restoration with a focus on the Puget Sound nearshore. To register for this workshop, or for additional information, visit www.streamteam.info, click on Get Involved, select Calendar, and then click on “Register”. (If you live in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater or Thurston County, a rain garden installation on your property could be eligible for a rebate! Go to www.streamteam.info/actions/raingardens for more information, the guidelines and applications.)
Saturday, April 26
Parks Appreciation Day
(Tacoma) Stay tuned for details.
4-9 pm – 25th Anniversary Conservation Dinner & Auction
(Worthington Conference Center: Lacey, WA) For more information, go to www.nisquallylandtrust.org.
Friday, May 2
9 am – 12 pm – Upland & Forest Habitat Restoration Work Party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St.; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary – experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
Saturday, May 10
9:00 am – Noon – Franklin Park Work Party
(1201 S Puget Ave; Tacoma) Metro Parks Tacoma, the Central Neighborhood Council, and Friends of South 12th Street are joining together to clean up and improve Franklin Park. On the 2nd Saturday of each month we meet at the entrance to Franklin Park for a work party cleaning up the park and removing overgrown brush and invasive species. Tools, snacks, and water will be provided, but please bring your own gloves and a “can do” attitude! Help us clean up, maintain, and transform our park!
9 am – 12 pm – Puget Creek Restoration Society Work Party
(Tacoma) The second Saturday of each month is our monthly restoration activity. We have all the tools, boots, gloves etc.—we just need willing and able volunteers to help out. We do a variety of activities such as planting native vegetation, eradicate invasive non-native, do trail work, pick up trash, weed around planted vegetation and a whole bunch of other activities. We meet down at Puget Creek. RSVP if you want to attend by emailing us at pcrs@pugetcreek.org or calling (253) 779-8890.
9 am – 12 pm – Wapato Hills Clean-up Party
(Tacoma) Join fellow volunteers as work continues to clean-up Wapato Hills Urban Wildlife Habitat. This work party meets on the second Saturday of each month, and is currently removing invasive species and doing general clean-up. For directions, go to http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/wapato-park.
May 12
7 pm – Conserving Oakland Bay
(Washington State Capitol Museum Coach House: 211 21st Avenue SW; Olympia 98501) From tidal Sitka forests to shellfish to oak savannahs, Oakland Bay’s cultural, economic, and ecological significance reaches far deeper than its depth as the shallowest bay in Puget Sound. Guy Maguire from Capitol Land Trust will give a presentation about the work of the local citizens, including Capitol Land Trust, to conserve and restore the special mix of habitats and agriculture that make Oakland Bay unique. Participants will learn about Twin Rivers Ranch, a 133 acre wildlife preserve and historic farm located at the head of Oakland Bay, the site of major restoration work to restore habitat, as well as Oakland Bay Park, a public park with trails and a historic homestead, permanently protected by Capitol Land Trust. Participants will also learn about some exciting new conservation projects, and learn ways that volunteers and citizens can get involved in the effort to protect and restore this local treasure. Sponsored by the South Sound Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Open to the public and free of charge. For more information go to www.southsoundchapterwnps.org.
May 14
7 pm – Birds and Native Plants
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 South Tyler Street; Tacoma 98405) Everyone knows that birds come to feeders full of seeds. There are a lot of seed-eating birds! But birds relate to our native plants in many more ways than that, both positive and negative, and Dennis Paulson will tell you how in an illustrated lecture. Dennis Paulson, recently retired from being Director of the Slater Museum of Natural History, University of Puget Sound, has been a professional biologist and naturalist all of his adult life. He began studying natural history as a boy and is a world expert on dragonflies and shorebirds. He is the author of nine books, including “Shorebirds of North America” and “Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West”, as well as 90 scientific papers on birds and dragonflies. Sponsored by the South Sound Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Open to the public and free of charge. For more information go to www.southsoundchapterwnps.org.
Friday, May 16
9 am – 12 pm – Wetland Habitat Restoration work party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary—experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
May 17
9 am – noon — Railway Road NatureMapping Field Trip
The Nisqually Land Trust protects over 190 acres along the whitewater reach of the Nisqually River. This 10+ acre wetland just outside of Yelm is a part of a 150-acre riparian forest mosaic perched between the Centralia power canal and the Nisqually River. This event is designed to obtain wildlife data from the site, and is free and does not require previous NatureMapping experience. Participants should dress for the weather and for walking in grassy and woody environments and on uneven surfaces: the terrain ranges from level unpaved roads to uneven meadows and forests; some areas require climbing and maneuvering over debris. Rubber boots and walking sticks are advised. To sign up or get more information, contact Jessica Moore at 360.832.7160 or at Jessica.Moore@nwtrek.org.
Friday, June 6
9 am – 12 pm – Upland & Forest Habitat Restoration Work Party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St.; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary – experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
Saturday, June 14
9 am – noon —Bragett Parcel NatureMapping Field Trip
The Nisqually Tribe protects this 50+ acre site that is a mixture of estuary, river, forest and meadow, adjacent to the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge. The diverse habitat creates ideal conditions for a wide variety of wildlife. This event is designed to obtain wildlife data from the site, and is free and does not require previous NatureMapping experience. Participants should dress for the weather and for walking in grassy, woody and wetland environments and on uneven surfaces. Rubber boots are advised for portions of the site. To sign up or get more information, contact Jessica Moore at 360.832.7160 or at Jessica.Moore@nwtrek.org.
9 am – Noon – Franklin Park Work Party
(1201 S Puget Ave; Tacoma) Metro Parks Tacoma, the Central Neighborhood Council, and Friends of South 12th Street are joining together to clean up and improve Franklin Park. On the 2nd Saturday of each month we meet at the entrance to Franklin Park for a work party cleaning up the park and removing overgrown brush and invasive species. Tools, snacks, and water will be provided, but please bring your own gloves and a “can do” attitude! Help us clean up, maintain, and transform our park!
9 am – 12 pm – Puget Creek Restoration Society Work Party
(Tacoma) The second Saturday of each month is our monthly restoration activity. We have all the tools, boots, gloves etc.—we just need willing and able volunteers to help out. We do a variety of activities such as planting native vegetation, eradicate invasive non-native, do trail work, pick up trash, weed around planted vegetation and a whole bunch of other activities. We meet down at Puget Creek. RSVP if you want to attend by emailing us at pcrs@pugetcreek.org or calling (253) 779-8890.
9 am – 12 pm – Wapato Hills Clean-up Party
(Tacoma) Join fellow volunteers as work continues to clean-up Wapato Hills Urban Wildlife Habitat. This work party meets on the second Saturday of each month, and is currently removing invasive species and doing general clean-up. For directions, go to http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/wapato-park.
Friday, June 20
9 am – 12 pm – Wetland Habitat Restoration work party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary—experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
Friday, July 4
9 am – 12 pm – Upland & Forest Habitat Restoration Work Party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St.; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary – experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
July 7
9 am – noon — Wilcox Flats NatureMapping and Habitat Restoration Field Trip
The Nisqually Land Trust is looking to gather wildlife data at the Wilcox Flats property, located along the Nisqually River near Roy. This site is vital to salmon recovery efforts along the Nisqually River. The trip will collect baseline data about plants and wildlife in the surrounding habitat, and continue restoration efforts in the meadows and forests along the Nisqually River and side channels. This field trip will consist of data collection, invasive species removal, and weeding and care of new plantings. The event is free, and does not require previous NatureMapping experience. Participants should come dressed for the weather and for walking in grassy and woody environments and on uneven surfaces. To sign up or get more information, contact Jessica Moore at 360.832.7160 or at Jessica.Moore@nwtrek.org.
July 12
9 am – noon—Ohop Creek Restoration NatureMapping Field Trip
The South Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Nisqually Land Trust and its partners have joined together to restore the creek through the Ohop Valley to its original meandering pathway. Northwest Trek is helping with the habitat restoration efforts by providing data collection and monitoring of the wildlife in the project area—using citizen-scientists to help collect data. This event is free, and you do not need to have NatureMapping experience. Participants should come dressed for the weather and for walking in tall grass and in wet environments on uneven surfaces. To sign up or get more information, contact Jessica Moore at 360.832.7160 or at Jessica.Moore@nwtrek.org.
Friday, July 18
9 am – 12 pm – Wetland Habitat Restoration work party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary—experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
Friday, August 1
9 am – 12 pm – Upland & Forest Habitat Restoration Work Party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St.; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary – experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
Friday, August 15
9 am – 12 pm – Wetland Habitat Restoration work party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary—experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
Friday September 5
9 am – 12 pm – Upland & Forest Habitat Restoration Work Party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St.; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary – experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
September 6
9 am – noon — Red Salmon Creek NatureMapping Field Trip
The Nisqually Land Trust protects this 25+ acre site near the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge that is a mosaic of small coastal streams buffered by narrow forest bands and pastures that have been planted with natives in the last 6 years. The site also contains a small area of salt marsh at the southwest edge of the property, and there is an active beaver population. This event is designed to obtain wildlife data from the site, and is free and does not require previous NatureMapping experience. Participants should dress for the weather and for walking in grassy and woody environments and on uneven surfaces. The terrain ranges from uneven meadows and forests to riparian and wetland edges; some areas require climbing and maneuvering over debris. Rubber boots and walking sticks are advised for portions of the site. To sign up or get more information, contact Jessica Moore at 360.832.7160 or at Jessica.Moore@nwtrek.org.
Saturday, September 19
9 am – 12 pm – Wetland Habitat Restoration work party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary—experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
September 20
9 am – noon — Powell Creek NatureMapping Field Trip
(Yelm) The Nisqually Land Trust is seeking wildlife data on this property on the Nisqually River. The Powell Creek site is in the Yelm area and has been recently planted in efforts to restore the natural habitat for wildlife use along the River. The event is free, and does not require previous NatureMapping experience. Participants should dress for the weather and for walking in grassy and woody environments and on uneven surfaces: the terrain ranges from level unpaved roads to uneven meadows and forests; some areas require climbing and maneuvering over debris. To sign up or get more information, contact Jessica Moore at 360.832.7160 or at Jessica.Moore@nwtrek.org.
Friday, October 3rd
9 am – 12 pm – Upland & Forest Habitat Restoration Work Party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St.; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary – experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
Saturday, October 11
9 am – noon—Ohop Creek Restoration NatureMapping Field Trip
The South Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Nisqually Land Trust and its partners have joined together to restore the creek through the Ohop Valley to its original meandering pathway. Northwest Trek is helping with the habitat restoration efforts by providing data collection and monitoring of the wildlife in the project area—using citizen-scientists to help collect data. This event is free, and you do not need to have NatureMapping experience. Participants should come dressed for the weather and for walking in tall grass and in wet environments on uneven surfaces. To sign up or get more information, contact Jessica Moore at 360.832.7160 or at Jessica.Moore@nwtrek.org.
Green Tacoma Day
Stay tuned for details.
Friday, November 7
9 am – 12 pm – Upland & Forest Habitat Restoration Work Party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St.; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary – experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
Friday, November 21
9 am – 12 pm – Wetland Habitat Restoration work party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary—experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
Friday, December 5
9 am – 12 pm – Upland & Forest Habitat Restoration Work Party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St.; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary – experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.
Friday, December 19
9 am – 12 pm – Wetland Habitat Restoration work party
(Tacoma Nature Center: 1919 S. Tyler St; Tacoma) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we care for the park by removing invasive plant species, re-planting areas with native plants and helping those plants thrive. No experience necessary—experienced habitat stewards will guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and gardening gear or use what we provide. All ages are welcome, but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult. Work parties occur rain or shine! Call 253-591-6439 for more information.