| McLane Creek Nature Trail Work Party |
| Fri., Nov. 710 a.m. – noon
McLane Creek Nature Trail
5044 Delphi Rd. SW Olympia |
| Join fun-loving Stream Team staff members and volunteers as we brush, rake, trim, and weed the McLane Creek Nature Trail to ensure easy access for the educational events we sponsor throughout the year. Stream Team will provide gloves, tools, and refreshments.
For more information, contact April Roe at 360-867-2073 or roea@co.thurston.wa.us |
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| Chum Salmon Stewards Training |
| Part 1 (classroom session): Wed., Nov. 56 – 9 p.m.
LOTT Wet Center Board Room
500 Adams St. NE Olympia
Part 2 (field session): Sat., Nov. 8
10 a.m. – noon
McLane Creek Nature Trail |
| Every year, Stream Team trains volunteers to work as Salmon Stewards at the McLane Creek Nature Trail. Salmon Stewards greet people walking along the trail and answer questions about the wild, native run of colorful chum salmon that return to McLane Creek each fall. The chum return to spawn after the rains begin and the water levels in the creek rise, typically in early November to early December.
If you are interested in being a Salmon Steward at the McLane Creek Nature Trail, Stream Team will be hosting a two-part fact filled training in November. Both new and returning Stewards welcome!
To sign up, use the register button below. |
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| Chum Salmon and Cider Celebration |
| Sun., Nov. 1611 a.m – 1 p.m.
McLane Creek Nature Trail
5044 Delphi Road SW |
| Enjoy hot cider and snacks while learning from trained Salmon Stewards about the wild spawning chum salmon at the McLane Creek Nature Trail. Salmon Stewards will be on hand, rain or shine, to answer your questions about these amazing fish which travel so far to return and spawn in their natal creek.
Hands-on family-friendly activities will be available in the covered shelter, weather permitting. No registration is required but a Discover Pass is needed to park at this DNR site. For more information on how to get a Discover Pass, visit http://discoverpass.wa.gov/ |
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| Naturescaping for Water & Wildlife Workshop |
| Thur., Nov. 206 – 9 p.m.
Tumwater Fire Hall
555 Israel Rd. SW |
| Sustainable landscaping that can reduce your maintenance chores while attracting birds and butterflies is the subject of this Naturescaping Workshop. Sponsored by the Stream Team and WSU Extension’s Native Plant Salvage Project, this free class features hands-on information about incorporating beautiful native and other drought-tolerant plants into your landscape to nurture a healthy environment. |
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| Citizen Science Opportunity: Amphibian Road Survey |
| Interested in assisting with road surveys to better understand amphibian migrations? Stream Team is partnering with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife looking for areas where amphibians are migrating across roads. Do you know of areas where frogs are seen crossing the road during these dark wet nights? If you are interested in this project please contact Michelle at mstevie@ci.olympia.wa.us |
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