Join Stream Team to survey various beaches for sand lance and surf smelt.  No experience necessary. For more info, contact Michelle atmstevie@ci.olympia.wa.us.

Three-part training to become a volunteer Salmon Steward at McLane Creek Nature Trail during chum spawning season (Nov. – early Dec.). No experience necessary! For more info., contact Chris at maunc@co.thurston.wa.us or 360-754-3355 ext. 6377.

Come help Tumwater Stream Team with the ongoing revegetation project along Percival Creek! For more information, contact Debbie Smith at dmsmith@ci.tumwater.wa.us or 360-754-4148.

Help Lacey Stream Team with the ongoing revegetation project along Woodland Creek at Woodland Creek Community Park!  Stream Team volunteers have been working at this site for 18 years!  We’ll be weeding and mulching around existing plants.  Protective clothing and sturdy shoes recommended. For more information, contact Kim Benedict at kbenedic@ci.lacey.wa.us or 360-438-2687.

Sustainable landscaping that can reduce your maintenance chores and reduce runoff while attracting birds and pollinators is the subject of this 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. For more information, contact Monica at

nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com.