Celebrate Independence Day with a picnic in the park and a tidepool exploration on the beach.  Both children and adults can learn about the most common beach creatures, how to treat them with care, and how you can keep shorelines healthy.  Explore the beach with naturalist guides. 

Jetty Island opening day Sandblast will include kids
programs and a work party. The flag raising ceremony will begin at 11:30 followed by a hunt for treasure buried in the Jetty Island sand and other kids activities throughout the day.

After the fireworks of the night before, come to the shoreline at low tide to discover the fascinating colors and strange shapes of the animals that live at the edge of Puget Sound.  Beach naturalist guides will share stories of the animals and help you touch them gently. 

Technical Peer Reviewers

ESRP and the Nearshore Partnership will continue to make strategic investments in project-based stewardship and learning. We will be asking the practitioner community to contribute ideas for specific technical products that would increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their work.
Adaptive Management Objectives

We will be requesting competitive proposals for projects that protect and restoration the Puget Sound Nearshore ecosystem in August, and will provide an overview of that process
2008 ESRP Request for Proposals

The PSNERP General Investigation has recently published a range of technical documents and is rapidly proceeding on a sound-wide change analysis and strategic needs assessment.
Nearshore Restoration Planning
Please RSVP with the workshop location in your subject line to ESRP@dfw.wa.gov. More information about the nearshore partnership can be found at www.pugetsoundnearshore.org.

Donate a Day to the Bay!

Join Citizens for a Healthy Bay in their quest to remove invasive species! Volunteers are needed to help us remove non-native invasive species such as pepperweed, scotchbroom and blackberry.  Invasive species take up resources such as space, light and nutrients otherwise used by native plants.  The removal of these invasive plants will allow us to plant native species in the fall.

Located in Northwest Seattle, Carkeek Park is one of the city's premier natural areas. There are trails for hiking, amazing views of Puget Sound, and meadows for picnics. Carkeek Park is also home to Piper's Creek, an important waterway for spawning salmon.

Come join EarthCorps and Seattle Parks and Recreation/Green Seattle Partnership (GSP) as we work to keep Carkeek Park healthy and happy! We will be planting native trees, shrubs and ground cover, removing harmful invasive plant species like English ivy, and performing restoration site maintenance.

Technical Peer Reviewers

ESRP and the Nearshore Partnership will continue to make strategic investments in project-based stewardship and learning. We will be asking the practitioner community to contribute ideas for specific technical products that would increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their work.
Adaptive Management Objectives

We will be requesting competitive proposals for projects that protect and restoration the Puget Sound Nearshore ecosystem in August, and will provide an overview of that process
2008 ESRP Request for Proposals

The PSNERP General Investigation has recently published a range of technical documents and is rapidly proceeding on a sound-wide change analysis and strategic needs assessment.
Nearshore Restoration Planning
Please RSVP with the workshop location in your subject line to ESRP@dfw.wa.gov. More information about the nearshore partnership can be found at www.pugetsoundnearshore.org.

Technical Peer Reviewers

ESRP and the Nearshore Partnership will continue to make strategic investments in project-based stewardship and learning. We will be asking the practitioner community to contribute ideas for specific technical products that would increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their work.
Adaptive Management Objectives

We will be requesting competitive proposals for projects that protect and restoration the Puget Sound Nearshore ecosystem in August, and will provide an overview of that process
2008 ESRP Request for Proposals

The PSNERP General Investigation has recently published a range of technical documents and is rapidly proceeding on a sound-wide change analysis and strategic needs assessment.
Nearshore Restoration Planning
Please RSVP with the workshop location in your subject line to ESRP@dfw.wa.gov. More information about the nearshore partnership can be found at www.pugetsoundnearshore.org.

The Nature Conservancy will host visitors at its Port Susan Bay Preserve near Stanwood on the third Saturday of each month through September 2008. This preserve safeguards some of the finest estuarine habitat in the Puget  Sound, and is a great place to watch birds.

Visitors will meet Conservancy staff and preserve stewards and will be able to observe the estuary, wetlands, and mudflats that are so vital for birds, salmon, and more. Anyone interested in visiting is welcome.

Two tours take place during the day, one at 9 a.m. and one at 1 p.m. Participants must sign up in advance.

 
Celebrating the diversity and economic importance of shellfish grown in Samish Bay while drawing attention to the importance of clean water, the Samish Bay Bivalve Bash brings families and community together for some good old-fashioned summer fun featuring games, contests, shellacious food, beverage and local bands by the bay. A series of Mud Runs will take place as well.

Proceeds benefit the clean water efforts of the Skagit Conservation Education Alliance and bring attention to Mudup’s work in protecting and restoring the shorelines of Puget Sound.

A park with a view, Golden Gardens sits on the shore of Shilshole Bay and over looks the Olympic Mountains. Who would think that such a tranquil scene would be the sight of a struggle of epic proportions? Within the forests of Golden Gardens, the invasive plant English ivy is crowding out native trees and shrubs and making the survival of native seedlings extremely difficult. You can help by working with EarthCorps and Seattle Parks to dig this ivy out of the ground and by planting native trees and shrubs!

Directions

From I-5 (Northbound or Southbound)

Take the 45th Street NE exit and head westbound on 45th St NE (towards Wallingford). Proceed through the intersection of 45th St NE and Stone Way N, veering right on N Midvale. At the stoplight/stop sign turn left on N 46th Street and follow it as it turns into N Market Street. Follow NW Market ST westbound through Ballard until it terminates where you will take a soft left on NW 54th St/ NW 54th ST becomes Seaview Ave NW. From here you will be able to see the water (Shilshole Bay) on your left. Follow Seaview AVE NW until you see the EarthCorps sign at the stop sign. Turn right and proceed under the railroad tracks to the upper parking lot (where the dog park/off leash area is located) and look for the EarthCorps table.

Walk the low-tide with WSU Beach Watchers and learn about the amazing critters that call Puget Sound home!  Also learn about other organizations and the work they're doing to protect Puget Sound.

Join us for Citizens for a Healthy Bay's first annual Kayak Clean Up Day.  Bay Patrol Director, Jeff Barney, will escort a group of kayakers along the shoreline of Commencement Bay, from approximately the Hylebos Waterway to Yowkwala Beach at the Tyee Marina for a day of kayaking while removing debris along the shoreline.  CHB's Restoration Manager, Jeanine Riss, will lead a similar group on land to pick up trash from 3 of CHB's restoration sites: Squally Beach, Skookum Wulge and Yowkwala Beach.  The two groups will meet up for a picnic lunch at Yowkwala Beach.  Help us kick off this new event and clean up Commencement Bay!

The Skagit Valley Foods Co-op in Mt Venron is hosting their 35th Anniversary Party in July, in the parking lot area, and inside the store. 

Work with EarthCorps, Seattle Parks and Recreation, MudUp and the Green Seattle Partnership as we work to keep this urban forest happy and healthy! You can be part of the action - by removing damaging invasive plant species, planting native plants, and taking care of past forest restoration sites, we help preserve our natural areas for generations to come! Join us!

Welcome to Paddle Kitsap. Paddle the Pearls of North Kitsap communities and help establish the North Kitsap water trail. This spectacular 2 day fully supported paddle will be the highlight of your paddling year. Whether its a kayak, canoe, rowing, or other human powered craft you will enjoy the spectacular natural beauty, challenge of the course, and the making of your new paddling friends. This will hopefully become the first of many years to come. Thank you and Happy Paddling!

Includes 2 nights camping, meals for 2 days, event t-shirt, event decal, lots of FUN.

Join EarthCorps, MudUp and the Green Seattle Partnership as we work to make the forests and shoreline of Lincoln Park healthy! Our projects will include invasive plant removal, preparing areas for planting native plants, and planting native plants.

This West Seattle landmark is one of the city's largest and most popular parks. Its 135 acres are home to ball fields, playgrounds, trails, shoreline, and forest. We must act now to preserve the forests of the park for the enjoyment of future generations. Invasive species like English ivy and Himalayan blackberry are choking out native vegetation and are bringing early deaths to Lincoln's trees.

Come join us to clean up the beaches!  Get out and enjoy the sunshine while making a difference.  We will be doing various tasks such as picking up garbage and/or pulling invasive weeds.  There will also be the opportunity to learn about the beach ecosystem, and why it is important to protect this precious resource.  Join us in this fun family friendly event to learn and make a difference!

Join the schooner Adventuress for a 3-hour environmental sailing voyage in the San Juan Islands.

All ages are welcome to come aboard and help set the sails, take the helm, sing a chantey, and learn about our unique watershed. No experience is needed.

Visit our website at www.soundexp.org to register, or call our office at 360-379-0438.

Note: Members of Sound Experience sail for free!

Join the schooner Adventuress for 5-days and 4-nights as we sail through the San Juan Islands.

Participants live aboard our historic tall ship, taking part in sailing the ship, cooking meals, keeping the ship clean, standing anchor watch, and learning about the Puget Sound environment. Shore-based excursions may include tide-pooling and hiking. The ship is anchored in a different location each night. No previous sailing experience is needed. Visit our website to register, or call our office at 360-379-0438.

Bring your kids and join the schooner Adventuress for 3-days and 2-nights as we sail through the San Juan Islands.

Participants live aboard our historic tall ship, taking part in sailing the ship, cooking meals, keeping the ship clean, standing anchor watch, and learning about the Puget Sound environment. The ship is anchored in a different location each night. Mimimum age is 8. Limit of 2 kids per adult participant. No previous sailing experience is needed. Visit our website at www.soundexp.org to register, or call our office at 360-379-0438.

Join the schooner Adventuress for 5-days and 4-nights as we sail through the San Juan Islands.

Participants live aboard our historic tall ship, taking part in sailing the ship, cooking meals, keeping the ship clean, standing anchor watch, and learning about the Puget Sound environment. Shore-based excursions may include tide-pooling and hiking. The ship is anchored in a different location each night. No previous sailing experience is needed. Visit our website to register, or call our office at 360-379-0438.

The Nature Conservancy will host visitors at its Port Susan Bay Preserve near Stanwood on the third Saturday of each month through September 2008. This preserve safeguards some of the finest estuarine habitat in the Puget  Sound, and is a great place to watch birds.

Visitors will meet Conservancy staff and preserve stewards and will be able to observe the estuary, wetlands, and mudflats that are so vital for birds, salmon, and more. Anyone interested in visiting is welcome.

Two tours take place during the day, one at 9 a.m. and one at 1 p.m. Participants must sign up in advance.

Come join EarthCorps and Seattle Parks and Recreation/Green Seattle Partnership (GSP) as we work to keep Carkeek Park healthy and happy! We will be planting native trees, shrubs and ground cover, removing harmful invasive plant species like English ivy, and performing restoration site maintenance.

Come celebrate the 3rd Annual Salmon Fest

Salmon BBQ!
Salmon friendly exhibits!
Live native and contemporary performances!
Native and other fine art!

Come join in the fun at Salmon Fest, an exciting festival that also aims to educate, preserve and restore salmon to our area.  SalmonFest will have hands-on activities to demonstrate how to protect the environment, along with a spawning creek tour to show participants the value of protecting our creeks/rivers.

The Hands On Children’s Museum will have a Kids of All Ages zone including salmon friendly art and activities.  This is a fund-raiser for the Squaxin Island Museum and Education Department as well for cultural education for school districts. We are working with the Conservation Districts, South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, and many more.  SalmonFest will have native performances and BBQ Salmon.  There's also an Art Fair.

Join in the fun at the Little Creek Casino Resort (behind the hotel in the parking lot).

Join us for a great event: Sand in the City!

Here's the schedule:

August 22:

10am to 4pm: (free) Team Sand Sculpting Competition

5:15pm-7pm: Seaside Soireés (pre-registration required - 21 & over)

7pm-11pm: SandBlast! Evening Waterfront Gala (pre-registration required - 21 & over)

August 23rd

10am-8pm: FREE Community Beach Party (Suggested Donation $5 per Family)

August 24th

10am-4pm: FREE Grandparent's Day & Public Viewing/ All the fun of Saturday's Beach Party, plus special activities for grandparents!

Although the event is free, any donations, food and sotre sales, team entry fees, and sponsorships go to aiding in the support of the Museum's Free and Reduced admissions program.

 
The Duwamish River Festival features updates on the Lower Duwamish Superfund toxic cleanup, kayak tours, live entertainment, children's activities, water taxi rides, food, health information, natural yard care tips, Bert the Salmon, the Mud Monster, and more!

Duwamish Waterway Park is at 7900 10th Ave South, in Seattle's South Park neighborhood.

Join the schooner Adventuress for a 3-hour environmental sailing voyage in the San Juan Islands.

All ages are welcome to come aboard and help set the sails, take the helm, sing a chantey, and learn about our unique watershed. No experience is needed.

Visit our website at www.soundexp.org to register, or call our office at 360-379-0438.

Note: Members of Sound Experience sail for free!

Join us for a Moonlight Beach Walk!

Ranger-Naturalists will present an evening interpretive program at Marina Beach.  The program will include a chance to see and touch some real live creatures from the deep, brought to shore by volunteer scuba divers, and later returned to the water unharmed.  All ages are welcome to come and participate. 

Featuring 200 wooden vessels, a who's who of wooden boat experts and thousands of wooden boat enthusiasts, there's something to do, someone to meet or a boat to board at every turn. Expanded a little each year, the festival honors its traditions while inviting energetic debate about the latest innovation.

Schedule at a glance

Printed schedule: available at Main Gate entrance and in the Port Townsend Leader newspaper the week before the festival.

• 9/4/08, Thu 5:30pm-10:00pm
  Music & Bar Harbor - open to the public
• 9/5/08, Fri 9:00am-7:00pm
  Free music after 7:00pm
  Point Hudson Marina Festival Grounds
  After hours music until midnight
• 9/6/08, Sat 9:00am-7:00pm
  Free music after 7:00pm
  Point Hudson Marina Festival Grounds
  After hours music until midnight
• 09/7/08, Sun 9:00am-5:00pm
  Point Hudson Marina Festival Grounds
  Sail-by of all Festival boats at 3:00pm

For directions, accommodations and answers to other frequently asked questions, visit www.woodenboat.org/festival/ .

Work with EarthCorps and the Green Seattle Partnership and the Friends of Seward Park as we continue to maintain our restoration sites, plant native tree and remove English ivy from this stand of old growth forest right in the city! Home to diverse wildlife and impressive trees, Seward Park is enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, and those who love the outdoors.

English ivy is a threat to the great trees that make Seward Park their home. It is a non-native invasive plant species with no natural predators or pests to keep it under control. The ivy poses a threat to places like Seward Park two ways, by creating "Ivy Deserts" which are areas so dominated by ivy that no other vegetation can survive and by adding weight to trees, making the trees more susceptible to toppling over and to disease. By manually ripping ivy out of the park, we are helping to prevent this invasive species from taking hold and spreading.

To volunteer with Streamkeepers, see the volunteer training schedule below!  There are events all summer!

Streamkeepers mission statement: Streamkeepers is Clallam County government's watershed public-involvement program, providing volunteer opportunities in the effort to protect and restore local streams.  Our goals are to collect and provide high-quality data and to facilitate other stewardship opportunities.

Streamkeeper volunteers perform a variety of tasks in the interests of watershed stewardship:  monitoring streams; managing, analyzing, and reporting on data; developing educational materials; and interacting with the public.  We have tasks for all ages, abilities, and interests.  Usually a brief interview is enough to get started as a Streamkeeper volunteer.

Streamkeepers 2008 Volunteer Training Schedule

Day/Date            Time           Subject Place

Tue. June 17      6-9:00 pm       SK Introduction                                         EOC Courthouse Bsmt.
Thurs. June 19   6-9:00 pm       Intro to Clallam County Streams                    EOC Courthouse Bsmt.
Mon. June 23     6-9:00 pm       Volunteer Orientation & Team Sign Ups         EOC Courthouse Bsmt.
Thurs. June 26   6-9:00 pm       Field Procedures & Noxious Weeds               EOC Courthouse Bsmt.
Sat.  July 28    9 am-4 pm          First Aid Training                                       5^th St. PA Fire Department

Sat. July TBA   9-4:30               Field Day                                                  TBA
Sat.  July TBA    4:30-8:00 pm    BBQ/Potluck                                            TBA
Sat.  Sept 13    9:00-1:00 pm     Macro Invertebrate Training                       Commissioners Meeting Room

Join EarthCorps, Friends of Licton Springs, Global Visionaries and Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation in an effort to restore this amazing north Seattle Park. We will be planting native trees, shrubs and ground cover as well as performing maintenance on several of the restoration sites located in the park.

A park with a view, Golden Gardens sits on the shore of Shilshole Bay and over looks the Olympic Mountains. Who would think that such a tranquil scene would be the sight of a struggle of epic proportions? Within the forests of Golden Gardens, the invasive plant English ivy is crowding out native trees and shrubs and making the survival of native seedlings extremely difficult.

You can help by working with EarthCorps and Seattle Parks to dig this ivy out of the ground and by planting native trees and shrubs!

Stop by the Green Edmonds Festival at the Frances Anderson Center Playfield to learn more about sustainable green products and foods!  Admission is free!  A full schedule of speakers will address topics ranging from solar alternatives to earth-friendly remodeling to Green holiday celebrations, providing attendees with the information they need to go Green. 

The West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary this September as the largest and oldest symposium in North America.

Situated on the grounds of beautiful Fort Worden State Park, participants of all paddling abilities will find something to suit them. Whether it is your first time in a kayak or as a seasoned paddler looking to upgrade your skill set in our newly offered advanced level instruction.

Friday evening will feature the Reel Paddling Film Festival sponsored by Adventure Kayak Magazine and Saturday we welcome Adventurer Jon Bowermaster as he takes us on an arm chair adventure into the wilds of Antarctica.

Join us with family and friends as we celebrate 25 years and get out on the water!!!

The Nature Conservancy will host visitors at its Port Susan Bay Preserve near Stanwood on the third Saturday of each month through September 2008. This preserve safeguards some of the finest estuarine habitat in the Puget  Sound, and is a great place to watch birds.

Visitors will meet Conservancy staff and preserve stewards and will be able to observe the estuary, wetlands, and mudflats that are so vital for birds, salmon, and more. Anyone interested in visiting is welcome.

Two tours take place during the day, one at 9 a.m. and one at 1 p.m. Participants must sign up in advance.

Join in the fun with EarthCorps, Seattle Parks and Recreation, MudUp and the Green Seattle Partnership as we work to keep an urban forest happy and healthy! You can be part of the action: by removing damaging invasive plant species, planting native plants, and taking care of past forest restoration sites, we help preserve our natural areas for generations to come!

 
All ages are welcome to come aboard and help set the sails, take the helm, sing a chantey, and learn about our unique watershed. No experience is needed.

Visit our website at www.soundexp.org to register, or call our office at 360-379-0438.

Note: Members of Sound Experience sail for free!

 
All ages are welcome to come aboard and help set the sails, take the helm, sing a chantey, and learn about our unique watershed.

No experience is needed. Visit our website at www.soundexp.org to register, or call our office at 360-379-0438.

 Note: Members of Sound Experience sail for free!