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New Year’s Day Plant Hike

January 1, 2009

Port Townsend, WA

Join members of the Olympic Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society on this 1-3 mile walk. Participants will botanize as the weather allows and celebrate the wilderness within.

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Lord Hill Regional Park Plant Hike

January 1, 2009

Monroe, WA

Join other plant enthusiasts for a pleasant walk in one of Snohomish County’s fine regional parks. Lord Hill is a formation of vertical basaltic outcropping located northwest of Monroe.

Trails wind through mixed forest accessing ponds as well as views to the Snohomish River valley some 600 feet below. The group will identify winter twigs and look at moss communities on vine maple (Acer circinatum).

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The 109th Christmas Bird Count: Citizen Science in Action

through January 5, 2009

Statewide

Each of the citizen scientists who brave snow, wind, or rain to take part in the Christmas Bird Count makes an enormous contribution to conservation. The data collected in this longest-running wildlife census help to assess the health of bird populations and to guide conservation action.

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1st Saturday Bateman Island Bird Walk

January 3, 2009

Richland, WA

Join the Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society for a morning bird walk on Bateman Island the first Saturday of each month, September through June. Participants explore the island's inland bird habitat and observe the surrounding Yakima Delta and Columbia River for waterfowl. All birders are invited, especially those who wish to expand their birding knowledge. Average sightings for these walks are 30 to 40 species.

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1st Saturday Kittitas Audubon Society Bird Walk

January 3, 2009

Ellensburg, WA

The Kittitas Audubon Society has been offering a First Saturday Bird Walk since 2002 in rain, wind, snow, or sunshine. Participants need not know anything about birds or nature—experienced leaders and chapter members will eagerly provide the knowledge and answer any questions.

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Manchester Starlight Beachwalk

January 9, 2008

Manchester, WA

Experience the evening low tides of winter and learn about the marine life of Puget Sound. Local Kitsap beach naturalists will be on hand to help participants discover the strange shapes and fascinating colors of sea creatures exposed during the nighttime low tide.

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Starlight Beachwalk: Explorations at Low Tide

January 9, 2008

Anacortes, WA

Learn about the marine life of Puget Sound during this evening low tide. Naturalists from the WSU/Skagit County Beach Watcher Program and People for Puget Sound will be on hand to help identify marine life.

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Vashon Island Beachwalk

January 9, 2008

Vashon Island, WA

Local Vashon Island beach naturalists will help you discover amazing and abundant sea life exposed during this winter low tide.

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Ecological Forestry: Restoring Habitat Complexity in Managed Forests

January 10, 2008

Eatonville, WA

Northwest Certified Forestry presents this seminar and field tour to introduce forest owners to the principles of ecological forestry as well as strategies for successful implementation on their own lands. Following an indoor presentation, participants will join several seasoned practitioners for a tour of various stands at Northwest Trek that are currently being thinned using a variety of innovative harvesting and post-harvest restoration strategies.

This seminar and tour will provide useful information for all types of forest owners and managers including family forests, land trusts, non-profit conservation groups, municipalities, and consulting foresters.

Forests in the Pacific Northwest are extraordinarily resilient and productive ecosystems. Careful forest management can provide robust wildlife habitat, sustained yields of many different forest products, and a wide range of ecosystem services including carbon sequestration and water quality.

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2nd Saturday Vashon Island Bird Walk

January 10, 2009

The Vashon-Maury Island Audubon Society offers a monthly guided field trip to the current birding hot spots on the second Saturday of each month. All levels of birders are welcome.

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Artifact ID Day

January 10, 2009

Seattle, WA

Bring unidentified cultural artifacts to the Burke Museum to learn where they came from and the stories behind them. Burke Museum curators and experts will be on hand to give you the inside scoop about your treasures.

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Environmental Restoration at Hazel Wolf Wetlands

January 10, 2009

Issaquah, WA

The Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve is a wildlife refuge in King County that is key to a network of protected habitats stretching from the Issaquah Alps to Lake Sammamish. This biologically rich area is used by local residents and as a field laboratory for local high school students.

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Family Event: Going to the Birds

January 10, 2009

Spokane, WA

Find out about birds of the Inland Northwest at Spokane's Museum of Arts and Culture. The day’s activities relate to the exhibit, Dabblers, Divers, Murderers, Travelers: Birds of the Inland Northwest. Hands-on activities will focus on birds and their specialties. Live birds of prey will be visiting from the West Valley Outdoor Center's Hawk and Owl Sanctuary.

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Moonlight Beach Walk and Bonfire

January 10, 2009

Seattle, WA

Explore the animals of the beach during this night low tide. Listen to stories of these strange creatures from beach naturalist guides in front of the fire.

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Forest Stewardship Coached Planning

January 13, 2009-March 3, 2009

Vashon Island, WA

The Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Program is an excellent learning opportunity for forest landowners, whether they have 3, 30, or 300 acres of trees. This 30-hour course emphasizes practical stewardship of forest resources. With guidance and one-on-one assistance, participants will develop their own forest management plan based on family goals and the characteristics of the property.

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Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Puget Lowland Habitats

January 14-15, 2009

Padilla Bay, WA

This 2-day class emphasizes field character identification of the most common grass, sedge, and rush species found in the Puget lowland region. It is oriented toward shoreline planners, delineators, and those involved with Ordinary High Water Mark determinations and restoration.

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Salt Water Harvests in Skagit County

January 15, 2009

Mt. Vernon, WA

Learn about the seaweeds that grow in Puget Sound—how to identify them, which are edible, and how their presence or absence indicates the health of Puget Sound.

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Conservation Options for Family Forest Landowners

January 15, 2009

Renton, WA

The purpose of this workshop is to explore voluntary conservation tools that landowners can use to permanently protect their forest land, while allowing active forest management and reducing landowner tax liability. Topics will include conservation easements, transfer of development rights, and open space tax incentive programs.

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Miller Peninsula State Park Botanical Hike

January 17, 2009

Port Townsend, WA

Participants will learn about plants along the main trail of this undeveloped state park.

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3rd Saturday "Birding by Map" Field Trip

January 17, 2009

Ellensburg, WA

The Kittitas Audubon Society will be visiting each site on the newly published map, A Birder's Guide to Kittitas County, on the third Saturday of the month. In January they plan to visit Site #30, Lower Crab Creek.

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Pier Peer Night Adventure

January 17, 2009

Shine a light down into the waters of the South Sound at night and critters you never realized existed come to visit you. Join trained naturalists from People For Puget Sound to explore the underwater creatures off the Boston Harbor dock.

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Puget Creek Watershed

January 17, 2009

Tacoma, WA

This walk will tour the restoration work being conducted in the Puget Creek Watershed (north end area of Tacoma). It will start with a look at the beach area and its native vegetation, followed by an exploration of both the upslope and stream/wetland areas where native species are being used to help restore the natural flora.

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Union Slough Native Planting Party

January 17, 2009

North Everett, WA

Join Sound Stewards and volunteers at this large and beautiful Snohomish River estuary restoration site in North Everett. Participants will be planting native trees and shrubs on the banks of the wetlands to provide habitat for the birds and fish that frequent the area.

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Twin Falls State Park: Mosses, Ferns, Twigs, and Old Dead Stalks

January 24, 2009

Issaguah Park and Ride

This hike in Twin Falls State Park goes through a rain forest of mature Bigleaf Maples (Acer macrophyllum). Mosses of many sorts will be seen on logs, rocks, and the forest floor. Ferns, slugs, fungi, and woodpeckers may also be in evidence. Participants will be encouraged to lower the local population of noxious invasive weeds by pulling one Wall Lettuce (Lactuca muralis) or Stinky Bob (Geranium robertianum).

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Grouse of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

January 21, 2009

Moscow, ID

Michael Schroeder, “Mr. Grouse of Washington,” will give this presentation about the grouse species that the Lewis and Clark expedition encountered on its epic overland trip. Mike has been employed as the Upland Bird Research Biologist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for the last 17 years and has authored or co-authored more than 60 papers related to grouse in both scientific and general publications.

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17th Annual Family Foresters Workshop

January 23, 2009

Coeur d' Alene, ID

This program is designed to strengthen the skills of natural resource professionals who work with family forest owners, and to provide updates on emerging technology and knowledge applicable to family forestry. Sponsored by WSU Extension.

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Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival

January 24-25, 2009

Rockport, WA

The Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival celebrates its 22nd year with the theme, "Currents of Nature." Activities include bald eagle viewing, guided tours, raptor demonstrations, artisan exhibits, and more.

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Forest Stewardship Coached Planning

January 29, 2009-March 29, 2009

Republic, WA

This 8-session practical, hands-on course will help forest landowners prepare their own forest stewardship plan with guidance and “coaching” from natural resource professionals. Open to all, this program is designed to help forest landowners develop customized management solutions to meet their own unique objectives.

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Storming the Sound

January 30, 2009

La Conner, WA

This annual conference brings together north Puget Sound environmental educators, teachers, and students interested in pursuing an environmental education career. Participants will attend breakout sessions, participate in the annual story and song swap, hear the keynote speaker, and enjoy a delicious organic lunch.

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Picnic Point Park Native Planting Work Party

January 31, 2009

Mukilteo, WA

Join Sound Stewards to reintroduce native plants into this key habitat near Puget Sound.

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Dabblers, Divers, Murderers and Travelers

through March 15, 2009

Spokane, WA

Inland Northwest birds have stories to tell, whether nesting or traveling through wetlands, prairies, and open woods, For this exhibit, dozens of bird specimens will emerge from museum storage and connect early explorers’ descriptions, Native American stories, and ornithologists’ methods of identifying birds and their songs.

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Green Building: Benefits and Opportunities for Developers and Communities

February 5, 2009

Seattle, WA

This seminar answers key questions: what are green buildings; how are they certified; what are their tax, energy savings, and other financial benefits; what are their legal risks; and how is local government regulating them?

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Endemic Plants of the Wenatchee River Watershed

February 5, 2009

Leavenworth, WA

Wendy Gibble of the University of Washington's Botanic Garden Rare Care program will give this slide-lecture on the amazing plants that are found only in the Wenatchee River watershed. She will discuss how Rare Care trains volunteers to monitor Washington's rare plants and what people can do to help protect them.

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Kelp, Eelgrass, and the Food Web of Puget Sound

February 5, 2009

Seattle, WA

Kelp, eelgrass and the hundreds of different seaweeds found in Puget Sound provide critical habitat and are an important component of the food web. They also serve as environmental indicators of the Sound's health. This lecture by Dr. Tom Mumford will introduce these marine plants and their roles in the ecosystem.

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Rain Garden Workshops

February 5, 12, 19 2009

Orting, Carnation, Tacoma, WA

Stewardship Partners is presenting courses throughout western Washington on how to create a rain garden. A rain garden is a shallow depression in a yard planted that is with a variety of flowers, shrubs and grasses that "don’t mind getting their feet wet." Learn how rain gardens help soak up rainwater from downspouts, driveways, and sidewalks while protecting local waterways. When planted with the right types of plants, rain gardens also attract birds, butterflies, and bees.

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Low Tide Beach Walks

February 6, 2009

Anacortes, Bainbridge Island, and Edmonds, WA

Experience the low tides of winter in the evening hours and learn about the marine life of Puget Sound. Beach naturalists will be on hand to help identify the sea creatures exposed during the nighttime low tide.

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Arlington Bald Eagle Festival

February 7, 2009

Arlington, WA

The 2nd annual Arlington Eagle Festival will feature live raptors, an eagle photo contest, and much, much more. This year the festival location will be twice the.

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Unusual Plants of Western Washington

February 7, 2009

Mount Vernon, WA

Dr. Eugene Kozloff will present a lecture on “Dysfunctional and Disadvantaged Plant Families” — the unusual plant families of our region and their strategies for survival.

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Energy and Water in the West: Priorities for a Healthy Washington

February 11, 2009

Seattle, WA

This lecture will highlight a major dilemma: as our nation seeks to reduce its reliance on oil, many renewable energy sources will burden our limited water supplies.

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Darwin’s Birthday Bash

February 12, 2009

Seattle, WA

Join the Burke Museum for a spirited celebration of Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species. UW scientists will discuss Darwin's life, how evolution impacts our lives, and scientific developments that would have delighted Darwin. A special collection of specimens discovered by Darwin or that were influential in his work will be on display.

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Explorations of Puget Sound: What’s for Dinner

February 13, 2009

Bellingham, WA

Learn about the marine creatures that call Puget Sound home and what they eat for dinner with a tour the Marine Life Center in Bellingham

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Wildlife in Winter

February 13, 2009

Leavenworth, WA

Join wildlife biologist James Begley for a fascinating peek into the secret lives of local wildlife in winter. Who leaves? Who stays? How does local wildlife live through the deep snow and frigid temperatures of a Leavenworth winter?

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Great Backyard Bird Count

February 13-16, 2009

Washington State

The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds.

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Environmental Restoration at Hazel Wolf Wetlands

February 14, 2009

King County

The Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve is a wetland wildlife refuge in King County that contains several different wetland and forest habitats on its 116 acres. This biologically rich area was preserved in 1995 thanks to the cooperative efforts of concerned citizens, progressive corporations, county government and Cascade Land Conservancy. The area is heavily used by local residents and also used weekly as a field laboratory for local high school students.

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Jetty Island Native Planting Work Party

February 14, 2009

Everett, WA

People for Puget Sound invite you to bring your sweetie and join them for the best Valentine’s Day ever—restoring fish and wildlife habitat on Jetty Island in the Everett waterfront.

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Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification for Puget Lowland Habitats

February 18-19, 2009

Padilla Bay, WA

This 2-day class emphasizes field character identification of the most common grass, sedge, and rush species found in the Puget lowland region. It is oriented toward shoreline planners, delineators, and those involved with Ordinary High Water Mark determinations and restoration.

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Conservation Options for Small Woodland Owners

February 21, 2009

Eatonville, WA

Most small woodland owners are interested in protecting their forest land for future generations. However, rural landowners are facing a perfect storm of rising real estate values and property taxes combined with declining timber prices. These factors are making it increasingly difficult for landowners to afford to maintain undeveloped land. This workshop offers strategies and options.

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Pier Peer Night Adventure

February 21, 2009

Olympia, WA

Join naturalists to shine a light down into the waters of the South Sound at night and see critters you never realized existed.

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Work Event at the Duwamish Riverbend Hill

February 21, 2009

Tukwila, WA

Volunteers will be working to help restore this culturally significant property and help in the effort to transform this area into a park preserve for the local community. Event activities include planting native plants, invasive weed removal and other restoration projects.

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Night Critters of Boston Harbor

February 24, 2009

Olympia, WA

Join marine biologist David Jamison and educator Gabrielle Byrne for a free, family friendly evening show'n'tell about the marine critters found during the night time Pier Peer explorations.

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The Return of the Gray Wolf at Washington State

February 26, 2009

Tenino, WA

Harriet Allen, long-time manager of the Endangered and Threatened Species Section at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), will give this lecture about the recent return of gray wolves to Washington State.

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Planting at Clover Creek in Pierce County

February 28, 2009

Tacoma, WA

Clover Creek Reserve is an example of woodland prairie, an increasingly rare landscape in Pierce County. Volunteers will participate in a tree/shrub planting activity to improve stream-side habitat by returning the banks of the creek to native vegetation. Planting events are fun and great for volunteers of all ages.

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Work Party at the Morse Wildlife Preserve

February 28, 2009

Graham, WA

The Morse Wildlife Preserve is at the headwaters of the north fork of Muck Creek— a mosaic of forests, wetlands, meadow and remnant prairie. The preserve is home to a variety of birds and wildlife.

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Winter Twig ID and Snowshoe Walk

February 28, 2009

Snoqualmie Pass

Enjoy a mid-winter snowshoe walk through the forest while practicing your winter twig ID with members of the Washington Native Plant Society.

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Green City Volunteer Events

Ongoing

Kirkland, Redmond, Seattle, Tacoma, WA

The Cascade Land Conservancy is organizing a series of community-based stewardship events for parklands and open spaces.

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Conservation District Plant Sales

March-April

Western Washington counties

Conservation District plant sales around the state can be a great place to pick up native trees and shrubs. These species can work well to control erosion in riparian areas or offer diverse wildlife habitat in your forest, farm, or backyard.

Snohomish Conservation District, March 6-7th, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA, pre-orders accepted.

Spokane County Conservation District, March 13th is the pre-order deadline. This sale is pre-order only with plant pick-up April 1-3.

Whatcom Conservation District, March 21st, 9am – 4pm, Whatcom Community College (Roe Studio), 237 W. Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA, pre-orders accepted.

Skagit Conservation District, March 20-21 and April 18, WACD Plant Materials Center, 16564 Bradley Road, Bow, WA.

Ongoing

near Ellensburg and Yakima, WA

Winter-fed elk can be seen at two wildlife areas administered by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, L.T. Murray near Ellensburg and Oak Creek near Yakima. Winter-fed bighorn sheep can also be seen near Yakima. Volunteers conduct free viewing tours and talks daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Snow Goose and Birding Festival

February 28– March 1, 2009

Port Susan, WA

The snow geese are back in the Stillaguamish valley, and the 2009 Port Susan Snow Goose Festival will celebrate their return with birdwatching tours, art, a pancake breakfast, and more.

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Trees of the University of Washington Campus

March 1, 2009

Seattle, WA

Over 525 different kinds of trees grow on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, including most of the 33 tree species that are native to the city. Join Arthur Lee Jacobson, author of Trees of Seattle, for a Sunday afternoon tour focusing on native (and wild nonnative) trees in winter.

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Grizzly Bears and the Endangered Species Act

March 2, 2009

Seattle, WA

David Knibbs, J.D. presents at a seminar as part of an upper-level wildlife science lecture series at the University of Washington. His new book, Grizzly Wars, explores the policy and politics behind grizzly bear recovery in the U.S. and Canada.

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Lecture: Sustaining Our Northwest World

March 5, 2009

Seattle, WA

University of Washington biologist Dr. Aaron Wirsing discusses the crucial relationship between large predators and ecosystem health. He will present information on what needs to be done to ensure conservation of our important wildlife.

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Wetland Plants of Tennant Lake

March 5, 2009

Seattle, WA

Join naturalist Jim Edwards of Tennant Interpretive Center in Ferndale for a look at some of the unique flora of wetlands.

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Seahurst Park Plant Walk

March 7, 2009

Burien, WA

Jim Branson will lead this exploration of Seahurst Park, where an abundance of trillium (Trillium ovatum) and skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanum) should be in full bloom.

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1st Saturday Bateman Island Bird Walk

March 7, 2009

Richland, WA

Join the Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society for a morning bird walk on Bateman Island the first Saturday of each month, September through June. Participants explore the island's inland bird habitat and observe the surrounding Yakima Delta and Columbia River for waterfowl. All birders are invited, especially those who wish to expand their birding knowledge. Average sightings for these walks are 30 to 40 species.

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1st Saturday Kittitas Audubon Society Bird Walk

March 7, 2009

Ellensburg, WA

The Kittitas Audubon Society has been offering a First Saturday Bird Walk since 2002 in rain, wind, snow, or sunshine. Participants need not know anything about birds or nature—experienced leaders and chapter members will eagerly provide the knowledge and answer any questions.

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The Owl and the Woodpecker

March 10, 11, 19, 25, 2009

Mount Vernon, Seattle, Kittitas, Bellingham, WA

Award-winning photographer and naturalist Paul Bannick gives a free presentation following the release of his critically-acclaimed book, The Owl and the Woodpecker: Encounters With North America's Most Iconic Birds. His extensive knowledge of natural history and his breathtaking photography allow him to draw intriguing connections between owls and woodpeckers, with a focus on western habitats. The presentation will be followed by a book signing.

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Forest Stewardship Coached Planning course

March 10–May 5, 2009

Olympia, WA

This course is designed to assist private forest landowners in writing forest management plans. Forest management plans may qualify owners for cost-share assistance, recognition as a Stewardship Forest, and reduced current use property tax rates. Courses will be offered throughout the state later in the year.

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Discovery Park Nature Walk

March 14, 2009

Seattle, WA

This walk will cover part of the South Trail in Discovery Park and then go over to Kiwanis Ravine Overlook and see what is blooming, what is still to come, and what has been. Bring the kids!

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Wetland Surprise

March 14, 2009

Columbia Basin, WA

Vikki Jackson will lead a trip to explore the mucky world of wetland plants. The location of this safari will be determined closer to the date. The focus will be on wetland ecology—the interplay of wetland plants and how they affect the workings of a wetland.

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Workshop for Educators: Fossils

March 14, 2009

Seattle, WA

Dr. Liz Nesbitt, Curator of Paleontology at the Burke Museum, and the Burke Education Department offer an exciting exploration of the fossil record. Learn about fossils in Washington State and enjoy a guided tour of the Burke's natural history exhibit, "Life and Times of Washington State". Explore the new Fossils Burke Box, which includes specimens, lessons, and supporting materials for use in the classroom. This workshop is designed especially for elementary school teachers.

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2nd Saturday Vashon Island Bird Walk

March 14, 2009

The Vashon-Maury Island Audubon Society offers a monthly guided field trip to the current birding hot spots on the second Saturday of each month. All levels of birders are welcome.

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Dabblers, Divers, Murderers and Travelers

through March 15, 2009

Spokane, WA

Inland Northwest birds have stories to tell, whether nesting or traveling through wetlands, prairies, and open woods, For this exhibit, dozens of bird specimens will emerge from museum storage and connect early explorers’ descriptions, Native American stories, and ornithologists’ methods of identifying birds and their songs.

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18th Annual Loggers Workshop

March 18, 2009

Colville, WA

Sessions in this day-long workshop sponsored by WSU Extension will address improving wildlife habitat, forest health, forest biomass markets, and other key forest management issues.

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Othello Sandhill Crane Festival

March 20-22, 2009

Othello, WA

The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival offers tours for crane viewing and specialty tours. Specialty tours may include a Columbia National Wildlife Refuge/Potholes area wildlife tour, a Missoula Floods and Channeled Scablands geology tour, a Lower Grand Coulee birding tour, and a Wahluke Slope/Shrub-Steppe birding tour.

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Pier Peer Night Adventure

March 21, 2009

Olympia, WA

People for Puget Sound naturalists will be on hand to shine a light down into the waters of the South Sound at night to see critters you never realized existed.

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South Whidbey State Park Nature Walk

March 21, 2009

Whidbey Island, WA

Join members of the Washington Native Plant Society and explore the forest at South Whidbey State Park. This park features 347 acres of old growth forest and stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

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3rd Saturday "Birding by Map" Field Trip

March 21, 2009

Ellensburg, WA

The Kittitas Audubon Society will be visiting each site on the newly published map, A Birder's Guide to Kittitas County, on the third Saturday of the month.

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Bears of the World in Your Backyard

March 22, 2009

Grand Mound, WA

Bear expert Chris Morgan will present a talk on bears from around the world, including the Pacific Northwest's elusive grizzly bear.

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Restoring Coho Salmon to the Wenatchee River

March 24, 2009

Leavenworth, WA

Keely Murdoch explains what the Yakama Nation is doing to restore salmon populations. Co-sponsored by Upper Valley Historical Society

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Carbon Markets for Small Woodland Owners: An Introduction to NW Neutral

March 28, 2009

Carnation, WA

The Northwest Natural Resource Group’s new carbon offset program, NW Neutral, assists small woodland owners with inventorying and monitoring carbon pools in their forests and connecting them with high value markets. This full-day training seminar will introduce landowners to the carbon marketplace, how NW Neutral accounts for forest-based carbon offsets, and what kind of value can be expected by selling carbon offsets through NW Neutral.

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Earth Month Activities

April, 2009

Washington State and beyond

Celebrate Earth Month by participating in one of the dozens of volunteer and educational activities hosted by organizations across Washington. What started out as a day of environmental awareness in 1970 has grown into a full month of activities for people to get involved in conserving biodiversity, building livable communities, and maintaining a healthy planet.

Earth Share of Washington has an extensive calendar of events from their 60 member organizations.

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Registration opens for Bridging the Gap: Collaborative Conservation from the Ground Up

April, 2009

Fort Collins, CO

This new conference for land owners, users and managers, conservation practitioners, collaborative initiatives, university faculty, students, and the general public. It seeks to re-imagine the role of government, the market, and the "civic sector" of non-profit, community-based initiatives in conservation—from ad hoc collaborative efforts to a more strategic, intentional approach that is supported by political legitimacy and financial resources.

The event will ask participants to start to develop this new, strategic approach. Conference participants will also discuss and learn about: 1) innovative tools, practices, and strategies for conservation and 2) how collaborative initiatives work and how their successes can be measured, sustained, and scaled up. The conference will bring together people with experiences in rangelands, forests, watersheds, agricultural lands, urban areas, and elsewhere, principally in the Rocky Mountain West.

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Storming the Sound: A One-Day Conference on Environmental and Sustainability Education

April 3, 2009

Seattle, WA

Storming the Sound is a free one-day conference for educators in the Central Puget Sound region. It will offer opportunities to learn about Puget Sound environmental education programs, to bring home practical strategies and tactics for environmental education, to gain skills and insights with experts and much more.

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Olympic Birdfest

April 3–5, 2009

Sequim, WA

Olympic BirdFest offers beginning and experienced birders opportunities to explore quiet bays and estuaries, beaches on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, an island bird sanctuary, a five-mile-long sand spit, eel grass beds, and the beautiful Dungeness River valley. Many species will be displaying their finest spring plumage, including Marbled Murrelets, Rhinoceros Auklets, Harlequin Ducks, Black Oystercatchers, Peregrine Falcons, and Pygmy-Owls.

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How to Manage a Timber Sale on Small Woodlands

April 4, 2009

Yelm, WA

This class, offered by the Northwest Natural Resource Group, will cover many aspects of how to manage an efficient and effective timber harvest.

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Weeds: The "10 Most Wanted" list

April 8, 2009

Leavenworth, WA

This workshop, co-hosted by Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Barn Beach Reserve, will teach what to do about weed invasion and eradication in a large yard or small acreage. Members of weed control boards, plus staff from WSU Extension, will present the program.

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Environmental Writing Workshop: Inspire, Observe, Inhabit

April 11, 2009

Seattle, WA

Award-winning authors Lyanda Haupt, Jourdan Keith, and Coll Thrush will lead this workshop devoted to writing about the environment. Starting at the Burke Museum and ending at the Center for Urban Horticulture, this one-day program will include classroom and field-based sessions.

Participants will explore the relationship between people and place in the urban landscape, weaving in not only plants and animals but also the human inhabitants, past and present, who make up an integral part of the city.

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5th Annual Pullman Stream Clean Up

April 11, 2009

Pullman, WA

The 5th Annual Pullman Stream Cleanup will take place in conjunction with Cougar Pride Days on the South Fork Palouse River and Missouri Flat Creek within the city of Pullman. Join the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute to help beautify Pullman’s waterways.

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National Environmental Education Week

April 12–18, 2009

National

National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is the largest organized environmental education event in the United States. EE Week increases the educational impact of Earth Day by creating a full week of educational preparation, learning, and activities in K-12 classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums.

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Grizzly Bear Outreach Project

April 21, 2009

Leavenworth, WA

Learn about grizzly bears in the North Cascades, past and present, from the North Cascades Grizzly Bear Outreach Project, in partnership with Upper Valley Historical Society.

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14th Annual Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival

April 24–28, 2009

Hoquiam, WA

This festival celebrates the hundreds of thousands of shorebirds that stop to rest and feed in Grays Harbor estuary on their migration northward. The groups of shorebirds feed on the open mudflats in the estuary, offering people a great chance to view a number of species, and with luck, to see the birds fly together in beautiful formations while trying to escape the fastest creature on earth, the Peregrine Falcon.

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Ties to the Land: Succession planning to keep forest land in the family

April 29 and May 13, 2009

Port Angeles, WA

Many forest owners and farmers aren’t sure what will happen to their land in the future, once they are gone. This two-session class helps landowners plan for the transition. The award-winning workshop, created at Oregon State University, has received an overwhelmingly positive response from previous attendees.

Contact Clallam Conservation District by April 22 for more information or to register at 360-452-1912 ext 5

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Mushroom Maynia!

May 3, 2009

Seattle, WA

The second annual Mushroom Maynia! event includes mushroom identification and facts, demonstrations of mushroom cultivation and mushroom art, how to prepare tasty snacks, make spore prints, and use mushrooms in dyes and crayons.

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Native Plant Appreciation Week

May 3–9, 2009

Statewide

Governor Gregoire has proclaimed May 3–9, 2009 as Native Plant Appreciation Week in Washington. The week is a celebration of Washington’s diverse native plant species, which inhabit deserts, rain forests, high alpine environments, river valleys, and even backyard landscapes. The week’s activities include educational programs and lectures, field tours of native plant sites, volunteer opportunities for restoration projects or weed pulls, and more.

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Wings over the Rockies

May 4–10, 2009

Invermere, BC

British Columbia's seven-day bird festival is celebrating its 11th anniversary with over 50 family-friendly educational events. Activities will include guided nature walks, Columbia River floats, voyageur canoe trips, horseback riding in the grasslands, art exhibits, evening presentations, workshops, a children's festival, gala banquet, a birdathon and more.

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Society of American Foresters Statewide Meeting

May 6–8, 2009

Ellensburg, WA

The Society of American Foresters state meeting offers a place to learn and to network with forestry owners and forestry professionals from around the state.

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Living Green 2009 Conference

May 7, 2009

Portland, OR

This conference, sponsored by the Cascadia Region Green Building Council, has the theme: Moving Others to Action: Effectively Igniting People's Vision to Achieve the Unimaginable.

Two sessions in particular have bearing on biodiversity conservation: “Greening the Way We Play: Designing Municipal Recreation Facilities that Bring Community Together AND Minimize Impacts on Natural Resources” and “Thinking Globally and Acting Locally to Build a Sustainable Forest Products Industry in Cascadia.”

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9th Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival

May 9, 2009

Tukwila, WA

A free, all-day event designed to educate and inspire people to welcome wildlife—such as birds, butterflies, and other wildlife—into their backyards, gardens, and communities. There will be a variety of activities and educational opportunities on how to attract and support wildlife through garden and landscape practices, as well as on creating and preserving wildlife habitat in our region.

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Tenino Tree Farm Tour: How to plan for the long term

May 12, 2009

Tenino, WA

This field tour, hosted by Tenino Tree Farm and Dennis Dart of International Forestry Consultants, will highlight the long-term plan created for a property and will show participants many of the recent management activities. Participants will learn about the importance of long-term planning and the added flexibility that it brings. The event is sponsored by Washington Department of Natural Resources and Washington State University Extension.

Please RSVP to Michael Ahr of the DNR Small Forest Landowner Office.

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Dumb, Getting Dumber? The Cost of Scientific Illiteracy

May 14, 2009

Seattle, WA

A public forum featuring Chris Mooney, author of the coming book “Unscientific America” to engage the community on this issue and help the public recognize this form of ignorance has serious economic, social and political costs.

Other panelists will be: Sandra Archibald, UW Dean of the Evans School of Public Affairs, talking about how a lack of science knowledge can lead to bad public policy decisions, costing more in the process; Dennis Schatz, science educator, talking about the need to better incorporate science education into core curriculum to make for more informed citizens; Steve Jones, top wheat researcher at WSU, talking about neglected issues affecting food. Northwest Science Writers Association President Tom Paulson will moderate. The event is free and open to all.

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Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest

May 14–17, 2009

Leavenworth, WA

The Wenatchee River Valley is the setting for the 7th annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest. Migratory birds from Latin America stop in the valley for a brief but important part of their year—to breed and fledge. Notable visitors include the calliope hummingbird, white-headed woodpecker, harlequin duck, osprey, western tanager and MacGillivray's warbler in habitats that vary from snow-capped mountains to sunny ponderosa pine forests and shrub steppe.

Birding is the heart of the weekend, but other activities include wildflowers, workshops, and family activities. Professionally guided trips include leisurely strolls, boat trips, hikes, bus tours for experienced and novice birders of all ages.

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Local Resources for North Olympic Woodland Owners

May 20, 2009

Port Angeles, WA

This workshop will introduce Olympic Peninsula woodland owners to local organizations that provide technical and financial resources.

The event will also feature a presentation by Ian Hanna of the Northwest Natural Resources Group (NNRG), a rural economic development non-profit based in Port Townsend. Mr. Hanna will discuss the market for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified products and NW Neutral, a new program that connects forest landowners with local business to buy and sell credible local carbon offsets.

Registration is free. Please call the Clallam Conservation District at 360-452-1912 ext. 5 for more information or to register.

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Rose Creek Restoration Volunteer Event

May 30, 2009

Albion, WA

Join the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute for a work party at the Rose Creek Nature Preserve. Spend the day at a restoration site participating in planting native species and site maintenance.

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Healthy Forests for Fish and Wildlife Workshop

June 4, 2009

Arlington, WA

If habitat for fish and wildlife is one of your forest ownership objectives, this free workshop for family forest owners will provide much information. Workshop topics include fish and wildlife opportunities in the Stillaguamish Watershed, enhancing wildlife habitat on your property; fish and aquatic habitat on family forests; fish and wildlife resources; and grant and cost-share programs for family forest owners

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SEA-Inside: Pacific Northwest

June 6, 2009

Olympia, WA

This event offers a chance to see local underwater creatures in their natural habitat on the big screen. SEA-Inside: Pacific Northwest, the northwest’s only underwater television series, will offer video excerpts from local marine waters and a chance to discuss some of the issues facing underwater neighborhoods. The North Kitsap Herald recently profiled the film maker, John F. Williams.

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1st Saturday Bateman Island Bird Walk

June 6, 2009

Richland, WA

Join the Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society for a morning bird walk on Bateman Island the first Saturday of each month, September through June. Participants explore the island's inland bird habitat and observe the surrounding Yakima Delta and Columbia River for waterfowl. All birders are invited, especially those who wish to expand their birding knowledge. Average sightings for these walks are 30 to 40 species.

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1st Saturday Kittitas Audubon Society Bird Walk

June 6, 2009

Ellensburg, WA

The Kittitas Audubon Society has been offering a First Saturday Bird Walk since 2002 in rain, wind, snow, or sunshine. Participants need not know anything about birds or nature—experienced leaders and chapter members will eagerly provide the knowledge and answer any questions.

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Ecosystem Markets: Making Them Work

June 18–19, 2009

Portland, OR

The Northwest Environmental Business Council and American Forest Foundation are hosting this 1½ day national conference on ecosystem markets. Presenters will include national and regional experts, innovators, and hands-on users of evolving market models. Dialogue and discussion will address recent progress, what transactions can be done now, how these markets will affect family forests and other land owners, and how state and regional efforts can merge into a common model.

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Forest Family Field Day

June 20, 2009

Republic, WA

Washington DNR, WSU Extension, the Family Forest Foundation, and several other partners are sponsoring this educational event for small forest landowners. Subjects to be covered include managing for wildlife, tree planting, forest health, and many others.

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Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip

June 20, 2009

near Cheney, WA

The Spokane Audubon Society is offering this half-day driving and walking trip for all levels of birders.

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3rd Saturday "Birding by Map" Field Trip

June 20, 2009

Ellensburg, WA

The Kittitas Audubon Society will be visiting each site on the newly published map, A Birder's Guide to Kittitas County, on the third Saturday of the month.

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The Amphibian Extinction Crisis

June 23, 2009

Seattle, WA

Kerry Kriger founder and executive director of the conservation organization Save the Frogs, will discuss "The Amphibian Extinction Crisis." His talk will include an overview of amphibians' role in ecosystems and suggestions for how to help conserve these important bioindicators. Presented as part of Seattle Science Lectures, with Pacific Science Center.

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Mount Spokane Natural Area Field Trip

June 27, 2009

north of Spokane, WA

This field trip will explore some of the last wilderness area in Mount Spokane State Park during peak nesting season for birds. It is a half-day hike, fairly strenuous, for all levels of birders. Sponsored by the Spokane Audubon Society.

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Kettle Range Rendezvous

June 27-28, 2009

between Kettle Falls and Republic, WA

Conservation Northwest is holding its 7th annual weekend of day-hiking and car camping in the beautiful Kettle Range Mountains of the Colville National Forest. Six hike options will be led by Conservation Northwest staff who will discuss the history, flora, fauna, and fire ecology unique to the Columbia Highlands.

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Summer Family Day at the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute

July 11, 2009

Moscow, ID

The Nature Center of the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute invites families to play outside, create natural art, discover the world of bugs and birds, and study macroinvertebrates.

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Little Spokane River Birding Field Trip by Canoe

July 11, 2009

Spokane, WA

The Spokane Audubon Society invites participants to enjoy an early morning float trip down the Little Spokane River. Open to beginners and experts, birders can expect to see common riparian bird species that breed along the river.

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Wolf Haven Wildlife Festival

July 11, 2009

Tenino, WA

This third annual festival will feature activities for kids and adults, a howling contest, and plenty of information about wolves and other critters in Washington.

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Trailsfest 2009

July 18, 2009

near North Bend, WA

Trailsfest offers activities and exhibits for all things outdoors. Participants can take a guided hike, get pointers on fishing, look for birds, and visit booths of environmental groups. Presented by the Washington Trails Association.

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"Sea Unseen" Exhibit

through July 31, 2009

Seattle, WA

This exhibit at the Seattle Aquarium features Scanning Electron Microscope images of Pacific marine life. Enjoy an extremely upclose view of diatoms, dinoflagellates, marine worms, octopus suckers and other intricate structures and sea creatures.

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Family Forest Field Days

July 31–August 1, 2009

near Birdsview, WA

This event in Skagit County is an out-in-the-woods educational experience designed to help forest landowners achieve their land stewardship objectives. Family forest owners will be able to learn about everything from management techniques, emerging issues, and best practices, to products, services, equipment operators, and consultants.

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Great Peninsula Future Festival

August 1–2, 2009

Port Gamble, WA

The organizers of this event promise “eco-friendly, lifestyle-changing family fun” with educational exhibits on sustainability and the green economy, music and entertainment, local food, and activities for kids.

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Duwamish River Festival

August 8, 2009

Seattle, WA

The Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition hosts this annual event to celebrate the progress in restoring Seattle’s urban river. The free family-friendly environmental festival provides updates on the Duwamish River Superfund cleanup, kayak tours on the river, live entertainment, water taxi rides, food, children’s activities, health information, natural yard care tips, give-aways and more.

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Colville Summer Hikes

through August 15, 2009

Northeastern Washington

This series of hikes explores some of the finest trails traversing the Columbia Highlands in the Colville National Forest. Hikers will view wildflowers, wildlife, and stunning vistas; some hikes are trail work parties. Co-sponsored by Conservation Northwest, REI, and The Spokane Mountaineers.

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Mt. Rainier Service Projects

through August 24, 2009

Mt. Rainier National Park, WA

The Student Conservation Association and the National Park Service invite you to join a force of volunteers helping the park recover from last year’s devastating storms.

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22nd Annual Summer Lecture Series

through August 26, 2009

Olympia, WA

The Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge hosts this Wednesday evening lecture series, entitled "The Many Worlds of the Naturalist." Topics include Darwin as a Naturalist, the Secret Life of Lichens, Rare Plants of Washington, Tidal Ecosystems, and Seabird Ecology.

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Summer Storytime at the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute

through August 31, 2009

Moscow, ID

The Nature Center of the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute hosts this weekly storytime under the shade of their big oak tree.

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Salmonid Conservation Series

August 31–September 4, 2009

Seattle, WA

Sponsored by the Northwest Environmental Training Center, this series of courses offers education on salmonid ecology, spawning habitat restoration, and fish passage. Designed primarily for practitioners and agency personnel.

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1st Saturday Bateman Island Bird Walk

September 5, 2009

Richland, WA

Join the Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society for a morning bird walk on Bateman Island the first Saturday of each month, September through June. Participants explore the island's inland bird habitat and observe the surrounding Yakima Delta and Columbia River for waterfowl. All birders are invited, especially those who wish to expand their birding knowledge. Average sightings for these walks are 30 to 40 species.

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1st Saturday Kittitas Audubon Society Bird Walk

September 5, 2009

Ellensburg, WA

The Kittitas Audubon Society has been offering a First Saturday Bird Walk since 2002 in rain, wind, snow, or sunshine. Participants need not know anything about birds or nature—experienced leaders and chapter members will glad to share their knowledge and answer any questions.

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Restore Habitats at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

through September 5, 2009

Ridgefield, WA

Volunteer work parties through the summer will pull ricefield bulrush and other species in the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Ricefield bulrush is the number one wetland invasive plant threat in the refuge.

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2009 Greenway Challenge

through September 7, 2009

Mountains to Sound Greenway, WA

The Mountains to Sound Greenway Challenge offers prizes in exchange for documenting your exploration of the route from Puget Sound across the Cascade Mountains. The Greenway crosses several diverse ecosystems and provides many opportunities for hiking and other outdoor recreation.

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Bridging the Gap: Collaborative Conservation from the Ground Up

September 8-11, 2009

Fort Collins, CO

Community-based collaborative initiatives are seeking ways to bridge the gap between conservation and livelihood goals. One of the persistent challenges is sustaining these efforts over time – keeping partners at the table, working through bureaucratic inertia, adapting to changing government policies, or securing resources. This conference will bring together people with experience working collaboratively to develop strategies to sustain these efforts.

Session panelists will discuss their work on biodiversity, invasive species, ecosystem service payments, climate change and other issues, and work to identify strategies to build a broader system for networking, support, and learning.

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Kennedy Creek Salmon Splash

September 12, 2009

near Kamilche, WA

This fundraising event will benefit the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail, which is visited by thousands of people each year, many of them children on school fieldtrips.

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36th Annual Natural Areas Conference

September 15-18, 2009

Vancouver, WA

The 36th Natural Areas Conference, "Living on the Edge: Why Natural Areas Matter," is hosted by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Areas Association. The conference will examine the many edges in conservation land management, including edges for species, habitats, human society, and the earth.

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Washington Outdoor Women Workshop

September 18–20, 2009

Carnation, WA

This outdoor workshop strives to teach, encourage and motivate women to connect with the outdoors through hands-on experiences. This year the workshop clinics include Wildlife Awareness, Cooking with Wild Foods, Creating Backyard Wildlife Habitat, and Coexisting with Cougar and Bear.

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Washington Ornithological Society Conference

September 18–21, 2009

Kelso, WA

The Washington Ornithological Society Annual Conference will present a full slate of field trips, an evening with the Washington Bird Records Committee, and a banquet with speaker Robert Michael Pyle. Pyle's presentation is titled "Rustic Ways and Rustic Buntings: A Birding Life in Deepest Willapa."

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Best Management Practices for Maintaining Soil Productivity in the Douglas-fir Region

September 22, 2009

Shelton, WA

This workshop will assist forest managers in understanding the characteristics and soil types on their forestlands. It will cover ways to recognize risky areas in the field and build best management practices into forest activities. Attendees will fine tune their field observation skills to spot problem areas and learn solutions for maintaining or improving soil conditions. The Northwest Forest Soils Council and the Western Forestry and Conservation Association are the hosts.

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Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Class

September 22-November 17, 2009

Issaquah/Preston, WA

This practical, hands-on course designed to enable forest landowners to prepare their own forest stewardship plans with guidance from natural resource professionals. Hosted by Washington State University Extension Puget Sound Forest Stewardship. The 10 sessions will be held Tuesday evenings.

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National Public Lands Day

September 26, 2009

Nationwide

National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve America's public lands. Over 130,000 volunteers will lend a hand at an estimated 2,000 locations across the country. Eight federal land management agencies along with many state and local agencies participate in this annual day of caring for shared lands.

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The Power of Partnerships: Creative Leadership in Environmental Education

October 7-10, 2009

Portland, OR

The annual conference of the North American Association for Environmental Educationwill be preceded by the two days of the 6th Annual Research Symposium on Environmental Education.

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Rally 2009, national meeting of the Land Trust Alliance

October 11-14, 2009

Portland, OR

Billed as the “premier land conservation learning experience, featuring the tools you need to thrive,” Rally 2009 will will include workshops, seminars, field trips, and plenary sessions.

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3rd Saturday "Birding by Map" Field Trip

October 17, 2009

Ellensburg, WA

The Kittitas Audubon Society will be visiting each site on the newly published map, A Birder's Guide to Kittitas County, on the third Saturday of the month.

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