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May

  • May 1, 2012 – Jun 3, 2012
    Most Miles in May Contest

    May is not only Puget Sound Starts Here month but also Bike Month. Biking is the most efficient form of transportation ever invented in terms of distance coveredper calories burned. It's also a clean, green, fitness machine. May is full of biking events and this one is for any Whidbey Island resident who wants to track their commuter and recreational miles in May. Log your total on www.whidbeybicycleclub.orgby June 3 for a chance to win prizes. For those 18 and under there's a seperate Youth division so note your age. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in both Adult and Youthdivisions. Be safe, be seen, and keep it clean, lean and green!

  • May 1, 2012 – May 31, 2012
    Kitsap County Toilet rebates during the month of May

    Purchase a HET WaterSense labeled toilet during the month of May and receive a $50 rebate from your drinking water utility. For more information visit www.WaterPAK.org.

  • May 3, 2012 – May 24, 2012
    21 Acres Taking Control of Toxics Four-Week Course

    Learn what you can do to lower your exposure to hazardous chemicals.This is a core course in the 21 Acres School "Living Series." This is a four-week course, meeting Thursdays from 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm, at 21 Acres.Session 1: Environment + Genes + Choices = HealthGet introduced to the science of Environmental Health, a public health disipline that recognizes the true interconnectedness of human health and the health of the environment. Learn what some of the current environmental health research going on at the University of Washington is telling us about how to better protect families from the hazards aroudn us.Session 2: Are you concerned about toxics in your home and body?Find out which toxic chemicals, present in everyday products, threaten the health of your family and how these chemicals are linked to cancer, infertility, and learning disabilities.Session 3: The myth of safety: Why government agencies ignore the safety of our toys, furniture, and other household products.Learn how chemicals are "innocent until proven guilty" and how Washington state has become a leader in getting toxics out of products like children's pajamas and toys.Session 4: Become a toxics-buster!Find out how to bust the toxic chemicals that have invaded our homes and threaten the health of your family. Learn how to make better choices in teh products you choose, how to care for your home and garden, and how to eliminate the most toxic chemicals from our lives. Make your own safer all-purpose cleaner for your home.

  • May 8, 2012 – Jun 5, 2012
    21 Acres Solar Home Design Course- 6 Tuesdays

    Plan for smart solar energy conversions- affordable and real solutions for real people. Are you considering building an addition or new structure and thinking about installing solar panels? Would you like to offset your electricity use with on-site solar? Are you ready to help alleviate the environmental impacts of coal-generated electricity?In the NW our electricity is produced primarily by hydro, nuclear, and natural gas. Oil is not used to make electricity in just about the entire U.S. If you use "gas" use "natural gas," and even though it produces CO2, its environmental impacts are dramatically less than coal, which is a major fuel source for PSE purchased electricity. If you are asking yourself these questions, then attend our inauguralSolar Home Design course adn learn how to use the sun for heat, power, and comfort.This is a six week course, meeting Tuesdays for 2 hours at 21 Acres from 6:30-8:30 pm.For more information visit http://21acres.org. If you have any questions, contact 21 Acres at 425-481-1500 or deb@21acres.org.

  • May 10, 2012 – May 31, 2012
    Find the Puget Sound Starts Here street team in Tacoma and win prizes

    The Puget Sound Starts Here street team will be popping up around Tacoma to talk about water pollution prevention and hand out blankets, umbrellas, beach balls and more during May. To get your limited-edition PSSH swag, register your email to get notifications for where to be and also be entered into a drawing for PSSH goodies even if you cant show up in person. Register your email and find more ways to win at www.PugetSoundStartsHere.org/Tacoma.

  • May 15, 2012 – Jun 12, 2012
    21 Acres Backyard Farming Course- Five Tuesdays

    This is a Core Course in the 21 Acres School "Growing Series." This is a 5-week course, meeting Tuesdays from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at 21 Acres starting May 15 and ending June 12.Have you always wanted to know more about gardening but did not know where to start? Does going to the nursery make you inspired but leave you overwhelmed about what things to buy? Have you tried gardening in the past but didn't have the successes you had hoped for? This class will teach you how to turn your yard into productive garden spaces that flourish.If getting started is overwhelming, we can help you have the garden you've always wanted. This class is shceduled just in time for you to achieve beautiful results this season.1- Visioning the Backyard Farm-Plant Biology 101, figure out what to grow!2- Preparing the Soil-How to build and sustain soil fertility3- Compost Gold-Easy systems to nourish plants with free material4- Making Great Choices-How to select seeds, starts, and transplants5- Timing is Everything-Design a planting calendar to maximize space

  • May 22, 2012
    Marine Weather Workshop

    Boaters and others who want to learn about marine weather can attend a Marine Weather Workshop sponsored by Washington Sea Grant and NOAA's national Weather Service. Overview of Pacific Northwest weather, offshore and nearshore weather patterns, wave height and formation, wind funnels in channels and how fog forms. Get information about the NWS marine weather program and tour the NWS forcast office.

  • May 22, 2012
    Make A Difference Summit in Seattle

    Thissummitallows students to share their communityand school-basedcommunity learning projects. It is IslandWoods mission "to provide exceptional learning experiencesand to inspire lifelong environmentaland community stewardship." We realize that stewardshipand inspiration does not happen onlyat IslandWood, butalso happens in local communities. This is your time to share your work.

  • May 23, 2012
    CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR LAKE SAMMAMISH KOKANEE

    Threats to the population and efforts to preserve the species.

  • May 23, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Natural Lawn Care by Laura Matter

    Think Spring!Yes, you can manage your lawn in a natural way- keeping it healthy and vibrant without using dangerous chemicals. In this class, we will debunk common myths about lawn care and share techniques that will improve the health of your lawn so it will need less water, weeding and fertilizers.Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

  • May 24, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Jazz up your Garden with a Spring Makeover by Don Marshall

    Think Spring!Overwhelmed with your garden and don't know where to start? Horticultural instructor and author Don Marshall will help you understand how to select the best plants for your garden's conditions, transplanting techniques, the critical need for good soil, whether to fertilize and how to control weeds. This class is perfect for new gardeners or those who wish to fine-tune their green thumbs.Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

  • May 25, 2012
    Pigeon Guillemots on Parade with Phyllis Kind

    These charming black and white sea birds with the bright red feet have occupied the sandy bluffs of Whidbey Island for centuries.We see them from boats, docks and shorelines flapping their black and white wings while they sit on the water. Little do they know that they've been carefully studied for the past 5 years by avian researchers. Find out what one species can tell us about the health of Puget Sound with bird researcher Phyllis Kind.

  • May 29, 2012
    Make A Difference Summit at IslandWood

    Thissummitallows students to share their communityand school-basedcommunity learning projects. It is IslandWoods mission "to provide exceptional learning experiencesand to inspire lifelong environmentaland community stewardship." We realize that stewardshipand inspiration does not happen onlyat IslandWood, butalso happens in local communities. This is your time to share your work.

  • May 30, 2012
    21 Acres Intro to Food Processing Course

    This is a core course in the 21 acres School "Eating Series."Are you interested in launching your own specialty food business but overwhelmed about where to start? Or, have you started, but you need encouragement and help to overcome barriers? If so, then this is the class for you. Learn about processing food, including preservation of value-added farm products. Entrepreneur and special food business owner, Dale Nelson, will teach you the following:- Gain an understanding of the specialty foods market- Explore a business framework- Develope specialty foods- Market specialty foods- How to keep it all goingDuring this course, students work as a group on sample products, including food formulations, modeling a test batch, and learning how to meet county adn state regulations.

June

  • Jun 2, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Tolmie- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jun 2, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Goodbye Grass...Hello Garden! by Greg Rabourn

    Think Spring!Turn that unused, unwanted, boring section of grass into a colorful, healthy garden patch. Free your weekends from the noisy, polluting drudgery of lawn mowing and reduce your water use. Let Greg Rabourn teach you how to shrink your lawn and replace it with beautiful, vibrant plants.Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

  • Jun 2, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Drip Irrigation 101 by Susie Egan

    Think Spring~Drip irrigation can be 50% more efficient than a regular sprinkler system. This class will teach you how to install a simple, inexpensive drip system without electrical wiring or the need for a professional. Plus, all the components are available at your local hardware or home improvement store. Your plants will be healthier with drip, and you won't have to worry about dragging around hoses, turning on sprinklers or having your water bill break the bank. Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

  • Jun 2, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Summer Beauty with Sedums & Succulents by Marianne Binetti

    Think Spring!Ready for a truly drought tolerant garden? Then plant cold-hardy succulents. The only requirement for these plants is perfect drainage. Hardy succulents can die of rot in our winter wet. Learn which gorgeous succulents do best in our area and how to properly care for them.Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

  • Jun 2, 2012
    Whidbey Backyard Wildlife Habitat Fair

    Celebrate certification of Whidbey Island as a community wildlife habitat, and learn and view ways to make your surroundings (including Puget Sound) healthier for the wildlife you want to attract. Speakers, demos, sales, food, free family fun! Presented by The Backyard Wildlife Project of National Wildlife Federation, Friends of Freeland, Whidbey Audubon Society and Whidbey Watershed Stewards.

  • Jun 2, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Drip Irrigation for the Home Gardener by Carey Thornton

    Think Spring! This class will cover the basics of design, installation and use of a drip irrigation system in the home garden. We will discuss how to decide if a drip system is right for you, what parts you'll need and where to purchase them, how to put it all together and get it running. Soaker hoses and other low-pressure options for your garden will also be discussed. This class will include indoor and outdoor components, please dress for the weather.Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

  • Jun 3, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Burfoot Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jun 3, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Priest Point Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jun 5, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Burfoot Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jun 7, 2012
    Solarize Stanwood/Camano Workshop

    Attend this Free public workshop then get a personalized expert assessment for your home or small business to decide if you want to go solar in 2012 and get the benefit of current incentives that cut the cost by about 50%. Solarize Stanwood/Camano is a local community initiative to bring renewable green energy in the form of grid-tied solar photovoltaic energy to zips 98282 and 98292. This project is a collaboration between local volunteers. Snohomish County PUD, NW SEED (Sustainable Energy for Economic Development) and expert professional installers, Whidbey Sun and Wind of Whidbey and Fire Mountain Solar of Mt Vernon. Solarize is a streamlined process. Participants who attend one of the 90 minute workshops will qualify for a free site assessment.

  • Jun 8, 2012
    First Aid at Sea Class

    Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor BoatShop at the Eddon Boatyard are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. Topics include cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, patient assessment, hypothermia, coldwater near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization techniques, first-aid kits and more.

  • Jun 9, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting by Dan Borba

    Think Spring!Rainwater has a magical quality for gardeners. It's pure, it falls from the sky and best of all, it's free! When done properly, rainwater can be safely harvested and used in your landscape to offset the need for potable water. Rainwater harvesting expert Dan Borba will teach you how to design and install a simple, functional rainwater system that will keep your garden in tune with nature's rhythms.Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

  • Jun 9, 2012
    Sea Cinema Film Festival

    Join Stream Team on Saturday, June 9th, for an evening of films to celebrate World Oceans Day. This film festival, in its 5th year, features local and international films, animated shorts and interesting documentaries, and a film that is sure to please everyone in attendance.We are excited to announce that OAR NW will be speaking at the film festival and parking their spectacular boat outside the theatre for people to check out. If you arent familiar with OAR NW, they are the group who recently circumnavigated Vancouver Island in a row boat (in preparation for rowing across the Atlantic!). Be sure to check out their website: http://oarnorthwest.com/Stream Team will be raffling off a kayak trip for two to a lucky Sea Cinema audience member. Come out for a night of enlightening films, an engaging speaker and a chance to win some amazing raffle prizes!For more information, contact streamteam@ci.lacey.wa.us or 360-438-2672.

  • Jun 9, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Drip Irrigation 101 by Susie Egan

    Think Spring!Drip irrigation can be 50% more efficient than a regular sprinkler system. This class will teach you how to install a simple, inexpensive drip system without electrical wiring or the need for a professional. Plus, all the components are available at your local hardware or home improvement store. Your plants will be healthier with drip, and you won't have to worry about dragging around hoses, turning on sprinklers or having your water bill break the bank. Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

  • Jun 11, 2012 – Jun 14, 2012
    Boat Engine Maintenance

    Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen's Terminal are cosponsoring a four-evening Boat Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters.Participants will learn to troubleshoot problems in the fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling, exhaust and drive systems of diesel and gas inboards, stern drives and outboards (two-cycle and four-stroke). They will also receive instruction in proper maintenance techniques to prevent the most common problems.

  • Jun 12, 2012
    Shell Fish, Storm Water and Ocean Acidification

    Got mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, or crab? Learn how our storm water run-off andocean acidificationare affecting ourState shellfish industry and global fisheries with Ian Jefferds, owner of Penn Cove Mussels and president of the Island County Marine Resource Committee.

  • Jun 14, 2012
    First Aid at Sea

    Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. Topics include cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, patient assessment, hypothermia, coldwater near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization techniques, first-aid kits and more.Space is limited, so pre-registration is advised.

  • Jun 16, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Tolmie- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jun 17, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Burfoot Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jun 17, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Frye Cove- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jun 17, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Priest Point Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jun 19, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Tolmie- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jun 23, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Frye Cove- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jun 23, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Drip Irrigation 101 by Susie Egan

    Think Spring!Drip irrigation can be 50% more efficient than a regular sprinkler system. This class will teach you how to install a simple, inexpensive drip system without electrical wiring or the need for a professional. Plus, all the components are available at your local hardware or home improvement store. Your plants will be healthier with drip, and you won't have to worry about dragging around hoses, turning on sprinklers or having your water bill break the bank. Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

  • Jun 24, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Frye Cove- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jun 25, 2012 – Aug 10, 2012
    Salmon Science Camp and Little Fry Camp

    Campers will have fun learning about the salmon and our watershed as they conduct water quality and aquatic insect studies, go on hikes, create, play and discover!Little Fry Camp, Ages 3-5: July 9-11, 9:30-12:30.Salmon Science Camp, Ages 6-8: weeks of July 16, 23, and August 6.Ages 9-11: July 30-Aug 3 at hatchery; June 25-29 at Baxter Barn in Fall City.Camp runs from 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday for 6-8 and 9-11 year olds.Please visit www.issaquahfish.org for costs and registration information, or email celina@issaquahfish.org.

  • Jun 30, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Tolmie- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

July

  • Jun 25, 2012 – Aug 10, 2012
    Salmon Science Camp and Little Fry Camp

    Campers will have fun learning about the salmon and our watershed as they conduct water quality and aquatic insect studies, go on hikes, create, play and discover!Little Fry Camp, Ages 3-5: July 9-11, 9:30-12:30.Salmon Science Camp, Ages 6-8: weeks of July 16, 23, and August 6.Ages 9-11: July 30-Aug 3 at hatchery; June 25-29 at Baxter Barn in Fall City.Camp runs from 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday for 6-8 and 9-11 year olds.Please visit www.issaquahfish.org for costs and registration information, or email celina@issaquahfish.org.

  • Jul 1, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Burfoot Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jul 1, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Priest Point Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jul 3, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Burfoot Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jul 4, 2012
    Family Fun with the Stars - Sea Stars!

    A FREE family event featuring a guided beach walk at 10:30 a.m. and delicious seafood by chef Xinh Dwelley at 12:30 p.m. Come and meet the bountiful bivalves of Oakland Bay, learn about cleaning your home without chemicals, maintaining your septic system, composting and landscaping with native plants.

  • Jul 5, 2012
    Lake Union Fireworks Cleanup

    Come help Puget Soundkeeper Alliance clean up Lake Union after the big fireworks show!

  • Jul 9, 2012 – Jul 13, 2012
    NOAA Science Camp

    Each summer, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Washington Sea Grant (WSG) introduce earth and ocean sciences to middle-school-age youth through a fun, weeklong science camp at NOAA’s Seattle facility at Sand Point in Seattle. Registration is now open for this summer’s camp. Again this year, NOAA and WSG and are offering seventh and eighth graders two camp sessions — July 9-13 and July 16-20. Each session will feature hands-on NOAA science activities. Campers will try on dive gear and simulate dives in a hyperbaric chamber, assess fish populations, analyze water samples, practice marine mammal identification techniques, learn to read navigation charts and more.

  • Jul 14, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Tolmie- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jul 15, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Burfoot Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jul 15, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Priest Point Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jul 16, 2012 – Jul 20, 2012
    NOAA Science Camp

    Each summer, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Washington Sea Grant (WSG) introduce earth and ocean sciences to middle-school-age youth through a fun, weeklong science camp at NOAA’s Seattle facility at Sand Point in Seattle. Registration is now open for this summer’s camp. Again this year, NOAA and WSG and are offering seventh and eighth graders two camp sessions — July 9-13 and July 16-20. Each session will feature hands-on NOAA science activities. Campers will try on dive gear and simulate dives in a hyperbaric chamber, assess fish populations, analyze water samples, practice marine mammal identification techniques, learn to read navigation charts and more.

  • Jul 17, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Priest Point Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jul 21, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Tolmie- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jul 22, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Frye Cove- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jul 29, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Burfoot Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jul 29, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Priest Point Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Jul 31, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Tolmie- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

August

  • Aug 14, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Tolmie- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Aug 14, 2012 – Aug 16, 2012
    Project WET

    This Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) workshop offers both hands-on interdisciplinary classroom activities and field experiences. Youll get many ideas for using water as an integrating theme each Project WET activity is aligned to multiple EALRs and GLEs. You'll learn how to test water quality at a local stream and analyze local water issues. Each participant will receive a copy of the brand new Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide 2.0.For teachers from a Snohomish County school the early-bird rate is $35.00 (postmarked before July 31); regular registration fee (postmarked after July 31) is $55.00. The optional 20 WSTA clock hours: $20.00

  • Aug 18, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Frye Cove- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Aug 19, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Burfoot Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Aug 19, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Priest Point Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

  • Aug 28, 2012
    Beach Naturalists at Burfoot Park- Meet us on the beach!

    Come meet us on the beach! Trained Beach Naturalists will be available to talk with beach goers about the creatures that live in and depend on the nearshore environment as well as what we can do to protect this fragile environment. Find all the dates/places on the SSEA website below.

September

  • Sep 18, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Natural Yard Care by Ladd Smith

    Think Spring!By working with Mother Nature, you can have a great looking landscape that's easier to care for and healthier for families, pets, wildlife, and our great Northwest environment. Come learn what Natural Yard Care is all about and how to create a healthy, beautiful yard. Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

  • Sep 20, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Natural Yard Care by Ladd Smith

    Think Spring!By working with Mother Nature, you can have a great looking landscape that's easier to care for and healthier for families, pets, wildlife, and our great Northwest environment. Come learn what Natural Yard Care is all about and how to create a healthy, beautiful yard. Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

  • Sep 27, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Healthy Soils by Ladd Smith

    Think Spring!Healthy, beautiful, long-lived plants are the result of healthy soil. Participants will learn everything they need to know about soil to create an environment where plants will thrive. We will discuss what soil is made of, what lives in the soil, the importance of pore space, and how to use mulch to improve and protect your soil, while conserving water.Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.

October

  • Oct 3, 2012
    The Savvy Gardener Class Series Presents: Natural Yard Care by Ladd Smith

    Think Spring!By working with Mother Nature, you can have a great looking landscape that's easier to care for and healthier for families, pets, wildlife, and our great Northwest environment. Come learn what Natural Yard Care is all about and how to create a healthy, beautiful yard. Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership provide the Savvy Gardening Classes to help residents have beautiful, healthy landscapes. All Savvy Gardener Classes are free, but registration is required due to space limitations. Visit http://www.cascadewate... to see a complete list of classes and to register.