| City of Redmond Fish and Fish Habitat Distribution Study |
| Island County Creek Restoration Planning |
| King County Water Type Survey |
| Vashon Island Water Type Survey |
| Port Ludlow Water Type Survey |
July 2004
July 6
Global Issues: Understanding Today, Teaching for the Future
Presented by Facing the Future: People and the Planet and the Heritage Institute
Logistics: Antioch University, Seattle, WA, 8am – 6pm
Description: In this course presented by Facing the Future: People and the Planet, participants will learn to help students understand, connect to, and act on critical global issues and sustainable solutions of the 21st century. Using graphs, statistics, and several hands-on activities, we will explore issues in-depth and look at key resource trends. We introduce a way to make those lessons stick through service learning. As the challenges of the 21st century require us to think and learn in new ways, we will close with tools and activities to help identify and shift mental models that determine our future actions and shape our world. Graduate credit and clock hours are available.
Registration Information: The workshop costs between $90-100 depending on the level of graduate credit or clock hours you would like to receive. Bring $25 to the workshop to receive a set of Facing the Future curriculum for grades 5-12, including the newest student guide.
Register Online: To register for this workshop, visit the Heritage Institute online at: http://hol.edu/view_course.cfm?cid=1655&nav=socialstudies. And visit our online calendar to find upcoming workshops: http://www.teacherscorner.org/Workshops/calendar-2004.html.
For more information: Please contact Kim Rakow Bernier at (206) 264-1503 or kim@facingthefuture.org.
July 14 – And Every 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
Presented by the WSU King County Extension
Logistics: The sessions will be held on the second Wednesday evening of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the WSU King County Extension office, 919 S.W. Grady Way in Renton.
Description: Are you curious about your local environment? Want to find out what you can do to care for our water, land, forest and local food systems? Washington State University King County Extension is pleased to announce Extension Education Nights, a free monthly educational series designed to offer residents of King County useful stewardship information. Community members can pick and choose the topics that interest them. Each session will be presented by WSU King County Extension staff and volunteers.
Upcoming Extension Education Night Topics:
July 14: Fire Protection for Your Woodland and Home
with Amy Grotta
Aug 11 Foodshed Stewardship - Reasons and Resources for Eating
Locally, with Sylvia Kantor
Sept 8: Backyard Bird Conservation, with Cara Ianni
Oct 13: Using Bugs to Combat Weeds: How Does Biocontrol Work? with
Tara Zimmerman
Nov 10: Salmon Recovery in Puget Sound Watersheds: The Shared
Strategy and You, with Paul Racette and Barbara Bruell
Dec 8: Flea Beetles: Biology and a Research Update on Organic
Control Options, with Brad Gaolach
For more information, upcoming topics, or to register: Call (206) 205-3130, email darcy.batura@metrokc.gov or visit http://www.metrokc.gov/wsu-ce.
July 16 – July 18
Location: Duvall: $225 (if registered by June 15),
includes camping and food! Program runs from 5pm on Friday to 4pm on Sunday.
Description: A Wilderness Awareness School Adult Program, Coyote
Mentoring is designed for educators, parents, and anyone interested in
significantly expanding their teaching repertoire and mentoring skills. This
part principles and part experiential workshop, led by Wilderness Awareness
School founder, Jon Young, focuses on our Core Routines of Awareness, the
unifying symbol of the Medicine Wheel, and our system of teaching
styles--elements that can easily be applied to a variety of situations.
For details and to register on-line: http://www.wildernessawareness.org/SeattleCalen.html
July 17-26
Turning the Tides – Leadership and Kayaking Expedition
Description: An intensive 10-day experience in the San Juan Islands based at YMCA Camp Orkila. A unique blend of leadership development, challenge / ropes course activities, kayaking and marine ecology. This program is perfect for those students who have strong leadership potential or have marked interest in the environment, especially in learning more about marine ecology. Ample financial aid is available to those who qualify to ensure all who are interested in this experience have the opportunity.
Logistics: July 17-26, 2004 at Camp Orkila, San Juan Islands. Any high school-aged youth is eligible.
For more information or to register: Please contact Dawne Brevig at 206 382-4966 or dbrevig@mc.seattleymca.org
Logistics: Duvall; $525 includes camping and food. Program runs from 5pm on Sunday through Noon on Saturday.
Description: A Wilderness Awareness School Adult Program. Spend a week immersed in the Core Routines of Awareness, and exploring the natural world through all the areas of our curriculum – journaling and field observation; tracking; edible and medicinal uses of plants; wilderness living skills; and bird language. Also explore how storytelling, myth, music, and song help us to draw out the deeper lessons that nature teaches us.
For links to a detailed description or to register on-line: http://www.wildernessawareness.org/SeattleCalen.html
July 27-29
Summer
Retreat for Teachers: Exploring the Ecology & Natural History of the
Central Cascades: A Three-Day Content Enrichment Adventure for K - 12 Teachers
Presented by the Northwest Environmental Education Council
Logistics: Blue Mountain Farm - Acme, Washington
Description: Join us on the gorgeous grounds of Blue Mountain Farm in
Whatcom County, Washington for a relaxing and invigorating 3 day, 2 night
workshop. Explore the area's rustic beauty and in doing so learn about the
natural history and varying ecosystems of the Puget Sound region. There will be
many outdoor activities such as hiking, river walks, and wetland exploration as
well as more structured sessions focusing on innovative ways to incorporate
environmental education into the classroom. Seasoned and experienced outdoor
and environmental educators will be your leaders for this 3 day workshop. Your
interests and discussion with other attendees will play a large role in
determining the focus of each session. The goal of the workshop is to provide a
deeper understanding of the ecological and natural history of the region as
well as to provide an open and relaxed setting in which to learn and share
teaching strategies.
Intended Audience: This workshop is intended for K- 12 educators interested in learning more about the Puget Sound region through hands-on natural history lessons, relaxed hikes through pristine forests and wetlands, collaborative discussions and curriculum development with experienced environmental educators. Please feel free to register your family - email erusso@nwetc.org or call the office for information on reduced rates. Child care will not be available but children are welcome at all sessions.
Workshop Website: http://www.nweec.org/teacher_workshop.htm
Clock Hours: 16 clock hours credit for workshop
Registration Information: $325 - includes lodging and all meals
Register Online: http://www.nwetc.org/reg_teacher_workshop/registration.htm
Accommodation: Lodging will be simple, bunk style in comfortable cabins. Bed linens and towels will be provided as will all meals. Meals will be hearty vegetarian style with the option of fish or a salmon bbq one night. For more information on the Blue Mountain Farm please visit: http://www.bluemountainfarm.com/BlueMtn/
For more information: Contact Eloise Russo at (206) 762-1976 or erusso@nwetc.org
Logistics: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Duvall area; $60 (food is not provided)
Description: A Wilderness Awareness School Adult Program. Take a day to learn about the plants of the Pacific Northwest from a variety of perspectives. We will begin with plant identification and ecology, include simple herbal medicine making, and expand our personal relationships with plants and place through routines that call upon all of our senses. Participants will take home an herbal tincture that they¹ve prepared, and a renewed connection with and knowledge of the plants in our area.
For links to a detailed description or to register on-line: http://www.wildernessawareness.org/SeattleCalen.html
2nd Annual Samish Bay Bivalve Bash, Oyster Shell Castle Contest and Low Tide Mud Run
Presented by Taylor Shellfish Farms and the Skagit Conservation Education Alliance
Logistics: 9am-9pm at the Taylor Shellfish Farms’ Samish Bay shore side location – 2182 Chuckanut Drive, Bow, WA.
Description: Taylor Shellfish Farms and the Skagit Conservation Education Alliance (SCEA) are pleased to announce the Second Annual Samish Bay Bivalve Bash, Oyster Shell Castle Contest and Low Tide Mud Run. Proceeds from the day of games and contests, food and beverage, entertainment and family activities support the community clean water awareness programs of SCEA. The public is cordially invited. Bivalve Bash entry is $5 with kids 6 and under and Mud Runners admitted free.
From the Kid’s Beach to crab races, hula hoops to oyster shuffleboard,
face painting, shell castle building, nature walks, Scavenger Hunt, silent
auctions and more, the Bivalve Bash provides activities for all ages.
Another popular Bivalve Bash activity is sitting on the beach quietly
enjoying one Puget Sound’s most scenic vistas. For a complete list of
festival activities and schedule of events go to www.bivalvebash.com. The Samish Bay
Bivalve Bash benefits the community clean water education programs of the
Skagit Conservation Education Alliance (SCEA).
For more information: Contact 360-766-602.