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June 2016
Lecture: Clones, Cannibals, and Copulation
Clones, Cannibals, and Copulation: Reproduction and development of marine Invertebrates This is the second in a three-part lecture series presented by Western Washington University. Dr. Jennie Hoffman has a PhD in marine ecology and has been engaged in the field of climate change adaptation for more than a decade. Her areas of expertise include decision making in times of uncertainty, climate change vulnerability assessment, and adapting conservation, planning, and resource management for a changing climate. For more information on the other talks download the Lecture Series Flyer.
Find out more »Well Education and Testing
WET invites you to take a look at the health of your well and learn about keeping your drinking water safe. Washington State Department of Health recommends annual testing of individual wells for fecal coliform bacteria; testing your water is the best solution to identify possible contamination. WET provides homeowners with a local, inexpensive way to test their well water. COST: coliform sample ($25.00); lead sample ($15.00) Samples and WET Collection Form should be dropped off at the following locations between noon…
Find out more »State of the Oyster Study
State of the Oyster Study volunteers invite you to join them to look at bacterial contamination on privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and throughout Puget Sound. Samples will be tested for fecal coliform ($25 per test) and/or Vibrio parahaemolyticus ($30 per test). Results will be delivered by phone 10 days after test dates. On collection day, collect six large oysters, five+ inches shell length, or 24 clams and include the Collection Form with the samples. Samples may be dropped off at…
Find out more »Lecture: Practical Evolution
Practical Evolution: Natural selection in a changing Marine Environment This is the third in a three-part lecture series presented by Western Washington University. Dr. Jennie Hoffman has a PhD in marine ecology and has been engaged in the field of climate change adaptation for more than a decade. Her areas of expertise include decision making in times of uncertainty, climate change vulnerability assessment, and adapting conservation, planning, and resource management for a changing climate. For more information on the other talks download the Lecture Series Flyer.
Find out more »Wildlife Fire Preparedness Seminars
A series of Wildland Fire Preparedness Seminars designed to raise public awareness of beach fire hazards are being offered in North Kitsap in partnership with the Poulsbo Fire Department, North Kitsap Fire & Rescue, Poulsbo Historical Society and the Suquamish Tribe. The seminars include information on assessing homes and property for wildfire resistance and identifying neighborhood and beach safety strategies. For additional information, contact Poulsbo Fire Department (360-779-3997) or North Kitsap Fire & Rescue (360-297-3619). Interested persons can also find valuable tips…
Find out more »Shoreline restoration monitoring: Bainbridge
This is a great opportunity to get in involved in citizen science and learn first hand about shoreline restoration efforts in the Puget Sound. Volunteers are needed to collect data that monitors shoreline restoration progress on the Powel Property on north Bainbridge Island. Monitoring activities will consist of collecting physical profiles of the environment and plant/critter densities and collecting additional data that complement a region-wide University of Washington research project and continue to contribute valuable information to our understanding of the…
Find out more »Wildlife Fire Preparedness Seminars
A series of Wildland Fire Preparedness Seminars designed to raise public awareness of beach fire hazards are being offered in North Kitsap in partnership with the Poulsbo Fire Department, North Kitsap Fire & Rescue, Poulsbo Historical Society and the Suquamish Tribe. The seminars include information on assessing homes and property for wildfire resistance and identifying neighborhood and beach safety strategies. For additional information, contact Poulsbo Fire Department (360-779-3997) or North Kitsap Fire & Rescue (360-297-3619). Interested persons can also find valuable tips…
Find out more »Habitat Stewards Training
The National Wildlife Federation is hosting a Habitat Stewards Training that starts at the end of June in Kitsap County. Individuals will learn how to protect, restore and create areas for wildlife in their backyard, community and the greater Puget Sound area. A field trip is on June 25 from 10-2pm and field trip training will be at the Downtown Bremerton Library (612 Fifth Street Bremerton, WA 98337). Cost: $30, includes classroom materials; scholarships available This class has a volunteer payback…
Find out more »Peer Pier: Alderbrook Resort and Spa
Head out to Alderbrook Resort and Spa for an evening educational marine life observation.
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