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February 2020
Skagit/Samish Flats Birding Field Trip
Al Westphal of Kitsap Audubon leads a full-day event to look for great flocks of over-wintering Snow Geese plus Trumpeter Swans and a terrific array of other waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and others. Contact Al Westphal to register and for details. When: Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 8:00am--5:00pm Where: Skagit/Samish Flats Area
Find out more »Coastal Inundation Mapping Training
The Washington Department of Ecology’s 2-day hands-on training provides an introduction to coastal inundation and coastal inundation mapping methods using GIS. Topics include discussion about different types of coastal inundation (i.e., riverine flooding, shallow coastal flooding, sea level rise, storm surge, tsunami), selection of elevation datasets and datums, mapping fundamentals, spatial methodologies used to map flood areas in a coastal environment, and applications and limitations of various types of inundation products. Coastal Inundation Mapping is a technical class focused specifically…
Find out more »Bevan Series on Sustainable Fisheries
The Bevan Series on Sustainable Fisheries is a free and public symposium featuring internationally recognized experts and sponsored by Tanya Bevan, friends of Don Bevan, UW SAFS, Washington Sea Grant, and NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center and Northwest Fisheries Science Center. This week, Gordon Holtgrieve, Associate Professor at the University of Washington's School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, presents: Food-energy-water challenges and opportunities in the Mekong River Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 4:30pm, with reception to follow Fisheries…
Find out more »Huxley Speaker Series
For Winter Quarter 2020, the Huxley College of Western Washington University is collaborating with the Salish Sea Institute for the Huxley Speaker Series, with a focus on the Salish Sea. The Series is free and open to the public. This week, Terrie Klinger presents: Ocean Acidification in the Salish Sea Klinger is the Barer Professor of Sustainability Science in the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington and Co-Director of the Washington Ocean Acidification Center. Her research focuses…
Find out more »Marine Wiring and Diesel Engine Workshops in Port Townsend
A chance for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters to learn to safely wire their boats or troubleshoot their diesel engines. Washington Sea Grant, The Port of Port Townsend and WSU Jefferson County Extension are co-sponsoring two workshops in Port Townsend that will cover essential skills for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters: marine wiring and diesel engine troubleshooting. The Diesel Engine Troubleshooting workshop will cover troubleshooting and the maintenance of various systems within marine diesel engines, including fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling…
Find out more »Carkeek Park Bird Walk
Join Seattle Audubon for a morning birding excursion! Winter is the best time of the year to observe seabirds on the Puget Sound, and we will spend much of our winter walks on the beach observing birds on the Sound and around the mouth of Pipers Creek, which often attracts large groups of gulls and waterfowl. We may also walk some of the forest paths. Participants should be ready for potentially cold, wet, and/or windy conditions. You are encouraged to…
Find out more »Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Bird Walk
Join Seattle Audubon for a leisurely walk about the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. We will first walk the main paths and steps in this very scenic park. Then, we’ll return to our cars, grab our spotting scopes, and walk the short distance to the beach for some seabird watching overlooking the Puget Sound. The weather is usually cooler on the beach, so wear layers and rain gear, if necessary. Bring binoculars, of course, and a scope, if you have one.…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Super Saturday
SEA Discover Center hosts story time, engaging hands-on activities, a craft and view of the aquarium for families interested in marine life! Check out some of the upcoming session themes: Saturday, February 8, 2020- The Wonder of Whales Saturday, March 14, 2020- Echinoderms Saturday, April 11, 2020- Magnificent Mollusks! Saturday, May 9, 2020- Curious about Crustaceans and Crabs Saturday, June 13, 2020- Terrific tools! Cost is $10 per family. Learn more and register here. Where: SEA Discovery…
Find out more »Toxic Phytoplankton of the PNW
In the fifth installment of Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s lecture series, The Future of Oceans, Neil Harrington will share his knowledge from 17 years of experience working on natural resources on the North Olympic Peninsula. Harrington has worked for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe since 2012 and has focused on harmful algal blooms, shellfish safety, invasive European green crab monitoring and outreach to school children. Sunday, February 9, 3:00pm $5; Free admission for students, teachers, and Octopus & Orca…
Find out more »Whidbey Island Birding Field Trip
Join Seattle Audubon for a birding excursion on Whidbey Island! Whidbey Island is an excellent birding spot any time of the year. We will work our way up island looking for waterbirds (ducks, grebes, loons, alcids), raptors, and passerines. Come prepared for almost any weather, waterproof footwear, a scope will be helpful. Bring lunch and fluids. Drivers need a Discover Pass. Carpool cost: $50.00 per vehicle shared equally by passengers, plus the cost of the ferry shared by driver and…
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