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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022824 - Jefferson Land Trust News and Events - February 2024ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Check out the latest news and events from Jefferson Land Trust! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=4e3685cd46&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=a814933a29&e=c62e014255> February 2024 eNews <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f5834a2781&e=c62e014255> Above: A cougar. Below right: Dr. Mark Elbroch. Photos courtesy of Dr. Elbroch. Jefferson Land Trust's 2024 Virtual Conservation Breakfast to Feature the Olympic Cougar Project Our 2024 virtual Conservation Breakfast <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=dc612d94eb&e=c62e014255> is just around the corner! On Thursday, March 14, from 9:00 to 10:30 am, please join us for "The Olympic Cougar Project: Conservation in a Human-Dominated Landscape,” featuring renowned biologist Dr. Mark Elbroch and his team members Caitlin Kupar and Andy Stratton from Panthera <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e60e01f5aa&e=c62e014255> , a nonprofit organization devoted to the conservation of the world’s 40 species of wild cats and the ecosystems they inhabit. Learn more and register for Conservation Breakfast 2024 >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ea7aa273ce&e=c62e014255> There’s no cost to attend this popular annual event, which will be presented via Zoom, but pre-registration is required. Registration bonus: Present your registration receipt at Sunrise Coffee House <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=bdfe5ff8e2&e=c62e014255> in the Port of Port Townsend to enjoy $2 off a 1-lb+ bag of locally roasted coffee beans! (Please see your confirmation receipt email for details.) <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ee246c4808&e=c62e014255> The Olympic Cougar Project is dedicated to mapping cougar connectivity, identifying obstacles in wildlife corridors, and collaborating with state developers and partners to benefit cougars and other wildlife on the Olympic Peninsula. During this presentation, Dr. Elbroch and his team will share compelling insights into the evolving role of the Olympic Peninsula as an isolated enclave for cougars. Read more about Conservation Breakfast 2024 >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f0cc1eeae0&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=9bf0db9ebe&e=c62e014255> Above: Sarah Spaeth on a tracking expedition at the Duckabush River. In 2020 she was recognized as a certified Track and Sign Specialist — one of five women and less than 50 North Americans so certified at the time. Photo by Robert Tognoli. Below: Sarah made a plaster cast of side-by-side deer and dog prints seen on the low mobility section of the Valley View Forest loop trail. Tracking the Cougar Connection The Land Trust is excited to welcome renowned biologist, author, master wildlife tracker, and Puma Program Director Dr. Mark Elbroch, along with his teammates from Panthera’s Olympic Cougar Project, as our featured speakers at 2024 Conservation Breakfast <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=84e7c0907a&e=c62e014255> . The event will be held on March 14 virtually via Zoom. Especially excited is Sarah Spaeth, Director of Conservation and Strategic Partnerships at the Land Trust. Having worked for Jefferson Land Trust for nearly three decades to help preserve wildlife habitat for the benefit of the animals, plants, and people who share this land, Sarah’s professional and personal interests powerfully intersect with this year’s Conservation Breakfast topic — and have led her to an interesting collaboration with Dr. Elbroch and the Olympic Cougar Project. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=eb2e235c30&e=c62e014255> “For me, the journey began when I started studying wildlife tracking in 2012,” Sarah explains. “It completely opened my eyes. I had no idea who was actually here, or that you could read the landscape by looking at animal track and sign — the first alphabet that we had to know how to read in order to survive as humans.” “Dr. Mark Elbroch was the very first person to bring tracking evaluation and certification skills to the United States, from South Africa,” she continues. “He’s a phenomenal researcher, author, biologist, and tracker.” Read the full story >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=8d18d10b33&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=40fee9c004&e=c62e014255> Now Seeking Advisory Group Members for Chimacum Ridge Community Forest Jefferson Land Trust is excited to announce a unique opportunity for community members to participate in the development of Chimacum Ridge Community Forest <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track /click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=8590a8d80f&e=c62e014255> by serving as a member of one of three new community forest Advisory Groups. The community forest is governed by a seven-member community volunteer Board of Managers, and the day-to-day operations of the community forest are managed by a full-time staff Community Forest Manager. The Board of Managers is now seeking community members to join three Advisory Groups, which are focused on specific aspects of the forest's development and management: * Social Advisory Group Members: Advise on cultural, recreational, and educational access policies and plans for the community forest * Economic Advisory Group Members: Advise on ways the community forest supports the economic resilience of the community and sustains the community forest. * Ecological Advisory Group Members: Advise on the natural and ecological welfare of the community forest. Those interested in contributing to the development and management of Chimacum Ridge Community Forest are encouraged to apply. The Board welcomes individuals with expertise, skills or experience in forest and timber management, education, community development, ecology and natural sciences, business development, and/or environmental health to apply and seeks a broad representation of community members to enrich our community forest, fostering inclusivity and benefiting the community as a whole. Click here to learn more >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e468885d38&e=c62e014255> Last Chance to Nominate! 2024 Fairbank Award for Youth Environmental Action: Deadline March 1 Do you know any 12- to 19-year-olds who impress you with their commitment to the environment and their leadership skills? We encourage you to nominate them for the Fairbank Award for Youth Environmental Action <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f1efcf0616&e=c62e014255> . Nominations will be accepted through March 1, 2024. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=39c1bcffdc&e=c62e014255> Jefferson Land Trust established the Fairbank Award in 2023 in honor of longtime Land Trust volunteers and supporters Sarah and Owen Fairbank <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb 92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=22230c2fa8&e=c62e014255> . The $500 award, provided by an anonymous community member, is given annually to a young person (12-19 years old) who has, in the last year, shown leadership, commitment, and innovation to build a community that’s healthy, happy, sustainable, and deeply connected to nature for generations to come. The list below provides some examples of the types of actions that eligible nominees may be taking to demonstrate their commitment to environmental action in our community: * Demonstrating involvement/initiative in environmental protection/restoration and/or new projects * Influencing people’s behavior toward sustainable living * Building environmental and climate change awareness within our community * Engaging collaboratively and bringing about positive change For more information, including full eligibility requirements and nomination instructions, please click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=0cf92c 079c&e=c62e014255> To read more about 2023 Fairbank Award winner Diego Murray, please click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=6017feedfb&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=1f3a37bf56&e=c62e014255> Photos: Students and volunteers at Duckabush Oxbow and Wetlands Preserve in 2023. We're Seeking Volunteers: Youth Education Are you interested in inspiring future generations to be good caretakers of our lands? At Jefferson Land Trust, we’re committed to educating our local students about the natural world and about how to protect our forests and streams forever. You can help by joining us as an education volunteer! We’re currently seeking volunteers to help lead 3rd through 12th grade students who will be taking field trips to Jefferson Land Trust preserves this coming spring. Students from East Jefferson County will be learning about local ecosystems, healthy forests, salmon life cycles, and much more! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ef77fe2b55&e=c62e014255> Field trips generally run between five to seven hours, and consist of leading classes through nature-based games and activities. No prior teaching experience nor training in natural resources are necessary. All volunteers will receive a one- to two-hour online training from Jefferson Land Trust on how to lead activities (training times are flexible to meet individual needs). All volunteers working with children must pass a background check. If this opportunity sounds like a good fit for you and/or you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to info@saveland.org <mailto:info@saveland.org?subject=Education%20Volunteer%20interest> . Thank you! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=30308641a8&e=c62e014255> White-crowned Sparrow in song. Photo by Wendy Feltham. We're Seeking Volunteers: Quality Checks for Birdsong Recordings Jefferson Land Trust is now seeking volunteers to assist with an innovative bird monitoring study <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=8c49a5f921&e=c62e014 255> we recently launched on several of our nature preserves. Volunteers are needed to help manually verify thousands of acoustic birdsong recordings that were collected at our preserves over a week-long period. This data will provide a baseline of bird use and help us improve the long-term survival of Western Washington forest bird species through forest habitat improvements. Does this sound like a good fit for you? Click here to learn more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=91068da3b0&e=c62e014255> Spring Break Youth Corps Paid Internship Returns April 1-5: Interested High School Students Apply Today! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=083dc7e1e3&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=516c105eb1&e=c62e014255> Jefferson Land Trust is pleased to bring back our annual Spring Break Youth Corps internship program <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=47e5b76730&e=c62e 014255> from April 1-5, 2024. Spring Break Youth Corps is a one-week paid internship position for high school students aged 16 and up. With Jefferson Land Trust staff and volunteers, students will learn about and undertake a variety of habitat enhancement and conservation activities on permanently protected nature preserves across East Jefferson County. Students will also learn about a variety of conservation and natural resources-related career paths from natural resource professionals and other local experts. Applications are open now through March 24. To learn more and access the application form, please click here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=6cc48f111 3&e=c62e014255> or visit saveland.org/youth-corps. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=7a247d9091&e=c62e014255> Photos courtesy of Chimacum Corner Farmstand Nursery. Don't Miss the Affordable Native Plant Sale at Chimacum Corner Farmstand Nursery Did you know that you can help make land more resilient and beneficial to local wildlife by replanting with native species? The owners and staff of the Chimacum Corner Farmstand’s Corner Nursery <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=601b409c60&e=c62e014255> do — and they’re on a mission to encourage everyone to restore landscapes large and small. Beginning in February, the Corner Nursery has greatly expanded their native plant inventory, offering a wide and unique selection of locally grown, carefully selected native plants at affordable prices. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ebee031cc9&e=c62e014255> The sale features more than 70 kinds of plants, including ground covers, ferns, vines, and twenty-three types of trees. Home landscapers can find deer-resistant plants like Pacific Wax Myrtle as well as flowering shrubs like Mock Orange, Red-flowering Currant, and Pacific Rhododendron. Learn about the benefits of native plants and view the full list of available plants >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=2398b74e12&e=c62e014255> Forward this message to a friend >>> <https://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=c9c64aa8d8&e=c62e014255> Upcoming Land Trust Events Work Party: Building Beaver Protections around Select Plantings at Lower Donovan Creek Preserve Tuesday, March 12, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Lower Donovan Creek Preserve Oh Donovan: so much beauty, and so much to do! Those who have visited Lower Donovan Creek cannot forget the expansive views, recovering stream, and bright young plant community. And with the habitat recovery, our friendly habitat engineers the beaver have moved back in! While those beavers are hard at work building their dams and new creek channels that support salmon habitat, we also need to do our part by adding shade to the creek. Toward that end, we'll be building beaver-exclusion fencing and other deterrents around select taller trees within the young forest. This work will involve lots of walking and kneeling to get to the base of the tallest trees over uneven, but beautiful terrain. Directions: From Center Road, turn onto East Quilcene Road. Take the first left onto McInnis Road then proceed approximately 0.3 miles and park on the road shoulder near the top of the first driveway on the right. To carpool from Port Townsend or Chimacum, email Preserve Manager Carrie Clendaniel >> <mailto:cclendaniel@saveland.org> ________________________________ 2024 Conservation Breakfast: “The Olympic Cougar Project: Conservation in a Human-Dominated Landscape” Thursday, March 14, 9:00 - 10:30 am, online via Zoom Join us for a presentation from Dr. Mark Elbroch, noted cougar biologist and Puma Program Director of Panthera, a nonprofit devoted to the conservation of the world’s 40 species of wild cats and the ecosystems they inhabit. Dr. Elbroch and an expert panel will discuss the work and mission of the Olympic Cougar Project, and share how partners like Jefferson Land Trust help protect critical wildlife habitat in a human-dominated landscape. Registration for this popular annual Land Trust virtual event is complimentary, and includes a coupon for $2 off your purchase of 1+ lb. of locally roasted coffee beans from Sunrise Coffee Company. Click here to register >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=5f94366f90&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Upcoming Community Events Stream Stewards Program Training Registration open through February 28 (Today) Course dates: Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:30 am, March 6 - April 3, various locations in Jefferson and Clallam counties The Stream Stewards Program, hosted by WSU and the North Olympic Salmon Coalition, provides Jefferson and Clallam County residents with the opportunity to turn environmental knowledge into action. During this 5-week course, participants learn about connections between our lands and waters. Through classroom sessions, field trips, and hands-on activities, this training connects participants with experts and opportunities to get involved in local efforts and make a difference on the Olympic Peninsula. Cost: $100. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=37c29b768a&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Jefferson County Hazardous Waste Collection Event Saturday, March 2, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Port Hadlock Roads Shop (371 Chimacum Road, Port Hadlock) Jefferson County no longer has a moderate risk waste disposal facility. Instead, collection events are held across the County throughout the year for residents, and once a year for businesses. Residents can dispose of most household hazardous waste at collection events. Antifreeze, motor oil, fluorescent lights, and lithium, button, and rechargeable batteries are not accepted at collection events. The Transfer Station and Quilcene Drop Box have receptacles in the recycling area where you can dispose of these during regular hours of operation.) Note: containers with fuel, paint, etc. will not be returned. To learn more, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=fc4b04988c&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Jefferson County Farmers Markets Winter Training Series Presents: Market Training - Tell Your Story, Grow Sales Saturday, March 2, 3:15 - 5:30 pm, Chimacum Grange (9572 Rhody Dr, Chimacum) Calling small food and farm business operators in Jefferson and adjoining counties! Learn how to tell your story, grow your business reach using social media, and create an inviting farmers market display to sell your product and bring shoppers back for more. Speakers will include Natalie Motson, White Lotus Farm; Julia-Ellen Spruill-Smith, Space Twins Provisions; Jessie Short, Jefferson County Farmers Markets Board; Laura Llewellyn, Chimalow Produce; and Kellie Henwood, WSU. This training is part of Jefferson County Farmers Markets’ Winter Training series, presented in partnership with the North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. All trainings are free of charge and open to JCFM vendors and other small food and farm businesses in Jefferson and adjoining counties. To register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e596bdba4c&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Washington Native Plant Society Olympic Chapter Presents: Welcome to Spring Work Party and Social Gathering Saturday, March 9, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Kah Tai Prairie Preserve At this annual work party, welcome the early blooms at the prairie and fix the perimeter fence! Friends of the Golf Course Park members will join in on an experimental restoration of the former fairway now included within the fence. Areas of non-native grass will be removed and camas bulbs will be divided and planted in the new area. Meet at the parking lot within the Port Townsend Golf Course Park by the Kah Tai Prairie Preserve sign. Bring gloves and small weeding shovels and tools. Please RSVP, and direct any questions, to Dixie Llewellin: dixie@cablespeed.com <mailto:dixie@cablespeed.com> or 360.385.6432 ________________________________ Jefferson County Master Gardeners Present: Learning From Native Plants - Low Maintenance Gardens Saturday, March 9, 12:00 - 12:30 pm, Jefferson County Library - Humphrey Room As we’re experiencing the effects of climate change, gardening isn't following the old tried and true rules we've all learned. Will the natives have an easier time adapting? Join Jefferson County Master Gardener (and longtime Jefferson Land Trust volunteer) Sarah Fairbank for a short presentation followed by Q&A. Sarah will discuss how she’s moved on from “fancy plants” — cool plants from afar that take specific conditions — to more native and native-like plants that have adapted to this climate. ________________________________ Friends of Fort Flagler Presents: Harbor Porpoises - The Secret Lives of the Salish Sea's Smallest Cetacean Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, online via Zoom Delve into the mysterious world of harbor porpoises, the smallest cetaceans in the Salish Sea, and learn about their important role in our marine ecosystem! Discover their hidden lives, from their playful antics to their amazing hunting techniques, their habitats, and the challenges they face. Presenter Casey Mclean has over 12 years’ experience working with marine animals, and is the Executive Director of SR3, Washington’s first dedicated marine animal hospital. SR3 is a nonprofit organization that focuses on response, rehabilitation and research of local marine wildlife. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=cf45c52f6f&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Sierra Club Washington - North Olympic Group Presents: "Blue Glacier Then and Now" Thursday, March 21, 6:30 pm, online This short film examines climate change through the disappearance of Blue Glacier, the source of the Hoh River. Father/son duo Chip and Will Freund document how this one specific glacier has changed over a lifetime, beginning in the summer of 1982, when Chip was 18 years old and doing backcountry trail work in Olympic National Park. He took dozens of photographs of his environment, including photos of the mighty Blue Glacier. In 2022, 40 years to the week of when he was there last, Chip visited Olympic National Park to recreate the photos he took of Blue Glacier, and show how the glacier has been affected by climate change in the intervening four decades. The filmmaker and the film's subject will be present to discuss the film and answer questions after the screening. RSVP required. To learn more and RSVP, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ce5f281329&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Wild Church Port Townsend Saturday, March 23, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Fort Townsend State Park Every 4th Saturday of the month, join guide Katy Taylor to gather in and with creation, with other folks, and with the other beings on this earth. Practice together to move from human being to earth being, in reverence and respect for earth. Begin by meeting in circle and sharing some opening words, song, and practices, and then wander in silence. Afterwards, the group will reconvene to share their experiences. For more information, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=92fa742fb4&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Jefferson County Farmers Markets Winter Training Series Presents: Market Channel Training Wednesday, March 27, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, online via Zoom Calling small food and farm business operators in Jefferson and adjoining counties! This speaker panel addresses expanding your small business market channels to offer community-sustained agriculture or sell to wholesale buyers. This training is part of Jefferson County Farmers Markets’ Winter Training series, presented in partnership with the North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. All trainings are free of charge and open to JCFM vendors and other small food and farm businesses in Jefferson and adjoining counties. To register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=c0233f61bc&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Washington Native Plant Society Olympic Chapter Presents: Sidewalk Botany - Plants of Urban Cracks and Crevices Friday, March 29, 9:00 - 11:30 am, Port Townsend “When a naturalist yearns for far places and new sights yet cannot get away from the city, it is possible to partly assuage the longing by trying something new—a sidewalk safari in search of plants... Plants occupying cracks in the sidewalks provide a source of collecting... and learning the names of plants hitherto ignored. These specimens are as interesting, and often are as difficult to identify, and as challenging to find as those to be found in far-off places.” -Virginia Eifert, 1966. Come join this occasional Port Townsend crack-plant foray! Route and meeting place to be determined For details and to sign up, contact Fred Weinmann: fweinmann@cablespeed.com <mailto:fweinmann@cablespeed.com> or 360.379.0986 ________________________________ Still Here: Portraits of the Chemakum Saturday, March 30, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Quimper Universalist Unitarian Fellowship (2333 San Juan Avenue, Port Townsend) In 2021, the League of Extraordinary Observers (LEO), a local photography group, was invited to photograph local families of Chemakum descendants. Brian Goodman made the portraits with the assistance of LEO members Tim Lawson, Robert Tognoli, and Kerry Tremain. During this event, members of the Chemakum Tribe will gather with the community to share the portraits and tell their stories. Their presentation will be followed by an invitation to view portraits and mingling with tribal members and the photographers. For more information about this event, contact Jo Blair: barbarajoblair@gmail.com <mailto:barbarajoblair@gmail.com> or 425.417-.164 ________________________________ Chimacum Farmers Market: Vendor Applications Open Deadline: April 1 Jefferson County Farmers Markets are now accepting vendor applications for the Chimacum Farmers Market's 2024 season. Applications are welcomed from farmers, artists, and artisan food makers. Vendors from Jefferson County and neighboring counties are welcome to apply; underrepresented products from adjoining counties are welcomed, too. For vendor guidelines and more information, visit the website >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=8ce298c268&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ CedarRoot Folk School Presents: Birding by Ear Weekend Walkabout Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Port Townsend During this wildlife walkabout through Port Townsend’s north side, immerse yourself in springtime birdsong and practice identifying birds by their distinct voices in order to gain understanding about what they’re communicating. This will be a slow walk with frequent pauses to help the group listen for and watch wildlife. The group will explore habitats from the shoreline through suburbs, including some forest, meadows, and a lake. You’ll learn to focus on the sounds around you, get to know a bird’s world, and connect more deeply with nature. Course instructor Dave Rugh, wildlife biologist, is a longtime Jefferson Land Trust Volunteer Preserve Steward and a co-lead of the Land Trust’s popular Tidelands to Timberline natural history course. Cost: $140. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3c8e7c9381&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Birding Walks with Beverly McNeil Saturdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Fort Worden, Lake Anderson, Fort Flagler, and Fort Townsend State Parks Beverly McNeil, Admiralty Audubon trip leader and nature photographer, conducts bird walks at a local Washington state park every Saturday. She offers her walks for no cost at Lake Anderson State Park every third Saturday and at Fort Flagler State Park every fourth Saturday. When these no-cost outings are full (five people), folks can reach out to Beverly to book bird walks for a fee at any of the four state parks on first and second Saturdays or on any other chosen dates. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for changeable weather; bring binoculars and your own water. Please note this program is dependent on good weather. 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