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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092624 - Jefferson Land Trust News and Events - September 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=5e2a198ae2&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ad37bbb0cc&e=c62e014255> September 2024 eNews <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=4cb802a1ec&e=c62e014255> Local students and teacher observing salmon in the Duckabush River on a field trip to Duckabush Oxbow and Wetlands Preserve in fall 2023. Investing in Our Youth Education Programs For more than a decade, Jefferson Land Trust has been serving the public school students and teachers of East Jefferson County with high-quality youth education programming that connects classroom learning and local field experiences on our nature preserves. Our programs are offered at no cost to schools and are designed to build from one year to the next, carrying students from 1st through 12th grade, while aligning with state science standards. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=8d6f8eb71b&e=c62e014255> As we kick off the first field trips of the 2024-25 school year, we’re pleased to announce that we've boosted our capacity to expand our education program. In August 2024, we hired local educator Devon Buckham as our full-time Education Coordinator — the Land Trust's first-ever position dedicated solely to education! (To learn more about Devon, see story below or click here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=1f45f186f3&e=c62e014255> .) <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=56ff937705&e=c62e014255> The Land Trust’s youth educational programs were originally developed at the request of public school teachers, who approached us with needs and ideas specific to their classrooms — like a living lab for geology units, or a field trip to learn about the salmon life cycle. We continue to take a responsive approach to developing our programs by working closely with teachers and administrators. “Seeing how excited the teachers are to meet with us to talk about ideas and opportunities for Land Trust programs, you can understand just how positive these experiences are for both the students and the teachers,” Devon says. Read more about our education programs >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=b44f4ddeb2&e=c62e014255> Above photos: Students on a field trip to Valley View Forest in 2023; Land Trust Field Assistant Greg Sachs helping lead a field trip for local students at the Land Trust’s Snow Creek Uncas Preserve in early 2024, where our partners at the North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC) have undertaken a huge restoration project. Call for Land Trust Education Volunteers The Land Trust is powered by volunteers. This is especially true when it comes to our educational programs. “I can’t stress enough how important volunteers are to making these programs possible,” says Carrie Clendaniel, Preserve Manager. “You don’t have to be a resource expert or former teacher. You just need to be able to go through training with us and be able to engage students.” Getting out on the land with school groups is a fun, hands-on way to serve the community while exploring some of Jefferson County’s most beautiful protected places. If you’re interested in volunteering with the Land Trust’s education programs, please reach out to Education Coordinator Devon Buckham at dbuckham@saveland.org <mailto:dbuckham@saveland.org> . In addition to participating in preparatory training, all volunteers working with children must pass a background check. Meet our New Education Coordinator: Devon Buckham! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=fe812d08f4&e=c62e014255> We're delighted to share that Jefferson Land Trust has hired local educator Devon Buckham as our new full-time Education Coordinator — the Land Trust’s first-ever position dedicated solely to education! “I’ve seen the impact of these kinds of educational programs on students and my own children,” Devon says. “I absolutely believe in this mission and am so excited to be a part of it.” A former teacher in the Chimacum School District and longtime volunteer with the Land Trust and other community organizations, Devon stepped into the Education Coordinator role in August 2024. Working with teachers, schools, Land Trust staff members, and our wonderful education volunteers, he’ll help us run the highly valued learning programs we’ve developed for local public schools over the years, and expand them to meet the needs of local teachers, students, and our community. Read more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e384aea54b&e=c62e014255> "The Land Trust has given me many opportunities to engage with work that is meaningful, that leads to outcomes that are positive for community members, and that reduces barriers to others being able to access land. Those are things that are incredibly important to me." - Devon Buckham, Jefferson Land Trust Education Coordinator Resgister Today for a Tour of Chimacum Ridge <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ab20ec4679&e=c62e014255> Chimacum Ridge. Photo by Robert Tognoli/LEO. This fall, we're welcoming the community on public tours of Chimacum Ridge <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=977021b583&e=c62e014255> , a 918-acre forest at the heart of Chimacum. Jefferson Land Trust purchased Chimacum Ridge <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=2b214e2172&e=c62e014255> at the end of 2023 and is now working to transform it into a community forest that will open to the public in 2025, with ecological, recreational, educational, economic, and cultural benefits for all. Join us (and bring your friends and family!) for a (mostly) driving tour of Chimacum Ridge this fall to explore the many unique features of the ridge and imagine the exciting possibilities it holds for the future and for our community. Tours are offered at no cost, and multiple dates are available in October. Learn more, see dates, and book your tour >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=a62b0544fd&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=0c23c2f152&e=c62e014255> The exciting progress on Chimacum Ridge is supported by the Look to the Land <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=5af942fd4d&e=c62e014255> campaign for a resilient future. You can learn more about the campaign during your tour of Chimacum Ridge <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=247410dc6a&e=c62e014255> or by checking out our campaign website <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=fa2a7b08da&e=c62e014255> . Opportunity to Purchase Protected Farmland in Chimacum: Information Session October 3 <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f2e238bbe2&e=c62e014255> Jefferson Land Trust plans to sell 47 acres of protected farmland in Beaver Valley, Chimacum through an open application process beginning in October 2024. Information about the Request for Proposals (RFP) and the open application process will be covered at an an in-person information session for potential buyers on Thursday, October 3rd at 7:00 pm at the Chimacum Grange. To attend, please RSVP using the quick and easy online form <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d3b94e6596&e=c62e01425 5> . If you can't attend the in-person information session, but wish to view a recorded virtual information session in early October, please RSVP using the same form <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/ track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=cb4b8c2027&e=c62e014255> , where you can indicate your preference. All are welcome to apply. This opportunity is funded in part by two Washington state programs (the Farm Protection & Affordability Investment program and the Farmland Protection and Land Access program) that aim to protect important at-risk farmland in order to keep it in production while lowering barriers to land access for farmers or ranchers who are defined as: “Limited Resource, Beginning, Socially Disadvantaged, or Veteran” by the USDA <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=667ec2d2e7&e=c62e014255> . Forward this message to a friend >>> <https://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f3d420c7d6&e=c62e014255> Hot off the Press: The 2023-24 Report to Our Community <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=c16163bc0a&e=c62e014255> Jefferson Land Trust’s 2023-24 Report to Our Community is now available, in print and online! In this year’s report, we look back on 35 years of community-powered conservation, take a deep dive into our exciting progress toward establishing a community forest on Chimacum Ridge, share details about recent land protection projects, and much more! View a digital version online by clicking here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=bdec4bba5c&e=c62e014255> . Hard copies are available in our office lobby at 1033 Lawrence Street in Port Townsend. To request that a copy be mailed to you, please fill out our online form <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d52882b2fa&e=c62e014255> . Jefferson County Farm Tour Fun! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=a91ca5f169&e=c62e014255> Nigerian Dwarf goats at Kodama Farm & Food Forest. Photo courtesy of Kodama Farm. Another wonderful Jefferson County Farm Tour is complete! During the weekend of September 14 and 15, participating farms across Jefferson County opened to the public for self-guided tours. Jefferson Land Trust staff and board members were pleased to be hosted by the fantastic farmers at Kodama Farm & Food Forest <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db 1730fe5fb21&id=2ec0e4ee96&e=c62e014255> , which we helped to permanently protect in 2021. As always, Farm Tour was a great opportunity for everyone to get out on the land, celebrate local food and farm products, and meet and support the farmers and farming families who work so hard to nourish our community. Read more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=836b6aa618&e=c62e014255> Salmon Viewing Season is Here! <https://mcusercontent.com/25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21/images/a4058253-ae8d-ec2e-ad9a-40039cba623e.jpg> Welcome home, salmon! Hood Canal summer chum are now returning from the ocean to spawn in Snow Creek, Salmon Creek, the Duckabush River, and Chimacum Creek. We encourage you to go see this amazing natural phenomenon at Snow Creek Estuary Preserve, <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=397485ca30&e=c62e014255> Duckabush Oxbow & Wetlands Preserve, <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ff5422b9f2&e=c62e014255> and/or Illahee Preserve. <https://saveland.us4.list-m anage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=bf4d29223f&e=c62e014255> Salmon make their epic journey, swimming in from the ocean and up the very stream in which they hatched, in order to spawn and complete their life cycle. View a neat “map” of the salmon life cycle by clicking here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=a4d597c74c&e=c62e014255> . When viewing the salmon, please be kind to the fish and other wildlife by: * Remaining on designated trails (and off of live or dead streamside vegetation) * Keeping voices and loud noises to a minimum, and * Leaving your pets at home. Salmon-viewing season usually lasts through mid-November. Hope to see you out there! Request for Donations: Tools and Supplies for Chimacum Ridge Community Forest Working with the community, Jefferson Land Trust is making exciting progress on establishing a community forest on Chimacum Ridge! As we keep growing our operational space, we've identified some tools and supplies that will help us keep the work running smoothly. If you're interested in donating any of the items listed below, please email Community Forest Manager Ryen Helzer at rhelzer@saveland.org <mailto:rhelzer@saveland.org> . If possible, include a picture of the item(s) you wish to donate. Thank you! Trailer: A utility or dump trailer that measures 5' - 6' wide and 8' - 10' long. Maximum towing capacity needs to be higher than 2, 900 lbs (GVWR > 2900 lbs). This will help us move equipment, tools, and supplies to different parts of the ridge. The GVWR can be found on the trailer driver-side panel. Table Saw: A small to medium size mobile table saw to help with repairs and crafting displays and signs for events and trails. <https://mcusercontent.com/25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21/images/9772b1c4-a6ec-6f0b-235b-f150cece89d6.png> Bookshelf: 3' - 3.5' feet wide and 5' - 7' tall. We're collecting many books that will be resources for ecological forestry and community connection. Pop-up tent: 10'x10' or 12'x12' waterproof pop-up tent/shelter to use for events and work parties. Utility tables: Three medium or large utility tables to help with tabling events and office organization. <https://mcusercontent.com/25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21/images/06b080dc-0de1-c9d2-c014-9d11141132bb.png> Filing cabinet: Two-drawer, locking filing cabinet for office space. Toolbox/organizer: To organize tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc. <https://mcusercontent.com/25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21/images/9064d8f9-4681-4827-edfc-3d040badd3bc.png> Forward this message to a friend >>> <https://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f3d420c7d6&e=c62e014255> Upcoming Land Trust Events Chimacum Ridge Community Forest Weekend Work Parties Saturday, September 28, 9:00 am - noon, Valley View Forest Saturday, October 19, 9:00 am - noon, Valley View Forest Join us for monthly volunteer work parties at Chimacum Ridge Community Forest to help get it ready to open in 2025! We’ll be working on what will become the main access trail to Chimacum Ridge from the Valley View Forest parking lot by smoothing sections of the trail with shovels and rakes; moving, raking, and tamping gravel; cutting out roots; cutting vegetation; creating small channels for water to run off; and pulling noxious weeds from trailsides. We recommend that you bring water, sun protection, closed toe shoes/boots that you don't mind getting dirty, work gloves, eye protection, and a snack. We'll provide extra water and snacks during the day. Questions? Contact Community Forest Manager Ryen Helzer at rhelzer@saveland.org <mailto:rhelzer@saveland.org> . Directions: Meet at the Valley View Forest parking lot at 1717 Center Road, Chimacum. From Chimacum Corner, travel 1.7 miles south on Center Road to the gravel driveway on the left. ________________________________ Opportunity to Purchase Chimacum Farmland: In-Person Information Session Thursday, October 3, 7:00 pm, Chimacum Grange (9572 Rhody Drive) Jefferson Land Trust will be selling 47 acres of protected farmland in Beaver Valley, Chimacum through an open application process beginning in October 2024. A recorded virtual information session will also be shared in early October. Please RSVP using the quick and easy online form. If you can't attend the information session, but wish to view the recorded virtual information session in early October, please RSVP using the same form, where you can indicate your preference. To RSVP for the in-person information session and/or request the virtual recording, click here to access the form >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=2 b067427e3&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Community Coffee Chats with Jefferson Land Trust's Executive Director Richard Tucker Friday, October 11, 8:30 - 9:30 am, Catkin Coffee, Quilcene Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 - 10:00 am, Sunrise Coffee, Port Townsend Join Jefferson Land Trust’s Executive Director Richard Tucker at Catkin Coffee in Quilcene (October 11) and Sunrise Coffee in Port Townsend (October 23) for an opportunity to chat about the Land Trust’s latest projects, ask questions about our work, and share your perspective over a hot cup of your favorite morning beverage! ________________________________ Work Party: Trail Trimming at Quimper West Tuesday, October 22, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Quimper West Preserve Quimper West is a gem nestled into the three-mile-long Quimper Wildlife Corrridor. At this preserve that's cared for so lovingly by community volunteers, we'll tackle trail trimming to keep the paths looking good! As part of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, this preserve supports wildlife movement, wetlands, water quality, and wildlife habitat, as well as a truly special visitor experience right on the edge of Port Townsend. Please drive slowly to respect the neighbors, and keep an eye out for rough-skinned newts who frequently can be seen crossing the road. Questions? Contact Preserve Manager Carrie Clendaniel at cclendaniel@saveland.org >> <mailto:cclendaniel@saveland.org> Directions: Travel north on North Jacob Miller Road toward the road end (about 1 mile). Before you reach the road end, you'll see Quimper West Preserve's small parking area and trailhead kiosk on your left (the west side of the road). Please bike or walk if possible due to limited parking. ________________________________ Forest Conservation Practices Tour Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Chimacum Join Jefferson Land Trust's Preserve Manager Carrie Clendaniel and Northwest Natural Resource Group’s (NNRG) lead forester Jaal Mann on a tour of an actively managed lowland coniferous forest. Objectives for the Land Trust's 65-acre Valley View Forest (the future gateway to Chimacum Ridge Community Forest) include increasing forest resilience and improving structural and species diversity through selective thinning, gap cuts, and creating wildlife habitat structures. As we walk through several treatment units, leaders will discuss the successes and challenges of planning and implementing ecological forestry practices and how we select trees for removal in a thinning. Free site visits provided by NNRG to assess habitat diversity and forest health, and provide management recommendations, will be available to attendees. This workshop is offered at no cost to attendees thanks to funding through Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/clic k?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3a6b9ecf57&e=c62e014255> . Questions? Contact Preserve Manager Carrie Clendaniel at cclendaniel@saveland.org >> <mailto:cclendaniel@saveland.org> To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=1ddc16a651&e=c62e014255> Removing Barriers for Land Trust Volunteers The Land Trust recognizes that there can be financial barriers to volunteering. To address these barriers and increase broader volunteer participation that’s representative of the communities in which we work, we’ve created the Equity and Access Fund <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=4cb2dd78d5&e=c62e014255> . If you'd like to volunteer at a Land Trust work party or event, but are challenged by childcare or transportation, let us know on the form here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db17 30fe5fb21&id=c9517ce956&e=c62e014255> and we may be able to provide reimbursement. Upcoming Community Events Port Townsend Marine Science Center Presents: ORCA — Shared Waters, Shared Home Open through Sunday, September 28, Fridays - Sundays, noon - 3:00 pm, The Gallery in Flagship Landing (1001 Water Street, Port Townsend) This interactive exhibit explores the natural history of the orca species and the extreme challenges facing the Southern Resident orca families that frequent Puget Sound. Based on the book of the same name co-published by The Seattle Times and nonprofit publisher Braided River, this special showing features captivating photography by Steve Ringman and others, and stories by author and journalist Lynda V. Mapes about the power, majesty,and plight of two endangered, and intertwined, species of the Salish Sea: Southern Resident orcas and Chinook salmon. The exhibit is designed for all ages. By donation. For more information, click here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ec1cd18c39&e=c62e014255> or call 360.385.5582. ________________________________ First Sunday Prairie Saunter Sunday, October 6, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Camas Prairie Park (1948 Blaine Street, Port Townsend) Washington Native Plant Society will host this saunter around Kah Tai Prairie Preserve and Camas Prairie Park at the Port Townsend Golf Course during the monthly "Sunday in the Park" event. Botanists Dixie Llewellin and Kathy Darrow will lead the saunter. See what’s blooming and what’s in seed at the preserve, learn about the ecology of the camas prairie, and visit with other native and naturalized plants that live around the park and preserve. The walk is a leisurely 1-2 miles around the prairie, then out to Spring Valley Pond and back. Meet at the Kah Tai Prairie kiosk in the parking lot. Anyone, including leashed pets, is welcome to join. For more information, email Kathy Darrow at kathydinpt@gmail.com >> <mailto:kathydinpt@gmail.com> ________________________________ Washington Native Plant Society Presents: Hike to Glines Canyon Overlook of Lake Mills Saturday, October 12, 9:00 am, Port Angeles area Join for a hike to Glines Canyon Overlook of Lake Mills restoration area of the Elwha River. Meet at the Madison Falls parking lot at 9:00 am for this 7.4 mile out-and-back on the old Elwha Road with a gentle elevation gain of 180 feet total. David Allen of Shore Road Nursery will join the group. For more information and to RSVP, email Sharon Schlentner at sschlentner@olypen.com >> <mailto:sschlentner@olypen.com> ________________________________ Washington Native Plant Society Presents: Fall Afternoon Amble in the Dungeness Floodplain Sunday, October 13, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Sequim area Join for a fall afternoon amble in the lower Dungeness floodplain. This is a gentle but rocky trail in a forested riparian corridor along the Dungeness river south of Sequim. For more information and to RSVP, call or email Wendy McClure at 360.779.3820 or wendymac3@embarqmail.com >> <mailto:wendymac3@embarqmail.com> ________________________________ Friends of Fort Flagler Presents: Sea Lions of the Salish Sea Wednesday, October 16, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, online via Zoom Join Presenter Casey Mclean to learn about the fascinating lives of the different species of sea lions that frequent our waters. Two species of sea lions can be found in the Salish Sea. Learn about these amazing pinnipeds and their important role in a healthy ecosystem. Casey has over 12 years of experience working with marine animals and is the Executive Director of SR3, Washington’s first dedicated marine animal hospital. SR3 is a nonprofit organization focusing on the 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=a04ffece93&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ CedarRoot Folk School Presents: Intro to Bird Language Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, Port Townsend area Join instructor Scott Brinton and guest instructor Dave Rugh to experience the art and science of bird language through this experiential course. Learn the ancient skill of interpreting the voices and movements of birds, begin to understand where the aerial and land predators are, and tap into a deeper awareness of yourself and nature. Whether you're an avid birdwatcher, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the hidden conversations happening all around us, this class offers something for everyone. Cost: $165. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=2962ecc377&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Orca Recovery Day Planting at Salmon Creek Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, 321 West Uncas Road, Port Townsend Come celebrate Orca Recovery Day as the Jefferson County Conservation District and the North Olympic Salmon Coalition team up for a planting event at Salmon Creek. This is important habitat for Endangered Hood Canal summer chum salmon. Recent studies have shown that when Chinook salmon, the preferred prey of Southern Resident Orcas, is in short supply, they’ll supplement their diet with other species, including chum salmon. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=31aa727b67&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Wild Church Port Townsend Saturday, October 26, 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=2837c40cbf&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Birding Walks with Beverly McNeil Saturdays, 9:00 am - noon, 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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