Volunteers are needed for upcoming beach seine events. Beach seining is an excellent way to learn more about the nearshore environment, Bainbridge Island, and marine ecology from a hands-on perspective and it’s also a lot of fun. The beach seine program is a citizen science experience and depends on volunteer crew member to keep the project going. Without you, we truly can’t make it happen.For more detailed information, please see the flyer. For reservations, please contact Peter Namtvedt Best at beachseine@gmail.com.
Kitsap County is required to update its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) by December 1, 2011. This comprehensive land-use plan sets policies and regulations for all marine, stream and lake shorelines. The goal of this forum is help citizens play a positive role in the outcome. The program will be presented by Tim Trohimovich, FutureWise Co-Director in Planning and Law. Tim has more than 25 years of growth management experience, most recently as Comprehensive Planning Division Manager for the City of Redmond, where he participated in GMA appeals and worked extensively with citizens, elected officials, and planners.
Please join the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation District and your fellow islanders as they work to clean up Gideon Park (Gideon Lane and Grow Ave). They will work on the removal of invasive, non-native plants. The Park District will provide guidance and some tools. Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves, drink, snacks and a favorite tool. Please share in the active stewardship of Island parks! Contact Kent with questions or for more information at 842-9099 or kent@biparks.org.
Join the Bainbridge Island Land Trust and the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District in planting 100 Western Red Cedar seedlings to create a new grove at Meigs Park (at Highway 305 and Koura Rd). Volunteers should bring their own shovel and 5 gallon bucket. Are you willing to help? If so, please RSVP to susanne@bi-landtrust.org.
GROWING A LANDSCAPE FOR OUR NATIVE BUTTERFLIES, BEES AND BIRDS
The relatively rich diversity of native butterflies, bees, birds and other organisms that have evolved together here has been in decline since Euro-American immigrants took over the management of our landscape from the indigenous people. Naturalist, botanist and ecologist Stewart Wechsler will discuss what we can do to slow the decline and hopefully turn the tide to protect and restore some of this natural heritage. Participants will discuss and learn about native plants most useful to butterflies, bees and birds and their ideal growing requirements. Classroom and field instruction. $10 for Land Trust members and $25 for non-members. For more information, please contact Brenda at 842-1216 or Brenda@bi-landtrust.org.
WSU Kitsap Extension is offering a Beach Naturalist Class that will meet all of the Thursdays in April from 6:30 – 9 pm at the PoulsboMarineScienceCenter (at the intersection of Hostmark and Front St in Poulsbo). It will also include Saturday beach walks.
The course will cover:
Overview of the Beach Naturalist/Beach Watcher Program
Beach Etiquette
Marine Shoreline/Riparing Interface and Preservation
Algae (seaweed)
Clams, crabs, anemones & friends
Fish
The course fee is $50 per person on or before March 26 so they can order materials. If you have any questions please email Peg ptillery@co.kitsap.wa.us or leave a voicemail at 360-337-7224. Email works the very best.
Please go to our recent news page to get the sign-up form.
This annual Land Trust tradition is coming! Native plants are perfect for attracting wildlife and replanting where you have removed those invasive plants or noxious weeds and they thrive on Bainbridge Island. Please check back for more information.
OUR ISLAND - OUR EARTH Join in a variety of events on Bainbridge Island celebrating Earth Day and our island's natural places and treasures. Please check back for more detailed information to come.
Volunteers are needed for upcoming beach seine events. Beach seining is an excellent way to learn more about the nearshore environment, Bainbridge Island, and marine ecology from a hands-on perspective and it’s also a lot of fun. The beach seine program is a citizen science experience and depends on volunteer crew member to keep the project going. Without you, we truly can’t make it happen. For more detailed information, please see the flyer. For reservations, please contact Peter Namtvedt Best at beachseine@gmail.com.