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Events for March 2010
Date Location Event
Mar 12, 2010
8:30 am - 3:00 pm		 Fay Bainbridge State Park
Beach Seine - Volunteer Opportunity

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.

Mar 16, 2010
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm		 Poulsbo Library (Lower Level Auditorium)
Educational Forum on Shoreline Management Planning

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.

Mar 18, 2010
 Grand Hyatt, Seattle
CLE International's Conservation Easement Conference
This continuing legal education conference will provide valuable insight from the country’s top experts and the latest information on tax benefits available to landowners, drafting a conservation easement, appraisal requirements and much, much more! Network with attorneys, appraisers and other conservation professionals who share a common purpose: being kind to our environment.  Presenters:  Thomas F. Haensly, Esq., of Edmonds, WA and Konrad J. Liegel, Esq., of K&L Gates, Seattle, WA, with keynote presentation by Mary Pope M. Hutson, Executive Vice President, Land Trust Alliance, Washington, DC.  For more info see the flyer on our website. 
Mar 19, 2010
 Grand Hyatt, Seattle
CLE International's Conservation Easement Conference
This continuing legal education conference will provide valuable insight from the country’s top experts and the latest information on tax benefits available to landowners, drafting a conservation easement, appraisal requirements and much, much more! Network with attorneys, appraisers and other conservation professionals who share a common purpose: being kind to our environment.  Presenters:  Thomas F. Haensly, Esq., of Edmonds, WA and Konrad J. Liegel, Esq., of K&L Gates, Seattle, WA, with keynote presentation by Mary Pope M. Hutson, Executive Vice President, Land Trust Alliance, Washington, DC.  For more info see the flyer on our website. 
Mar 20, 2010
10:00 am - 12:00 pm		 Gideon Park
BIMPRD Weed Work Party

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.

Mar 20, 2010
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm		 Meigs Park
Planting at Meigs Park

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.

Mar 26, 2010
8:30 am - 3:00 pm		 Fay Bainbridge State Park
Beach Seine - Volunteer Opportunity

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.

Mar 28, 2010
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm		 Hyla Middle School
Native Plant Workshop

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.

Events for April 2010
Date Location Event
Apr 1, 2010
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm		 Poulsbo Marine Science Center
Beach Naturalist Classes

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.

Apr 9, 2010
8:30 am - 3:00 pm		 Fay Bainbridge State Park
Beach Seine - Volunteer Opportunity

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.

Apr 23, 2010
8:30 am - 3:00 pm		 Fay Bainbridge State Park
Beach Seine - Volunteers Needed

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.

Apr 24, 2010
9:00 am - 1:00 pm		 Eagle Harbor Congregational Church Parking Lot
Annual BILT Native Plant Sale

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.

Apr 24, 2010
 Location varies depending on event
Earth Day on Bainbridge Island

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.

Events for May 2010
Date Location Event
May 7, 2010
8:30 am - 3:00 pm		 Fay Bainbridge State Park
Beach Seine - Volunteer Opportunity

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.

May 21, 2010
8:30 am - 3:00 pm		 Fay Bainbridge State Park
Beach Seine - Volunteer Opportunity

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.

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