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SUMMARY:NOSC Annual Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Us at our NOSC Annual Meeting 2025!\n\n\nNOSC is holding its Annual Meeting Sunday\, October 19th at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Red Cedar Hall facility in Blyn. This is a free event where we share with our community the work we’ve done over the past year and review the broader ecological\, cultural\, and economic impact of our work. This is also a pie potluck! Bring your favorite pie to share with the community. Folks usually bring savory dishes\, but sweet ones find their way in\, too. Everyone is invited to bring a pie\, but no one is required to do so. \nDetails and RSVP!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/nosc-annual-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Red Cedar Hall\, 1033 Old Blyn Highway\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T120000
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SUMMARY:Barerooting Plants
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to help NOSC bareroot plants to prepare them for planting at the Salmon Creek Wildlife Area the next day. \nWe will be working at the NOSC Nursery at Finnriver Farm & Cidery to remove native trees and shrubs from their storage pots. Now dormant for the winter\, these plants can be transported for planting by removing the potting soil from their roots. This allows us to prepare and transport large quantities of plants more efficiently. \nWe will meet at 10am at the NOSC Garage and walk out to the nursery. Please RSVP for driving directions. \n \n 
URL:https://nosc.org/event/barerooting-plants/
LOCATION:Finnriver Farm & Cidery\, 124 Center Road\, Chimacum\, WA\, 98325
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20251022T204210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T213629Z
UID:10669-1762596000-1762610400@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting - Salmon Creek Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with NOSC on November 8th to plant native trees and shrubs to expand the riparian buffer at Snow Creek!\nNovember 8th\, 10am-2pm at Salmon Creek Wildlife Area \nThis winter we aim to extend the riparian buffer on the west side of Snow Creek which flows on the far side of the Salmon Creek Wildlife Area. Outside the 50 -foot current buffer\, the floodplain is currently dominated by invasive Reed Canary Grass which provides little ecosystem services. Riparian buffers play crucial roles in controlling erosion\, providing shade\, filtering pollutants\, slowing runoff\, and are future sources of large woody debris. Dense plantings of native trees and shrubs has been quite effective at this site with shading out invasive species. \nAbout the site: \nThe Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Salmon Creek Wildlife Area is part of the broader 196-acre Discovery Bay Wildlife Area Unit which was acquired for stream\, riparian\, and estuarine restoration and protection. Snow Creek is one of two major salmon streams that flow into Discovery Bay\, providing crucial habitat for ESA-listed Hood Canal Summer Chum and steelhead. Extensive salmon monitoring via WDFW over the past 20 years shows rebounding chum populations after habitat restoration\, riparian buffer planting\, and numerous estuary and nearshore projects. Learn more about NOSC’s estuary and nearshore restoration HERE. \nPlease bring: \n\nLunch\nWater\nLayers for our late fall weather\nSturdy shoes\n\nWe will have work glove and all needed tools/equipment. We will also have some heavy-duty rain gear available to borrow. \nGetting There: Google Maps \n\nFrom Clallam County – take 101 east to Discovery Bay. Just past the old Disco Bay Outdoor Gear Exchange\, turn right on W Uncas Road.  Travel about 1/4 mile\, and look for the NOSC sign at a pullout on your left.\nFrom Port Townsend/Hwy 20 – take Hwy 20 south to 101. Turn right on Hwy 101 then take a left on W Uncas Road just before the old Dico Bay Outdoor Gear Exchange. Travel about 1/4 mile\, and look for the NOSC sign at a pullout on your left.\nFrom 104/101 interchange – take 101 west towards Port Angeles\, continue into Discovery Bay and take a left on W Uncas Road (the north end) just before the old Dico Bay Outdoor Gear Exchange. Travel about 1/4 mile\, and look for the NOSC sign at a pullout on your left.\n\n \n \nThis project is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and- invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution\, creating jobs\, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov. \n  \nPhoto by NOSC
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-salmon-creek-wildlife-area/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20251106T215339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T215339Z
UID:10728-1764680400-1764687600@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Barerooting Plants
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to help NOSC bareroot plants to prepare them for planting at Serenity Lane the next day. \nWe will be working at the NOSC Nursery at Finnriver Farm & Cidery to remove native trees and shrubs from their storage pots. Now dormant for the winter\, these plants can be transported for planting by removing the potting soil from their roots. This allows us to prepare and transport large quantities of plants more efficiently. \nWe will meet at 1pm at the NOSC Garage and walk out to the nursery. Please RSVP for driving directions. \n \n 
URL:https://nosc.org/event/barerooting-plants-2/
LOCATION:Finnriver Farm & Cidery\, 124 Center Road\, Chimacum\, WA\, 98325
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T140000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting – Serenity Lane
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC on December 3rd to plant trees and shrubs along the Dungeness River!\nAn aerial image of the Dungeness River\, taken in 2020. Photo by John Gussman. \nAs part of an ongoing riparian forest restoration project\, we will be returning to the Dungeness River to plant trees and shrubs at the Serenity Lane Riparian Restoration Project. In previous years\, this site underwent a massive invasive species removal effort. We aim to fill in the remaining portion of the project with native plants. This diverse future forest will grow to shade the salmon stream\, control erosion\, and provide habitat for the birds\, insects\, amphibians\, and mammals that also call the Dungeness ecosystem home. \nPlanting Details:\nWednesday\, December 3rd \n10am – 2pm \nPlease arrive by 10am for site orientation. We’ll take a break for lunch around noon. A site tour will take place at about 1:30pm. \nPlease bring lunch\, water\, and layers/footwear you need to be comfortable in our winter weather! \nDirections will be provided in RSVP confirmation email. \nRiverbank lupine growing along the Dungeness River. Photo by John Gussman. \nAbout the Project:\nIn 2015\, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe purchased and removed several homes at danger of washing into the Dungeness River. The Salmon Coalition joined the Dungeness River Riparian Project in a massive community effort to remove invasive species and replace them with native plants\, including seeding the area with riverbank lupine. In recent years\, Serenity Lane has been the site of several NOSC student plantings. It is time to return to the site to fill in remaining areas with native trees and shrubs\, ensuring invasive vegetation remains at bay. \n \n\nTop: A group of volunteers plant native trees and shrubs near the Dungeness River. Photo by John Gussman.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-serenity-lane-2/
LOCATION:Serenity Lane\, Otter Way\, Sequim\, WA\, 98362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20251230T192657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T193431Z
UID:10824-1767812400-1767823200@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Barstool Bingo at The Hilltop Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Get your stamping hands ready\, because BINGO is back! Bring your friends\, celebrate\, and enjoy a guaranteed good time. Join NOSC from 7pm-10pm at The Hilltop Tavern in Port Townsend. Barstool Bingo is $1 per round or $10 to play all 10 rounds – prizes for winners and fun to go around! All proceeds from Bingo\, every Wednesday in January starting the 7th\, will be donated to NOSC!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/20260107-barstool-bingo/
LOCATION:Hilltop Tavern\, 2510 W Sims Way\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20251230T192242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T193423Z
UID:10819-1768417200-1768428000@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Barstool Bingo at The Hilltop Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Get your stamping hands ready\, because BINGO is back! Bring your friends\, celebrate\, and enjoy a guaranteed good time. Join NOSC from 7pm-10pm at The Hilltop Tavern in Port Townsend. Barstool Bingo is $1 per round or $10 to play all 10 rounds – prizes for winners and fun to go around! All proceeds from Bingo\, every Wednesday in January starting the 7th\, will be donated to NOSC!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/20260114-barstool-bingo/
LOCATION:Hilltop Tavern\, 2510 W Sims Way\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20251230T191625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T193352Z
UID:10815-1769626800-1769637600@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Barstool Bingo at The Hilltop Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Get your stamping hands ready\, because BINGO is back! Bring your friends\, celebrate\, and enjoy a guaranteed good time. Join NOSC from 7pm-10pm at The Hilltop Tavern in Port Townsend. Barstool Bingo is $1 per round or $10 to play all 10 rounds – prizes for winners and fun to go around! All proceeds from Bingo\, every Wednesday in January starting the 7th\, will be donated to NOSC!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/20260128-barstool-bingo/
LOCATION:Hilltop Tavern\, 2510 W Sims Way\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20251217T184114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T224244Z
UID:10781-1769778000-1769785200@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Winter Twig Identification Course - Clallam County
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC to learn how to identify winter twigs!\nAre you interested in plant identification? Have you wondered what the bare twigs you see throughout winter will grow into? Join us as we host winter twig identification courses in both Clallam and Jefferson counties. We will discuss plant identification methods suitable for winter\, when you cannot immediately identify plants by their leaves or flowers. \nOn Friday\, January 30th we will meet at the Lyre Conservation Area in Clallam County in partnership with the North Olympic Land Trust. In February we will hold an additional course at the Illahee Preserve in Jefferson County in partnership with the Jefferson Land Trust. We will cover the same material in each class. Please RSVP as space is limited. \nClallam County Class Details:\nDate: Friday\, January 30th \nTime: 1-3pm \nLocation: Lyre Conservation Area \nPartner: North Olympic Land Trust \n  \n \n  \nGeneral Information:\nPlease arrive no later than 1pm for site orientation. \nPlease bring water and layers/footwear you need to be comfortable in our winter weather! \nDirections will be provided in RSVP confirmation email. \n  \nCaption: A newly planted winter twig emerging from the ground. Photo by NOSC.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/winter-twig-identification-course-clallam-county-2/
LOCATION:Lyre Conservation Area\, Reynold Rd\, Port Angeles\, Washington\, 98363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20260122T170151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T214113Z
UID:10857-1770458400-1770472800@nosc.org
SUMMARY:*POSTPONED* Volunteer Planting – Tipton Site (Dungeness)
DESCRIPTION:**This event has been postponed until March 7th – register for the new date HERE!**\nJoin NOSC on February 7th to plant trees and shrubs along the Dungeness River!\nAn aerial image of the Dungeness River\, taken in 2020. Photo by John Gussman. \nAs part of an ongoing riparian forest restoration project\, we will be returning to the Dungeness River to plant trees and shrubs at the Tipton site. This diverse riparian area will grow to shade the salmon stream\, control erosion\, and provide habitat for the birds\, insects\, amphibians\, and mammals that also call the Dungeness ecosystem home. \nPlanting Details:\nSaturday\, February 7th \n10am – 2pm \nPlease arrive by 10am for site orientation. We’ll take a break for lunch around noon. A site tour will take place at about 1:30pm. \nPlease bring lunch\, water\, and layers/footwear you need to be comfortable in our winter weather! \nDirections will be provided in RSVP confirmation email. \n  \n\nTop: Volunteers planting native plants along the Dungeness River. Photo by John Gussman.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-tipton-site/
LOCATION:Dungeness River
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20260121T231549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T194328Z
UID:10854-1771408800-1771423200@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting – Dungeness River Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC on February 18th to plant trees and shrubs along the Dungeness River at the Dungeness River Nature Center!\nAn aerial image of the Dungeness River\, taken in 2020. Photo by John Gussman. \nJust downstream from the Dungeness River Nature Center\, this site is located in dense riparian forest. Growth in the understory has been limited by deep shade\, and the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has recently taken measures to thin this section of forest and allow for a more robust assortment of native understory plants. Building on the Nature Center’s plantings earlier this year\, we will be planting the riparian understory with shade-tolerant plants to boost the area’s biodiversity and provide new and improved habitat for native birds\, insects\, amphibians\, mammals\, and more! \nPlanting Details:\nWednesday\, February 18th \n10am – 2pm \nPlease arrive by 10am for site orientation. We’ll take a break for lunch around noon. A site tour will take place at about 1:30pm. \nPlease bring lunch\, water\, and layers/footwear you need to be comfortable in our winter weather! \nDirections will be provided in RSVP confirmation email. \n \n\nTop: A volunteer plants native plants along the Dungeness River. Photo by NOSC Staff.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-dungeness-river-nature-center/
LOCATION:Dungeness River Nature Center\, 1943 W. Hendrickson St\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20251218T224201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T170533Z
UID:10784-1772024400-1772031600@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Winter Twig Identification Course - Jefferson County
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC to learn how to identify winter twigs!\nAre you interested in plant identification? Have you wondered what the bare twigs you see throughout winter will grow into? Join us as we host winter twig identification courses in both Clallam and Jefferson counties. We will discuss plant identification methods suitable for winter\, when you cannot immediately identify plants by their leaves or flowers. \nOn Wednesday\, February 25th we will meet at the Illahee Preserve in partnership with the Jefferson Land Trust. In January we will hold an additional course at the Lyre River Conservation Area in Clallam County in partnership with the North Olympic Land Trust. We will cover the same material in each class. Please RSVP as space is limited. \nJefferson County Class Details:\nDate: Wednesday\, February 25th \nTime: 1-3pm \nLocation: Illahee Preserve \nPartner: Jefferson Land Trust \n  \n \n  \nGeneral Information:\nPlease arrive no later than 1pm for site orientation. \nPlease bring water and layers/footwear you need to be comfortable in our winter weather! \nDirections will be provided in RSVP confirmation email. \n  \nCaption: A newly planted winter twig emerging from the ground. Photo by NOSC.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/winter-twig-identification-course-jefferson/
LOCATION:Illahee Preserve\, Creekview Lane\, Port Hadlock-Irondale\, WA\, 98368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20260203T213727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T000127Z
UID:10930-1772877600-1772892000@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting – Dungeness
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC on March 7th to plant trees and shrubs along the Dungeness River!\nAn aerial image of the Dungeness River\, taken in 2020. Photo by John Gussman. \nAs part of an ongoing riparian forest restoration project\, we will be returning to the Dungeness River to plant trees and shrubs. This diverse riparian area will grow to shade the salmon stream\, control erosion\, and provide habitat for the birds\, insects\, amphibians\, and mammals that also call the Dungeness ecosystem home. \nPlanting Details:\nSaturday\, March 7th \n10am – 2pm \nPlease arrive by 10am for site orientation. We’ll take a break for lunch around noon. A site tour will take place at about 1:30pm. \nPlease bring lunch\, water\, and layers/footwear you need to be comfortable in our winter weather! \nDirections will be provided in RSVP confirmation email. \n \n\nTop: Volunteers planting native plants along the Dungeness River. Photo by John Gussman.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-tipton-site-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20260225T200531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T200531Z
UID:10945-1777111200-1777129200@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:What is a Bioblitz?\nA Bioblitz is a citizen science biological inventory where a group of people work to locate and identify as many species (plants\, animals\, fungi\, etc.) as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. It differs from traditional scientific inquiry\, which is usually limited to trained professionals\, in that it brings together volunteer scientists\, families\, and other members of the general public. Community members get the opportunity to work alongside scientists to learn about the biological diversity of local natural spaces while gaining skills and knowledge to develop a stronger connection to these spaces. Species identifications will be recorded using the iNaturalist App or via a paper recording form. The iNaturalist app can be downloaded on a smartphone for free and will help compile the cumulative data in real time. Learn more about the app at A Community for Naturalists · iNaturalist. \nAbout the event\nThis Bioblitz will take place on Saturday\, April 25th from 10:00-3:00 at the North Olympic Wildlife Area—Discovery Bay Unit\, located 14 miles southeast of Port Townsend at the head of Discovery Bay. This area has been the site of extensive restoration work to restore habitat for endangered Hood Canal Summer Chum\, coho\, and steelhead. This restoration work includes riparian\, stream\, wetland\, and nearshore areas that provide habitat for a wide range of plants and animals. Long term monitoring of the entire ecosystem gives us and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (the landowner) important information about the recovery of these ecosystems and the far-reaching impacts of restoration work. \nWhat to expect\nParticipants can expect to walk a mile or two throughout the course of the day’s activities\, but topography at the site is flat with only occasional small obstacles such as downed trees to maneuver around. Please bring warm clothes\, raingear (just in case!)\, footwear for wet/muddy conditions\, and a sack lunch. Weather in late April can be hit or miss\, we could have beautiful blue skies or precipitation\, so be prepared for either!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/bioblitz/
LOCATION:Salmon Creek in Discovery Bay\, W Uncas Road
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T234101
CREATED:20260416T231641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T235543Z
UID:11001-1778004000-1778011200@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Trivia Night at Barhop Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Think you know your salmon from your steelhead? Your tributaries from your estuaries? How about your 90s sitcoms from your 2000s reality TV? Join us for Tavern Trivia Night at Barhop Brewery in Port Angeles! \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 5th\, 6–8 PM\nWhere: Barhop Brewery\, Port Angeles\nTeams: Bring your team (or join one when you get there)\nCost: Free to play\, but come hungry and thirsty! \nBring your friends and introduce them to the Salmon Coaltion’s mission and activities. We’ll have multiple rounds covering everything from salmon science to pop culture\, history\, geography\, and more. Prizes for the top team\, and fun for everyone. Plus\, with a huge THANK YOU to Barhop Brewery\, a percentage of sales for the evening will be donated to NOSC. Whether you’ve been following our work for years or you’re just here for suds\, pizza\, and big brain bragging rights\, we’d love to see you.  The North Olympic Salmon Coalition has been restoring rivers and streams across the Peninsula since 1990. This is a chance to meet some of the people behind the work — and maybe learn a thing or two between rounds. RSVPs aren’t required for this event\, but we’d love to know if you plan to be there. See you there! \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/20260505-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Barhop Brewing & Artisan Pizza\, 124 W Railroad Ave\, Port Angeles\, Washington
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T130000
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SUMMARY:Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Class
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC to monitor macroinvertebrates at Chimacum Creek!\nMacroinvertebrate. It’s a term that is familiar to some\, but unfamiliar to many. Macroinvertebrates are small organisms that lack a backbone\, are visible to the naked eye\, and are large enough to be easily collected. Aquatic macroinvertebrates include insects\, crustaceans\, bivalves\, gastropods\, and annelids. The particular assemblage of aquatic macroinvertebrates in a given waterway can be an excellent indicator of ecosystem health. This is because different species have varying levels of tolerance to pollution and disturbance. Some\, like stoneflies and mayflies are highly sensitive to changes in water quality\, while organisms like crayfish\, leeches\, black flies and midges are much less sensitive. Macroinvertebrate sampling is a fun and relatively simple way to assess stream health and NOSC has been facilitating sampling activities in local streams and rivers for several years. Come join us on Thursday\, May 21st from 10 am – 1 pm at HJ Carroll Park in Chimacum as we analyze the creek’s health through macroinvertebrate sampling. This is an activity that is appropriate for all ages\, so feel free to bring the family along! \nEvent Details:\nThursday\, May 21st \n10 am – 1 pm \nPlease arrive by 10 am for site orientation and training. Bring snacks\, water\, layers appropriate for our spring weather. If you’d like to participate in the collection of macroinvertebrates from the creek\, please bring waterproof boots. NOSC will have a limited supply of hip waders available on a first come first served basis. \n \nTop: photo of a mayfly nymph courtesy Tom Murray.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/macro-class/
LOCATION:HJ Carrol Park\, 9884 WA-19\, Chimacum\, 98325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Volunteer
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