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SUMMARY:Stream Stewards
DESCRIPTION:The Stream Stewards Program\, originally developed by Washington State University’s Jefferson County Extension and now hosted by the Salmon Coalition\, provides Jefferson and Clallam County residents with the opportunity to turn environmental knowledge into action. Through this 5-week course\, participants learn about connections between our lands and waters by diving into topics such as stream ecology and restoration\, salmon biology and habitats\, riparian forests\, tribal roles in restoration\, and fisheries management. You will connect with local natural resource experts in classroom sessions and field experiences and learn about opportunities to get involved in local efforts to steward and restore our local watersheds. \nUpon completion\, volunteers are asked to commit to 20 volunteer hours to an organization of your choice over the following year. Volunteer hours can be applied to a wide range of opportunities that work toward the larger goal of improving local ecosystem health. From getting involved in a citizen science project to engaging in public outreach\, volunteers can connect with opportunities that fit their skills and interests. Through this program\, we hope to connect you to many of these organizations that host volunteer opportunities. \nThroughout the training\, organizations will provide participants with information about local projects and offer exciting opportunities to plug in and make a difference on the Olympic Peninsula. \nThe 5-week course fee will be $100 and classes will take place every Wednesday from 9-12:30 PM from September 17th-October 15th at various locations in Jefferson and Clallam Counties. \n*PROGRAM IS FULL* Please reach out to nroberts@nosc.org if you would like to be added to the waitlist. \n  \n  
URL:https://nosc.org/event/stream-stewards-4/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Forever StreamFest - Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The Salmon Coalition is looking for volunteers to help kids of all ages experience the wonder of Fin the Giant Migrating Salmon! \nNOSC will be bring Fin to Forever StreamFest\, hosted by the Port Angeles Garden Club\, on Saturday\, September 20th. Volunteer shifts (2-hour slots) are available from 9:45am to 3:45pm. No experience necessary – training and a helpful volunteer guide are provided! \nFor more information on the event\, visit: FOREVER STREAMFEST – PORT ANGELES GARDEN CLUB
URL:https://nosc.org/event/forever-streamfest-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Pebble Beach Park\, 301 Marine Dr\, Port Angeles\, WA 98362
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250718T183312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T204019Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Stewards
DESCRIPTION:The Stream Stewards Program\, originally developed by Washington State University’s Jefferson County Extension and now hosted by the Salmon Coalition\, provides Jefferson and Clallam County residents with the opportunity to turn environmental knowledge into action. Through this 5-week course\, participants learn about connections between our lands and waters by diving into topics such as stream ecology and restoration\, salmon biology and habitats\, riparian forests\, tribal roles in restoration\, and fisheries management. You will connect with local natural resource experts in classroom sessions and field experiences and learn about opportunities to get involved in local efforts to steward and restore our local watersheds. \nUpon completion\, volunteers are asked to commit to 20 volunteer hours to an organization of your choice over the following year. Volunteer hours can be applied to a wide range of opportunities that work toward the larger goal of improving local ecosystem health. From getting involved in a citizen science project to engaging in public outreach\, volunteers can connect with opportunities that fit their skills and interests. Through this program\, we hope to connect you to many of these organizations that host volunteer opportunities. \nThroughout the training\, organizations will provide participants with information about local projects and offer exciting opportunities to plug in and make a difference on the Olympic Peninsula. \nThe 5-week course fee will be $100 and classes will take place every Wednesday from 9-12:30 PM from September 17th-October 15th at various locations in Jefferson and Clallam Counties. \n*PROGRAM IS FULL* Please reach out to nroberts@nosc.org if you would like to be added to the waitlist. \n  
URL:https://nosc.org/event/stream-stewards-5/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T120000
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SUMMARY:Salmon Spotting at DRNC (September 5)
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC for Salmon Spotting!\nJoin us at the Dungeness River Nature Center Friday\, September 5th for a morning of discovery as we look for signs of returning salmon in the Dungeness River. This is a relaxed\, drop-in style event—stop by anytime between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM to learn how to spot salmon\, identify key behaviors\, learn about salmon habitat\, and understand what makes this river such an important spawning ground. \nWhether you’re a longtime salmon enthusiast or just curious about what lives in your local river\, this is a great opportunity to deepen your connection to the wild salmon of the North Olympic Peninsula. \nBring polarized sunglasses if you have them\, the salmon in the water are easier t see. We’ll have beverages and snacks available until supplies run out. \nWhat to expect: August marks the beginning of the return for several salmon species in our region. Depending on timing and conditions\, you may see pink salmon beginning their run\, or even catch a glimpse of summer chum or early coho returning from the Pacific. Learn from Lindsay (Education & Outreach Coordinator) and Nate (Stewardship Coordinator) about the challenges these fish face\, their extraordinary life cycle\, and what we can all do to help ensure their future. \nSharing our mission and involving the community in salmon restoration work is a vital part of what we do. Please consider supporting us by becoming a Salmon Coalition Member: Become a Member | North Olympic Salmon Coalition (nosc.org) or making a one-time or monthly donation Donate | North Olympic Salmon Coalition. \nPLEASE RSVP so we know you’re coming! \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/20250905-salmon-spotting/
LOCATION:Dungeness River Nature Center\, 1943 W. Hendrickson St\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382
CATEGORIES:Community,Member Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250730T194502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T224739Z
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SUMMARY:Salmon Spotting at DRNC (August 29)
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC for Salmon Spotting!\nJoin us at the Dungeness River Nature Center Friday\, August 29 for a morning of discovery as we look for signs of returning salmon in the Dungeness River. This is a relaxed\, drop-in style event—stop by anytime between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM to learn how to spot salmon\, identify key behaviors\, learn about salmon habitat\, and understand what makes this river such an important spawning ground. \nWhether you’re a longtime salmon enthusiast or just curious about what lives in your local river\, this is a great opportunity to deepen your connection to the wild salmon of the North Olympic Peninsula. \nBring binoculars if you have them. We’ll have beverages and snacks available while you’re spotting salmon. \nWhat to expect: August marks the beginning of the return for several salmon species in our region. Depending on timing and conditions\, you may see pink salmon beginning their run\, or even catch a glimpse of summer chum or early coho returning from the Pacific. Learn from Lindsay (Education & Outreach Coordinator) and Nate (Stewardship Coordinator) about the challenges these fish face\, their extraordinary life cycle\, and what we can all do to help ensure their future. \nSharing our mission and involving the community in salmon restoration work is a vital part of what we do. Please consider supporting us by becoming a Salmon Coalition Member: Become a Member | North Olympic Salmon Coalition (nosc.org) or making a one-time or monthly donation Donate | North Olympic Salmon Coalition. \nPLEASE RSVP so we know you’re coming! \n  \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/20250829-salmon-spotting/
LOCATION:Dungeness River Nature Center\, 1943 W. Hendrickson St\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382
CATEGORIES:Community,Member Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250711T194630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T195018Z
UID:10460-1755165600-1755165600@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Member Tour: Morse Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC for a Member Tour!\nMember tours give Salmon Coalition Members the opportunity to see the impact of the work they support with tours of complete\, in-progress\, or upcoming projects with staff members. Find out more\, join\, or re-join today by visiting Become a Member | North Olympic Salmon Coalition (nosc.org). \nIn 2010\, the Salmon Coalition completed a large-scale stream restoration project at Morse Creek. The project included re-meandering the stream\, constructing side channels\, installing engineered logjams\, and planting a diverse riparian forest. Now\, 15 years after the project was completed\, return to the site with Project Manager Kevin Long to revisit to restoration work\, see how the creek and forest have reacted to restoration over time\, and hopefully see some spawning pink salmon! \nWhat to expect: the tour site has a lot of uneven ground\, cobbles\, and vegetation. This site is not suitable for those with mobility concerns. While we will not be traveling very far\, there is no maintained trail. Participants should plan to walk over uneven terrain\, step over fallen logs\, and be comfortable walking off-trail in a forest. \nAbout the project: The Morse Creek Riverine Restoration Project re-activated 1700 feet of main channel\, 700 feet of side channel and 9.3 acres of floodplain as it existed around 1930\, prior to the installation of a dike which pushed the river against the valley wall. Restoration includes realigning the channel\, the construction of 19 engineered log jams and the addition of side channels that will provide wintering habitat for salmonids. Improvements will benefit ESA-listed steelhead\, bull trout\, pink salmon\, coho salmon\, and chum salmon. \nDriving directions are provided in registration confirmation. \n**Space is limited – RSVP is required** \nSalmon Coalition Members receive priority registration through August 3rd. Registration for Non-Members opens August 4th. \n \nCan I still come if I’m not a Salmon Coalition Member?\nYes! We always welcome volunteers to share in member tours as thanks for contributing your time and energy to the Salmon Coalition. After priority registration\, we welcome anyone to join if there is still space available! \nSharing our mission and involving the community in salmon restoration work is a vital part of what we do. Please consider supporting us by becoming a Salmon Coalition Member: Become a Member | North Olympic Salmon Coalition (nosc.org) or making a one-time or monthly donation Donate | North Olympic Salmon Coalition.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/membertour_morse/
LOCATION:Morse Creek\, Port Angeles\, WA
CATEGORIES:Community,Member Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
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CREATED:20250716T161228Z
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SUMMARY:NOSC at Jefferson County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Summer is arriving and NOSC is gearing up to travel all across the North Olympic Peninsula to attend community events\, providing fun educational experiences for the community and sharing about the work that NOSC is doing in our community. \nJefferson County Fair – August 8th & 9th\nThis community fair draws a lot of folks! NOSC will be bringing interactive salmon activities\, including Fin the Giant Migrating Salmon to educate and inspire people about salmon. \nDo you like sharing with others about your experiences volunteering and working with the Salmon Coalition? Help us make new connections with community members by signing up to volunteer as a Community Outreach Volunteer this summer! \nHelp people learn about salmon and talk with people about who NOSC is\, what we do\, and how to get involved! 2.5-hour volunteer shifts are available \nSIGN UP HERE \n 
URL:https://nosc.org/event/nosc-at-jefferson-county-fair/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes St.\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T140000
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CREATED:20250516T043943Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Weed Removal at Dungeness River Center
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Deadhead-ers! Help us manage invasive Butterfly Bush on the Dungeness River this summer. Seed banks of this invasive shrub can be managed by the removal of flowers prior to seeding\, mitigating the spread of the plant prior to removal.   \nTools and gloves will be provided. Please wear long pants and bring water and a lunch. Footing at the site is uneven. We will be working on rocky gravel bars. Activity ranges from mild to moderate and can be adapted to ability level.  \nAbout the project:  \nWith the Dungeness Riparian Recovery Project\, NOSC is working with willing landowners on the Dungeness River and its tributaries to remove invasive plants like butterfly bush and knotweed in the riparian corridor before planting or seeding the areas with native plants that support pollinators and salmon. Although pretty\, these plants quickly take over gravel bars and stream banks\, excluding the growth of native plants. In order to prevent reseeding from plants upstream\, butterfly bush removal is tackled from upstream to downstream to eliminate seeds from being transported by the water flow. So far\, NOSC has removed butterfly bush from nearly 3 miles of the Dungeness and associated side channels. Downstream seeds banks can be mitigated through deadheading plants that are too large to pull – cutting off the flowers before they go the seed. Each flower cluster can produce up to 40\,000 seeds!  \n  \n  \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/20250725-invasive-removal/
LOCATION:Dungeness River Nature Center\, 1943 W. Hendrickson St\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382
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:20250723T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250710T174616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T195237Z
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SUMMARY:Member Tour: Pedersen Nearshore
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC for a Member Tour!\nMember tours give Salmon Coalition Members the opportunity to see the impact of the work they support with tours of complete\, in-progress\, or upcoming projects with staff members. Find out more\, join\, or re-join today by visiting Become a Member | North Olympic Salmon Coalition (nosc.org). \nFor the past 25 years\, the Salmon Coalition has been working with community\, state\, and tribal partners to restore Discovery Bay. The effort to restore crucial nearshore and estuarine habitat for salmon smolt has also provided a wealth of ecosystem benefits to birds\, shellfish\, and mammals. \nThe Salmon Coalition is gearing up to restore one of the final pieces of the puzzle at a parcel recently acquired by the Jefferson Land Trust\, called the Pedersen Project. Join Project Manager Kevin Long\, onsite for a pre-construction tour of this upcoming restoration project on July 23rd at 12:30pm. Learn about the importance of nearshore habitat for endangered salmon\, the impacts of infrastructure such as bulkheads and railroad grades in this zone\, and the steps that NOSC will take to restore it. \nWhat to expect – the tour will take place on mostly flat\, firm ground\, with little walking. Parking is available on the road with a short walk down a gravel drive. A few spots are available in the driveway for those needing closer access. This tour is a good fit for all ability levels. \nDriving directions are provided in registration confirmation. \n**Space is limited – RSVP is required** \nSalmon Coalition Members receive priority registration through July 14th. Registration for Non-Members opens July 15th. \n \nCan I still come if I’m not a Salmon Coalition Member?\nYes! We always welcome volunteers to share in member tours as thanks for contributing your time and energy to the Salmon Coalition. After priority registration\, we welcome anyone to join if there is still space available! \nSharing our mission and involving the community in salmon restoration work is a vital part of what we do. Please consider supporting us by becoming a Salmon Coalition Member: Become a Member | North Olympic Salmon Coalition (nosc.org) or making a one-time or monthly donation Donate | North Olympic Salmon Coalition.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/restoration-project-tour-pedersen-nearshore/
LOCATION:Discovery Bay\, Fairmount Road\, Discovery Bay\, WA\, 98368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Member Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250523T170928Z
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SUMMARY:Salmon Stewards: From Egg to Ecosystem (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Two-Day Program for Kids (Ages 8-12) \nFREE – Registration Required \nJune 25 & June 27 | 1pm – 3:30pm \nLimited to 25 participants – must attend both days to release a fish! \nJoin the Adventure!\nDive into the amazing world of salmon and the ecosystems they rely on. Through hands-on activities\, kids will learn about the salmon life cycle\, healthy ecosystems\, and human impact on the environment-with a chance to make a real difference by releasing live coho fry into the wild! \nWe’re proud to offer this special program in partnership with the Dungeness River Nature Center.  \nPerfect for homeschoolers (and open to all young nature lovers)\, this free program builds ecological awareness\, scientific observation skills\, and environmental stewardship. \nThis program is FREE\, but registration is required. \nDAY 1 – JUNE 25: LIFE CYCLE \nExplore the salmon life cycle. Learn about river\, estuary\, and ocean habitats. Discover challenges salmon face in nature and from human activities \nDAY 2 – JUNE 27: HABITAT & SALMON RELEASE \nExplore what makes a healthy riparian ecosystem. Identify biotic\, abiotic\, and cultural elements of salmon habitats. Investigate human impacts-both positive and negative. Release coho salmon fry into the wild! \n 
URL:https://nosc.org/event/salmon-stewards-from-egg-to-ecosystem-2/
LOCATION:Dungeness River Nature Center\, 1943 W. Hendrickson St\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250513T000757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T154916Z
UID:10340-1750941000-1750951800@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Community Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:Five years ago\, a coalition of community partners came together to reopen the natural connection between Oak Bay and Kilisut Harbor. What once was a blocked waterway is now a thriving estuarine ecosystem\, home again to juvenile salmon\, migratory birds\, and eelgrass meadows. Join us and project partners as we mark the 5-Year Anniversary of the Kilisut Harbor Restoration and the opening of the Kilisut Bridge. The afternoon will include: \n\nA discussion of nearshore restoration and how we identify priority projects\nA look at post-project monitoring\, ecosystem recovery\, and broader impact on the community\nA guided on-site walking tour of the restored tidal channel and bridge\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Come celebrate a landmark achievement in salmon recovery\, climate resilience\, and collaborative stewardship. \nRSVPs are closed for this event. \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/community-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Marrowstone Vineyards\, 423 Meade Rd\, Nordland\, WA\, 98358\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Member Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250523T170710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T170710Z
UID:10362-1750856400-1750865400@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Salmon Stewards: From Egg to Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Two-Day Program for Kids (Ages 8-12) \nFREE – Registration Required \nJune 25 & June 27 | 1pm – 3:30pm \nLimited to 25 participants – must attend both days to release a fish! \nJoin the Adventure!\nDive into the amazing world of salmon and the ecosystems they rely on. Through hands-on activities\, kids will learn about the salmon life cycle\, healthy ecosystems\, and human impact on the environment-with a chance to make a real difference by releasing live coho fry into the wild! \nWe’re proud to offer this special program in partnership with the Dungeness River Nature Center.  \nPerfect for homeschoolers (and open to all young nature lovers)\, this free program builds ecological awareness\, scientific observation skills\, and environmental stewardship. \nThis program is FREE\, but registration is required. \nDAY 1 – JUNE 25: LIFE CYCLE \nExplore the salmon life cycle. Learn about river\, estuary\, and ocean habitats. Discover challenges salmon face in nature and from human activities \nDAY 2 – JUNE 27: HABITAT & SALMON RELEASE \nExplore what makes a healthy riparian ecosystem. Identify biotic\, abiotic\, and cultural elements of salmon habitats. Investigate human impacts-both positive and negative. Release coho salmon fry into the wild! \n 
URL:https://nosc.org/event/salmon-stewards-from-egg-to-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Dungeness River Nature Center\, 1943 W. Hendrickson St\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250602T232137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T232137Z
UID:10397-1750507200-1750525200@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Solstice Salmon Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Summer Solstice & Salmon!\nSaturday\, June 21st\nAn all-ages gathering of salmon education and celebration!\nMeet Fin the giant Salmon: 12-5 pm\nSalish Sea Makers Market: 12-5 pm\n\n\nBooths\, games\, crafts! In partnership with Salish Sea Makers Market\, we will be hosting booths\, games\, vendors\, and crafts for a creativity-filled community gathering. \nFind out more! \nWant to help at NOSC’s booth or with Fin the Salmon? Sign up to volunteer! \nParticipating partners include NOSC\, Marine Science Center\, North Olympic Orca Pod\, Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Center\, Jefferson Land Trust
URL:https://nosc.org/event/solstice-salmon-day/
LOCATION:Finnriver Farm & Cidery\, 124 Center Road\, Chimacum\, WA\, 98325
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250516T042651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T223457Z
UID:10354-1749808800-1749823200@nosc.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Stewardship Day at Snow Creek Uncas
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. Please check out other upcoming events! We hope to see you at one soon.\nJoin NOSC for a stewardship work party at the Snow Creek Uncas Preserve to pull invasive species. We will be working to manage Spotted Jewelweed\, Himalayan Blackberry\, and Bull Thistle at the site to help the newly planted trees and shrubs get established. After completing the first stage of floodplain and large woody debris work in the summer of 2023\, the next stage of this project is working to restore a healthy and diverse riparian forest on the shores of Snow Creek.   \nThe work party goes from 10am – 2pm with a break for lunch around noon and a site tour at the end. Tools and gloves provided. Please wear long pants and bring water and a lunch. Footing at the site is uneven. Activity ranges from mild to strenuous and can be adapted to ability level.  \nAbout the site:  \nDuring the summer of 2023\, NOSC undertook a comprehensive habitat restoration project at the Jefferson Land Trust’s Snow Creek Uncas Preserve. The Land Trust acquired the property in 2015 to conserve the stream and riparian habitat to support salmon recovery.  \nThis reach of the stream was identified as a major source of bank erosion\, contributing fine sediments that were being washed downstream. This erosion impacts downstream redds of endangered Hood Canal Summer Chum. As sediment settles into the gravels around salmon eggs\, it limits the flow of water across the eggs and restricts their access to dissolved oxygen.  \nTo minimize bank erosion in the project reach\, water traveling through the stream needed to be slowed down. This was achieved by installing 39 engineered log jams in order to slow water flow and add stream complexity. Additionally\, ¼ mile of side-channels and 1.4 acres of floodplain were created or reconnected\, allowing water to spread out and slow down during moderate to high flows.  \nInterested in learning more about the whys behind restoration work like this? Check out this talk by NOSC’s Project Manager\, Kevin Long\, on Stage 8 Restoration from the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s Future of Oceans Lecture Series  \nWhile the first phase of the project is complete\, managing the reforestation of the site into a healthy\, diverse forest takes several years of stewardship to allow the newly planted native plants to get established.  
URL:https://nosc.org/event/20250613-jewelweed-pull/
LOCATION:Snow Creek Uncas Preserve\, 47°58'07.8"N 122°53'04.8"W
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250429T191103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T192456Z
UID:10309-1748512800-1748527200@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Mulching 5/29 - Dungeness River
DESCRIPTION:Planting volunteers take a break and look at the side channel project. Photo by Charles Espey. \n\nJoin us for a fun\, community-filled day of mulching on the wild & scenic Dungeness River!\nMay 29th\, 10am-2pm \nThis winter\, NOSC volunteers dedicated their time to planting native trees and shrubs at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Caldero Side Channel Project. Join us as we return to mulch these plants so they can grow into a healthy future forest that will support salmon and other wildlife on the Dungeness River! \nRefreshments\, gloves and tools will be provided. \nAbout the site: \nIn 2022\, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe approached the Salmon Coalition to assist in revegetating the site of a newly constructed side channel on the Dungeness River\, a short distance upstream of Highway 101. The site was acquired by the Tribe in 2017 and is named Caldero after the former landowner. The Caldero side channel project creates nearly 1\,000 feet of off-channel habitat for both spawning adult salmon and rearing juveniles. \nSide channels such as the one at Caldero are critical refuges for salmon during flood events. This is particularly the case for juveniles\, who can be easily overcome by heavy flows. Off-channel habitat can also be important spawning areas for returning adults. In fact\, on a recent visit to the project site\, Salmon Coalition staff members observed several adult coho salmon utilizing the new channel! \nDuring January and February of 2023\, the Salmon Coalition\, our Washington Conservation Corps Crew\, and hundreds of volunteers planted 7\,000 native trees and shrubs! Large scale planting efforts like this one often require several subsequent plantings to ensure full revegetation. \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-mulching-5-29-dungeness-river/
LOCATION:Dungeness River: Caldero Site
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250228T004558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T180914Z
UID:10181-1743242400-1743256800@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting 3/29 – Discovery Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC on March 29th to plant trees and shrubs at Discovery Bay! \nA newly planted tree\, with gloves and a shovel. Photo by Lindsey Aspelund. \nIn partnership with the Jefferson Land Trust and Peninsula Trails Coalition\, we will gather to vegetate the site of the new Hall Baetz Viewpoint with native trees and shrubs. The North Olympic Salmon Coalition has been engaged in restoration work at Discovery Bay for over 20 years. This new site covers a large area of shoreline along Discovery Bay. Reforesting this area will provide habitat for the fish\, birds\, insects\, amphibians\, and mammals that call the Discovery Bay ecosystem home. \nPlanting Details:\nSaturday\, March 29th \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. \nAbout the site:\nThe Hall Baetz Viewpoint is a new wildlife viewing shelter and gathering place along the Olympic Discovery Trail. The property is owned by the Jefferson Land Trust and covers a large portion of the shoreline at Discovery Bay. It is part of greater restoration efforts at Discovery Bay. This viewpoint was named in honor of the late Hall Baetz\, a dedicated Olympic Discovery Trail volunteer. \n  \nFill out my LGL Form! \n\nTop: An aerial photo of Discovery Bay. Photo courtesy of John Gussman.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-3-29-discovery-bay/
LOCATION:Discovery Bay\, Fairmount Road\, Discovery Bay\, WA\, 98368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/John-Gussman-Discovery-Bay.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250103T183556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T013616Z
UID:9981-1740823200-1740837600@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting 3/1 - Snow Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we plant a forest along the banks of the newly restored Snow Creek Uncas Preserve Reach near Discovery Bay!\nMarch 1st\, 10am-2pm \nAfter completing the first stage of floodplain and large woody debris work in the summer of 2023\, the next stage of this project is working to restore a healthy and diverse riparian forest on the shores of Snow Creek. We will plant native trees and shrubs from 10am-1:30pm\, with a break for lunch around noon. After planting\, we will give a tour of the restoration project at around 1:30pm. \nRefreshments\, gloves and tools will be provided. \nParking is very limited\, so please try to carpool if you can! \nAbout the site: \nDuring the summer of 2023\, NOSC undertook a comprehensive habitat restoration project at the Jefferson Land Trust’s Snow Creek Uncas Preserve. The Land Trust acquired the property in 2015 to conserve the stream and riparian habitat to support salmon recovery. \nThis reach of the stream was identified as a major source of bank erosion\, contributing fine sediments that were being washed downstream. This erosion impacts downstream redds of endangered Hood Canal Summer Chum. As sediment settles into the gravels around salmon eggs\, it limits the flow of water across the eggs and restricts their access to dissolved oxygen. \nTo minimize bank erosion in the project reach\, water traveling through the stream needed to be slowed down. This was achieved by installing 39 engineered log jams in order to slow water flow and add stream complexity. Additionally\, ¼ mile of side-channels and 1.4 acres of floodplain were created or reconnected\, allowing water to spread out and slow down during moderate to high flows. \nInterested in learning more about the whys behind restoration work like this? Check out this talk by NOSC’s Project Manager\, Kevin Long\, on Stage 8 Restoration from the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s Future of Oceans Lecture Series \nWhile the first phase of the project is complete\, the second phase\, reforesting the site with a healthy and diverse riparian forest is just beginning. After an initial planting phase last winter\, we aim to complete the reforestation this winter by infilling with additional understory and increasing plant density in some areas. \n \nPhoto by NOSC.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-3-1-snow-creek/
LOCATION:Snow Creek Uncas Preserve\, 47°58'07.8"N 122°53'04.8"W
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Photo-by-NOSC.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20241223T230341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T012901Z
UID:9924-1740056400-1740063600@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. \nPlease RSVP as space is limited. \n  \nJefferson County Class Details:\nDate: Thursday\, February 20th \nTime: 1-3pm \nLocation: Illahee Preserve \nPartner: Jefferson Land Trust \n  \n \n  \nGeneral Information:\nPlease arrive by 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-county/
LOCATION:Illahee Preserve\, Creekview Lane\, Port Hadlock-Irondale\, WA\, 98368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Photo-by-Kory-Kirby-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20241226T012845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T014546Z
UID:9970-1739613600-1739628000@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting 2/15 - Snow Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we plant a forest along the banks of the newly restored Snow Creek Uncas Preserve Reach near Discovery Bay!\nFebruary 15th\, 10am-2pm \nAfter completing the first stage of floodplain and large woody debris work in the summer of 2023\, the next stage of this project is working to restore a healthy and diverse riparian forest on the shores of Snow Creek. We will plant native trees and shrubs from 10am-1:30pm\, with a break for lunch around noon. After planting\, we will give a tour of the restoration project at around 1:30pm. \nRefreshments\, gloves and tools will be provided. \nParking is very limited\, so please try to carpool if you can! \nAbout the site: \nDuring the summer of 2023\, NOSC undertook a comprehensive habitat restoration project at the Jefferson Land Trust’s Snow Creek Uncas Preserve. The Land Trust acquired the property in 2015 to conserve the stream and riparian habitat to support salmon recovery. \nThis reach of the stream was identified as a major source of bank erosion\, contributing fine sediments that were being washed downstream. This erosion impacts downstream redds of endangered Hood Canal Summer Chum. As sediment settles into the gravels around salmon eggs\, it limits the flow of water across the eggs and restricts their access to dissolved oxygen. \nTo minimize bank erosion in the project reach\, water traveling through the stream needed to be slowed down. This was achieved by installing 39 engineered log jams in order to slow water flow and add stream complexity. Additionally\, ¼ mile of side-channels and 1.4 acres of floodplain were created or reconnected\, allowing water to spread out and slow down during moderate to high flows. \nInterested in learning more about the whys behind restoration work like this? Check out this talk by NOSC’s Project Manager\, Kevin Long\, on Stage 8 Restoration from the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s Future of Oceans Lecture Series \nWhile the first phase of the project is complete\, the second phase\, reforesting the site with a healthy and diverse riparian forest is just beginning. After an initial planting phase last winter\, we aim to complete the reforestation this winter by infilling with additional understory and increasing plant density in some areas. \n \nPhoto by Jeremy Johnson.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-2-15-snow-creek/
LOCATION:Snow Creek Uncas Preserve\, 47°58'07.8"N 122°53'04.8"W
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Photo-by-Jeremy-Johnson-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20250106T230135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T231749Z
UID:9999-1738404000-1738418400@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting 2/1 – Discovery Bay
DESCRIPTION:This event is being rescheduled. Thanks to your hard work\, we were able to plant 900 native trees and shrubs at our MLK Day of Service event. We expect to return to the Hall Baetz Viewpoint in March to continue planting the shoreline of Discovery Bay. Stay tuned for future events!\nJoin NOSC on February 1st to plant trees and shrubs at Discovery Bay! \nA newly planted tree\, with gloves and a shovel. Photo by Lindsey Aspelund. \nIn partnership with the Jefferson Land Trust and Peninsula Trails Coalition\, we will gather to vegetate the site of the new Hall Baetz Viewpoint with native trees and shrubs. The North Olympic Salmon Coalition has been engaged in restoration work at Discovery Bay for over 20 years. This new site covers a large area of shoreline along Discovery Bay. Reforesting this area will provide habitat for the fish\, birds\, insects\, amphibians\, and mammals that call the Discovery Bay ecosystem home. \nPlanting Details:\nSaturday\, February 1st \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. \nAbout the site:\nThe Hall Baetz Viewpoint is a new wildlife viewing shelter and gathering place along the Olympic Discovery Trail. The property is owned by the Jefferson Land Trust and covers a large portion of the shoreline at Discovery Bay. It is part of greater restoration efforts at Discovery Bay. This viewpoint was named in honor of the late Hall Baetz\, a dedicated Olympic Discovery Trail volunteer. \n  \n \n\nTop: An aerial photo of Discovery Bay. Photo courtesy of John Gussman.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-2-1-discovery-bay/
LOCATION:Discovery Bay\, Fairmount Road\, Discovery Bay\, WA\, 98368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/John-Gussman-Discovery-Bay.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20241108T184835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T184835Z
UID:9823-1738177200-1738184400@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Barstool Bingo at the Hilltop
DESCRIPTION:Get your stamping hands ready\, because BINGO is back! Bring your friends\, celebrate\, and enjoy a guaranteed good time. Join NOSC from 7pm-9pm at the Hilltop Tavern in Port Townsend. Bar Stool 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\, will be donated to NOSC! Wear some silly hats\, mingle with other fish lovers\, and soak in the glory of a winning card – all while supporting restoration projects and education programs on the peninsula! \n \nCome and play one week or all four weeks! \nJanuary 8th – Come celebrate with the volunteers that power us! \nJanuary 15th – Care about restoration? Whether it’s for salmon\, birds\, deer\, bear\, insects\, or plants\, habitat restoration benefits the whole ecosystem – join us to support our local watersheds! \nJanuary 22nd – Love fish? Whether it’s eating them\, catching them\, or just watching them\, join us to celebrate this amazing aquatic creature! \nJanuary 29th – For the kids! Our salmon and restoration education programs seek to educate the future stewards of our ecosystems. \nHilltop Tavern – 2510 W Sims Way
URL:https://nosc.org/event/barstool-bingo-at-the-hilltop-4/
LOCATION:Hilltop Tavern\, 2510 W Sims Way\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Bingo-1.8.20.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20241223T233228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T234510Z
UID:9938-1737799200-1737813600@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting – Serenity Lane
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC on January 25th 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:\nSaturday\, January 25th \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 Washington Conservation Corps restoration crew member stands near invasive butterfly bush being removed from the Serenity Lane Riparian Restoration project. Photo by Torin Blaker.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-serenity-lane/
LOCATION:Serenity Lane\, Otter Way\, Sequim\, WA\, 98362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Crew-member-next-to-BB-pile-by-Torin-Blaker-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20241223T222607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T185827Z
UID:9918-1737637200-1737644400@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Winter Twig Identification Course - Clallam County
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC to learn how to identify winter twigs!\n**REGISTRATION FULL** If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please reach out to outreach@nosc.org  \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 Thursday\, January 23rd\, we will meet at the Lyre Conservation Area in Clallam County in partnership with the North Olympic Land Trust. On Thursday\, February 6th\, we will meet 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. \n  \nClallam County Class Details:\nDate: Thursday\, January 23rd \nTime: 1-3pm \nLocation: Lyre Conservation Area \nPartner: North Olympic Land Trust \n**REGISTRATION FULL** If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please reach out to outreach@nosc.org  \n \n  \nGeneral Information:\nPlease arrive by 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/
LOCATION:Lyre Conservation Area\, Reynold Rd\, Port Angeles\, Washington\, 98363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Photo-by-Kory-Kirby-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20241108T184708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T184708Z
UID:9822-1737572400-1737579600@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Barstool Bingo at the Hilltop
DESCRIPTION:Get your stamping hands ready\, because BINGO is back! Bring your friends\, celebrate\, and enjoy a guaranteed good time. Join NOSC from 7pm-9pm at the Hilltop Tavern in Port Townsend. Bar Stool 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\, will be donated to NOSC! Wear some silly hats\, mingle with other fish lovers\, and soak in the glory of a winning card – all while supporting restoration projects and education programs on the peninsula! \n \nCome and play one week or all four weeks! \nJanuary 8th – Come celebrate with the volunteers that power us! \nJanuary 15th – Care about restoration? Whether it’s for salmon\, birds\, deer\, bear\, insects\, or plants\, habitat restoration benefits the whole ecosystem – join us to support our local watersheds! \nJanuary 22nd – Love fish? Whether it’s eating them\, catching them\, or just watching them\, join us to celebrate this amazing aquatic creature! \nJanuary 29th – For the kids! Our salmon and restoration education programs seek to educate the future stewards of our ecosystems. \nHilltop Tavern – 2510 W Sims Way
URL:https://nosc.org/event/barstool-bingo-at-the-hilltop-3/
LOCATION:Hilltop Tavern\, 2510 W Sims Way\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Bingo-1.8.20.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20241227T192425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T225048Z
UID:9958-1737367200-1737381600@nosc.org
SUMMARY:MLK Jr. Day of Service Volunteer Planting – Discovery Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC on January 20th to plant trees and shrubs at Discovery Bay!\nA newly planted tree\, with gloves and a shovel. Photo by Lindsey Aspelund. \nAre you hoping to spend this Martin Luther King Jr. Day doing something that will have a lasting impact on your local community? Would you like to improve salmon habitat for years to come? Join us as we continue 20 years of restoration work at Discovery Bay. \nIn partnership with the Jefferson Land Trust and Peninsula Trails Coalition\, we will gather to vegetate the site of the new Hall Baetz viewpoint with native trees and shrubs. \nPlanting Details:\nMonday\, January 20th \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  \n \n\nTop: An aerial photo of Discovery Bay. Photo courtesy of John Gussman.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/mlk-jr-day-volunteer-planting-discovery-bay/
LOCATION:Discovery Bay\, Fairmount Road\, Discovery Bay\, WA\, 98368\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/John-Gussman-Disco-Bay-aerial.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20241108T184122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T210146Z
UID:9819-1736967600-1736974800@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Barstool Bingo at the Hilltop
DESCRIPTION:Get your stamping hands ready\, because BINGO is back! Bring your friends\, celebrate\, and enjoy a guaranteed good time. Join NOSC from 7pm-9pm at the Hilltop Tavern in Port Townsend. Bar Stool 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\, will be donated to NOSC! Wear some silly hats\, mingle with other fish lovers\, and soak in the glory of a winning card – all while supporting restoration projects and education programs on the peninsula! \n \nCome and play one week or all four weeks! \nJanuary 8th – Come celebrate with the volunteers that power us! \nJanuary 15th – Care about restoration? Whether it’s for salmon\, birds\, deer\, bear\, insects\, or plants\, habitat restoration benefits the whole ecosystem – join us to support our local watersheds! \nJanuary 22nd – Love fish? Whether it’s eating them\, catching them\, or just watching them\, join us to celebrate this amazing aquatic creature! \nJanuary 29th – For the kids! Our salmon and restoration education programs seek to educate the future stewards of our ecosystems. \nHilltop Tavern – 2510 W Sims Way
URL:https://nosc.org/event/barstool-bingo-at-the-hilltop-2/
LOCATION:Hilltop Tavern\, 2510 W Sims Way\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Bingo-1.8.20.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20241205T184729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T234718Z
UID:9871-1736589600-1736604000@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting - Dungeness River
DESCRIPTION:Join NOSC on January 11th to plant trees and shrubs along the Dungeness River!\nNew growth on plants at the Caldero Side Channel Project in Spring 2024. Photo by NOSC. \nAs part of an ongoing riparian forest restoration project\, we will be returning to the Dungeness River to plant trees and shrubs along the Caldero Side Channel Project (on Fish Hatchery Road). Two years ago\, hundreds of volunteers helped plant several acres of future forest along a new side channel of the Dungeness. After being snowed out for several plantings last year\, we are returning this January to finish the job! We aim to improve plant density and plant the remaining portion of the project. 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:\nSaturday\, January 11th \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 \nAbout the Project:\nIn 2022\, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe approached the Salmon Coalition to assist in revegetating the site of a newly constructed side channel on the Dungeness River\, a short distance upstream of Highway 101. The site was acquired by the Tribe in 2017 and is named Caldero after the former landowner. The Caldero side channel project creates nearly 1\,000 feet of off-channel habitat for both spawning adult salmon and rearing juveniles. \nPlanting volunteers take a break and look at the side channel project. Photo by Charles Espey. \nSide channels such as the one at Caldero are critical refuges for salmon during flood events. This is particularly the case for juveniles\, who can be easily overcome by heavy flows. Off-channel habitat can also be important spawning areas for returning adults. In fact\, on a recent visit to the project site\, Salmon Coalition staff members observed several adult coho salmon utilizing the new channel! \nDuring January and February of 2023\, the Salmon Coalition\, our Washington Conservation Corps Crew\, and hundreds of volunteers planted 7\,000 native trees and shrubs! Large scale planting efforts like this one often require several subsequent plantings to ensure full revegetation. \nTop Photo by Charles Espey.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-dungeness-river/
LOCATION:Dungeness River
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:20250108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T183434Z
UID:9812-1736362800-1736370000@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Barstool Bingo at the Hilltop
DESCRIPTION:Get your stamping hands ready\, because BINGO is back! Bring your friends\, celebrate\, and enjoy a guaranteed good time. Join NOSC from 7pm-9pm at the Hilltop Tavern in Port Townsend. Bar Stool 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\, will be donated to NOSC! Wear some silly hats\, mingle with other fish lovers\, and soak in the glory of a winning card – all while supporting restoration projects and education programs on the peninsula! \n \nCome and play one week or all four weeks! \nJanuary 8th – Come celebrate with the volunteers that power us! \nJanuary 15th – Care about restoration? Whether it’s for salmon\, birds\, deer\, bear\, insects\, or plants\, habitat restoration benefits the whole ecosystem – join us to support our local watersheds! \nJanuary 22nd – Love fish? Whether it’s eating them\, catching them\, or just watching them\, join us to celebrate this amazing aquatic creature! \nJanuary 29th – For the kids! Our salmon and restoration education programs seek to educate the future stewards of our ecosystems. \nHilltop Tavern – 2510 W Sims Way
URL:https://nosc.org/event/barstool-bingo-at-the-hilltop/
LOCATION:Hilltop Tavern\, 2510 W Sims Way\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20241030T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T004359Z
UID:9768-1733565600-1733574600@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Planting - Snow Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we plant a forest along the banks of the newly restored Snow Creek Uncas Preserve Reach near Discovery Bay!\nDecember 7th\, 10am-12:30pm \nAfter completing the first stage of floodplain and large woody debris work in the summer of 2023\, the next stage of this project is working to restore a healthy and diverse riparian forest on the shores of Snow Creek. We will plant native trees and shrubs from 10am-12pm. After planting\, we will give a tour of the restoration project from 12-12:30pm. \nRefreshments\, gloves and tools will be provided. \nParking is very limited\, so please try to carpool if you can! \nAbout the site: \nDuring the summer of 2023\, NOSC undertook a comprehensive habitat restoration project at the Jefferson Land Trust’s Snow Creek Uncas Preserve. The Land Trust acquired the property in 2015 to conserve the stream and riparian habitat to support salmon recovery. \nThis reach of the stream was identified as a major source of bank erosion\, contributing fine sediments that were being washed downstream. This erosion impacts downstream redds of endangered Hood Canal Summer Chum. As sediment settles into the gravels around salmon eggs\, it limits the flow of water across the eggs and restricts their access to dissolved oxygen. \nTo minimize bank erosion in the project reach\, water traveling through the stream needed to be slowed down. This was achieved by installing 39 engineered log jams in order to slow water flow and add stream complexity. Additionally\, ¼ mile of side-channels and 1.4 acres of floodplain were created or reconnected\, allowing water to spread out and slow down during moderate to high flows. \nInterested in learning more about the whys behind restoration work like this? Check out this talk by NOSC’s Project Manager\, Kevin Long\, on Stage 8 Restoration from the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s Future of Oceans Lecture Series \nWhile the first phase of the project is complete\, the second phase\, reforesting the site with a healthy and diverse riparian forest is just beginning. After an initial planting phase last winter\, we aim to complete the reforestation this winter by infilling with additional understory and increasing plant density in some areas. \n \nPhoto by Jeremy Johnson.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-planting-snow-creek/
LOCATION:Snow Creek Uncas Preserve\, 47°58'07.8"N 122°53'04.8"W
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;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241204
DTSTAMP:20260428T143536
CREATED:20241029T145510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T145510Z
UID:9746-1733184000-1733270399@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday!
DESCRIPTION:Giving Tuesday – Aquarium for Salmon in the Schools\nThis Giving Tuesday we are raising funds to purchase an aquarium set-up to raise salmon in the classroom at a local elementary school. This year we are welcoming 2 new schools from Port Angeles to our elementary program and need to purchase a full aquarium set-up for Roosevelt Elementary. This program now serves 8 public elementary schools in Clallam and Jefferson Counties. \nHelp us reach our goal of raising $2\,000 for tank supplies! \nA donation of… \n$35 is 1 year of water treatments. \n$50 is an aquarium gravel & aerator. \n$150 gets tank cleaning and testing supplies. \n$500 provides an aquarium & stand for 1 school. \n$1000 provides an aquarium chiller and canister filter to keep water cold and clean. \nGive now via WAGives: \n \nor via our website at Donate | North Olympic Salmon Coalition \n\nAbout Salmon in the Schools:\nSalmon in the Schools is a hands-on\, exploratory learning program where elementary students learn about the life cycle of salmon\, stewardship\, and healthy ecosystems by raising coho salmon from eggs in their classroom. NOSC delivers in-class lessons and hosts a learning-packed field trip where students release the young salmon fry in a local stream. For the 3-4 months that the students care for the salmon\, these fish spark learning opportunities throughout all parts of the classroom – art\, math\, reading\, writing\, and science. \nAll NOSC education programs are provided at no cost to schools to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/giving-tuesday/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraising
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