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SUMMARY:Coho Spawner Survey Training
DESCRIPTION:Coho season is nearly upon us on Chimacum Creek and nearby watersheds. As such\, the Salmon Coalition will be hosting its annual coho survey training at the WSU Classroom in Port Hadlock on Wednesday\, November 12th from 10am to 12 pm. \nWe’re looking for enthusiastic\, able-bodied volunteers to walk the creek and its tributaries in search of coho and the nests\, or redds\, they create in which to lay their eggs. Volunteers can expect to encounter uneven terrain and occasional obstacles such as fallen trees to maneuver around as well as occasional inclement weather. Training is mandatory\, as volunteers need a good understanding of how to mark redds and document sightings of spawning fish. Space is limited to 24 participants. Click below to register! \nWhat to expect as a spawner survey volunteer: All needed equipment is provided. Conducting a spawner survey requires volunteers to walk over uneven and slippery terrain\, through water and brushy slopes\, and over and around logs. You will work in teams each week from mid-November through early-January on a reach of Chimacum Creek to collect important data on the coho run. \nQuestions? Reach out to Nate Roberts at nroberts@nosc.org \nPhoto by Kevin Merrigan.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/coho-spawner-survey-training-3/
LOCATION:WSU Classroom\, 121 Oak Bay Road\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T100000
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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/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Planting,Volunteer
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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:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
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SUMMARY:Orca Recovery Day - Volunteer Planting
DESCRIPTION:Come join us again in celebrating Orca Recovery Day as the Jefferson County Conservation District and the North Olympic Salmon Coalition team up for a planting event at Salmon Creek Wildlife Area! This is important habitat for Endangered Hood Canal summer chum salmon. Recent studies have shown that when Chinook salmon\, the preferred prey of Southern Resident Orcas\, is in short supply\, they’ll supplement their diet with other species\, including chum salmon. \nParking is limited. We highly encourage carpooling! \nPlease bring the following: Gloves\, water bottle\, snacks\, layers for fall weather! \nSaturday\, October 18th\, 10am – 12:30pm. \n321 West Uncas Road\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368
URL:https://nosc.org/event/orca-recovery-day-volunteer-planting/
LOCATION:Salmon Creek in Discovery Bay\, W Uncas Road
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:20251017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T140000
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SUMMARY:Education Volunteering Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:It is that season again and we are gearing up to get our middle school students out in the field to start off their restoration design project. We have several field trips coming up in Clallam and Jefferson Counties this fall and are in need of volunteers to help guide students of their first field trip of the Real Learning Real Work program. This field trip they will be performing site assessments to identify habitat quality concerns for salmon and collecting data on their restoration plots. \nWhat to expect as an education volunteer: \nThere are several roles for you to help with! Please communicate with me if you are not comfortable in one of the roles. \n\nSetting-up & cleaning up: this involves transporting equipment to different areas of the site such as tape measure\, bins of work gloves\, tables\, and rain gear.\nActivity Co-leader: With a staff member\, help facilitate an activity for a group of 12-18 students. You will be provided with a facilitator guide that will serve as a quick-reference step-by-step to walk the students through the activity in their journal. Each group of students will have an adult chaperone or teacher from the school with them who will handle all behavior management.\nFloating Guide: float between groups of 4-6 students and help guide them to carry out their assigned tasks\, answer questions\, and help with task such as measuring\, using a compass\, identifying common plants\, etc.\nEquipment/Gear: check out tools and equipment to students\, help them find work gloves that fit\, ensure they return tools/gloves in a clean(ish) and organized fashion.\n\nI will send out an updated schedule and any facilitator guides you might need the week before the field trip. We will meet 30-45 minutes before the students arrive to answer questions\, go over the schedule\, and make sure you feel prepared. \nDates & Locations: \nSequim is our largest school we work with and they split their trip into 2 days\, ½ the 7th grade class on each day. This is our greatest need for volunteers – the more volunteers we have\, the smaller we can keep student groups. Students get way more out of the experience if they are able to work with small groups. \nOctober 10th – Blue Heron 7th at Salmon Creek Wildlife Area \nOctober 16th – Sequim 7th at Dungeness River \nOctober 17th – Sequim 7th at Dungeness River \nPlease sign up HERE.    \nFeel free to reach out to lmccord@nosc.org if you have any questions! \nImage courtesy of Charles Espey.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/education-volunteering-opportunity-3/
LOCATION:Dungeness River
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Education Volunteering Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:It is that season again and we are gearing up to get our middle school students out in the field to start off their restoration design project. We have several field trips coming up in Clallam and Jefferson Counties this fall and are in need of volunteers to help guide students of their first field trip of the Real Learning Real Work program. This field trip they will be performing site assessments to identify habitat quality concerns for salmon and collecting data on their restoration plots. \nWhat to expect as an education volunteer: \nThere are several roles for you to help with! Please communicate with me if you are not comfortable in one of the roles. \n\nSetting-up & cleaning up: this involves transporting equipment to different areas of the site such as tape measure\, bins of work gloves\, tables\, and rain gear.\nActivity Co-leader: With a staff member\, help facilitate an activity for a group of 12-18 students. You will be provided with a facilitator guide that will serve as a quick-reference step-by-step to walk the students through the activity in their journal. Each group of students will have an adult chaperone or teacher from the school with them who will handle all behavior management.\nFloating Guide: float between groups of 4-6 students and help guide them to carry out their assigned tasks\, answer questions\, and help with task such as measuring\, using a compass\, identifying common plants\, etc.\nEquipment/Gear: check out tools and equipment to students\, help them find work gloves that fit\, ensure they return tools/gloves in a clean(ish) and organized fashion.\n\nI will send out an updated schedule and any facilitator guides you might need the week before the field trip. We will meet 30-45 minutes before the students arrive to answer questions\, go over the schedule\, and make sure you feel prepared. \nDates & Locations: \nSequim is our largest school we work with and they split their trip into 2 days\, ½ the 7th grade class on each day. This is our greatest need for volunteers – the more volunteers we have\, the smaller we can keep student groups. Students get way more out of the experience if they are able to work with small groups. \nOctober 10th – Blue Heron 7th at Salmon Creek Wildlife Area \nOctober 16th – Sequim 7th at Dungeness River \nOctober 17th – Sequim 7th at Dungeness River \nPlease sign up HERE.    \nFeel free to reach out to lmccord@nosc.org if you have any questions! \nImage courtesy of Charles Espey.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/education-volunteering-opportunity-2/
LOCATION:Dungeness River
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T143000
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SUMMARY:Dungeness River Festival - 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 the Dungeness River Festival\, hosted by the Dungeness River Nature Center\, on Friday\, September 26th. Volunteer shifts (2-hour slots) are available from 8:45am to 2:45pm. No experience necessary – training and a helpful volunteer guide are provided! \nFor more information on the event\, visit: Dungeness River Festival 2025 – Dungeness River Nature Center
URL:https://nosc.org/event/dungeness-river-festival-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Dungeness River Nature Center\, 1943 W. Hendrickson St\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250828T234221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T001849Z
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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:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T120000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: Spawner Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Seeking Spawner Survey Volunteers!\nTraining – August 28th\, 10am-12pm \nWow! Summer has nearly flown by\, and the Salmon Coalition is preparing for its annual Summer Chum spawner surveys on lower Chimacum Creek. Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed Hood Canal Summer Chum salmon were lost from the Chimacum Creek watershed in the late 1980’s after the failure of the Irondale Road culvert released several tons of fine sediment\, smothering salmon spawning grounds and wiping out the already-dwindling population from the Creek. \nA grassroots reintroduction effort spearheaded by Wild Olympic Salmon and concerned community members using eggs from nearby Salmon Creek was undertaken beginning in the mid-1990’s. Reintroduction was a resounding success\, and summer chum salmon in Chimacum Creek have been self-sustaining since 2003. \nThe Salmon Coalition has been monitoring the population in Chimacum Creek since reintroduction and we’re looking for volunteers to conduct surveys and collect data on these resilient fish. Surveys entail walking a section of the creek\, tallying both live and dead fish\, and collecting scale samples from deceased fish. Collected data helps the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) assess the health of the Chimacum Creek subpopulation and is also used to inform future management decisions. \nThis year’s mandatory training will be held on Thursday\, August 28th from 10am to 12pm at Finnriver Farm and Cidery in Chimacum. Early forecasts indicate that this is shaping up to be a banner year for the summer chum return and this tends to be one of our most popular volunteer activities\, so register soon by clicking the link below. We hope to see you at the training! \n \nPhoto courtesy of Charles Espey.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-training-spawner-surveys/
LOCATION:Finnriver Farm & Cidery\, 124 Center Road\, Chimacum\, WA\, 98325
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T183621Z
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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:20250613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250516T042651Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250401T195853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T195853Z
UID:10307-1746779400-1746797400@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Elwha Salmon Release Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Students have spent the last couple months raising coho salmon from eggs and now will get a chance to release them into a local waterway. They will also participate in several other activities such as macroinvertebrate studies\, salmon life cycle games\, art\, and habitat tours. Volunteers help NOSC staff lead activities\, set-up and take-down supplies\, and ensure students rotate through activity stations safely. \nApril 15th\, 17th\, 25th & May 1st\, 8th\, 9th – Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe House of Salmon Hatchery on the Elwha River. Tentative timing is from 8:30am-1:30pm. \nApril 10th and 22nd – HJ Carrol Park on Chimacum Creek. Tentative timing is from 10am-2pm. \n \nPhoto by Mae Wolfe.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-elwha-salmon-release-field-trip-5-9/
LOCATION:Lower Elwha Klallam Hatchery\, 700 Stratton Rd\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250401T195800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T195800Z
UID:10299-1746693000-1746711000@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Elwha Salmon Release Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Students have spent the last couple months raising coho salmon from eggs and now will get a chance to release them into a local waterway. They will also participate in several other activities such as macroinvertebrate studies\, salmon life cycle games\, art\, and habitat tours. Volunteers help NOSC staff lead activities\, set-up and take-down supplies\, and ensure students rotate through activity stations safely. \nApril 15th\, 17th\, 25th & May 1st\, 8th\, 9th – Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe House of Salmon Hatchery on the Elwha River. Tentative timing is from 8:30am-1:30pm. \nApril 10th and 22nd – HJ Carrol Park on Chimacum Creek. Tentative timing is from 10am-2pm. \n \nPhoto by Mae Wolfe.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-elwha-salmon-release-field-trip-5-8/
LOCATION:Lower Elwha Klallam Hatchery\, 700 Stratton Rd\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250401T195707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T195707Z
UID:10300-1746088200-1746106200@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Elwha Salmon Release Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Students have spent the last couple months raising coho salmon from eggs and now will get a chance to release them into a local waterway. They will also participate in several other activities such as macroinvertebrate studies\, salmon life cycle games\, art\, and habitat tours. Volunteers help NOSC staff lead activities\, set-up and take-down supplies\, and ensure students rotate through activity stations safely. \nApril 15th\, 17th\, 25th & May 1st\, 8th\, 9th – Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe House of Salmon Hatchery on the Elwha River. Tentative timing is from 8:30am-1:30pm. \nApril 10th and 22nd – HJ Carrol Park on Chimacum Creek. Tentative timing is from 10am-2pm. \n \nPhoto by Mae Wolfe.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-elwha-salmon-release-field-trip-5-1/
LOCATION:Lower Elwha Klallam Hatchery\, 700 Stratton Rd\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250422T223332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T223332Z
UID:10315-1745920800-1745935200@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Potting 4/29
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we pot up plants for future riparian restoration projects. We will be stocking up our nursery with trees and shrubs that will eventually become future forests along our local creeks and rivers. Our nursery is located in Chimacum at the Finnriver Farm & Cidery. \nApril 29th\, 10am-2pm. \nGloves and tools will be provided. \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://nosc.org/event/native-plant-potting-4-29/
LOCATION:Finnriver Farm & Cidery\, 124 Center Road\, Chimacum\, WA\, 98325
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Olympic Salmon Coalition":MAILTO:outreach@nosc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250401T195358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T195358Z
UID:10301-1745569800-1745587800@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Elwha Salmon Release Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Students have spent the last couple months raising coho salmon from eggs and now will get a chance to release them into a local waterway. They will also participate in several other activities such as macroinvertebrate studies\, salmon life cycle games\, art\, and habitat tours. Volunteers help NOSC staff lead activities\, set-up and take-down supplies\, and ensure students rotate through activity stations safely. \nApril 15th\, 17th\, 25th & May 1st\, 8th\, 9th – Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe House of Salmon Hatchery on the Elwha River. Tentative timing is from 8:30am-1:30pm. \nApril 10th and 22nd – HJ Carrol Park on Chimacum Creek. Tentative timing is from 10am-2pm. \n \nPhoto by Mae Wolfe.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-elwha-salmon-release-field-trip-4-25/
LOCATION:Lower Elwha Klallam Hatchery\, 700 Stratton Rd\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/April282022IMG_1277-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250401T193556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T193556Z
UID:10294-1745316000-1745330400@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Chimacum Salmon Release Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Students have spent the last couple months raising coho salmon from eggs and now will get a chance to release them into a local waterway. They will also participate in several other activities such as macroinvertebrate studies\, salmon life cycle games\, art\, and habitat tours. Volunteers help NOSC staff lead activities\, set-up and take-down supplies\, and ensure students rotate through activity stations safely. \nApril 15th\, 17th\, 25th & May 1st\, 8th\, 9th – Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe House of Salmon Hatchery on the Elwha River. Tentative timing is from 8:30am-1:30pm. \nApril 10th and 22nd – HJ Carrol Park on Chimacum Creek. Tentative timing is from 10am-2pm. \n \nPhoto by Mae Wolfe.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-chimacum-salmon-release-field-trip-4-22/
LOCATION:HJ Carrol Park\, 9884 WA-19\, Chimacum\, 98325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250401T195302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T195302Z
UID:10302-1744878600-1746279000@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Elwha Salmon Release Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Students have spent the last couple months raising coho salmon from eggs and now will get a chance to release them into a local waterway. They will also participate in several other activities such as macroinvertebrate studies\, salmon life cycle games\, art\, and habitat tours. Volunteers help NOSC staff lead activities\, set-up and take-down supplies\, and ensure students rotate through activity stations safely. \nApril 15th\, 17th\, 25th & May 1st\, 8th\, 9th – Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe House of Salmon Hatchery on the Elwha River. Tentative timing is from 8:30am-1:30pm. \nApril 10th and 22nd – HJ Carrol Park on Chimacum Creek. Tentative timing is from 10am-2pm. \n \nPhoto by Mae Wolfe.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-elwha-salmon-release-field-trip-4-17/
LOCATION:Lower Elwha Klallam Hatchery\, 700 Stratton Rd\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250401T195050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T195050Z
UID:10296-1744705800-1744723800@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Elwha Salmon Release Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Students have spent the last couple months raising coho salmon from eggs and now will get a chance to release them into a local waterway. They will also participate in several other activities such as macroinvertebrate studies\, salmon life cycle games\, art\, and habitat tours. Volunteers help NOSC staff lead activities\, set-up and take-down supplies\, and ensure students rotate through activity stations safely. \nApril 15th\, 17th\, 25th & May 1st\, 8th\, 9th – Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe House of Salmon Hatchery on the Elwha River. Tentative timing is from 8:30am-1:30pm. \nApril 10th and 22nd – HJ Carrol Park on Chimacum Creek. Tentative timing is from 10am-2pm. \n \nPhoto by Mae Wolfe.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-elwha-salmon-release-field-trip-4-15/
LOCATION:Lower Elwha Klallam Hatchery\, 700 Stratton Rd\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/April282022IMG_1277-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250401T193042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T193618Z
UID:10289-1744279200-1744293600@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Chimacum Salmon Release Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Students have spent the last couple months raising coho salmon from eggs and now will get a chance to release them into a local waterway. They will also participate in several other activities such as macroinvertebrate studies\, salmon life cycle games\, art\, and habitat tours. Volunteers help NOSC staff lead activities\, set-up and take-down supplies\, and ensure students rotate through activity stations safely. \nApril 15th\, 17th\, 25th & May 1st\, 8th\, 9th – Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe House of Salmon Hatchery on the Elwha River. Tentative timing is from 8:30am-1:30pm. \nApril 10th and 22nd – HJ Carrol Park on Chimacum Creek. Tentative timing is from 10am-2pm. \n \nPhoto by Mae Wolfe.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-chimacum-salmon-release-field-trip-4-15/
LOCATION:HJ Carrol Park\, 9884 WA-19\, Chimacum\, 98325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/April282022IMG_1277-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250325T215939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T215939Z
UID:10284-1743685200-1743694200@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Potting 4/3
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we pot up plants for future riparian restoration projects. We will be stocking up our nursery with trees and shrubs that will eventually become future forests along our local creeks and rivers. Our nursery is located in Chimacum at the Finnriver Farm & Cidery. \nApril 3rd\, 1pm-3:30pm. \nGloves and tools will be provided. \nClick HERE to register.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-native-plant-potting-4-3/
LOCATION:Finnriver Farm & Cidery\, 124 Center Road\, Chimacum\, WA\, 98325
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/P5260018-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250329
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250206T003510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T004043Z
UID:10053-1743120000-1743206399@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Youth Planting Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:It is that season again and we are gearing up to get our middle school students out in the field to start executing their restoration planting projects they spent all this winter designing. We have several field trips coming up in Clallam and Jefferson Counties this spring and are in need of volunteers to help guide students as part of the Real Learning Real Work program. \nWhat to expect as an education volunteer: \nThere are several roles for you to help with! Please communicate with me if you are not comfortable in one of the roles. \n\nSetting-up & cleaning up: this involves transporting equipment to different areas of the site such as tape measure\, bins of work gloves\, tables\, and rain gear.\nFloating Guide: float between groups of 4-6 students and help guide them to carry out their assigned tasks\, answer questions\, and help with task such as planting\, using tools\, identifying invasives\, etc.\nEquipment/Gear/Plants: check out tools and equipment to students\, help them find work gloves that fit\, ensure they return tools/gloves in a clean(ish) and organized fashion. Distribute plants to groups.\n\nI will send out an updated schedule and any additional information you might need the week before the field trip. We will meet 30-45 minutes before the students arrive to answer questions\, go over the schedule\, and make sure you feel prepared. \nDates & Locations: \nSequim is our largest school we work with and they split their trip into 2 days\, ½ the 7th grade class on each day. This is our greatest need for volunteers – the more volunteers we have\, the smaller we can keep student groups. Students get way more out of the experience if they are able to work with small groups. \nMarch 13th – Dungeness River\, Sequim MS \nMarch 14th – Dungeness River\, Sequim MS \nMarch 20th – Salmon Creek\, Chimacum Jr. High \nMarch 24th – Salmon Creek\, OCEAN (morning only) \nMarch 28th – Salmon Creek\, Blue Heron MS \nPlease sign up HERE.    \nFeel free to reach out to lmccord@nosc.org if you have any questions! \nImage courtesy of Charles Espey.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-for-student-planting-3-28-salmon-creek/
LOCATION:Salmon Creek in Discovery Bay\, W Uncas Road
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Blue-Heron-18-19-Field-Trip-1_Charles-Espey-3-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250206T003403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T004152Z
UID:10051-1742774400-1742860799@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Youth Planting Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:It is that season again and we are gearing up to get our middle school students out in the field to start executing their restoration planting projects they spent all this winter designing. We have several field trips coming up in Clallam and Jefferson Counties this spring and are in need of volunteers to help guide students as part of the Real Learning Real Work program. \nWhat to expect as an education volunteer: \nThere are several roles for you to help with! Please communicate with me if you are not comfortable in one of the roles. \n\nSetting-up & cleaning up: this involves transporting equipment to different areas of the site such as tape measure\, bins of work gloves\, tables\, and rain gear.\nFloating Guide: float between groups of 4-6 students and help guide them to carry out their assigned tasks\, answer questions\, and help with task such as planting\, using tools\, identifying invasives\, etc.\nEquipment/Gear/Plants: check out tools and equipment to students\, help them find work gloves that fit\, ensure they return tools/gloves in a clean(ish) and organized fashion. Distribute plants to groups.\n\nI will send out an updated schedule and any additional information you might need the week before the field trip. We will meet 30-45 minutes before the students arrive to answer questions\, go over the schedule\, and make sure you feel prepared. \nDates & Locations: \nSequim is our largest school we work with and they split their trip into 2 days\, ½ the 7th grade class on each day. This is our greatest need for volunteers – the more volunteers we have\, the smaller we can keep student groups. Students get way more out of the experience if they are able to work with small groups. \nMarch 13th – Dungeness River\, Sequim MS \nMarch 14th – Dungeness River\, Sequim MS \nMarch 20th – Salmon Creek\, Chimacum Jr. High \nMarch 24th – Salmon Creek\, OCEAN (morning only) \nMarch 28th – Salmon Creek\, Blue Heron MS \nPlease sign up HERE.    \nFeel free to reach out to lmccord@nosc.org if you have any questions! \nImage courtesy of Charles Espey.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-for-student-planting-3-24-salmon-creek/
LOCATION:Salmon Creek in Discovery Bay\, W Uncas Road
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Blue-Heron-18-19-Field-Trip-1_Charles-Espey-3-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250206T003016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T004307Z
UID:10049-1742428800-1742515199@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Youth Planting Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:It is that season again and we are gearing up to get our middle school students out in the field to start executing their restoration planting projects they spent all this winter designing. We have several field trips coming up in Clallam and Jefferson Counties this spring and are in need of volunteers to help guide students as part of the Real Learning Real Work program. \nWhat to expect as an education volunteer: \nThere are several roles for you to help with! Please communicate with me if you are not comfortable in one of the roles. \n\nSetting-up & cleaning up: this involves transporting equipment to different areas of the site such as tape measure\, bins of work gloves\, tables\, and rain gear.\nFloating Guide: float between groups of 4-6 students and help guide them to carry out their assigned tasks\, answer questions\, and help with task such as planting\, using tools\, identifying invasives\, etc.\nEquipment/Gear/Plants: check out tools and equipment to students\, help them find work gloves that fit\, ensure they return tools/gloves in a clean(ish) and organized fashion. Distribute plants to groups.\n\nI will send out an updated schedule and any additional information you might need the week before the field trip. We will meet 30-45 minutes before the students arrive to answer questions\, go over the schedule\, and make sure you feel prepared. \nDates & Locations: \nSequim is our largest school we work with and they split their trip into 2 days\, ½ the 7th grade class on each day. This is our greatest need for volunteers – the more volunteers we have\, the smaller we can keep student groups. Students get way more out of the experience if they are able to work with small groups. \nMarch 13th – Dungeness River\, Sequim MS \nMarch 14th – Dungeness River\, Sequim MS \nMarch 20th – Salmon Creek\, Chimacum Jr. High \nMarch 24th – Salmon Creek\, OCEAN (morning only) \nMarch 28th – Salmon Creek\, Blue Heron MS \nPlease sign up HERE.    \nFeel free to reach out to lmccord@nosc.org if you have any questions! \nImage courtesy of Charles Espey.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-for-student-planting-3-20-salmon-creek/
LOCATION:Salmon Creek in Discovery Bay\, W Uncas Road
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nosc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Blue-Heron-18-19-Field-Trip-1_Charles-Espey-3-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250206T002401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T004330Z
UID:10047-1741910400-1741996799@nosc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Youth Planting Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:It is that season again and we are gearing up to get our middle school students out in the field to start executing their restoration planting projects they spent all this winter designing. We have several field trips coming up in Clallam and Jefferson Counties this spring and are in need of volunteers to help guide students as part of the Real Learning Real Work program. \nWhat to expect as an education volunteer: \nThere are several roles for you to help with! Please communicate with me if you are not comfortable in one of the roles. \n\nSetting-up & cleaning up: this involves transporting equipment to different areas of the site such as tape measure\, bins of work gloves\, tables\, and rain gear.\nFloating Guide: float between groups of 4-6 students and help guide them to carry out their assigned tasks\, answer questions\, and help with task such as planting\, using tools\, identifying invasives\, etc.\nEquipment/Gear/Plants: check out tools and equipment to students\, help them find work gloves that fit\, ensure they return tools/gloves in a clean(ish) and organized fashion. Distribute plants to groups.\n\nI will send out an updated schedule and any additional information you might need the week before the field trip. We will meet 30-45 minutes before the students arrive to answer questions\, go over the schedule\, and make sure you feel prepared. \nDates & Locations: \nSequim is our largest school we work with and they split their trip into 2 days\, ½ the 7th grade class on each day. This is our greatest need for volunteers – the more volunteers we have\, the smaller we can keep student groups. Students get way more out of the experience if they are able to work with small groups. \nMarch 13th – Dungeness River\, Sequim MS \nMarch 14th – Dungeness River\, Sequim MS \nMarch 20th – Salmon Creek\, Chimacum Jr. High \nMarch 24th – Salmon Creek\, OCEAN (morning only) \nMarch 28th – Salmon Creek\, Blue Heron MS \nPlease sign up HERE.    \nFeel free to reach out to lmccord@nosc.org if you have any questions! \nImage courtesy of Charles Espey.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-for-student-planting-3-14-dungeness-river/
LOCATION:Dungeness River
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTSTAMP:20260428T144402
CREATED:20250206T000849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T004355Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Youth Planting Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:It is that season again and we are gearing up to get our middle school students out in the field to start executing their restoration planting projects they spent all this winter designing. We have several field trips coming up in Clallam and Jefferson Counties this spring and are in need of volunteers to help guide students as part of the Real Learning Real Work program. \nWhat to expect as an education volunteer: \nThere are several roles for you to help with! Please communicate with me if you are not comfortable in one of the roles. \n\nSetting-up & cleaning up: this involves transporting equipment to different areas of the site such as tape measure\, bins of work gloves\, tables\, and rain gear.\nFloating Guide: float between groups of 4-6 students and help guide them to carry out their assigned tasks\, answer questions\, and help with task such as planting\, using tools\, identifying invasives\, etc.\nEquipment/Gear/Plants: check out tools and equipment to students\, help them find work gloves that fit\, ensure they return tools/gloves in a clean(ish) and organized fashion. Distribute plants to groups.\n\nI will send out an updated schedule and any additional information you might need the week before the field trip. We will meet 30-45 minutes before the students arrive to answer questions\, go over the schedule\, and make sure you feel prepared. \nDates & Locations: \nSequim is our largest school we work with and they split their trip into 2 days\, ½ the 7th grade class on each day. This is our greatest need for volunteers – the more volunteers we have\, the smaller we can keep student groups. Students get way more out of the experience if they are able to work with small groups. \nMarch 13th – Dungeness River\, Sequim MS \nMarch 14th – Dungeness River\, Sequim MS \nMarch 20th – Salmon Creek\, Chimacum Jr. High \nMarch 24th – Salmon Creek\, OCEAN (morning only) \nMarch 28th – Salmon Creek\, Blue Heron MS \nPlease sign up HERE.    \nFeel free to reach out to lmccord@nosc.org if you have any questions! \nImage courtesy of Charles Espey.
URL:https://nosc.org/event/volunteer-for-student-planting-trip-3-13-dungeness-river/
LOCATION:Dungeness River
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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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
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