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Apr
13
Sat
Coast Ecology – Tidepools and Edible Seaweeds (April) with Northwest Natura @ Anacortes, WA
Apr 13 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Coast Ecology - Tidepools and Edible Seaweeds (April) with Northwest Natura @ Anacortes, WA

Join Naturalist, Jazmen Yoder on a fun adventure to the shore of Fidalgo Island to explore tidepools and learn about shoreline ecosystems of Northwest Washington state.

We will learn to identify as many of the beautiful creatures living in the tidepools as we possibly can in a few short hours, as well as several types of edible seaweeds that are common to our local beaches.

There is a vast array of organisms that we can hope to find including anemones, sea stars, mollusks, crabs, chiton, barnacles, and so much more. With sweeping views of the protected waters of the Salish Sea from a rocky outcrop, we may even see dolphins or whales.

We live in an incredibly beautiful area, and we owe much of that beauty to the Pacific Ocean. Let’s go explore marine diversity in July together! You will be amazed at how much we find!

Details about location and driving directions will be provided to registered participants. There may be opportunities to carpool.

How to come prepared:
Wear waterproof shoes with traction.

Dress for the weather

Bring snacks/lunch and water

Bring or buy a Discover Pass (or pay for day use at the parking lot.

You may also want to bring:
Notebook and pen

Camera

Binoculars

Sunscreen

A tidepool, seaweed, and/or shellfish field guide

Sorry, no pets.

****Please register via the website

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May
25
Sat
Orcas of the Salish Sea: A Crash Course in Ecology @ Chuckanut Center
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Orcas of the Salish Sea: A Crash Course in Ecology @ Chuckanut Center

Join Jazmen Yoder (Northwest Natura) & Madelaine Katz for an ecology crash course complete with captivating storytelling and bounteous wisdom-sharing on Southern Resident and Transient Killer Whales, and the Salish Sea Bioregion.

In this course you will learn:

Salish Sea natural history, including human history and the interconnectedness of species on land and sea.

Orca symbolism and lore within the Coast Salish region

Morphological traits, behaviors, and social structures of Orcas

Salmon species basic life history and phenology

Ecological roles, impacts, and new facts about Southern Resident and Transient Killer Whales

To hear and discern different Orca vocalizations

How to ID individual orcas by their unique features

How to support Orca conservation efforts

Tips for whale watching (where to go, what to look for, how to ID individuals, and more).

This course will be co-led by Madelaine Katz, a nature educator and student of the Salish Sea, and Jazmen Yoder, outdoor educator, naturalist, and founder of Northwest Natura.

The entire class will take place indoors at the Chuckanut Center near Fairhaven in Whatcom County, WA. The Chuckanut Center is heated and has access to facilities including a bathroom, full kitchen, and drinking water.

***** Please register via the website.

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