The series is in person this year at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. If you’ve already purchased tickets, we thank you for your support! Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation programs.

Richie Steffen is our first speaker on “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden.” Few people have a passion for plants or an excitement about gardening greater than Richie Steffen. He is executive director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, overseeing the development of the garden, its programs, and the rare plant collections. The Miller Garden works with expert horticulturalists around the region to select the best garden ornamentals through the Great Plant Picks program greatplantpicks.org.

Each lecture will run from 10 a.m.– noon. The price for the entire six-lecture series is $75; single-event tickets are available for $15. Tickets may be purchased from 2025yardandgarden.eventbrite.com.

The lecture series continues on Saturdays through February 15 with notable gardening and horticultural experts:

January 11: Richie Steffen, “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden”

January 18: Mark Turner, “The Beauty of Weeds”

January 25: Sue Goetz, “Edible Garden Landscape Design”

February 1: David Allen, “A Wild Idea: Native Plants for Pollinators, Birds, and Wildlife”

February 8: Karen Wright, “Native Bees of Washington State”

February 15: Clay Antieau, “The Importance of Being Evergreen”

Speaker bios and topic details can be found at jcmgf.org.

Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation educational and charitable activities. The talk is co-sponsored by Washington State University’s Jefferson County Extension Service. The series’ presenting sponsors are Scott Rogers, Realtor®, from RE/MAX® First in Port Townsend and Moving Earth LLC in Port Townsend. 

The series is in person this year at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. If you’ve already purchased tickets, we thank you for your support! Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation programs.

Richie Steffen is our first speaker on “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden.” Few people have a passion for plants or an excitement about gardening greater than Richie Steffen. He is executive director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, overseeing the development of the garden, its programs, and the rare plant collections. The Miller Garden works with expert horticulturalists around the region to select the best garden ornamentals through the Great Plant Picks program greatplantpicks.org.

Each lecture will run from 10 a.m.– noon. The price for the entire six-lecture series is $75; single-event tickets are available for $15. Tickets may be purchased from 2025yardandgarden.eventbrite.com.

The lecture series continues on Saturdays through February 15 with notable gardening and horticultural experts:

January 11: Richie Steffen, “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden”

January 18: Mark Turner, “The Beauty of Weeds”

January 25: Sue Goetz, “Edible Garden Landscape Design”

February 1: David Allen, “A Wild Idea: Native Plants for Pollinators, Birds, and Wildlife”

February 8: Karen Wright, “Native Bees of Washington State”

February 15: Clay Antieau, “The Importance of Being Evergreen”

Speaker bios and topic details can be found at jcmgf.org.

Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation educational and charitable activities. The talk is co-sponsored by Washington State University’s Jefferson County Extension Service. The series’ presenting sponsors are Scott Rogers, Realtor®, from RE/MAX® First in Port Townsend and Moving Earth LLC in Port Townsend. 

Winter Twig Identification Course

January 23rd and February 6th

Come learn how to identify winter twigs in both Clallam and Jefferson counties. We will meet from 1-3pm at the Lyre Conservation Area in January and Illahee Preserve in February.

RSVP

The series is in person this year at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. If you’ve already purchased tickets, we thank you for your support! Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation programs.

Richie Steffen is our first speaker on “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden.” Few people have a passion for plants or an excitement about gardening greater than Richie Steffen. He is executive director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, overseeing the development of the garden, its programs, and the rare plant collections. The Miller Garden works with expert horticulturalists around the region to select the best garden ornamentals through the Great Plant Picks program greatplantpicks.org.

Each lecture will run from 10 a.m.– noon. The price for the entire six-lecture series is $75; single-event tickets are available for $15. Tickets may be purchased from 2025yardandgarden.eventbrite.com.

The lecture series continues on Saturdays through February 15 with notable gardening and horticultural experts:

January 11: Richie Steffen, “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden”

January 18: Mark Turner, “The Beauty of Weeds”

January 25: Sue Goetz, “Edible Garden Landscape Design”

February 1: David Allen, “A Wild Idea: Native Plants for Pollinators, Birds, and Wildlife”

February 8: Karen Wright, “Native Bees of Washington State”

February 15: Clay Antieau, “The Importance of Being Evergreen”

Speaker bios and topic details can be found at jcmgf.org.

Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation educational and charitable activities. The talk is co-sponsored by Washington State University’s Jefferson County Extension Service. The series’ presenting sponsors are Scott Rogers, Realtor®, from RE/MAX® First in Port Townsend and Moving Earth LLC in Port Townsend. 

Join NOSC on January 25th to plant trees and shrubs along the Dungeness River!

An aerial image of the Dungeness River, taken in 2020. Photo by John Gussman.

As 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.

Planting Details:

Saturday, January 25th

10am – 2pm

Please 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.

Please bring lunch, water, and layers/footwear you need to be comfortable in our winter weather!

Directions will be provided in RSVP confirmation email.

Riverbank lupine growing along the Dungeness River. Photo by John Gussman.

About the Project:

In 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.

RSVP Here: Volunteer Planting – Serenity Lane | North Olympic Salmon Coalition

The series is in person this year at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. If you’ve already purchased tickets, we thank you for your support! Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation programs.

Richie Steffen is our first speaker on “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden.” Few people have a passion for plants or an excitement about gardening greater than Richie Steffen. He is executive director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, overseeing the development of the garden, its programs, and the rare plant collections. The Miller Garden works with expert horticulturalists around the region to select the best garden ornamentals through the Great Plant Picks program greatplantpicks.org.

Each lecture will run from 10 a.m.– noon. The price for the entire six-lecture series is $75; single-event tickets are available for $15. Tickets may be purchased from 2025yardandgarden.eventbrite.com.

The lecture series continues on Saturdays through February 15 with notable gardening and horticultural experts:

January 11: Richie Steffen, “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden”

January 18: Mark Turner, “The Beauty of Weeds”

January 25: Sue Goetz, “Edible Garden Landscape Design”

February 1: David Allen, “A Wild Idea: Native Plants for Pollinators, Birds, and Wildlife”

February 8: Karen Wright, “Native Bees of Washington State”

February 15: Clay Antieau, “The Importance of Being Evergreen”

Speaker bios and topic details can be found at jcmgf.org.

Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation educational and charitable activities. The talk is co-sponsored by Washington State University’s Jefferson County Extension Service. The series’ presenting sponsors are Scott Rogers, Realtor®, from RE/MAX® First in Port Townsend and Moving Earth LLC in Port Townsend. 

Winter Twig Identification Course

January 23rd and February 6th

Come learn how to identify winter twigs in both Clallam and Jefferson counties. We will meet from 1-3pm at the Lyre Conservation Area in January and Illahee Preserve in February.

RSVP

MLK Day of Service Volunteer Planting

Monday, January 20th

This MLK Day of Service, join us at Discovery Bay as we plant native trees and shrubs from 10am-2pm.

RSVP Here: Events from January 8, 2025 – February 6, 2025 | North Olympic Salmon Coalition

The series is in person this year at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. If you’ve already purchased tickets, we thank you for your support! Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation programs.

Richie Steffen is our first speaker on “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden.” Few people have a passion for plants or an excitement about gardening greater than Richie Steffen. He is executive director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, overseeing the development of the garden, its programs, and the rare plant collections. The Miller Garden works with expert horticulturalists around the region to select the best garden ornamentals through the Great Plant Picks program greatplantpicks.org.

Each lecture will run from 10 a.m.– noon. The price for the entire six-lecture series is $75; single-event tickets are available for $15. Tickets may be purchased from 2025yardandgarden.eventbrite.com.

The lecture series continues on Saturdays through February 15 with notable gardening and horticultural experts:

January 11: Richie Steffen, “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden”

January 18: Mark Turner, “The Beauty of Weeds”

January 25: Sue Goetz, “Edible Garden Landscape Design”

February 1: David Allen, “A Wild Idea: Native Plants for Pollinators, Birds, and Wildlife”

February 8: Karen Wright, “Native Bees of Washington State”

February 15: Clay Antieau, “The Importance of Being Evergreen”

Speaker bios and topic details can be found at jcmgf.org.

Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation educational and charitable activities. The talk is co-sponsored by Washington State University’s Jefferson County Extension Service. The series’ presenting sponsors are Scott Rogers, Realtor®, from RE/MAX® First in Port Townsend and Moving Earth LLC in Port Townsend. 

Kickstart your birding journey with this 6-week course!

Learn the essentials, from using field guides and binoculars to mastering key birding skills. Hear from several experts, join field trips to practice your new skills, and connect with a community of fellow birders. Discover the joy of birdwatching and learn about bird ecology, all while having fun outdoors. The course includes weekly 2-hour classes and 2 bonus field trips. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from the Center.

Classes are Thursdays from 10am-12:15pm

Location: Rainshadow Hall

Start date: 1/16/25

End date: 2/21/25

$175 for the whole series, $150 for OPAS or DRNC members

Field trips are optional but encouraged!

Register below.

More information will be shared with participants via email after sign-up. Two scholarships available. Contact montana@dungenessrivercenter.org if you have questions.

This series is in partnership with the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society.

Schedule:

Class 1 -- 1/16

You Already Are a Birder & the Basics of Bird Watching

Class 2 -- 1/23

What's the Size, Shape, Color, & Pattern?

Field Trip 1 -- 1/25

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge & Recreation Area

Class 3 -- 1/30

Birding by Ear: Beginner's Guide to Bird Songs and Calls

Class 4 -- 2/6

The Exciting World of Raptors & Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue

Class 5 -- 2/13 

For Beak's Sake: Secrets of Bird Ecology

Class 6 -- 2/20

Waterbirds of the Straits and Sounds

Field Trip 2 -- 2/21

Dungeness Landing & 3 Crabs

REGISTER

The first of six lectures in our 2025 Yard & Garden Lecture Series begins January 11.

The series is in person this year at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. If you’ve already purchased tickets, we thank you for your support! Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation programs.

Richie Steffen is our first speaker on “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden.” Few people have a passion for plants or an excitement about gardening greater than Richie Steffen. He is executive director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, overseeing the development of the garden, its programs, and the rare plant collections. The Miller Garden works with expert horticulturalists around the region to select the best garden ornamentals through the Great Plant Picks program greatplantpicks.org.

Each lecture will run from 10 a.m.– noon. The price for the entire six-lecture series is $75; single-event tickets are available for $15. Tickets may be purchased from 2025yardandgarden.eventbrite.com.

The lecture series continues on Saturdays through February 15 with notable gardening and horticultural experts:

January 11: Richie Steffen, “In Search of Excellence: Great Plant Picks for the Garden”

January 18: Mark Turner, “The Beauty of Weeds”

January 25: Sue Goetz, “Edible Garden Landscape Design”

February 1: David Allen, “A Wild Idea: Native Plants for Pollinators, Birds, and Wildlife”

February 8: Karen Wright, “Native Bees of Washington State”

February 15: Clay Antieau, “The Importance of Being Evergreen”

Speaker bios and topic details can be found at jcmgf.org.

Ticket sales help support Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation educational and charitable activities. The talk is co-sponsored by Washington State University’s Jefferson County Extension Service. The series’ presenting sponsors are Scott Rogers, Realtor®, from RE/MAX® First in Port Townsend and Moving Earth LLC in Port Townsend. 

Join NOSC on January 11th to plant trees and shrubs along the Dungeness River!

New growth on plants at the Caldero Side Channel Project in Spring 2024. Photo by NOSC.

As 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.

RSVP HERE: North Olympic Salmon Coalition · Caldero Side Channel Planting 1/11/25

Saturday, January 11th

10am – 2pm

Please 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.

Please bring lunch, water, and layers/footwear you need to be comfortable in our winter weather!

Directions will be provided in RSVP confirmation email.

Join NOSC on January 11th to plant trees and shrubs along the Dungeness River!

New growth on plants at the Caldero Side Channel Project in Spring 2024. Photo by NOSC.

As 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.

Planting Details:

Saturday, January 11th

10am – 2pm

Please 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.

Please bring lunch, water, and layers/footwear you need to be comfortable in our winter weather!

Directions will be provided in RSVP confirmation email.

RSVP Here: Volunteer Planting – Dungeness River | North Olympic Salmon Coalition

Join us from 7pm-9pm at the Hilltop Tavern in Port Townsend. All proceeds from Bingo, every Wednesday in January starting 1/8, will be donated to NOSC! 

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Jefferson Land Trust Annual Holiday Open House - Mon, Dec 30th

Experience a cherished Jefferson Land Trust tradition! Stop by the Land Trust office on Monday, December 30, to ring in the New Year with a warm cup of cheer. Whether you're a longtime supporter, partner, volunteer, or simply curious to learn more about who they are and what they do, They hope you'll join them as they celebrate the year's progress together over hot cider, hot chocolate, and plenty of sweet treats (including gluten-free options). This year, they'll also be serving up fresh waffles from 10:00 am – noon, with a delectable topping bar to create the waffle of your dreams! All are welcome.
Time: 10am – 3pm | Location: Land Trust office • 1033 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend

Rivers Above the Canopy Film - Sat, Dec 28th *New*

This stunning documentary delves into the "biotic pump" phenomenon, showcasing how mighty forests like the Amazon create and sustain their own freshwater systems through colossal "flying rivers" of moist air. Featuring leading scientists like Antonio Nobre and Anastassia Makarieva, the film highlights the Amazon's vital role in global ecology and the devastating consequences of its destruction.This is part of the Global Earth Repair Foundation's series of films on climate solutions. Film screening followed by group discussion. For further info contact Michael Pilarski at 360-643-9178, visit the film festival website, or send email. Note: Local 20/20 is a co-sponsor of the series, come stop by our table at the events and say hello!
Time: 6 - 8pm |Location: The Commons at Fort Worden (or if elsewhere at FW, a notice will be posted on the door).

Port Angeles Christmas Bird Count (PACBC)

Saturday, December 28, 2024

The Port Angeles Christmas Bird Count (PACBC) covers a 15-mile diameter count circle, so we need lots of people familiar with birds to cover as much of the areas as possible. Even if you can only count your feeder or stroll around your neighborhood for an hour or two (assuming you live within the15-mile diameter count circle and know the birds you see), you can help with the count. We also have field parties assigned to specific areas of each count circle. If you are an experienced counter, you may be able to help with areas not covered by others.

The PACBC center is in the Olympic foothills south of Port Angeles, so it includes Port Angeles Harbor, several miles of the Elwha River on the west, Morse Creek on the east, and all the way up to Hurricane Ridge. 

To learn more and to participate in the Port Angeles Christmas Bird Count, contact Barb Blackie (blackieb@olypen.com).

Support PTMSC at Barstool Bingo - Wed, Dec 11th

Every Wednesday the Hilltop Tavern has BINGO with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit a different charitable community group! And in December, it's Port Townsend Marine Science Center! Come on up! It's fun, prizes for the winners, and the thrill of victory for you and the cause!
Bingo fun will run from 7pm to 10pm. It's $1 per round or $10 to play all 10 rounds.

Time: 7 - 10pm | Location:  2510 W Sims Way, Port Townsend

Engage Jefferson County Farm Mixer - Wed, Dec 11th
Interested in the future of agriculture in Jefferson County? Curious how county comprehensive planning impacts ag? Curious to learn about the new 'climate element' required in planning? Attend this farm community mixer with free food and beverages at the Chimacum Grange for a special session to share and exchange feedback about the upcoming Jefferson County comprehensive plan update in 2025. Conversation facilitated by the grassroots collaboration ENGAGE JC.
Time: 7pm | Location: Chimacum Grange, 9572 Rhody Dr., Chimacum

Sequim-Dungeness Christmas Bird Count

Monday, December 16, 2024

by Bob Boekelheide

Bob Boekelheide

The Sequim-Dungeness Christmas Bird Count (SDCBC) covers a 15-mile diameter count circle, so we need lots of people familiar with birds to cover as much of the areas as possible. Even if you can only count your feeder or stroll around your neighborhood for an hour or two (assuming you live within the 15-mile diameter count circle and know the birds you see), you can help with the count. We also have field parties assigned to specific areas of each count circle. If you are an experienced counter, you may be able to help with areas not covered by others.

To prepare, or if you are not familiar with local birds, please join bird walks at RR Bridge Park on Wednesday mornings and go on OPAS field trips, in addition to looking at birds as much as possible this fall.

The center of the SDCBC circle is near the intersection of Brown and Port Williams Roads, so the circle includes Dungeness Spit, Dungeness and Sequim Bays, Protection Island, Diamond Point, some of the Olympic foothills south of Sequim, then west to MacDonald Creek

We will have our annual pre-CBC warm-up field trip on Sunday, Dec. 8, starting at Carrie Blake Park at 8:30 am. We will view birds in the park, then travel to Sequim Bay to observe water birds. Please join us!  

If you are interested in participating, please email Bob Boekelheide at bboek@olympus.net to sign up.

Annual Native Plant Sale open for online orders - through Fri, Nov 22nd

Jefferson County Conservation District's annual Native Plant Sale is open for online orders through November 22nd, while supplies last. No additional plants will be sold on pick-up day. They offer a wide selection of native trees and shrubs suited to various site conditions, restoration goals, and habitat needs, and hope you'll find just what you're looking for. Visit their website to learn more.

All plants must be picked up on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St., Port Townsend.

Busy Beavers: Nature's Ecosystem Engineers - Wed, Nov 20th

Join experts from Beavers NW online to learn about one of our least seen but most impactful creatures. As ecosystem engineers, beavers have a big impact on the habitats that they call home. This can often be a boon for fish and wildlife sharing this space, but a headache for people nearby. Throughout the Puget Sound region, many beavers find homes in the urban and exurban waterways resulting in conflicts with human land use. Beavers Northwest staff will dive into beaver ecology and benefits as well as the challenges and opportunities for living with beavers in a landscape dominated by human infrastructure.

This event is hosted by Friends of Fort Flagler.
Time: 4 - 6pm | Location: online, register here.

PTMSC Lecture - Did You Hear That? The Physics of Sound - Sun, Nov 17th

Join PTMSC for this Future of Oceans lecture, presented by Eric McRae, a Principal Electrical Engineer at the UW's Applied Physics Laboratory. This talk will cover the basics of sound creation, propagation and perception, both in air and in water. You'll learn how we hear, the role of sound in how bats and Orca locate their food, and some peculiar characteristics of sound that are often experienced but rarely understood. Finally, there will also be a discussion about those noisy ships and jets. Admission is free; donations accepted. Learn more on their website. 

Time: 3 - 4pm | Location: Fort Worden Chapel, Port Townsend

Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation: Growing food with minimal fossil fuels - Thu, Nov 14 *New*
Dave and Karen Seabrook will share their experience learning to farm in Chimacum Valley using John and Jim, a pair of trained Belgian workhorses. Learn how they moved from concept to reality, building a community of support in the process. Find out how you, too, can make gardening and lifestyle choices that will reduce your carbon footprint and help build a more resilient food system at the same time. For more information go to jcmgf.org.

Time: 3 - 4pm | Location: WSU Extension Classroom, Kively Center, 97 Oak Bay Rd, Port Hadlock
 

Regenerative Communities - Care for the Earth, Care for the People, Care for the Future - Tue, Nov 12

Food For Thought is a free series offered by the Quimper Grange that examines ''all things food" in our area. Bear will lead a discussion about understanding permaculture ethics and how they can guide us to build healthier communities and ecosystems. Bear (they/them) is a Queer Disabled Regenerative Business Owner dedicated to decolonizing and healing ecosystems we call home. Bear's Magic involves art, community healing, tending to the dead and the living. All are welcome; the Grange has ADA access and an outstanding Merv-13 air filtration system.
Time: 6:30 - 8pm | Location: Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona Ave, Port Townsend

Celebrating Wilderness: The Leopold Land Ethic - Wed, Oct 30th *New*
In 1924, conservationist Aldo Leopold led the effort to create the first designated wilderness area in the world. Join WA State Parks host and environmental educator Elena Kayak-von Ancken for an interactive reading from his seminal work, A Sand County Almanac. (Re)discover The Land Ethic, which influences our thinking about nature, wilderness and open space today. Visit the Jefferson County Library website event page for more information.

Time: 6 - 7:30pm | Location: Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock

Sea Lions of the Salish Sea via Zoom - Wed, Oct 16th *New*
Join Casey Mclean from SR3 via Zoom to learn about the fascinating lives of the different species of sea lions that frequent our waters. Two species of sea lions can be found in the Salish Sea. Learn about these amazing pinnipeds and their important role in a healthy ecosystem. Casey has over 12 years of experience working with marine animals and is the Executive Director of SR3, Washington’s first dedicated marine animal hospital. SR3 is a nonprofit organization focusing on the response, rehabilitation, and research of local marine wildlife. The hospital opened in the summer of 2021 and immediately started helping sick and injured animals in addition to continuing their field research. To learn more about SR3, visit SR3.org. Learn more about Friends of Fort Flagler here.
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Location: Zoom, register here.

Climate Cafe: FINAL Cafe - Tues, Oct 8th *Updated*

Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Come to a climate cafe, a welcoming space for people concerned about the climate crisis and its impact at all levels. With a focus on feelings, a climate cafe is a safe space for people to share their emotions. Talking with others helps build emotional resilience in uncertain times. The cafe is a structured, facilitated group space for reflection. Discussion will be facilitated by Karen Richards, LMFT, a climate-aware therapist from Hearth Natural Medicine, and Allison Krizner, MA, holistic coach and grief counselor. Space is limited.  $10 suggested donation; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. RSVP Required! Sign up at Hearth Natural Medicine (navigate to Book Appointment and choose Climate Cafe) or call (360) 390-5844.
Time: 6 - 7:30 pm | Location: Hearth Natural Medicine, 112 Kala Square Pl, Suite 2, Port Townsend

First Sunday at Camas Prairie Golf Park - Sun, Oct 6th *New*
The Friends of Port Townsend Golf Park invite you to come take a walk on the fairways, have a bite to eat, and enjoy some music at Camas Prairie Park! There will be fun for kids on the driving range, nature walks, music from Cowboy Singer Jack Dwyer, and hot dogs and bratwurst in the clubhouse. Rain or shine. Admission is free, donations accepted. It's the 8th "First Sunday" since the Friends began operating the 100-year-old public course as a park for golfers and non-golfers alike. You own it — come check it out! For more information, visit ptgolfpark.org or phone 360.385.4547.
Time: 1-5pm | Location: Camas Prairie Park, 1948 Blaine Street, Port Townsend

Human-Carnivore Coexistence: Making Connections with Olympic Cougar Project - Wed, Sep 25th
Researchers from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and Panthera will share information about the highly collaborative Olympic Cougar Project, an Olympic Peninsula-wide project aimed at understanding the role that cougars play in our local ecosystems and how they are impacted by decreasing habitat connectivity and increasing human populations. Learn about basic cougar ecology, preliminary research findings, and how to coexist with this elusive carnivore. Joining the research team will be a conflict specialist with WDFW who will impart strategies on protecting livestock in cougar country. Register here to attend. Learn more about Friends of Fort Flagler here.
Time: 4-5:30pm | Location: Fort Flagler State Park - Hospital