You must pre-register for all classes. Contact Joleen Palmer, Stillwaters Program Director at 360-297-2876 or Joleen@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.

"THE MONSTERS IN YOUR GARDEN BEDS…. Become the monsters in our watersheds.”

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Stillwaters Environmental Center (26059 Barber Cut Off Road; Kingston)

$30/one or $45/household, including materials and snacks

Alien weed species are creeping in under the radar to overtake our yard and surrounding native habitats. Learn a management approach to invasive weed control. Become informed about the recent ornamental escapees that are threatening our watershed. Dana Coggon, Kitsap County oxious Weed Control Program Coordinator, will help you identify some local invaders and establish a long term invasive removal plan that focuses on healthy and thriving living habitats. Remember, “Pull one a day -- keeps millions away.” Pre-register at 360-297-3876 or info@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.

TOXINS WE ALL LIVE WITH

Thursday, June 26 -- 7 pm

at the Kingston Fire Hall (26442 Miller Bay Road)

$10 Donation

Learn about the toxins we all live with daily and carry in our bodies, and how these toxins also affect he natural systems around us. Get natural health solutions from Dr. Sunny Gill, from Kingston Crossing Chiropractic.  Pre-register at 360-297-3876 or info@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.

LOW-TIDE BEACH WALK

Saturday, July 5 -- 12:30 - 1:30pm

In Kingston -  Gather at the Kingston Farmer's Market at the Marina

$5 Suggested donation

Join a marine ecologist from Stillwaters to discover the rich nearshore environment that is as diverse and bountiful as a tropical rain forest. Fun for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear shoes or boots to get muddy and walk on the rocks. Please pre-register at 360-297-2876, info@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org, or or just come to the market.

SUMMER NATURE CAMP

Four days, Monday, July 28 – Thursday, July 31, 2008

at Stillwaters Environmental Center (26059 Barber Cut Off Road; Kingston)

$100 for all 4 days -- Includes materials, snacks. Please bring sack lunch.

A wonderful, hands-on learning experience for children entering 2nd through 6th grades! Explore many ecosystems on the Stillwaters campus and Carpenter Creek watershed. Children can learn about wildlife neighbors and how to live with them while having great fun playing outdoors! Taught by Kari Golden. Please pre-register at 360-297-2876 by July 14. Space is limited.

DISCOVERY PACKS NOW AVAILABLE

Monday-Friday, 10 am – 6 pm; weekends by appointmentat Stillwaters Environmental Center (26059 Barber Cut Off Road; Kingston)

$5/each -- for 2 hour rental 

For more information, click here.

MONITORING TEAM OPENINGS AVAILABLE

Is water monitoring in your future? The Cutthroats of Carpenter Creek Stream & Estuary Monitoring Team has a few openings. The creek is monitored at four sites on one Sunday every month. The Estuary Team monitors the salt marsh, estuary, cove nd marina, also on one Sunday a month.

Each monitor’s commitment is for 1 - 2 hours on that Sunday. All monitors are trained and supervised by the Kitsap County Stream Team, a program of Kitsap Surface and Storm Water Management.

You don’t need an extensive science background to learn to do these tests. Monitors are trained “on the job” and in annual training updates by the County and Sea Grant staff.

Contact Joleen at Stillwaters for more information at 297-2876. See you on the stream!!!

You must pre-register for all classes. Contact Joleen Palmer, Stillwaters Program Director at 360-297-2876 or Joleen@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.

SUSTAINABILITY DISCUSSION COURSES

7 – 9 pm 

Various evening series

at Stillwaters Environmental Center (26059 Barber Cut Off Road; Kingston)

$30/one, $40/household

Click here for more information on other Sustainability Courses Planned

To register : Contact Joleen Palmer, Stillwaters

Program Director at 360-297-2876 or Joleen@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org