Sound Water Stewards
White Swans of Winter
WA, United StatesWell-known swan biologist, Martha Jordan will present a program on the native swans, Trumpeter and Tundra, in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on Tundra Swans. You will learn about their life history, biology, and some swan identification tips. Updates on eastern Washington swans and how Washington’s west and east sides are connected for swans… Continue Reading White Swans of Winter
Look Beyond the Clue Ball
Cama Beach State Park 1880 W Camano Dr, Camano Island, WA, United StatesAs part of the Great Northwest Glass Quest in the Stanwood/Camano Island area, Sound Water Stewards encourage clue-ball questers to stop, look, listen to nature and enjoy the place they are. We have tools and activities for seeing more and looking closer. Look closely at live barnacles feeding. View everyday objects you might see on… Continue Reading Look Beyond the Clue Ball
Know Your Weeds Workshop – Poison Hemlock
Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA, United StatesPoison Hemlock is a widely invasive. It is toxic to humans, dogs and other animals. Seth Luginbill of Island County Noxious Weed Control Board teaches how to identify and eradicate Poison Hemlock. Learn why when and how to remove it. Practice and hone your removal skills while removing this dangerous weed from the field at… Continue Reading Know Your Weeds Workshop – Poison Hemlock
Know Your Weeds Workshop – Tansy Ragwort
Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA, United StatesLearn to identify and use safe techniques to remove Tansy Ragwort, a common noxious weed in the Pacific Northwest. Seth Luginbill, Island County Noxious Weed Control expert teaches us to remove Tansy Ragwort which is a widely invasive weed that is toxic to animals and livestock. Learn when, why and how it should be removed… Continue Reading Know Your Weeds Workshop – Tansy Ragwort
Discover Iverson Spit Waterfront Preserve
Iverson trail preserve 3 Iverson Rd, Camano Island, WA, United StatesOn July 8, Sound Water Stewards present “Discover Iverson Spit Waterfront Preserve” with interactive displays at Iverson Preserve, an Island County park and one of the few Camano parks with a sandy beach. The event showcases what nature has to share: sand shrimp, clams, driftwood, Madrone trees, eagles, herons and more. Participants can discover what… Continue Reading Discover Iverson Spit Waterfront Preserve
Explore Minus Tide at Cama Beach State Park
Cama Beach State Park 1880 W Camano Dr, Camano Island, WA, United StatesWhen the summer tides are below zero feet, underwater sea life is revealed and then covered by the rising tide a few hours later. Volunteers from Cama Beach Foundation, Sound Water Stewards and Cama Beach State Park team up to help find and identify what is there: sea stars, nudibranchs, sand dollars, maybe a moon… Continue Reading Explore Minus Tide at Cama Beach State Park