Volunteer to Restore Habitat

Volunteer to improve habitat! Portions of Bothell’s largest park, the former Wayne Golf Course, are a migratory corridor for Chinook salmon in the Sammamish River and potential habitat for Coho at the confluence of Waynita Creek. As this amazing property transforms from a golf course into a public open space, volunteers are offered the opportunity to help improve the habitat. By controlling non-native and invasive weeds, and protecting native trees and vegetation, we’re able to improve water quality for salmon and down the line provide more prey for killer whales in Puget Sound!

Consider signing up your household for a fun, educational, family outing. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, under 18 need a signed release form by a parent. Please sign up, we will limit participants. A confirmation email will be sent to you 2-3 days prior to the event.

Help Salmon in Bear Creek!

Help us plant along Bear Creek! Join us to help plant native trees and shrubs and remove pesky blackberry! Chinook salmon in Bear Creek are doing relatively well compared to nearby streams so let’s keep it that way. Endangered orcas need these fish to recover. Native trees and shrubs protect water quality by shading the stream keeping it cool, providing cover, and stabilizing stream banks from erosion. Please sign up today to participate!

The site is located on private property, with extremely limited parking. We will meet at the Redmond PCC and walk over to the site together, offer information about orcas and salmon, the history of the site, and dig in! If you have mobility concerns, please email us to make accommodations.

Help Salmon in Bear Creek

Get your hands back in the dirt this Sunday! Join us to help plant native trees and shrubs and remove pesky blackberry! In light of omicron, we’re limiting the group to 10 participants, requiring masks and proof of vaccination. Please sign up today!

The site is located on private property, with extremely limited parking. We will meet at the Redmond PCC and walk over to the site together, offer information about orcas and salmon, the history of the site, and dig in! If you have mobility concerns, please email us to make accommodations.

Volunteer to Restore Habitat

Volunteer to improve habitat! Portions of Bothell’s largest park, the former Wayne Golf Course, are a migratory corridor for Chinook salmon in the Sammamish River and potential habitat for Coho at the confluence of Waynita Creek. As this amazing property transforms from a golf course into a public open space, volunteers are offered the opportunity to help improve the habitat. By controlling non-native and invasive weeds, and protecting native trees and vegetation, we’re able to improve water quality for salmon and down the line provide more prey for killer whales in Puget Sound!

Masks and proof of vaccination for those 5 and over will be required. Consider signing up your household for a fun, educational, family outing. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, under 18 need a signed release form by a parent. Please sign up, we will limit participants. A confirmation email will be sent to you 2-3 days prior to the event.

MLK Monday Event

Volunteer to improve habitat and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Portions of Bothell’s largest park, the former Wayne Golf Course, are a migratory corridor for Chinook salmon in the Sammamish River and potential habitat for Coho at the confluence of Waynita Creek. As this amazing property transforms from a golf course into a public open space, volunteers are offered the opportunity to help improve the habitat. By controlling non-native and invasive weeds, and protecting native trees and vegetation, we’re able to improve water quality for salmon and down the line provide more prey for killer whales in Puget Sound!

Masks will be required. Consider signing up your household for a fun, educational, family outing. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, under 18 need a signed release form by a parent. Please sign up, we will limit participants. A confirmation email will be sent to you 2-3 days prior to the event.

MLK Weekend Event

Volunteer to improve habitat and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Portions of Bothell’s largest park, the former Wayne Golf Course, are a migratory corridor for Chinook salmon in the Sammamish River and potential habitat for Coho at the confluence of Waynita Creek. As this amazing property transforms from a golf course into a public open space, volunteers are offered the opportunity to help improve the habitat. By controlling non-native and invasive weeds, and protecting native trees and vegetation, we’re able to improve water quality for salmon and down the line provide more prey for killer whales in Puget Sound!

Masks will be required. Consider signing up your household for a fun, educational, family outing. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, under 18 need a signed release form by a parent. Please sign up, we will limit participants. A confirmation email will be sent to you 2-3 days prior to the event.

Helpin’ Out Bear Creek

Get your hands back in the dirt this Sunday! Join us to help plant live stakes of willow harvested from the site and remove pesky blackberry! In light of omicron, we’re limiting the group to 10 participants, requiring masks and proof of vaccination. Please sign up today! Also – join us afterwards around 12:45pm for happy hour at Cairn Brewing where we are the featured charity of the month! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Sign up is required below.

Continue Your Education with The Pulse

KEEP UP WITH THE PULSE

of the Salish Sea in this virtual continuing education program for environmental educators, marine naturalists, or nature enthusiast from across the world.  

Designed for professionals and amateurs alike, this program goes beyond the basics and takes deeper dives on ecosystem-wide topics and the latest research. Please note, this is not an introductory program, basic knowledge is expected.

JOIN US ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH

for a year-long series of monthly naturalist nights connecting those who work (or play) in the field across the region to scientists and experts in a wide variety of fields.

Meet & Greet5:30 PM

Speaker PresentationSee the line-up below! 6:00PM – 7:00PM

Q&A7:00PM – 7:30PM

BECOME CERTIFIED with The Pulse of the Salish Sea by completing the following:

(1) Attending twelve virtual talks (1 per month),

(2) One volunteer event (of your choice) that in some way gives back to your local ecosystem,

(3) Pre and Post online survey

(4) Optional, a Fall 2022 boat trip with others that have signed up.

By registering, you will keep up with The Pulse of the Salish Sea, have opportunities to connect and network with other naturalists throughout the region, and support four regional non-profits.

All tuition will be divided amongst Orca Behavior InstituteOrca Network, The Salish Sea School, and Whale Scout. Thank you for your support!

Cost: $120. Scholarships are available.

Register for THE PULSE any time of the year here! Recordings of prior lectures will be made available to those who are signed up.

 

Help Restore Habitat at the Former Wayne Golf Course

Volunteer to improve habitat! Portions of Bothell’s largest park, the former Wayne Golf Course, are a migratory corridor for Chinook salmon in the Sammamish River and potential habitat for Coho at the confluence of Waynita Creek. As this amazing property transforms from a golf course into a public open space, volunteers are offered the opportunity to help improve the habitat. By controlling non-native and invasive weeds, and protecting native trees and vegetation, we’re able to improve water quality for salmon and down the line provide more prey for killer whales in Puget Sound!

Join us December 12th. Consider signing up your household for a fun, educational, family outing.

Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, under 18 need a signed release form by a parent.

Helpin’ Out Bear Creek

Bear Creek is known for having relatively healthy habitat for Chinook salmon within the urban area of King County. Let’s keep it that way by restoring habitat together! This private homesite is situated along the stream. Whale Scout has been working to restore this property since 2018 thanks to the help of volunteers.

Join us to help control invasive weeds and keep our new native plants and trees healthy.

Signing up is required so we can provide parking instructions and keep the group size under 15 people.

Those under 15 are welcome with an adult.

Please park at the PCC on Avondale Road. We will meet and walk to the site about ten minutes away. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us for arrangements.