Now Recruiting for Sound Stewards! (Central Sound)

Get involved with the restoration community along the Duwamish River in Seattle and become a local habitat hero!  People For Puget Sound is pleased to bring you this FREE, four-class series. Class topics will include a history of the Duwamish River, introduction to ecology, native vs. invasive plant identification, weed control, and planting techniques.  In return for 16 hours of training, we ask Sound Stewards to commit to 40 volunteer hours over the next year on a People For Puget Sound restoration site of their choice.

The Sound Stewardship Program offers opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved in hands-on restoration no matter what their level of experience.  Join us in the effort to save Puget Sound.

CLASS SCHEDULE (topics subject to change):

Participants must attend all classes.

Wednesday, February 18: 6pm to 9pm

Port of Seattle Headquarters, Pier 69: Room To Be Determined

2711 Alaskan Way

Class Topics: Sound Stewardship Program overview, history of the Duwamish River, current environmental activism on the Duwamish, how to use plant guides, native vs. invasive plant identification.

*Food and refreshments will be provided

Saturday, February 21: 10am to 3pm

Duwamish River: Directions will be provided in class

Class Topics: Tour of some of our Duwamish River restoration sites and hands-on practicums for plant identification, planting, weeding, and monitoring techniques.

*Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a sack lunch

Wednesday, February 25: 6pm to 9pm

Port of Seattle Headquarters, Pier 69: Room To Be Determined

2711 Alaskan Way

Class Topics: Puget Sound ecology, weed identification and control, Sound Stewardship program protocols, additional plant identification skills.

*Food and refreshments will be provided

Saturday, February 28: 10am to 3pm

Duwamish River: Directions will be provided in class

Class Topics: Tour of the rest of our Duwamish River restoration sites and further instruction in plant identification, planting, weeding, and monitoring techniques.

*Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a sack lunch

SIGN UP NOW!  SPACE IS LIMITED!  

TO REGISTER AND FOR DIRECTIONS

Please e-mail your physical address and phone number to Mary Beth Dols or call (206) 382-7007