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Au Sable Institute Community Lecture and Tour- BUILDING RIGHT, B UILDING GREEN: Sustainable Living on Whidbey Island

City: Coupeville

Thursday October 09, 2008

AU SABLE INSTITUTE COMMUNITY LECTURE AND TOUR

BUILDING RIGHT, BUILDING GREEN:

SUSTAINABLE LIVING ON WHIDBEY ISLAND

Au Sable faculty member Joe Sheldon will lead a discussion/presentation on his recently completed green home. Co-presenting with Dr. Sheldon will be award-winning green designer/builder Ted Clifton of Clifton View Homes and Kelly Keilwitz of Whidbey Sun and Wind: Renewable Energy Systems.

The home has a HERS Index rating of .32 and is a finalist (top 15) for the 2009 national Energy Value Housing Award and the 2009 Green Builder of the Year Award. The house received two of the top awards (most innovative design and landscaping) in the September Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) Built Green Home Tour.

The property is Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. It features two rain gardens and a small restored prairie garden. A tour of the home will follo

We All Live Downstream. Wherever we live -- beaches, feeder bluffs, or uplands -- we have an affect on the water cycle. Doug Myers, Puget Sound Nearshore Partnership, will offer ways we can reduce storm water runoff and increase aquifer recharge, minimize pollution and protect our groundwater. Puget Sound Nearshore Partnership is a collaborative effort created to identify problems in the Puget Sound ecosystem and evaluate potential solutions based on best available science.

Sign up for Ways of Whales 2009

ORCA WORKSHOP DISCUSSES THREATS TO ORCAS, WHALE CULTURE, AND MORE Ways of Whales workshop Saturday, January 24, 2009, 9am - 4:30 pm Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, Whidbey Island, WA
Cost: $20/person

Join Orca Network for a day of learning about the wonders of Pacific Northwest whales - who they are, what they eat, threats to their habitat and health, and more. This annual workshop has become a favorite regional gathering of whale experts and those who want to learn more about the whales.

Orca Network's Whale Sighting Network tracks the travels of Gray whales, orcas and other cetaceans in Washington and British Columbia waters. If you see a whale, please report it to Orca Network at 1-866-ORCANET or info@orcanetwork.org. If you would like to be on Orca Network's Whale Sighting Network to receive emails about the whereabouts of the whales of our regions, contact Susan Berta or sign up on our website below.

Susan Berta & Howard Garrett
Orca Network
Email
orcanetwork website
1-866-ORCANET

Orca Network - Connecting whales and people in the Pacific Northwest
Orca Network is dedicated to raising awareness about the whales of the Pacific Northwest, and the importance of providing them healthy and safe habitats.

Projects include the Whale Sighting Network and Education Programs, the Free Lolita Campaign, and the Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network.

This year our keynote speaker will be Dr. Mary Ruckelshaus, of NOAA Fisheries, who will speak on "A Sound Future" at 9 AM
Doors open at 8:00
Keynote at 9:00
Morning classes begin at 10:30
Noon - lunch, exhibits
First afternoon classes begin at 1:30
Second afternoon classes begin at 3:00

Online registration open through Jan 30
Mail-in registrations accepted.

$35.00 for keynote plus any three classes from sixty offered courses.

The Whidbey workshop will be held the morning of Saturday, April 11th, 9am - 1 pm, at the Coupeville Rec Hall. Talks will be given on Bluff Stability Basics (Scott Chase, Shore Stewards); Native Plants and Noxious Weeds (Susan Horton, WSU Noxious Weeds); Composting (Janet Hall, WSU Waste Wise); and How to Build a Rain Garden (Maribeth Crandell, Oak Harbor Environmental Educator). Optional walk afterwards to tour nearby sites.

Pre-registration is required. To Register: Contact Scott Chase at schase@wsu.edu, or call (360) 387-3443, ext 258

The Camano workshop will be held the morning of Saturday, April 25th, 9 am - 1 pm, at the Camano Community Center (blue building next to CASA animal shelter). Talks will be given on Bluff Stability Basics (Scott Chase, Shore Stewards); Naturescaping for Healthy Backyards (Lois Ruskell, Snohomish Conservation District); Gardening for Wildlife (Val Schroeder, Backyard Wildlife Habitat); and Vegetable Gardening for Shoreline Locations (Jack Peary, WSU Beach Watchers). This workshop will be followed by an optional tour of a nearby garden.

Pre-registration is required. To Register: Contact Scott Chase at schase@wsu.edu, or call (360) 387-3443, ext 258

Hosted by The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB), this year’s event will take place off the shores of Cama Beach State Park instead of next door Camano Island State Park. So, if you fancy the idea of taking to the waves come and join us on Saturday, May 9th, 2009. Weather permitting; the event will take place between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, with the last boarding at 3:00 pm.

As in previous years, tall ship The Adventuress, along with a number of smaller sailing craft, will welcome budding sailors on board. Come dressed for the weather, as it can be colder on the water. Rides are offered on a first come, first served basis, and vary in length depending on the size of the vessel; trips on The Adventuresslasting up to an hour. Sign-ups begin at 10:00 am in the Boatman’s House, just South of the main Boathouse at Cama.

Freshwater and Saltwater. Two environmental extremes. Both found at Deception Pass State Park. Explore with us the life that abounds within and at the edges of them both. Explore Cranberry and Pass lake, discover swampy mysteries, and fun at the oceans edge. You’ll be surprised what’s here!

$150

Kids Connections program of Academics and Adventures

See some of Whidbey's "dream homes". Take a tour and see vacation, waterfront, estate and garden homes. The progressive tour has a map with the times that each home is open. The morning tour is 4 homes under $800,000, all with incredible views, some with beach access and gorgeous gardens. The afternoon tour is 4 dream homes. Art displays and demonstrations will be at some of these homes.

A raffle will be held to benefit Hearts and Hammers of South Whidbey. Sign up at www.realwhidbey.com or e-mail linda@realwhidbey.com. Raffle tickets will be awarded at each of the homes on the tour.

Miles of beach stretch along the shores of Deception Pass State Park. Discover places you've never been! Explore the edge of the ocean and forest. Each day brings its own surprises as you investigate the places the Native American's called home. Find shore bound treasures brought in from the sea. Learn about the life that inhabits this special place.

$150

Kids Connections program of Academics and Adventures

Show off your artistic prowess at this driftwood comptetition for the whole family!

9:00am at Ft. Casey middle and 12:00pm at Ft. Casey south

9:00am Double Bluff and 12:00pm Ft. Casey north

Sound Waters, held each year on the 1st Sat. in February, provides a one day university for all to help the public learn about a wide variety of topics related to the appreciation and stewardship of our environment and marine resources. Year after year, it is the largest public gathering held in Island County for marine, nearshore and environmental education. This year, our keynote speaker with be Dr. Nathaniel Scholz of NOAA, who will speak on the impact of storm water on Puget Sound.

Participants must register in advance.

Join the Friends of Camano Island Parks members on a guided community walk through Cama Beach State Park. The walk will include the Cranberry Lake Trail, Welcome Center loop and beach. Total mileage will be 3.5 miles with some up and down portions. Shuttle vehicles will return walkers to the parking area. Walk takes place rain or shine. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or boots. Meet at Ivy Road and Dry Lake Road junction. Access Dry lake Road from Elger Bay Road north of Elger Bay Elementary School or Monticello Road, which intersects West Camano Road and Elger Bay Road. Parking is on the Ivy Road cul-de-sac. Camano Island Walking Trails booklets are available at the Camano Chamber Kiosk, TJ Bucks, and Coastal Community Bank on Camano.

CWB at Cama Beach will host a campus clean-up weekend April 16-18. From Friday evening to Sunday afternoon we will be working on a variety of projects from building bunk beds to sanding boats. But we won't work too hard; there will be a party with refreshments on Saturday night and livery hours on Sunday afternoon. Not from the area? Not a problem. CWB has reserved several cabins for volunteers to rent.

(All ages, youth must be accompanied by an adult) Get out of your shell! We will lead an informational and hands-on workshop on clamming in our area. Learn about gear, harvesting regulations, where to go, and practical how-to lessons. We’ll end the event with an old fashioned clam bake (we will provide the preharvested clams). You’ll create and take home your own homemade & recycled clam measuring tool and yummy recipes for serving up your finds. Each attendee will need weather appropriate clothing, shoes you can get muddy, a water bottle, a bucket and small shovel or hand cultivator for each person wanting to harvest
clams. Limited space available, register by April 9th. $5

*Fee: You will also need to purchase a clam license. $10.18 for an adult one-day clamming license, less if you purchase it online (at least 10 days in advance) at www.fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov. It’s only a little more for the annual license. Licenses are available at Sebo’s, Jim’s Hardware and Ace Hardware. Children under the age of 15 do not need a fishing license.

Mother's Day Saturday Sail at Cama Beach with Center for Wooden Boats

Hosted by Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. World Oceans Day, a celebration of all that our oceans provide us- life!

An all volunteer based event is being organized in which your participation is invited. This is a free event open to the public. The goal of this event is to educate, and encourage people to make a change for cleaner healthier oceans. Donations such as print advertising and advertising space are needed as are local musicians to provide entertainment in a family atmosphere. Volunteers are needed to help with festival activities in a variety of capacities- such as organizing clean-ups, chaperones for the event, educational speakers with environmental messages and more.You can start helping our oceans by participating in one of the clean-ups partnering with this event or even planning one of your own: Underwater clean-up sponsored by Northwest Sports Divers, please contact Kim Thomas at kim@nwsportsdivers.com Divers and beach support are both welcome. www.nwsportsdivers.com Underwater clean-up sponsored Evergreen Dive Service and Salish Sea Explorers Dive Club. 425-512-8811 Clean up Port Susan Bay Preserve, Saturday, June 5 from 10 am. For more information and to sign up, please contact Barbara French at bfrench@tnc.org or (206) 343-4345 ext 361. Big Ditch clean up June 19th from noon to 2:00, sponsored by Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group www.skagitfisheries.org

WSU Beach Watchers invites you to attend Digging for Dinner, their annual clam digging education and outreach program. Sessions at Double Bluff on 6/12 and 7/10 and Zylstra Rd. on 6/26 and 7/24. Come hungry to learn everything you ever wanted to know about clams, from clam lore and recipes to how to make sure that there will always be more to eat.

Participants should come equipped with a license and parking permit for Zylstra Rd (obtained at most places that sell a fishing license), appropriate clothes and a bucket and clamming shovel, supervised school age children welcome.

Freshwater and Saltwater. Two environmental extremes. Both found at Deception Pass State Park. Explore with us the life that abounds within and at the edges of them both. Explore Cranberry and Pass lake, discover swampy mysteries, and fun at the oceans edge. You’ll be surprised what’s here! Come and see! For children

Registration required, maximum 15 students

WSU Beach Watchers invites you to attend Digging for Dinner, their annual clam digging education and outreach program. Sessions at Double Bluff on 6/12 and 7/10 and Zylstra Rd. on 6/26 and 7/24. Come hungry to learn everything you ever wanted to know about clams, from clam lore and recipes to how to make sure that there will always be more to eat.

Participants should come equipped with a license and parking permit for Zylstra Rd (obtained at most places that sell a fishing license), appropriate clothes and a bucket and clamming shovel, supervised school age children welcome.

Miles of beach stretch along the shores of Deception Pass State Park. Discover places you’ve never been! Explore the edge of the ocean and forest. Each day brings its own surprises as we investigate the places the Native American’s called home. Find shore bound treasures brought in from the sea. Learn about the life that inhabits this special place. For children

$150, registration required

WSU Beach Watchers invites you to attend Digging for Dinner, their annual clam digging education and outreach program. Sessions at Double Bluff on 6/12 and 7/10 and Zylstra Rd. on 6/26 and 7/24. Come hungry to learn everything you ever wanted to know about clams, from clam lore and recipes to how to make sure that there will always be more to eat.

Participants should come equipped with a license and parking permit for Zylstra Rd (obtained at most places that sell a fishing license), appropriate clothes and a bucket and clamming shovel, supervised school age children welcome.

Freshwater and Saltwater. Two environmental extremes. Both found at Deception Pass State Park. Explore with us the life that abounds within and at the edges of them both. Explore Cranberry and Pass lake, discover swampy mysteries, and fun at the oceans edge. You’ll be surprised what’s here! Come and see! For children

Registration required, maximum 15 students

WSU Beach Watchers invites you to attend Digging for Dinner, their annual clam digging education and outreach program. Sessions at Double Bluff on 6/12 and 7/10 and Zylstra Rd. on 6/26 and 7/24. Come hungry to learn everything you ever wanted to know about clams, from clam lore and recipes to how to make sure that there will always be more to eat.

Participants should come equipped with a license and parking permit for Zylstra Rd (obtained at most places that sell a fishing license), appropriate clothes and a bucket and clamming shovel, supervised school age children welcome.

Miles of beach stretch along the shores of Deception Pass State Park. Discover places you’ve never been! Explore the edge of the ocean and forest. Each day brings its own surprises as we investigate the places the Native American’s called home. Find shore bound treasures brought in from the sea. Learn about the life that inhabits this special place. For children

$150, registration required