The draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) is available!

Learn more about the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan and get involved! For more information and to register for the October 27 meeting, visit waclimatepartnership.org

Read the draft report, submit comments through the Public Comment Form, or find other ways to get involved at https://waclimatepartnership.org/en/get-involved/

The Habitat SIL will host a virtual workshop on how land use decisions impact floodplains, and explore solutions to reduce risks while advancing habitat recovery. Learn more and register HERE.

Location: Virtual, register for link

The Department of Ecology is hosting four virtual Open Houses to discuss changes to the Shoreline Management Act. Translation services available. Additional dates: November 18th, December 16th.

Location: Virtual, learn more and register HERE

Celebrate Orca Recovery Day by joining the Jefferson County Conservation District and the North Olympic Salmon Coalition for a planting event at Salmon Creek Wildlife Area! Carpooling is encouraged. Please bring gloves, water, and snacks. Learn more and RSVP HERE.

Location: 321 West Uncas Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368

Join Clallam Conservation District and Washington CoastSavers for a beach cleanup at Freshwater Bay. Learn more and register HERE.

Location: Freshwater Bay, Port Angeles

Join the Clallam Conservation District and Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe for an educational walk along the floodplain of the Dungeness River. Learn more and register HERE.

Location: Lower Dungeness River, Sequim

The Center for Creative Land Recycling is leading a workshop for potential applicants for the EPA Brownfields Assessment, Cleanup, and Multipurpose Grants. Register HERE to learn more about this grant opportunity.

Location: Virtual, register for Zoom link

The North Olympic Salmon Coalition is looking for volunteers to help kids get to know Fin at the Dungeness River Festival. Learn more and register HERE.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1471644390989

Fort Flagler Hospital 10541 Flagler Rd Nordland, WA 98358

From crashing ocean waves to alpine peaks, the Olympic Peninsula is home to a stunning array of native plant communities. In this dynamic presentation, botanist Dr. Fayla Schwartz will guide us from west to east and sea level to summit, revealing how elevation, soil, moisture, and temperature shape each vegetation zone. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or just plant-curious, you'll walk away with a new appreciation for the Peninsula’s unique habitats—and maybe even a few new favorite species!

About the speaker: Dr. Fayla Schwartz earned her Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Washington with a specialty in plant taxonomy. She taught biology and botany at Everett Community College until retiring to the Olympic Peninsula in 2017. Now Chair of the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society, she also teaches plant ID at Peninsula College.

To learn more, visit https://friendsoffortflagler.org/.

The North Olympic Salmon Coalition is looking for volunteers to help kids get to know Fin at Forever StreamFest.

Learn more and register for HERE.

The Fourth Annual Forever StreamFest will bring together environmental organizations to connect with the public, including potential new volunteers and supporters!

Strait ERN has had a booth in the past and would be happy to organize one this year. If multiple orgs would be interested in sharing a booth (and therefore the time commitment!) under the Strait ERN banner, Angela Glore, Strait ERN Coordinator, would be happy to do advance set-up and planning work. If you're interested, email her.

If you'd prefer your own booth, email Darlene Martin to get more information and reserve a booth.

Location: Pebble Beach Park, Port Angeles

Volunteer to clean up local beaches to keep our oceans clean! Two check-in locations: Fort Worden State Park outside the PTMSC Museum Building in Port Townsend, or Chimacum Corner Farmstand in the parking lot at 9122 Rhody Drive. Learn more and register HERE.

Locations assigned at check-in.

The Department of Ecology is hosting four virtual Open Houses to discuss changes to the Shoreline Management Act. Translation services available. Additional dates: October 21st, November 18th, December 16th.

Location: Virtual, learn more and register HERE

Join Joe Holtrop, Jefferson County Conservation District Manager, will talk about the importance and benefits of planting native species in your garden. Bring a law chair!

Location: Salmon Shelter at H. J. Carroll Park, Chimacum

Presented by Puget Sound Institute and the Shellfish SIL, this workshop will explore emerging tools, regional efforts, and practical guidance to track and reduce fecal pollution.

Location: Virtual, learn more and register HERE

Join speakers and a panel discussion for a half-day virtual workshop on the latest science, tools, and innovation for improving fish passage at tide gates.

Register HERE.

Location: Virtual

The North Olympic Salmon Coalition is offering training to participate in their Hood Canal Summer Chum surveys in Chimacum Creek.

The training is mandatory if you want to join this citizen-science effort! Learn more and RSVP HERE.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1147807195219

We'll begin at the parking lot near the park entrance—don’t forget to bring your valid Discover Pass for parking. The trail is primarily flat with a few gentle hills, making it an enjoyable adventure for both new and experienced hikers. Along the way, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of Puget Sound and the majestic Cascade Mountains. Keep an eye out for wildlife, as the park is home to a variety of creatures. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes for a comfortable and safe hike. We can’t wait to see you there!

To learn more, visit https://friendsoffortflagler.org/.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1260430855619

Location: 10541 Flagler Road Battery Bankhead Nordland, WA 98358

Come join us at Fort Flagler Historical State Park for a fascinating event all about the incredible world of trees! Learn about how trees are the true weavers of the forest, connecting all living things in a delicate web of life. Discover the many ways trees provide for us, from clean air to shelter for wildlife. This in-person event will be a great opportunity to deepen your appreciation for these majestic giants of nature. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with the forest in a whole new way! If you have questions about accessibility, please email Kelsey at <Kelsey.Lang@parks.wa.gov>

The draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) is available!

Join an online listening session to share your perspective and help shape climate action in Washington. For more information and to register for the August 12 meeting, visit waclimatepartnership.org

Read the draft report, submit comments through the Public Comment Form, or find other ways to get involved at https://waclimatepartnership.org/en/get-involved/

Join us for an exciting meeting on how insurance markets are beginning to integrate blue carbon ecosystems into risk and resilience strategies. Learn how these vital habitats not only sequester carbon but also reduce coastal damage from storms and flooding, offering a nature-based solution to climate risk. Discover how innovative partnerships are turning ecosystems into insurable assets and what that means for the future of climate resilience and conservation finance.

Learn more and register HERE.

Location: Virtua

Join the North Olympic Salmon Coalition to cut butterfly bush flowers before they go to seed! Butterfly bush is beautiful, but invasive along the Dungeness River. It crowds out native trees and shrubs, and produces tens of thousands of seeds that wash downstream to new areas. Meet at the Dungeness River Center in Sequim.

Register HERE.

The draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) is available!

Learn more about the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan and get involved! For more information and to register for the July 28 meeting, visit waclimatepartnership.org

Read the draft report, submit comments through the Public Comment Form, or find other ways to get involved at https://waclimatepartnership.org/en/get-involved/

Bring your picnic blanket, lawn chairs, and a side or dessert to share at this potluck-style celebration of North Olympic Land Trust. NOLT will provide the main course and live music.

Learn more and register HERE.

Location: Olympic Bluff Cidery and Lavender Farm

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1260414586959

Location: 10541 Flagler Road Battery Bankhead Nordland, WA 98358

Come join us at Fort Flagler Historical State Park for a fascinating event all about the incredible world of trees! Learn about how trees are the true weavers of the forest, connecting all living things in a delicate web of life. Discover the many ways trees provide for us, from clean air to shelter for wildlife. This in-person event will be a great opportunity to deepen your appreciation for these majestic giants of nature. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with the forest in a whole new way! If you have questions about accessibility, please email Kelsey at <Kelsey.Lang@parks.wa.gov>

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is having their annual fundraiser, International Surfing Day at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. This event is family friendly and will have live music, a silent auction, and food and drinks for purchase. This fundraiser supports the local Surfrider Chapter in providing sanicans at popular recreation spots along the Strait, scholarship awards for local schools, and support to address beach access issues. Visit olympicpeninsula.surfrider.org for more information on this event.

The draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) is available!

Join an online listening session to share your perspective and help shape climate action in Washington. For more information and to register for the July 17 meeting, visit waclimatepartnership.org

Read the draft report, submit comments through the Public Comment Form, or find other ways to get involved at https://waclimatepartnership.org/en/get-involved/

Hosted By Friends of Fort Flagler

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1263605270379

Join us to explore and harvest our local clams at the lower campground of Fort Flagler next to the Beachcomber Café. We will identify local shellfish, discuss the common harvest tools and how to use them, how to read a tide table book and why! Learn how to care for your catch after harvest and a few suggested ways to prepare them.

What should folks bring?

1. #2 shovel-long handle, tined garden scratcher

2. Separate small or medium size bucket (each digger must have their own container)

3. Gloves--rubber garden gloves are best but not required,

4. Valid shellfish license if over 16 years old. ALL nonresidents must have a license regardless of age.

Presenter Michael Zimmerman was a Washington State Park Ranger for over 40 years. Michael has a lifelong love for parks and the beach and earned his Bachelor of Science in Fisheries. He helped raise two boys and taught them as well as friends, neighbors and thousands of park visitors how to identify, harvest and prepare all types of shellfish--clams, oysters, crab, shrimp and even seaweeds.

Five years ago, a coalition of community partners came together to reopen the natural connection between Oak Bay and Kilisut Harbor. What once was a blocked waterway is now a thriving nearshore ecosystem, home again to juvenile salmon, migratory birds, and eelgrass meadows. Join us Thursday, June 26, at Marrowstone Vineyards as we mark the 5-Year Anniversary of the Kilisut Harbor Restoration and the opening of the Kilisut Bridge. The afternoon will include:

• A discussion of nearshore restoration and how we identify priority projects

• A look at post-project monitoring, ecosystem recovery, and broader impact on the community

• A guided on-site walking tour of the restored tidal channel and bridge

• Panelist Ralph Riccio will offer fresh oysters from Moonlight Oyster Co. for purchase, while Marrowstone Vineyards will be pouring wine for tasting and sale.

This event is free and open to the public! Come celebrate a landmark achievement in salmon recovery, climate resilience, and collaborative stewardship. RSVP HERE.