Come learn about forest stewardship and health with the Jefferson County Conservation District. Learn more and register HERE.

Location: Jefferson County Library, Port Hadlock

The Trust for Public Land is offering a five-month (November through March, once a month) virtual workshop series around best practices to support the creation and stewardship of community forests. 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 date: December 16th.

Location: Virtual, learn more and register HERE

This virtual workshop, co-hosted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Salmon Foundation, and the Governor's Salmon Recovery Office, brings together experts to discuss how floodplain function has been altered by human activity. It will explore approaches to restore floodplain benefits to Pacific salmon and aquatic ecosystems in modified landscapes. Learn more and register HERE.

Location: Virtual, register for link

Join the Nelda Swiggett Quintet for a unique multimedia jazz performance that connects audiences emotionally to the realities of climate change and carries a message of hope. You may have attended "The Alaska Suite" concert by the same composer in 2023, they are back for a second tour with an all new concert! This performance utilizes the lens of birds to tell the climate story.

Hosted by Local 20/20 and Olympic Climate Action, with a Port Angeles concert happening at 2 pm that day (see L2020.org/forthebirds for details on both concerts, and to purchase your ticket.)

Suggested Donation $10 – $20 / Students $5.

Schedule:

• 6:00 - Jefferson PUD: energy efficiency opportunities and rebates

• 6:15 - Frederickson Electric: electrification (heat pumps, EV chargers, solar)

• 6:30 - Powertrip Solar: solar benefits & how it meshes with the PNW grid

• 7:00 - Concert

• 8:30 - Information tables

Location: Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend

Olympic Climate Action and Local 20/20 are hosting the “For the Birds” multimedia climate jazz concert that connects audiences emotionally to the realities of climate change and carries a message of hope. You may have attended "The Alaska Suite" concert by the same composer in 2023, they are back for a second tour with an all new concert! This performance utilizes the lens of birds to tell the climate story.

The Port Angeles concert will be preceded by a talk by avian ecologist Bob Boekelheide at 1:30 pm, and the concert will be from 2 - 3:30 pm.. There will also be a Port Townsend concert happening at 7 pm that day. See L2020.org/forthebirds for details on both concerts and to purchase your ticket.

Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Lopez Ave., Port Angeles

The free open house is an opportunity for anyone to learn more about Nooksack salmon status and recovery via non-technical presentations and dialogue.

This event is free to attend but registration is required so that an appropriate amount of appetizers can be provided.

**The associated conference is at capacity and registrations are no longer being accepted. Please contact Cheryl Lovato Niles at clniles@wsu.edu to be added to a waiting list for the conference.

Location: Four Points Hotel & Conference Center, Bellingham, WA

Learn how to do salmon surveys, walking the Chimacum Creek system to record coho salmon and their redds. Learn more about the tasks and register for the training HERE.

Location: WSU classroom, Port Hadlock

Help the North Olympic Salmon Coalition plant native trees and shrubs at the Salmon Creek Wildlife Area. Learn more and register HERE. (You can help prepare for this event by barerooting plants the day before, November 7th, in Chimacum. Learn more HERE.)

Location: Salmon Creek Wildlife Area

Celebrate Orca Recovery Day by joining the Clallam Conservation District for a planting on the Elwha River. Learn more and register HERE.

Location: Lake Aldwell Road, Port Angeles

The Trust for Public Land is offering a five-month (November through March, once a month) virtual workshop series around best practices to support the creation and stewardship of community forests. Learn more and register HERE.

Location: Virtual, register for link

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>