UPCOMING EVENTS
Cougars of the Olympic Peninsula
Spend two days learning about the Olympic Peninsula's top predator. You won't get to rub a cougar-belly, but you will learn about cougar ecology and behavior. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Varies
Cumulative Threats, Collaborative Solutions: Shaping Salmon and Watershed Futures
Join the June Knowledge Exchange Workshop for interdisciplinary research on threats to salmon watersheds and more. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Virtual, register for link
June Wildflower Walks in the Upper Dungeness
Join these moderate hikes in Olympic National Park to learn to identify native plants. Two choices for this day-long event. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Meet at Dungeness River Nature Center
Guided Low Tide Walk
Join the PT Marine Science Center for guided low tide walks at Fort Worden State Park. Explore tide pools and intertidal ecosystems. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Marine Science Center, Fort Worden
People, Place, and Time Lecture Series
Join local historian David Brownell at the Dungeness River Nature Center to learn about the deep history of the Olympic Peninsula. Learn more about the topics for each lecture and register HERE.
Location: Rainshadow Hall, Dungeness River Nature Center, Sequim
NW Land Camp
NW Land Camp brings together land trust leaders and conservation partners for networking and training. In 2026, Land Camp will be in beautiful Florence, OR. Mark your calendars and watch this space for more information!
What Would It Take to Get mCDR Right in the Salish Sea?
Join the BC/WA marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) Community of Exploration for a workshop to imagine getting it right. Learn more and register for this hybrid event HERE.
Location: Virtual and University of Victoria, BC
Crabbing 101 Workshop
Join the Jefferson Marine Resources Committee (MRC) to learn about crabbing in Washington! Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Chimacum
Tour Chimacum Ridge Community Forest
Join the Jefferson Land Trust for a 5-mile walking tour and learn about the natural history, geology, and future of the community forest. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Meet at Valley View Forest parking lot (1717 Center Road, Chimacum)
Sustaining and Rebuilding Resilient Communities Webinar Series
This new webinar series will focus on topics for building resilient communities, including funding, resilience hubs, and more. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Virtual, register for link
Guided Low Tide Walk
Join the PT Marine Science Center for guided low tide walks at Fort Worden State Park. Explore tide pools and intertidal ecosystems. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Marine Science Center, Fort Worden
Guided Low Tide Walk
Join the PT Marine Science Center for guided low tide walks at Fort Worden State Park. Explore tide pools and intertidal ecosystems. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Marine Science Center, Fort Worden
Salmon Stewards Summer Camp
No, it's not for adults (sorry!), but the North Olympic Salmon Coalition's summer camp is a great way to introduce kids ages 9 to 12 to the wonderful world of salmon. Learn more HERE.
Location: Dungeness River Nature Center
Guided Low Tide Walk
Join the PT Marine Science Center for guided low tide walks at Fort Worden State Park. Explore tide pools and intertidal ecosystems. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Marine Science Center, Fort Worden
Sustaining and Rebuilding Resilient Communities Webinar Series
This new webinar series will focus on topics for building resilient communities, including funding, resilience hubs, and more. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Virtual, register for link
People, Place, and Time Lecture Series
Join local historian David Brownell at the Dungeness River Nature Center to learn about the deep history of the Olympic Peninsula. Learn more about the topics for each lecture and register HERE.
Location: Outside the Cedar Hat Classroom, Dungeness River Nature Center, Sequim
Sustaining and Rebuilding Resilient Communities Webinar Series
This new webinar series will focus on topics for building resilient communities, including funding, resilience hubs, and more. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Virtual, register for link
Flow and Flourish, A Floodplains by Design Convening
Join FbD for a two-day convening around durable solutions and partnerships for long-term floodplain health. Learn more HERE. Registration is coming soon, but for now, save the date!
Location: Olympia
Second Saturday Stroll: Bee Buzz
Join the North Olympic Land Trust at the River's Edge restoration site to learn about native bees. Learn more and RSVP HERE.
Location: Sequim (RSVP for more details)
Guided Low Tide Walk
Join the PT Marine Science Center for guided low tide walks at Fort Worden State Park. Explore tide pools and intertidal ecosystems. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Marine Science Center, Fort Worden
Sustaining and Rebuilding Resilient Communities Webinar Series
This new webinar series will focus on topics for building resilient communities, including funding, resilience hubs, and more. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Virtual, register for link
Monthly Native Bee Walks
This three-part series will explore the diverse native bee populations of our region. Each walk will explore a different field location. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: All events start at the Dungeness River Nature Center
Wildflower Walk at Fort Flagler
Join a guided wildflower walk at Fort Flagler State Park, led by Fayla Schwartz with the WA Native Plant Society. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Fort Flagler, Marrowstone Island
Chimacum Ridge Harvest Tours
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Community Forest's large-scale thinning harvest. Learn how this will create a healthier forest. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Chimacum Ridge Community Forest
Chimacum Ridge Harvest Tours
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Community Forest's large-scale thinning harvest. Learn how this will create a healthier forest. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Chimacum Ridge Community Forest
Ask a Master Gardener
Jefferson County Master Gardeners are pleased to work with you on your garden-related questions! For plant problem diagnosis bring a sample that clearly shows the difference between unhealthy and healthy tissue. Pick a fresh plant specimen, put the cut end of the stem in a moist paper towel, and then come to the Ask a Master Gardener workshop. For plant identification bring a sample or picture that includes leaves, branches, stems, a portion of the fruiting or flowering structure (if available), and a picture of the stem or bark. For insect identification bring the insect intact in a small container soon after capture.
Note: Master Gardeners need a fresh specimen to make an accurate identification or assessment of the issue. Learn more or submit a question online here.
Location: Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence St, Port Townsend
Tour Chimacum Ridge Community Forest
Join the Jefferson Land Trust for a 5-mile walking tour and learn about the natural history, geology, and future of the community forest. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Meet at Valley View Forest parking lot (1717 Center Road, Chimacum)
Decode Your Plants: A Hands-On Guide to Visual Plant Diagnosis
Learn how to use a dichotomous key to visually diagnose plant health issues by observing leaf color, growth patterns, and other tell-tale signs. This practical, easy-to-follow approach empowers growers to identify nutrient deficiencies and plant stress with confidence.
The session will also cover trusted sources for organic nutrients and soil amendments, giving you tools to correct problems naturally and keep your plants thriving. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Fort Flagler State Park, WWII Rec Center
Turning Invasive Scotch Broom into Invaluable Biochar
Join the 10,000 Year Institute for three biochar demonstrations across the Peninsula. Learn how 10KYI sees biochar production as part of their invasive plant removal. Visit their website HERE for more details and to register.
Location: East of Blyn
Turning Invasive Scotch Broom into Invaluable Biochar
Join the 10,000 Year Institute for three biochar demonstrations across the Peninsula. Learn how 10KYI sees biochar production as part of their invasive plant removal. Visit their website HERE for more details and to register.
Location: South of Forks
Wildfire Mitigation Workshop: Reducing Risk on Your Property
Join the Clallam Conservation District and the WA Department of Natural Resources to learn about protecting your property from wildfire threats. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: West Port Angeles near the Elwha River
Turning Invasive Scotch Broom into Invaluable Biochar
Join the 10,000 Year Institute for three biochar demonstrations across the Peninsula. Learn how 10KYI sees biochar production as part of their invasive plant removal. Visit their website HERE for more details and to register.
Location: Ocean Shores
People, Place, and Time Lecture Series
Join local historian David Brownell at the Dungeness River Nature Center to learn about the deep history of the Olympic Peninsula. Learn more about the topics for each lecture and register HERE.
Location: Rainshadow Hall, Dungeness River Nature Center, Sequim
Molt Search Training – Green Crabs
Join WA Sea Grant and WSU Extension to learn to identify and record green crab molts. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Fort Worden, Port Townsend
Emergency Preparedness: Wildfires, Smoke, and Heat
Join the East Jefferson Fire Rescue team to learn about creating defensible space around your home and more. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock
Macroinvertebrates at Chimacum Creek
Join the North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC) to explore and monitor macroinvertibrates (like mayflies or crayfish) at Chimacum Creek. Learn more and RVSP HERE.
Location: HJ Carroll Park
NOLT Third Thursday Work Party
Join the North Olympic Land Trust for beginner-friendly volunteer work parties every third Thursday. Learn more and register your interest HERE.
Location: TBD
Land Stewardship: Identification and Control of Invasive Weeds
Join the Clallam County Noxious Weed Board and Clallam Conservation District to learn how to identify and manage invasive noxious weeds. There will be two tracks: pastureland management and native habitat restoration. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: West Port Angeles near the Elwha River (exact address provided to registered participants)
Federal Grant-Writing Workshop
The WA Dept. of Commerce is offering two full-day federal grant workshops for grants focused on clean energy, emissions reduction, equity, innovation, and job creation. Free! Register HERE.
Location: Lacey, WA
Explore the Layers of Time: Geology Beach Walk at Fort Flagler
Join us for a fascinating geology talk followed by a beach walk of 2 miles round trip at Fort Flagler State Park, timed perfectly with a minus tide to reveal hidden natural features and ancient stories embedded in the land.
Led by Professor Ralph Dawes and assisted by Carol Serdar and Scott Minor from the Quimper Geological Society (QGS). This walk begins at the lower campground and proceeds to Marrowstone Point and follows the beach trail westward along the base of the bluff. This walk is a unique opportunity to witness Fort Flagler’s geologic wonders up close and to learn how tides, glaciers, and time have sculpted the landscape we see today.
Be sure to wear sturdy shoes suitable for uneven, rocky beach terrain, and bring your curiosity for this one-of-a-kind coastal adventure! Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Fort Flagler State Park, WWII Rec Center
Education Field Trip Volunteers Needed
The North Olympic Salmon Coalition is seeking volunteers for their middle-school field trips. There are multiple roles to fill on these restoration planting experiences. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Places and times vary
Sustaining and Rebuilding Resilient Communities Webinar Series
This new webinar series will focus on topics for building resilient communities, including funding, resilience hubs, and more. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Virtual, register for link
WA Kelp Research and Monitoring Workgroup
Join WA DNR staff and kelp researchers in a collaborative environment about all things kelp! If you'd like to present, get the meeting link, or be added to their mailing list, email HERE.
Location: Virtual
Water Wise Garden
With drought across our state, it's a great time to learn about minimizing water use for your garden! Join WSU Extension for this free workshop. Free plant starts available!
Location: PUD Board Room, 104 Hooker Road, Sequim
NOLT Second Saturday Stroll: Prairie Blooms
Join the North Olympic Land Trust for some prairie plant identification at the Lyre River Conservation Area. Learn more and register HERE.
Location: Lyre River Conservation Area
Water Wise Lawn
With drought across our state, it's a great time to learn about minimizing water use for your lawn! Join WSU Extension for this free workshop.
Location: Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar Street, Council Chambers
Global Earth Repair Convergence
Join a gathering of global change-makers dedicated to restoring ecosystems, regenerating our planet, and fostering community. Over 70 presenters. Learn more, register for online or in-person attendance programs, sign up to volunteer, and more HERE.
Location: Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend