This Week
Crabbing 101 Workshop – Wed, Jun 26th
Want to learn more about crabbing in Washington State? Need advice on how to set up your gear to catch more crab and prevent the loss of your crab pots? Come to a free in-person Crabbing 101 workshop, where you’ll get answers to all of your crabbing related questions! During the workshop, state, tribal, and recreational crabbing experts will cover Washington State crabbing regulations, tribal crab fisheries and co-management, crabbing tips, tricks, and best practices, and provide demonstrations of proper crab pot rigging. Please register here to reserve your spot.
Time: 6 – 8 pm | Location: WSU Jefferson County Extension Classroom, 97 Oak Bay Rd, Port Hadlock-Irondale
Program: “Seals on the Beach” – Wed, Jun 26th
What are those spotted furry creatures that we see on our shores? Where can they be seen? Why are they on the shore in the first place? What should you do if you see one? How can you help them? Join the Friends of Fort Flagler for a walk on the beach to find and talk about the Pacific Harbor Seals. This will be a fun-filled day of seal-watching! With luck, you’ll witness these adorable creatures in their natural habitat. Binoculars are recommended. This free event promises to be a memorable experience for all ages. Meet in front of the playground in the lower campground. Register here. (Next seal watching program will be on July 3rd; see below.)
Time: 10 – 11:30 am | Location: Fort Flagler Historical State Park, Lower Camp Area, Flagler Campground Road, Nordland
Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling – Thurs, Jun 27th
Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, collects white styrofoam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) packing peanuts, but not crispy (EPS) peanuts, and no mixtures. Clean, dry materials only! Materials are inspected at the curb. Please remove tape, labels, etc., before you arrive, and leave plenty of room between vehicles. Please combine your materials with those of your neighbors and friends to help decrease the number of vehicles coming to these events. Email the organizers with questions, and check their Facebook page for weather cancellations. See below for styrofoam recycling events in July. (Volunteer with Port Townsend StyroCyclers! Volunteers can have flexible schedules.)
June 27, Time: 9:30 – 11 am | Location: Port Ludlow Bridge Deck, near the Beach Club at 121 Marina View Dr, Port Ludlow
Dabob Days Project – Sat, Jun 29th *New*
Support the ongoing restoration and protection of the Tarboo watershed, from the headwaters of Tarboo Creek to Tarboo-Dabob Bay, by volunteering at monthly Dabob Days projects with Northwest Watershed Institute! This month, volunteers will help remove tree protector tubes from well-established trees on the Tarboo Wildlife Preserve in Quilcene. Please email Megan or call (407) 383-0851 with questions. Sign up here.
Time: 10 am – 2 pm | Location: Tarboo Wildlife Preserve, Quilcene
Home Composting Class (Last One in 2024!) – Sat, Jun 29th
Join an engaging interactive workshop with instruction on how to create and maintain a healthy compost system with food and yard waste. Create compost to amend your soil, retain moisture, provide essential nutrients for your plants, and more. Workshop cost is $25. Participants will receive a $125 Earth Machine compost bin. One per household, please. Participants must attend the full workshop to receive their compost bin. Additional family members or friends may attend at no charge with one paid registration. Available to Jefferson County residents only who have not attended a previous compost class with them. For more information, email Laura Tucker or call (360) 379-4491. Pre-registration is required; click this link to sign up. This will be the last of these home composting classes in 2024 – get it while it’s available!
Time: 10 – 11:30 am | Location: Finnriver Farm and Cidery, 124 Center Rd, Chimacum
Photo: Red Poppies, Fort Worden State Park, by Brenda Barceló
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