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Outdoor
Discover the stunning trails at Hansville Greenway with Urban Trails author Craig Romano
Greater Hansville Community Center 6778 Buck Lake Rd NE, Hansville, WA, United StatesCome discover the stunning trails at Hansville Greenway with Urban Trails author Craig Romano, and the founders of the Greenway, Sid Knutson and Ken Shawcroft. Our event will begin with a talk and book signing in the community center at Buck Lake County Park, followed by a guided walk through the greenway. Bring your hiking…
Grovers Creek Amphibian Walk
North Kitsap Heritage Park 24616 Miller Bay Rd. NE, Kingston, WA, United StatesJoin amphibian expert Tom Doty as you walk through North Kitsap Heritage Park and look for frogs, toads, salamanders and more and learn about their relationship with the local environment. Email kenna@greatpeninsula.org or call 360.373.3500 to sign up!
Tour GPC’s New Curley Creek Tyner Preserve
WA, United StatesRegistration for this event is closed. See you next time! Explore GPC's new Curley Creek Tyner Preserve with Conservation Associate Brenna Thompson. Mature fir and cedar trees shade one of Kitsap's last vital salmon streams. This preserve is not generally open to the public so join us for a sneak peak!
National Public Lands Day Stewardship with REI
Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park S Teekalet Ave, Kingston, WA, United StatesSave the date to join GPC and REI this National Public Lands Day! #OptOutside and make an impact! We'll meet to work on trails, platforms, and interpretative signage. Bring work boots and gloves and stick around for a free lunch! Park at the Pope Resources Port Gamble Trailhead (the second lot heading north on Highway…
Kitsap Salmon Tours
Mouth of Chico Creek 4270 Kittyhawk Dr NW, Bremerton, WA, United StatesCome see the results of restoration work on the lower reaches of Chico Creek. A new trail allows people to reach the delta, a popular fishing spot during salmon runs. Walk the trail to view returning salmon and talk with experts from the Suquamish Tribe and Great Peninsula Conservancy about the project.
Tree Planting at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park!
WHAT: Kitsap County Parks and Great Peninsula Conservancy will be planting over 2,000 native trees in Port Gamble Heritage Forest. WHEN: January 18, 2020 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm DETAILS: Excellent for individuals, families, and groups! Please wear close-toed shoes and bring a shovel if you have one We will meet at the Bayview…
Grovers Creek Preserve Native Conifer Planting Party
North Kitsap Heritage Park 24616 Miller Bay Rd. NE, Kingston, WA, United StatesTHANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! WE HAVE REACHED OUR TARGET NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS EVENT AND SIGN-UPS ARE NOW CLOSED! STAY TUNED FOR OTHER GPC VOLUNTEER EVENTS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA! Join Great Peninsula Conservancy's Stewardship Manager, Erik Pedersen, for a morning of tree planting. The focus of the work party is to…
Bird Walks with Melissa Sherwood
Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA, United StatesBird walks are back! Join Melissa Sherwood at Sehmel Homestead Park on the third Wednesday of every month to walk, talk, and bird. Please call ahead if you can to let Melissa know you will be there: (253) 851-7230. WHERE TO MEET: Sehmel Homestead Park. The group usually meets on the south side of the pavilion.…
Kitsap Salmon Tours
Chico Creek Mouth 4270 Kittyhawk Drive NW, Bremerton, WA, United StatesWHAT: Celebrate the kickoff of salmon returning to Kitsap streams with FREE salmon tours! WHEN: November 9th from 11 am-3 pm WHERE: Kitsap Salmon Tours features viewing sites at 8 different locations around Kitsap County. For more information about the sites visit kitsapsalmontours.org Make sure to stop by and say hello to the salmon docents…
Volunteers needed for tree planting!
What: Kitsap County Parks and Great Peninsula Conservancy will be planting over 2,000 native trees in Port Gamble Heritage Forest. When: January 18, 2020 from 8:30am-12pm Postponed for weather! Check back in February! Details: Excellent for individuals, families, and groups Please wear close-toed shoes and bring a shovel if you have one We will meet…