My upcoming programs for Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation:
Pre-registration required
either pre-register on line with the links below or call 206 684-7434 (Camp
Long) 10 am to 6 pm Tue to Sat or call (Seattle Parks) (206) 684-5177 9
a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (7 days?)

Saturday, May 3 - 7:00 - 9:30 am: Early Bird Walk
Learn birding strategies and tips from an expert birder. Songbird migration
is now peaking. Learn the trick to finding our exquisite Western Tanagers.
Wilson?s Warblers and Warbling Vireos should also be coming through.
Beginners especially welcome, but all levels are invited. Adult oriented,
but kids welcome.
Course # 26308
Ages: 6 Yrs. to 101 Yrs.
Fees:
- Activity Fee $10.00
- Activity Fee - Yth $8.00
http://class.seattle.gov/parks/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?aid=97
&cid=26381


Saturday, May 3 - 12:30 - 2:30 pm: Salamander, Slug and Snake Search
Camp Long may have the best diversity and population of salamanders that
remain in any Seattle park. Some silky skinned, striped snakes still
slither around the grounds seeking slimy slug snacks. We?ll look under logs
for these little life forms. Smaller students and scientists alike will
learn from and enjoy this. Course #26306
Ages: 1 Yr. to 99 Yrs.
Fees:
- Activity Fee $8.00
http://class.seattle.gov/parks/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?aid=97
&cid=26379

Saturday, May 3 - 8 - 10pm Schmitz Owl Hoot
While once the haunt of Horned and Screech Owls, the ancient giant trees of
Schmitz now host Barred Owls, hooting and screaming and ripping up rats for
their hissing chicks. We?ll learn the stories of our owls and hear how to
hoot and possibly pick apart a pellet. All ages will be fascinated and
engaged. Course #26307
Ages: 6 Yrs. to 99 Yrs.
Fees:
- Activity Fee $8.00
http://class.seattle.gov/parks/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?aid=97
&cid=26380


Saturday, June 7 - 1:00 - 3:00pm Beach Mee Kwa Mooks
Both adults and kids always love to see sea creatures when the tidal
blankets are removed. See sea stars and maybe their cucumber cousins. We
might see naked nudi-branchs, clothed crabs and armored chitons and if we
are lucky maybe a little giant octopus. The tide will be extra low at -2.6
tide at 2:15pm. Wear shoes for slippery surfaces. Course #26302
Ages: 3 Yrs. to 99 Yrs.
Fees:
- Activity Fee $8.00
- Activity Fee - Yth $6.00
http://class.seattle.gov/parks/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?aid=97
&cid=26375


Saturday, June 7 - 3:30 - 5:30pm Lincoln Park Walk - Plants, passerines and
papillons.
>From Starflowers to Twinflowers, Pyrolas to Violas Lincoln Park may have the
greatest diversity of native plants of any park in Seattle. Learn their
stories and identification and learn about the weeds that are trying to
overtake them. Olive sided Flycatchers should be calling for 3 beers. We?
ll also check under some logs for beetles, slugs and salamanders. We?ll
have some nets too for close encounters with Tiger Swallowtail butterflies.
All ages will learn, be fascinated and engaged. Course #26301
Ages: 3 Yrs. to 99 Yrs.
Fees:
- Activity Fee $8.00
- Activity Fee - Yth $6.00
http://class.seattle.gov/parks/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?aid=97
&cid=26374

Saturday, June 7th - 8:30 - 10:30 pm Owls and Bats Camp Long
Will Barred Owl young be hissing or will they be missing? Parents might be
ripping up rats into choice chunks for the baby birds. We?ll poke around
for pellets to pull apart and hear how to hoot. Though not as numerous as
they once were, we may find bats with our bat detector.
Course #26303
Ages: 5 Yrs. to 99 Yrs.
Fees:
- Activity Fee $8.00
- Activity Fee - Yth $6.00
http://class.seattle.gov/parks/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?aid=97
&cid=26376

Stewart Wechsler
Ecological Consulting
West Seattle
206 932-7225
ecostewart at quidnunc.net

-Advice on the most site-appropriate native plants
and how to enhance habitat for the maximum diversity
of plants and animals
-Educational programs, nature walks and field trips
-Botanical Surveys

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