Below are my upcoming nature walks I am leading for the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation. Please pre-register by calling Camp Long 206 684-7434 or pre-register on-line at www.seattle.gov/parks:

This Saturday April 25th Lincoln Park - West Seattle:
5 - 7 pm: BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS.
8-10pm: LINCOLN PARK OWL HOOT

Sunday April 26th 11a- 1p: MEE KWA MOOKS (WEST SEATTLE) BEACH WALK
Sunday May 24 10 a.m. - Noon - MEE KWA MOOKS (WEST SEATTLE) BEACH WALK

Saturday May 9th 10a - 2p
ECHO MT DAY TRIP- wildflowers, butterflies and birds

BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS Sat 5-7p:
As we approach peak migration for songbirds and waterfowl learn some of their songs, calls, habitat needs and behavior and learn some birding tips. Lincoln Park has some of Seattle's birdiest and best quality remaining second growth forest along with a fowl stretch of salt water shoreline. Join us for the evening songfest. Lincoln's wealth of wildflowers will also be prominently featured.
#39624 4/25 Sat 5 - 7 p.m.
Adult Fee $8, Child Fee $6
plus pull one weed to pay the park

LINCOLN PARK OWL HOOT 8-10p:
Though once more the haunt of Screech and Great Horned Owls, Lincoln now mostly hosts Barred Owls. We will look and hoot for them and examine remains of their pellets under their perches. I will also bring our bat detector and we should be able to hear their sonar brought down to an audible frequency. The Barred Owls are most likely feeding chicks now. A bat has been seen roosting in the bathroom there.
#39657 4/25 Sat 8 - 10 p.m.
Adult Fee $8, Child Fee $6
plus pull one weed to pay the park

MUCKING AT MEE KWA MOOKS (Park W. Seattle)
Ages 5 and older
Both adults and kids always love to find sea creatures when
the tidal blankets are removed. Discover sea stars and
maybe their cucumber cousins. We might find naked nudibranchs,
clothed crabs and armored chitons and if we are
lucky maybe a little giant octopus. Persons attending must
be able to walk on slippery rocks. Be sure to wear waterproof
boots. Please register dates separately for each class by 4/24
and 5/22
#39658 4/26 Sun 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
#39659 5/24 Sun 10 a.m. - Noon
Adult Fee $8, Child Fee $6
plus pull one weed to pay the park

ECHO MT DAY TRIP - Saturday 5/9 10 a.m. - 2 p.m
Ages 8 and older
This rocky mountain is one of the best remaining flower
refuges in King County. Echo Mt. is a relatively easy hike,
though does require some uphill walking. We'll bring nets
and binoculars to examine birds and bugs like the Echo Blue
butterfly. We'll picnic on the naked mountaintop - clothes required.
Bring a picnic lunch, morning snack provided. Please
pre-register by 5/8. Instructor: Stewart Wechsler
#39633 5/9 Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Activity Fee: $15
plus pull one weed to pay the park

OWLS AND BATS - CAMP LONG - Saturday 5/9 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Ages 5 and older
Will Barred Owl young be hissing or will they be missing?
Parents might be ripping up rats into choice chunks for their
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 fi nd bats with our bat detector. Please preregister
by 5/8. Instructor: Stewart Wechsler
#39661 5/9 Sat 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Adult Fee $8, Child Fee $6
plus pull one weed to pay the park

For the Seattle Parks Programs above please pre-register by calling Camp Long 206 684-7434 or pre-register on-line at www.seattle.gov/parks:

The full Parks dept spring brochure:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/brochures/Spring09.pdf

-Stewart

Stewart Wechsler
-Ecological Consultant - Nature Guide
Naturalist - Botanist
206 932-7225
ecostewart at quidnunc.net
-Advice on the most site-appropriate native plants to maximize the site's potential for native biodiversity
-Educational programs, nature walks, and field trips for schools, public and private groups
-Botanical Surveys