Upcoming Stream Team Events

For a year-long list of Stream Team events, please click here.

February 16 - Free Naturescaping for Water and Wildlife Workshop

Stream Team and WSU Extension’s Native Plant Salvage Project will offer a free “Naturescaping for Water and Wildlife” class on Thursday, February 16 from 6:00 to 9:15 p.m. at the LOTT Board Room, 500 Adams Street NW, Olympia.The class will feature detailed, hands-on information about how to incorporate beautiful native and other drought-tolerant plants into your landscape to attract amphibians, birds and butterflies and nurture a healthy environment. Participants will learn how to transform their landscape while also saving time, money and resources!

Advanced registration is required as space is limited. For details and registration call 360-867-2166 or email nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com.

January 21 - Amphibian Workshop and Volunteer Amphibian Monitoring Training

FULL (This workshop is already full. Sign up for Stream Team's weekly email to learn about upcoming events and workshops!)

• Saturday, January 21st, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• LOTT WET Science Center, 500 Adams St NE, Olympia, WA

Would you like to know more about five of the most common Pacific Northwest amphibians or learn how to survey amphibian egg masses?

• The first portion of the workshop will explore the ecology, habitat requirements and unique characteristics of each species and potential changes anticipated because of climate change.
• The second portion of the workshop will address how to identify different life-stages of Pacific Northwest amphibians, with an emphasis on egg mass identification for participants that wish to participate in the ALL NEW Stream Team Amphibian Egg Mass Surveys. Amphibian Egg Mass Surveys will occur from February through March or April.
• To sign up for this free workshop, or for more information about becoming a Stream Team Amphibian Survey volunteer, contact Michelle Stevie at mstevie@ci.olympia.wa.us or 360-753-8336.

January 22 - Winter Twig ID Class

• Sponsored by WSU Extension / Native Plant Salvage Foundation
• Sunday, January 22nd, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - or - 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Olympia

Curious about the trees and shrubs you see in the winter? You can learn how to identify common native trees and shrubs when they are leafless during the field class offered by WSU Extension/Native Plant Salvage Foundation. Plant specialists will lead small groups along the popular walking trail for hands-on learning.

The fee is $5. Registration is limited. For more information or to reserve your spot, email: nativeplantsalvage.org