October 27: Make a Difference Day: Cornet Bay at Deception Pass State Park
Make a difference to forage fish, salmon, and orcas as we continue this beach restoration effort in partnership with Northwest Straits Foundation and Washington State Parks at this spectacular location with waterfront views. Over the last few years Cornet Bay has undergone many restoration projects including removal of bank armoring. In 2012 the armor was removed and the beach was restored to a more natural beach habitat by planting numerous native beach species and holding multiple weeding and monitoring events. Help us continue the restoration of this marveling location by planting more native plant species.
Directions
From Skagit County, take Hwy 20 toward Oak Harbor; after the Deception Pass Bridge turn left at the light at Cornet Bay Road, and go to the end; follow signs for parking. Parking is limited; please carpool.
Please call (360) 336-0172 or email outreach@skagitfisheries.org to let us know you are coming so we can have enough snacks and tools!
Vegetation Monitoring Workshop
Join us Saturday, June 4, 10am-2pm for a free workshop to survey vegetation at restoration sites. This workshop will be an introduction to identifying native and noxious plants, assessing plant health, and determining coverage in riparian planting projects. Updates on the status of these plants help us determine the most effective practices for riparian revegetation projects. After training, volunteers will sign up to do a day of monitoring on at least one restoration planting site with SFEG staff and interns.
Looking for an internship? We’re looking for a Vegetation Monitoring Intern!
We’re also looking for helpers at our native plant nursery this summer– contact us for more info!
Field Notes: Winning Student Salmon Art!
From the FieldIn December 2015 three schools participated in an optional art project where the students created collages out of magazines donated from local libraries. The goal was for SFEG to collectively choose 4-6 of the most creative collages and create notecards with them. Well, the collages were so impressive we couldn’t choose just 4-6 so we decided to pick the top four from each of the schools. So here are the winning collages (in no particular order)!!! Notecards coming soon!
Bay View Elementary School
Carissa, 8th Grade
Philip, 8th Grade
Shannon, 8th Grade
Shannon, 8th Grade
Concrete Elementary School
Lexi, 8th Grade
Khyla, 8th Grade
Sam, 8th Grade
Kassidy, 8th Grade
Conway School
Rosey, 7th Grade
Maice, 7th Grade
Kamryn, 7th Grade
Annika, 7th Grade
Big thank you to Sedro Woolley Library and Skagit Valley College Library for their generous magazine donations. Also thank you to SFEG Board members,staff, and interns for their donations as well!
Make a Difference Day: Cornet Bay Planting October 27
October 27: Make a Difference Day: Cornet Bay at Deception Pass State Park
Make a difference to forage fish, salmon, and orcas as we continue this beach restoration effort in partnership with Northwest Straits Foundation and Washington State Parks at this spectacular location with waterfront views. Over the last few years Cornet Bay has undergone many restoration projects including removal of bank armoring. In 2012 the armor was removed and the beach was restored to a more natural beach habitat by planting numerous native beach species and holding multiple weeding and monitoring events. Help us continue the restoration of this marveling location by planting more native plant species.
Directions
From Skagit County, take Hwy 20 toward Oak Harbor; after the Deception Pass Bridge turn left at the light at Cornet Bay Road, and go to the end; follow signs for parking. Parking is limited; please carpool.
Please call (360) 336-0172 or email outreach@skagitfisheries.org to let us know you are coming so we can have enough snacks and tools!