Salmon Habitat Restoration Event With Special Guest Whale Scout
A hands-on volunteer restoration event along the Sammamish River with an educational orca-themed nature walk. **What kids do** - Discover the critical link between salmon and orcas on a guided nature walk - Remove invasive plants and weeds to protect young native trees - Use tools like shovels and rakes to improve habitat Whale Scout, a local nonprofit protecting Pacific Northwest whales, leads the nature walk and shares insights on orca ecology. **What to know** - Tools, work gloves, water, light snacks, electrolytes, and sunscreen provided - Events run rain or shine; hazardous weather may prompt cancellation via email morning of
When
Where
Sammamish River Restoration Site, 15000 Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast, Woodinville, Washington 98072, United StatesPrice
Free
Registration
Registration required.
Pre-registration required via Idealist. After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email and a detailed event information email on July 15th (Wednesday before the event).
Languages
English
Rules
**Supervision** - Young people under 16 must be accompanied by an adult - Minors under 18 attending without a parent/guardian must bring two printed signed waivers (Mid Sound Youth Waiver and King County Parks Youth Waiver) **Bring** - Layers of clothing that can get dirty, keep you warm, and keep you dry - Long sleeves and thick pants (shorts not recommended) - Jacket - Hat - Rain jacket and rain pants - Closed-toe shoes required (rain boots or hiking boots; no sandals, heels, or flats) - Reusable water bottle **Wear** - Closed-toe shoes (required) - Long sleeves and thick pants to protect against thorny plants **Not allowed** - Sandals, heels, or flats **On-site conduct** - Rain or shine event; check email morning-of for hazardous weather cancellation - Park at the Soulteach Ultrasound lot, then walk to the meeting spot - Bathrooms available at Bike Pump & Bathrooms (15 min walk or 5 min drive)