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Outdoor Activities
Program
The following
activities are presented for free as part of the Conservancy's
Outdoor Activities Program. Non-members are welcome
to participate two times as guests but are then expected
to become members. For any activity that has a
sign-up limit, members will be given preference. All activities
require reservations by emailing kate@greatpeninsula.org.
September 11 – Gorst Creek Salmon
& Bears - Jim Trainer
Easy walk; suitable
for children. A unique opportunity to join naturalist and
tree expert Jim Trainer on a walk to view fish rearing pens,
migrating salmon, the state champion Redwood tree, an outstanding
big leaf maple in Jarstad Park, and then seek out resident
wildlife. Jim will point out and discuss the methods being
used to prevent the large bear population in this area from
destroying trees. Limited to 25 participants.
October
9 – Guillemot Cove Nature Walk – Jim Trainer
Easy walk. Join Jim
Trainer at Guillemot Cove on the Hood Canal in Seabeck.
The cove is home to old growth trees and wildlife with a
breathtaking view from the shoreline of the Olympic Mountains
. Boyce Creek runs through the property, which is a salmon
bearing stream. The upper meadow is home to the cedar stumphouse.
Walk will be approx. 3 miles RT. Limited to 25 participants.
November
13 – Hidden Valley Salmon Walk – Jay Zischke
Easy walk . Suquamish
Tribe fisheries biologist and former GPC Board member, Jay
Zischke, leads this walk in the Chico Creek watershed to
view the migration and spawning of salmon. Jay always shares
his extensive knowledge of salmon biology and the fascinating
details describing the life of our Northwest icon. This
1.5 mile RT walk over up and down terrain also provides
an opportunity to view an eagles nest and the largest Douglas
fir in Kitsap County . Children are welcome. Limited to
15 participants.
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information about
the Outdoor Activity Program [PDF].
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