PROGRAM ARCHIVE 2024

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Join experts from Beavers NW online to learn about one of our least seen but most impactful creatures. As ecosystem engineers, beavers have a big impact on the habitats that they call home. This can often be a boon for fish and wildlife sharing this space, but a headache for people nearby. Throughout the Puget Sound region, many beavers find homes in the urban and exurban waterways resulting in conflicts with human land use. Beavers Northwest staff will dive into beaver ecology and benefits as well as the challenges and opportunities for living with beavers in a landscape dominated by human infrastructure.

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Join Casey Mclean from SR3 via Zoom to learn about the fascinating lives of the different species of sea lions that frequent our waters. Two species of sea lions can be found in the Salish Sea. Learn about these amazing pinnipeds and their important role in a healthy ecosystem. Casey has over 12 years of experience working with marine animals and is the Executive Director of SR3, Washington’s first dedicated marine animal hospital. SR3 is a nonprofit organization focusing on the response, rehabilitation, and research of local marine wildlife. To learn more about SR3, visit SR3.org. 

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Laura shared her experiences and plans for a canoe journey with her community, highlighting the importance of cultural ties and traditions. The group discussed the logistics and protocols for an upcoming canoe-themed event, emphasizing the need for respect and empathy towards the event's cultural significance and the request for permission before taking photographs. Lastly, they discussed the importance of building relationships with tribal communities, the need for additional volunteers, and the scheduling of a presentation and catering.

We shared the news of our accomplishments this past year, and laid out the plans for an exciting year ahead as we undertake with State Parks the renovation of the historic WWII Theater building at Fort Flagler.

We heard about plans for another canoe journey coming up this summer and other significant ways that the nəxʷsƛ’áyəm’ are bringing their cultural traditions forward.