Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group

10/15/22 Orca Recovery Day Planting Event With Duwamish Alive! @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Join Mid Sound Fisheries, Green River Coalition, the City of Auburn, and your community members as we restore the shores of the Green-Duwamish River on Orca Recovery Day! Our local resident Orcas depend on healthy salmon populations for their diet. Removing invasive plants and planting native plants along river banks is one way we can help salmon populations thrive! Tree canopy along rivers provides shade to keep the water cool and tree roots keep soil in place to prevent erosion from clouding the water. At this event we will be planting native plants to ensure healthy salmon habitat into the future!
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
Please follow this link to sign up directly with VolunteerMatch!
Email erik@midsoundfisheries.org if you have any questions.
Covid-19 Safety Protocol:

Before arriving at the event please check your temperature. If it is above 100.4 degrees please stay home.
Please stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms such as cough, sore throat, loss of taste and/or smell
Masks will be worn within six feet of each other, otherwise they are optional (we will also have extra single-use masks if needed)
We will maintain physical distance throughout the day.
We will provide a hand washing and sanitation station on site.
We will provide water, but please bring a water bottle so as to reduce our use of single-use plastics!

What to Bring:

Gardening gloves/work gloves if you have them, we will provide them if you do not.
Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
Layers of clothing that can get dirty
Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended)
Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather)
Full water bottle
Snacks

10/22/22 Salmon Habitat Restoration Event in Woodinville!
2022-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 | WA
Click here to register!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville to restore Chinook salmon habitat! We are in the process of removing Himalayan blackberry from a 1200 foot stretch of river bank and mulching the site to prevent re-growth. Your help and support is so valuable and necessary to getting this work done!
Upon signing up you will receive an email with information on how to access the site. If you are under 18 and attending without a parent or guardian, please also print and fill out the Youth Waiver Form attached to the confirmation email and bring it with you to the event!
Important note: King County Parks requires all volunteers on county property 12 years old and over to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. We will ask for proof of vaccination at the event!
Funded by grants from King County Cooperative Watershed Management, King County Waterworks, and the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Point No Point Restoration Community Mtg #10
2022-10-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Greater Hansville Community Center, 6778 Buck Lake Rd NE,, Hansville, WA, 98340
Please join the community learning about the feasibility of restorting the Estuary at Point No Point. Point No Point was historically a tidally-influenced salt marsh fed by a small stream which wound through the marsh to the north, where there are now houses. The lighthouse on the site is the oldest standing lighthouse in Washington. When it was built in the late 1800s, the marsh was diked and became a freshwater marsh. Mid Sound is working with Kitsap County, local tribes, natural resource agencies, and the surrounding community to study the opportunity to restore this area back to critical salt marsh habitat. Together with Blue Coast Engineering, we are exploring options to return tides and fish to the marsh, address problems caused by the existing tide gate, and develop a multi-benefit project for salmon and the community. This is a HYBRID MONTHLY MEETING (on Zoom and In Person at the Greater Hansville Community Center) . This meeting is generally held from 5-6:30pm on the LAST THURSDAY of the month. Please check the Project Page for updates, and here on the Events Page monthly for changes to this schedule. Your input and participation are a valued part of the project. Please RSVP here to attend

10/29/22 Trick-or-Tree Planting @ Isaac Evans Park!
2022-10-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Isaac Evans Park, 29827 Green River Rd SE, Auburn, WA, 98092, United States
This spooky season, please join Mid Sound Fisheries, Green River Coalition, the City of Auburn, and your community members for a helpful Halloween event doing restoration on the Green-Duwamish River! For this event we will be planting native plants to replace the invasive ones that were HAUNTING our park! You are welcome to wear a costume (our staff will be!) but be mindful that it could potentially get dirty or torn due to the nature of environmental restoration activities! So please, put on your BOOts and join us for a day of Trick-or-Tree planting!
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
Please follow this link to sign up directly with VolunteerMatch!
Email erik@midsoundfisheries.org if you have any questions.
Covid-19 Safety Protocol:

Before arriving at the event please check your temperature. If it is above 100.4 degrees please stay home.
Please stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms such as cough, sore throat, loss of taste and/or smell
Masks will be worn within six feet of each other, otherwise they are optional (we will also have extra single-use masks if needed)
We will maintain physical distance throughout the day.
We will provide a hand washing and sanitation station on site.
We will provide water, but please bring a water bottle so as to reduce our use of single-use plastics!

What to Bring:

Gardening gloves/work gloves if you have them, we will provide them if you do not.
Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
Layers of clothing that can get dirty (Costume?)
Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended)
Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather)
Full water bottle
Snacks

11/5/22 Salmon Habitat Restoration Event in Woodinville!
2022-11-05 09:00 - 12:00 | WA

Salmon Habitat Restoration in Woodinville - 12/3/2022
2022-12-03 09:00 - 12:00 | WA
Click Here to register
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville to restore Chinook salmon habitat! We are in the process of removing Himalayan blackberry from a 1200 foot stretch of river bank and mulching the site to prevent re-growth. Your help and support is so valuable and necessary to getting this work done! We may even get to plant some trees!
Upon signing up you will receive an email with information on how to access the site. If you are under 18 and attending without a parent or guardian, please also print and fill out the Youth Waiver Form attached to the confirmation email and bring it with you to the event!
Important note: King County Parks requires all volunteers on county property 12 years old and over to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. We will ask for proof of vaccination at the event!

Point No Point Community Meeting #11
2022-12-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Greater Hansville Community Center, 6778 Buck Lake Rd NE,, Hansville, WA, 98340
The holidays are fast approaching, and we know that calendars fill quickly with important family commitments. We will combine our November & December Community Meetings, and hold Meeting #11 early in the month of December in hopes of having you there. Look for a reminder in late November, and be sure to RSVP here. Zoom link will be forthcoming.

Salmon Habitat Restoration in Woodinville - 12/10/2022
2022-12-10 09:00 - 12:00 | WA

12/17/22 Planting Event @ Fenster Park!
2022-12-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Join Mid Sound Fisheries, Green River Coalition, the City of Auburn, and your community members as we restore the shores of the Green-Duwamish River at Fenster Park! We are in the process of building a future forest along the Green River at Fenster Park. We have planted so many trees to build the overstory of the forest, but a forest needs shrubs too! The shrubs we have in the PNW have beautiful flowers and berries that animals LOVE to feast on, so adding them to the park ensures a healthy habitat for many types of animals, including our beloved salmon!
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
Please sign up by following this link to VolunteerMatch!
Email amy@midsoundfisheries.org if you have any questions.
Covid-19 Safety Protocol:

Before arriving at the event please check your temperature. If it is above 100.4 degrees please stay home.
Please stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms such as cough, sore throat, loss of taste and/or smell
Masks will be worn within six feet of each other, otherwise they are optional (we will also have extra single-use masks if needed)
We will maintain physical distance throughout the day.
We will provide a hand washing and sanitation station on site.
We will provide water, but please bring a water bottle so as to reduce our use of single-use plastics!

What to Bring:

Gardening gloves/work gloves if you have them, we will provide them if you do not.
Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
Layers of clothing that can get dirty
Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended)
Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather)
Full water bottle
Snacks

2nd Monday Tea & Tides (at the Tables)
2023-01-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Buck Lake Park, 6959 Buck Lake Rd NE, Hansville, WA
IT’S SECOND MONDAY, which means Mid Sound will be at the Buck Lake Park picnic shelter from 4:30-5:30 with coffee, tea and time. If you would like to talk about the project timeline, learn how to access information on our website, or share observations you’ve made at Point No Point, please join us. Bundle up and drop by.
This is also a place where WISH LIST ITEMS might be exchanged to help neighbors address the flooding challenges presented by the King Tides. See our project website or add your wish or your donation to our Community Wish List here.

MLK Day of Service 2023 - Habitat Restoration on the West Sammamish River Trail
2023-01-16 09:00 - 12:00 | WA
Click here to register
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville this Martin Luther King Junior Day of Service to restore Chinook salmon habitat. We are in the process of removing Himalayan blackberry from a 1200 foot stretch of river bank and mulching the site to prevent re-growth. Your help and support is so valuable and necessary to getting this work done! We may even get to plant some trees!
Upon signing up you will receive an email with information on how to access the site. If you are under 18 and attending without a parent or guardian, please also print and fill out the Youth Waiver Form attached to the confirmation email and bring it with you to the event!
Important note: King County Parks requires all volunteers on county property 12 years old and over to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. We will ask for proof of vaccination at the event!

1/16/23 MLK Day of Service @ Fenster Nature Park
2023-01-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Help us observe and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service with environmental restoration work at Fenster Nature Park!
Come join Mid Sound Fisheries, Green River Coalition, and the City of Auburn as we plant native trees and shrubs, remove non-native invasive species, and spread mulch to help insulate our plants through the winter! We will be working from 10am – 1pm on Monday, January 16th in observation of MLK day. Be a part of your community and join your neighbors and friends in helping care for our local parks and salmon populations!
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
Please sign up directly with VolunteerMatch!
Email erik@midsoundfisheries.org if you have any questions.
Covid-19 Safety Protocol:

Before arriving at the event please check your temperature. If it is above 100.4 degrees please stay home.
Please stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms such as cough, sore throat, loss of taste and/or smell
Masks will be worn within six feet of each other, otherwise they are optional (we will also have extra single-use masks if needed)
We will maintain physical distance throughout the day.
We will provide a hand washing and sanitation station on site.
We will provide water, but please bring a water bottle so as to reduce our use of single-use plastics!

What to Bring:

Gardening gloves/work gloves if you have them, we will provide them if you do not.
Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
Layers of clothing that can get dirty
Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended)
Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather)
Full water bottle
Snacks

Point No Point Estuary Restoration Community Meeting #1 (2023)
2023-02-09 17:00 - 18:30 | WA
We look forward to seeing you at our first Community Meeting of 2023

Thurs, Feb 9 (5:00-6:30pm).
We have chosen a zoom only format this time, too, in order to be sensitive to those residents in the high-water zone, and County workers who will have been working overtime with the late January event.
The January Meeting will provide a concentrated review of king tides as they apply to our current project.
We are pleased to learn that Commissioner Gelder is available to join us.

Please RSVP here to participate in the Zoom Meeting on Thursday, Feb 9 (5-6:30pm).
A zoom link will be emailed to those who RSVP the week of the meeting.

2/11/23 Planting Event @ Fenster Nature Park!
2023-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Join Mid Sound Fisheries, Green River Coalition, the City of Auburn, and your community members as we restore the shores of the Green-Duwamish River at Fenster Park! We are in the process of planting trees and shrubs along the Green River at Fenster Park to make a future forest to ensure salmon have a healthy habitat in the Green River for centuries to come.
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
Please sign up directly with VolunteerMatch!
Email amy@midsoundfisheries.org if you have any questions.
Covid-19 Safety Protocol:

Before arriving at the event please check your temperature. If it is above 100.4 degrees please stay home.
Please stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms such as cough, sore throat, loss of taste and/or smell
Masks will be worn within six feet of each other, otherwise they are optional (we will also have extra single-use masks if needed)
We will maintain physical distance throughout the day.
We will provide a hand washing and sanitation station on site.
We will provide water, but please bring a water bottle so as to reduce our use of single-use plastics!

What to Bring:

Gardening gloves/work gloves if you have them, we will provide them if you do not.
Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
Layers of clothing that can get dirty
Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended)
Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather)
Full water bottle
Snacks

2/18/23 Salmon Habitat Restoration Event in Woodinville!
2023-02-18 09:00 - 12:00 | WA

3/4/23 Salmon Habitat Restoration Event in Woodinville!
2023-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 | WA

3/11/23 Planting Event @ Fenster Nature Park!
2023-03-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States

3/18/23 Salmon Habitat Restoration Event in Woodinville!
2023-03-18 09:00 - 12:00 | WA

3/25/23 Planting Event @ Fenster Nature Park!
2023-03-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States

4/1/23 Salmon Habitat Restoration Event in Woodinville!
2023-04-01 09:00 - 12:00 | WA

4/22/23 Earth Day Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park!
2023-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Join Mid Sound Fisheries, Green River Coalition, the City of Auburn, and your community members as we celebrate Earth Day by restoring the shores of the Green-Duwamish River at Fenster Park! We will be removing invasive blackberry from the shores of the Green River to clear up space to plant trees in the future! Trees are beneficial to us because they provide oxygen and forests for us to spend time in, but trees also help keep rivers clean, clear, and cold- all qualities that salmon need to be healthy.
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
Please sign up directly with VolunteerMatch!
Email amy@midsoundfisheries.org if you have any questions.
Covid-19 Safety Protocol:

Before arriving at the event please check your temperature. If it is above 100.4 degrees please stay home.
Please stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms such as cough, sore throat, loss of taste and/or smell
Masks will be worn within six feet of each other, otherwise they are optional (we will also have extra single-use masks if needed)
We will maintain physical distance throughout the day.
We will provide a hand washing and sanitation station on site.
We will provide water, but please bring a water bottle so as to reduce our use of single-use plastics!

What to Bring:

Gardening gloves/work gloves if you have them, we will provide them if you do not.
Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
Layers of clothing that can get dirty
Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended)
Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather)
Full water bottle
Snacks

4/22/23 EARTH DAY Salmon Habitat Restoration Event in Woodinville!
2023-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | WA

5/13/23 Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park!
2023-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Join Mid Sound Fisheries, Green River Coalition, the City of Auburn, and your community members as we restore the shores of the Green-Duwamish River! We had such a successful planting season thanks to all of your help — now its time to make sure our new plants get the care they need to survive. We’ll be clearing blackberry from the areas around new plantings and prepping some sites for future planting!
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
Please sign up directly with VolunteerMatch or by emailing erik@midsoundfisheries.org. Please reach out if you have any questions!

5/17/23 Community Action Training School: Meet & Greet @ Bellevue Nursery
2023-05-17 11:00 | Bellevue Nursery, 842 104th Ave SE,, Bellevue,, WA, 98004, United States
We are still accepting applications for our 2023 Community Action Training School. If you want to learn more about salmon recovery or want to become a change maker in your hyperlocal community, this class is for you. We are so honored that Bellevue Nursery will allow us to set up a table and answer any questions you might have about this class. We offer 7 Virtual Classes (6-8pm) and 4 field trips for those living in the Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed from May 31-end of October. Please stop by to learn more or email peggy@midsoundfisheries.org if you have questions or are interested. See you then! To learn more about this class and how to apply, please visit: https://www.midsoundfisheries.org/wria-8-community-action-training-school-webpage/

6/3/23 Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park!
2023-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Join Mid Sound Fisheries, Green River Coalition, the City of Auburn, and your community members as we restore the shores of the Green-Duwamish River! We had such a successful planting season thanks to all of your help — now its time to make sure our new plants get the care they need to survive. We’ll be clearing blackberry from the areas around new plantings and prepping some sites for future planting!
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
Please sign up directly with VolunteerMatch or by emailing amy@midsoundfisheries.org. Please reach out if you have any questions!

6/10/23 SFKC Workshop and Beach Walk Lincoln Park
2023-06-10 12:30 - 16:00 | WA
Shore Friendly King County is honored to have Jessica Cote and Traci Sanderson from Blue Coast Engineering host our workshop and beach walk! We will talk about the forces shaping and reshaping our nearshore habitats, in particular how sediments move along our shorelines, beaches, and erosion of bluffs. If you are a shoreline homeowner with a bulkhead, seawall or concerns for your property, we invite you to come learn more.
DATE: June 10th
TIME: 12:30pm to 4:00pm
WORKSHOP LOCATION: South Seattle College: 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
BUILDING: Olympic Hall ROOM: # 206, link to Olympic Hall location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/3UGGXyWV46un9x8U6
PARKING: South Parking Lot, near Olympic Hall, of South Seattle College
BEACH WALK LOCATION: Lincoln Park Beach Walk, Starts around 3:00pm
PARK: Lincoln Park #2 Parking Lot,
MEET: near the accessible parking lot on the south-side of Lincoln Park

REGISTER: https://forms.gle/U6Fnqjrav2piQvcC7 (link to Google Form)

6/11/23 Sammamish River Kayak Tour!
2023-06-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St, Bothell, WA 98011, Bothell, 98011, United States
Take a salmon-eye view of the Sammamish River to learn more about orcas and the ways salmon use the river system to complete their life-cycle. Enjoy a morning of adventure, exploration, and fun kayaking along the Sammamish River in Bothell. Prior to setting off on a one-hour round trip tour, we’ll share a little about the history of the river and ways it’s being protected and restored.
Kayaks are included in the cost and provided by WhatsSup. When registering please indicate if you would like a single or a double boat. Space will be limited and we appreciate your flexibility. We will meet at the Park at Bothell Landing near the playground. Participants must be 18 years or older or accompanied by an adult. Life jackets will be provided. No experience necessary. Presented in partnership with Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group and Sno-King Watershed Council.
Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen!
Note – Basic kayak instruction will be provided by WhatsSup with participation at your own risk. This is an individually guided tour, not with a professional guide.
Location: Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180 St, Bothell
Time: 9am – 11am
Cost: $30 per person
Sign up here!

6/17/23 Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park!
2023-06-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States

6/24/2023 Salmon-Friendly Lakes Resident Workshop @ Lake Sammamish State Park
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Lake Sammamish State Park, 2010 N.W. Sammamish Road, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
The Salmon Friendly Lakes Program seeks to inspire behavior change among lakeshore residents through education and outreach opportunities, free technical assistance site visits, and impact-reduction and restoration guidance. This program is also a part of the Lake Sammamish Artificial Light at Night Abatement efforts being led by King Conservation District, which are intended to better understand, and reduce the impacts of artificial light on salmon in Lake Sammamish.
Join us Saturday, June 24m 2023 at Lake Sammamish Park from 10:00am – 12:30pm. The workshop is FREE but does require registration to attend as space is limited.
Register Here!

7/22/23 Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park!
2023-07-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
