Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group

7/16/2022 Habitat Restoration Event in Woodinville
2022-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Old Redhook Bewery Site, Park at Summit Imaging in Woodinville, directions linked in description, Woodinville, 98072, United States
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!
Click here to register!
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!
Click here for directions – directions also emailed upon signup

07/09/22 Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-07-09 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 with VolunteerMatch or by emailing erik@midsoundfisheries.org.

June 30th Point No Point Community Meeting #6
2022-06-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Greater Hansville Community Center, 6778 Buck Lake Rd NE,, Hansville, WA, 98340
Join us at the Hansville Community Center or on Zoom from 5:00 – 6:30 for our sixth Point No Point Hybrid Community Meeting! We will be discussing any updates on the Preliminary Design and will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Please sign up using this Google Form
Or by emailing restorepnp@midsoundfisheries.org.

6/11/22 Restoration Event @ Fenster Park
2022-06-11 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! 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!
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

06/04/22 Restoration Event @ Isaac Evans Park
2022-06-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Isaac Evans Park, 29827 Green River Rd SE, Auburn, WA, 98092, United States

5/27/22 See a Restored Salt Marsh up close!
2022-05-27 17:00 - 18:30
Please RSVP for a field trip to visit a local restored salt marsh – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 5-6:30pm.
Walk & talk with Stillwaters Program Director Melissa Fleming, PhD & Lisa Reynolds of Mid Sound Fisheries on the Carpenter Creek Estuary & Salt Marsh in Kingston. Details & Directions to follow.

Please sign up here! Hope to see you out there.

5/21/22 Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States

West Sammamish River Trail Volunteer Event
2022-05-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-07 09:00 - 12:00
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!
Click here to register!
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!

5/20/22 Kitsap Beach Walk with Mid Sound and Blue Coast Engineering!
2022-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Point No Point, 9009 NE Point No Point Rd, Hansville, WA, 98340, United States
Interested in learning more about estuaries and the potential Point No Point restoration project? Come join Kitsap County, Jessica Cote of Blue Coast Engineering, and Sarah Heerhartz and Lisa Reynolds of Mid Sound Fisheries as we stroll along the beach and talk salmon and ecology! We’ll meet at the Point No Point Parking area at 1:45 and plan on walking until around 4. We’ll have discussions on marine life, the ongoing water testing, and anything else that may be pertinent to the site!

Please sign up here! Can’t wait to see you out there!

Cancelled -- 5/14/22 Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-05-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
This event has been cancelled. Please sign up for next week’s!

Point No Point Restoration Community Meeting
2022-04-28 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-03-31 17:00 | Greater Hansville Community Center, 6778 Buck Lake Rd NE,, Hansville, WA, 98340

Earth Day at West Sammamish River Trail
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:00
Earth Day is nearly here! After getting over 3000 trees and shrubs in the ground this planting season thanks to your amazing work, it’s time to create space for future forests!
We’re excited to host an Earth Day event on April 23rd on the Sammamish River in Woodinville (9-12)!
Sign up at https://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=3486923
Upon signup you will receive an email with directions on how to access the site and a list of items to bring with you.

4/16/2022 Earth Day @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-04-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Come celebrate Earth Day by volunteering to help restore the shores of the Green River!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, Green River Coalition, and the City of Auburn to spread mulch, remove non-native invasive species, and plant native trees and shrubs at Fenster Nature Park, in Auburn from 10 am-1 pm. Spreading mulch helps maintain moisture around native plants and reduces the opportunity for invasive plants to regrow. Native trees help shade the river for cooler water for salmon, provide fresh clean air, and beautify our parks! Be a part of your community, give back, and meet new people.
Please register here.
Email erik@midsoundfisheries.org if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see you out there!

04/02/2022 Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-04-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Help Fenster Nature Park, Salmon, and the Orcas by maintaining and restoring the shores of the Green River!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, Green River Coalition, and the City of Auburn to spread mulch, remove non-native invasive species, and plant native trees and shrubs at Fenster Nature Park, in Auburn from 10 am-1 pm. Spreading mulch helps maintain moisture around native plants and reduces the opportunity for invasive plants to regrow. Native trees help shade the river for cooler water for salmon, provide fresh clean air, and beautify our parks! Be a part of your community, give back, and meet new people.
Register Here. 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.
Email erik@midsoundfisheries.org if you have any questions.

03/26/2022 Tree Planting Event @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-03-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Help Fenster Nature Park, Salmon, and the environment by maintaining and restoring the shores of the Green River!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, Green River Coalition, and the City of Auburn to spread mulch, remove non-native invasive species, and plant native trees and shrubs at Fenster Nature Park, in Auburn from 10 am-1 pm. Spreading mulch helps maintain moisture around native plants and reduces the opportunity for invasive plants to regrow. Native trees help shade the river for cooler water for salmon, provide fresh clean air, and beautify our parks! Be a part of your community, give back, and meet new people.
Register Here. 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.
Email erik@midsoundfisheries.org if you have any questions.

CANCELLED -- 3/19/2022 Tree Planting Event @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-03-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Unfortunately we were forced to cancel this event due to COVID close contacts. However, we have events scheduled for March 26th and April 2nd, and we hope to see you there!

03/12/2022 Tree Planting Event @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-03-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States

West Sammamish River Trail Restoration Event
2022-03-12 09:00 - 12:00
Help us remove Himalayan blackberry and apply mulch to the new section of our restoration site in Woodinville!
Register at https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3470022.jsp

02/26/2022 Restoration Event @ Isaac Evans Park -- NOW AT FENSTER PARK
2022-02-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Isaac Evans Park, 29827 Green River Rd SE, Auburn, WA, 98092, United States
*****Please Note: This Event has been moved to Fenster Nature Park*****

Help Isaac Evans Park, Salmon, and the Orcas by maintaining and restoring the shores of the Green River!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, Green River Coalition, and the City of Auburn to spread mulch, remove non-native invasive species, and plant native trees and shrubs at Isaac Evans Park, in Auburn from 10 am-1 pm. Spreading mulch helps maintain moisture around native plants and reduces the opportunity for invasive plants to regrow. Native trees help shade the river for cooler water for salmon, provide fresh clean air, and beautify our parks! Be a part of your community, give back, and meet new people.
Register Here. 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.
Email erik@midsoundfisheries.org if you have any questions.

Point No Point Restoration Community Meeting
2022-02-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Meeting only this month

02/19/2022 Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Help Fenster Nature Park, Salmon, and the Orcas by maintaining and restoring the shores of the Green River!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, Green River Coalition, and the City of Auburn to spread mulch, remove non-native invasive species, and plant native trees and shrubs at Fenster Nature Park, in Auburn from 10 am-1 pm. Spreading mulch helps maintain moisture around native plants and reduces the opportunity for invasive plants to regrow. Native trees help shade the river for cooler water for salmon, provide fresh clean air, and beautify our parks! Be a part of your community, give back, and meet new people.
Register Here. 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 email erik@midsoundfisheries.org if you have any questions.

02/12/2022 Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-02-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States

2/12/2022 West Sammamish River Trail - Tree Planting Event
2022-02-12 09:00 - 12:00
Come help spread mulch and plant trees to restore habitat on the Sammamish River for PNW salmon!
Register here. Upon registration we will send you an email with relevant information and directions to the site.
King County has implemented a vaccine mandate which includes volunteers on King County property. Youth under the age of 12 are exempt from this requirement, however all participants ages 12 and over will need to show proof of vaccination to join the event.
Volunteers attending all events will need to RSVP to the event and show proof of vaccination at the start of the event. Please plan to bring one of the below with you that day:

Photo of CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card;
Documentation of vaccination from a health care provider or electronic health record; state immunization information system record; or
For an individual who was vaccinated outside of the United States, a reasonable equivalent of any of the above

02/05/2022 Restoration Event @ Fenster Nature Park
2022-02-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States

2/5/2022 West Sammamish River Trail - Tree Planting Event
2022-02-05 09:00 - 12:00
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville to help plant native trees and shrubs!
The Sammamish River is an important habitat for local salmon. The goal of this ongoing project is to plant native trees and shrubs to contribute natural shade and nutrients to the stream below, cooling it down and providing food for returning salmon.
Register here. Upon registration we will send you an email with relevant information and directions to the site.
King County has implemented a vaccine mandate which includes volunteers on King County property. Youth under the age of 12 are exempt from this requirement, however all participants ages 12 and over will need to show proof of vaccination to join the event.
Volunteers attending all events will need to RSVP to the event and show proof of vaccination at the start of the event. Please plan to bring one of the below with you that day:

Photo of CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card;
Documentation of vaccination from a health care provider or electronic health record; state immunization information system record; or
For an individual who was vaccinated outside of the United States, a reasonable equivalent of any of the above

1/29/2022 West Sammamish River Trail Habitat Restoration Event
2022-01-29 09:00 - 12:00
Come help spread mulch and plant trees to restore habitat on the Sammamish River for PNW salmon!
Register here. Upon registration we will send you an email with relevant information and directions to the site.
King County has implemented a vaccine mandate which includes volunteers on King County property. Youth under the age of 12 are exempt from this requirement, however all participants ages 12 and over will need to show proof of vaccination to join the event.
Volunteers attending all events will need to RSVP to the event and show proof of vaccination at the start of the event. Please plan to bring one of the below with you that day:

Photo of CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card;
Documentation of vaccination from a health care provider or electronic health record; state immunization information system record; or
For an individual who was vaccinated outside of the United States, a reasonable equivalent of any of the above.

1/27/22 Point No Point Community Meeting
2022-01-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Greater Hansville Community Center, 6778 Buck Lake Rd NE,, Hansville, WA, 98340
Please join us for a Community Meeting about the Updates on the Point No Point Preliminary Design Work on January 27th, 5:00pm – 6:30pm, at the Hansville Community Center. Please RSVP for the meeting here:
https://forms.gle/yWeqXVDWD1aHDpNM9
Or by email: restorepnp@midsoundfisheries.org
For those of you attending in person, please be prepared to wear your COVID mask and have your vaccination cards with you as well (or photo with photo ID).

01/22/22 Restoration Volunteer Event - West Sammamish River Trail
2022-01-22 09:00 - 12:00
