posted Feb 15, 2012 5:47 PM by Roxie Rochat
Weather conditions in winter present many challenges for resident
and migratory birds. Learn ways you can help meet their needs for water and
food during this critical period. Ani Gurnee, Naturalist and
Landscape Designer, will discuss how to select seed and feeders targeted to
specific species and which trees and shrubs to plant that will provide food and
shelter. The Wednesday, Feb. 15, program begins at 7 p.m. at
the Camano Multipurpose Center (Blue Building), 141 East Camano
Drive. This presentation is part of a public
education series hosted the third Wednesday of the month by the Camano Wildlife
Habitat Project, sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks, as part of the
Island County watershed project. For information about Camano's wildlife
project,
call 360-387-2236 or e-mail camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com. |
posted Feb 5, 2012 8:19 PM by Roxie Rochat
Meet at 9:30 AM at Four Springs. We will finish weeding in front of the lake
and plant the rest of the bulbs. Contact Bev Reaume <bevreaume@gmail.com> for more information.
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posted Feb 2, 2012 9:31 PM by Roxie Rochat
We're one of 31 Community Wildlife Habitats in Washington that care about preserving, restoring and creating attractive, low maintenance wildlife habitats in their backyards, places of work, schoolyards, parks and other community spaces. For maps and more information, see Washington Community Wildlife Habitat Alliance. |
posted Jan 26, 2012 4:50 PM by Roxie Rochat
- BACKYARD WILDLIFE HABITAT GARDEN
TOUR
Saturday, June 30, 2012 (Last
Saturday in June)
We're already looking for gardens in
the center of the island (roughly between Camano Hill Road and Mountain View
Road). We need all types of gardens (small, large, established, new, forest,
meadow, waterfront, organic, flower, vegetable, etc.) and garden features
(composting, reduced water use, zones, water features, etc.) to demonstrate that
ANY property can easily be a Backyard Wildlife Habitat.
Remember, we’re talking about
Backyard Wildlife Habitat gardens, so you needn’t be concerned if your garden
isn’t ready for the cover of Better Homes and Gardens. We think of gardens as
Works in Progress!
If interested —
contact:
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posted Jan 26, 2012 4:48 PM by Roxie Rochat
The Northwest Flower & Garden Show is
February 8th through 12th. This year's show is called "A Floral
Symphony...Gardens Take Note." This amazing event brings together the region's
leading gardening experts and presents a range of educational, inspirational,
and fun activities for gardeners and families. NWF's Pacific
Regional Center will be at booth #2508, and we’ll be sharing information on our
Certified Wildlife Habitat Program.
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posted Jan 22, 2012 7:04 PM by Camano BWH
Friends of Camano Island Parks strives to keep Camano a wildlife
friendly island by training volunteers to serve as Habitat Stewards to help the community create, preserve, enhance, and restore wildlife
habitat. The training includes topics ranging from identifying native plants to creating a personal wildlife sanctuary.
Unfortunately, last year’s training was modified due to low
registration. The previous two trainings had been five Thursdays in
February and March from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., and included two Saturday
field trips. Before planning another Habitat Stewards Training, we are seeking ideas. I f you’re interested in the class, please let us
know if you’d prefer a different time of year, a condensed version
during a couple weekends, or have another suggestion. Let us know by calling 360-387-2236 or e-mailing camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com. |
posted Jan 16, 2012 9:02 PM by Roxie Rochat
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updated Jan 18, 2012 11:56 AM by Camano BWH
]
We'll cancel our January Habitat Stewards Meeting and program at the
Camano Multipurpose Center for tonight — Wednesday, Jan. 18,
We rescheduled our speaker for
March 21 at 7 pm.
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posted Jan 15, 2012 2:43 PM by Roxie Rochat
The annual Snohomish Conservation District Plant sale is March 2 & 3, 2012. Simplify the process and guarantee that you get the plants you want by pre-ordering before Feb 8th, 2012. For more information, go to http://snohomishcd.org/plant-sale |
posted Jan 15, 2012 1:59 PM by Roxie Rochat
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updated Jan 15, 2012 2:01 PM
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Learn
how trees can actually create more habitats for wildlife after they die than when they are
alive! Dead trees, snags, are important in both natural and landscaped settings,
providing for the needs of many species that may not be commonly found there
otherwise. Chris Anderson, WDFW, will discuss steps for assessing and managing
perceived hazard tree situations on your
property, while considering wildlife value. The Wednesday, January 18, program begins at 7 p.m. at the Camano Multipurpose Center
(Blue Building), 141 East Camano Drive. This
presentation is part of a public education series hosted the third Wednesday of
the month by the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, sponsored by Friends of Camano
Island Parks, as part of the Island County watershed project. For information
about Camano's wildlife project, call 360-387-2236 or e-mail camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY, Jan.
18, 7 p.m.
Snags: Wildlife Trees in the Backyard
Chris Anderson, WDFW Wildlife
Biologist
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posted Jan 15, 2012 1:57 PM by Roxie Rochat
SATURDAY, Feb. 4, I'm going to be going to the NWF Regional CWH meeting
in Edmonds. Is anybody going to the FOCIP Winter Walk at FOUR SPRINGS and able
to do the Backyard Wildlife spiel at 9:50 a.m. during the talk before the walk?
Please let me know.
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