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Kitsap Eco Kids: Beaver Believer?StoryWalk?

Stroll through the pages of a book at Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park.

Beaver

Kitsap County Public Works?? Stormwater Division?is partnering with the?Kitsap Regional Library?to bring?the popular?StoryWalk??to?Kitsap County?stormwater parks?this fall.

Beginning?September 1,?enjoy an interactive story with your family as you stroll through the pages of ?"I'm Done" by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan at the Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park, open from dawn 'till dusk. (Parking is by the Dog Park/Skate Park, the StoryWalk is along the Clear Creek Trail heading south.)

As you stroll down the?park?s?pathway, signs will guide you in various activities.?Join us on Wednesday, September 14th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for an?outdoor storytime, crafting opportunity, and guided StoryWalk experience. Families can stick around or return at sunset to catch a glimpse of our beaver colony in action.

The StoryWalk along the Clewill be available until?September 30.?

The?StoryWalk? Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.?Storywalk? is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.?


Beaver & Nature Walks

Kitsap County Nature & Beaver Walks at Clear Creek

Join us at this evening walk to learn about the ecosystem and beavers

Kitsap County's Stormwater Division invites you to join us at the Clear Creek Trail to learn about the stream restoration, native plants, and beavers...their life cycle, habits, the benefits they provide and the challenges they create. Register online at kitsapbeaverwalk.eventbrite.com.

Thursday, September 8 from 6:45 - 8 p.m.

OR

Thursday, September 15 from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.


We will meet at the Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park/Dog Park in the evening to maximize our chances of spotting a beaver. This event will be held rain or shine. Expect to walk approximately 1-2 miles. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate to the weather. Bring binoculars (or night vision goggles if you have them!), a flashlight, and a portable chair if desired.

  • Please leave your four-legged friends at home so we don't scare the beavers.
  • Space is limited to 20 participants at each walk.

Questions about these events?

Contact Pat Kirschbaum, [email protected]?or Kitsap1: 360.337.5777.


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