Events for Saturday, December 10th, 2011

There's lotsa great stuff happening this weekend! First off, if you feel like getting up at 6 AM on Saturday morning, you will be able to see the total lunar eclipse. That is as long as we have clear skies.
After you're fully awake, you can head over to Odlin Park at 10 AM for a work party. Not sure exactly what we'll be doing yet, it will be along the lines of trail work, revegetation of the new campground, site maintenance, etc. You'll also get a chance to check out the new campgrounds. So, Odlin Park from 10 AM- 2 PM. We'll have snacks and warm beverages, but bring a lunch and wear weather-appriopriate clothing.
Next on the agenda: afternoon break. Then, head to the library from 4:30-6 PM to learn about local bats. The talk will be an intro session, and in January there will be opportunities to build bat boxes. This event is headed by Liz Needham, Kwiaht's Bat Survey Coordinator. Here's what she says:
"Curious about local bats? Then this is for you! This meeting is for anyone interested in bats, especially if you are interested in building a bat house, installing a bat house, or are willing to help others build and restore local bat roosts. Have fun and enjoy free refreshments while engaging in a worthy cause!"
Then off to dinner and feel good about a day well spent!

National Public Lands Day September 24th

National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 24, 2011
10am-2pm
Meet at Watmough Bay

Spend the day outdoors learning about & helping your public lands. You
will have the opportunity to improve your public lands with trail
maintenance projects, engage in hands-on environmental education
programs, and participate in informative environmental and historical
talks. This is a great event for people of all ages!

Please bring water, lunch, a backpack, a great attitude, and smiles!
Be prepared for all weather.

Event sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management, San Juan County Land
Bank, Lopez Island Conservation Corps, Lopez Community Trails Network
& Whispers of Nature.

Summer Crew, Week One

Wednesday and Thursday June 29th/30th the crew is headed out to Chadwick Hill to work on the new trail built last fall by the Lopez Trails Network and LICC. Go for a hike and check out our work!

2011 Summer Crew Dates

Just released~Summer crew applications are available at the BLM office and Lopez library. I can also email you one if you'd like. Summer crew dates will be Wednesdays and Thursdays starting June 29th! Also plan on joining us for the summer kick-off on June 23rd.

**April 30th, 2011: Earth Day and Volunteer Appreciation Celebration**

This month we're going to celebrate all the great work we've done over the last year with an island-wide Procession of the Species followed by a Volunteer Appreciation Gathering.

Schedule for April 30th:

3 PM Check-in at the Community Center

4 PM Procession begins 1 mile loop through Lopez Village

5 PM-8 PM Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony, music by Tres Hermanos, food and dancing

Soup and bread provided, please bring food to share and your own utensils

Make your costume at the Procession Art Space

April 18th-24th 3-8PM at the Lopez School Art Room

Supplies available for paper mache, masks, painting, flags, and more!

More about the Procession:

To participate in the Procession, create a costume or display of a species, any species real or mythical. Be creative and artistic!

Three rules to inspire, nourish, and protect the Procession's cultural evolution of imagination, creation, and sharing.

No written words • No pets • No motorized vehicles

The Procession of the Species Celebration began in Olympia, WA 17 years ago. The founders have encouraged the spread to other communities. Find out more on their website http://www.procession.org/

More about volunteerism:

The Volunteer Appreciation Gathering is to honor ALL community volunteers, for ALL types of service

We are working to document an estimated number of volunteer hours in a year on Lopez Island. We are asking groups and organizations (official and unofficial) to send a group name, estimated # of volunteer hours in a year, contact info, and a brief description of your mission/ work. We hope to share this information in a display, so please indicate if you would like to remain anonymous. Please send your info by April 20th to lopezvolunteer@gmail.com.

The Presidential and Congressional Service awards are a great way to track your volunteer hours and be federally recognized for service. To get started, register online at http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/ and log your hours. Notify a certify organization (LICC) to submit your hours at the end of a one year period. By next year, you could receive an award! This year, one high school senior will receive a Presidential Service Award at the ceremony, and we would like to see this number grow!

Event sponsored by the Lopez Island Prevention Coalition and Conservation Corps.

February Work Party

L.I.F.E. Trail

Monday, February 21st

10 AM - 2 PM

Native Vegetation Planting

Snacks provided!

Bring water, lunch, a friend!