Recurring Field Trip
Weekly Bird Walks at Nisqually
Wednesdays 8:00 AM to Noon
Leader: Phil Kelley
Join Phil Kelley on his weekly bird walks as he counts the birds at
Nisqually NWR. The group walks over to an area near the visitor's center to view the entry
road estuary, and then takes the boardwalk loop out to the Twin Barns, and the Nisqually overlook area.
From there, the group walks the dike, and back to the Riparian Forest. Some may choose to continue on the new boardwalk extension which goes out toward the mouth of McAlister Creek. It has benches and covered viewing areas.
The walk totals 2.0 miles roundtrip to the boardwalk extension. In winter, the estuary boardwalk will add an additional 1 and 3/4 miles total, so the whole walk including the boardwalk extension is up to 3 and 3/4 miles.
BRING: Good walking shoes or boots, raingear, water, snacks, and $3 for entry fee unless you have a pass. Scopes are welcome.
MEET: At the Visitor's Center Pond Overlook.
DIRECTIONS: Take I-5 south from Tacoma and exit to Nisqually NWR at exit
114. Take a right at the light.
Sign-up is not necessary. Call or
email Phil if you have questions.
(360) 459-1499.
Lakes and Parks of Federal Way
Saturday, February 25
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Leader: Steve Johnson
Steve will be taking us on an excursion. We had a lot of fun doing this trip last year. We'll visit some of the many lakes and ponds in Federal Way, where we will seek rare to uncommon ducks. We will also be looking for sea birds at Redondo, as well as looking and listening for early migrants. We may walk up to a mile.
BRING: Lunch, drinks (hot drinks?), warm clothes. A scope is welcome.
MEETt: 8:00 AM at the Star Lake P&R north of Federal Way. Folks who wish to leave early may do so.
DIRECTIONS: Take I-5 to exit 147 north of Federal Way. Exit onto S 272nd St, and go west one block to the light. Turn right and go one block into the P&R on the right.
SIGN UP:
Email Steve Johnson, or call him at (253) 941-9852.
Soos Creek Owl Prowl
Saturday Night, March 10
Leaders: Joe and Liz Miles
Join Friends of Soos Creek Park volunteers Joe and Liz Miles for this late-night program and walk exploring the world of owls We'll start indoors for the first hour, learning calls, ID, and information about our local owls, then venture outdoors to prowl for owls.
There is limited space for this program, and reservations are required. Best for adults and children over 13 yrs. Group size is limited to 15. The owls program is sponsored by Kent City Recreation Dept.
MEET: Soos Creek Park Maintenance Shop. Soos Creek Park/Trail. 24810 - 148th Ave. SE, Kent.
DIRECTIONS: Take James St. east from Kent. To reach James St, exit I-167 at Willis, turn east to Central, and north to James. Travel east on James as it becomes SE 240th St. Go about four miles, as 240th dips and turns downhill. Turn right (south) on 148th Ave. near the bottom of the hill. The Soos Creek maintenance yard will be down the road about 1/4 mile on the left, at a barn and chainlink-fenced parking lot.
SIGN UP: Call Kent Commons, Kent City Parks and Recreation, at (253) 856-5000. This trip fills early! Please register in advance.
For further information, emaiJoe or call him at (253) 639-0123. Joe can answer your questions, but cannot arrange the sign-ups.
