FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jeff Adams or Peg Tillery
Phone: 360-337-4619 or 360-337-7224
Date: 4-4-08

WSU Kitsap County Extension and WA Seagrant presents the Kitsap Beach Naturalists Program Learn, Share and Lead in the Conservation of Kitsap Shorelines

Class: May 1, 8, 15, 22 Field: May 10, 17, 24 and June 7
Registration fee: $25

Join the Kitsap Beach Naturalist Program’s inaugural class and participate in this fun and important opportunity to learn about and share the Kitsap Peninsula’s 360-plus miles of diverse shoreline with residents and visitors alike. Training for the Program includes:

- four evening classes in the biology, oceanography and conservation of Puget
Sound shorelines (May 1, 8, 15, 22),

- four low-tide field trips that put the classroom into action (May 10, 17, 24 and June 7), and

- off-season opportunities to participate in exciting enrichment presentations by scientists, managers, educators and nature lovers.

Following the training, you’ll share your knowledge, enthusiasm and approximately 20 hours of your time as a beach naturalist at low-tide beach walks and other events.

For an application, please visit: http://kitsap.wsu.edu/shore_stewards/pdf/KBN_Application.pdf

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