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NOVEMBER'S HEALTH TIP
New Physical Activity Guidelines!
The federal government recently issued its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The main idea behind the guidelines is that regular physical activity over months and years can produce long-term health benefits. According to the guidelines, for adults, most health benefits occur with at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more physical activity. To read more about the new guidelines go to this link: http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/default.aspx
Health Dip for Veggies
For a quick and healthy dip for the holidays, combine 1 cup plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt with 1 teaspoon lemon juice, a clove of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon fresh dill. Store in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Use as a dip for fresh veggies, including sliced red and green peppers, carrots, celery, broccoli and cauliflower.
2009 Annual Park Passes are now available
Purchase the $50 passes online at www.snocoparks.org or call 425-388-6600.
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| QUICK LINKS |
Resource Management and Community Partnerships
Contracts, Land & Capital Projects
Marketing-Evergreen Fair
Marcie Allen, 425-388-6611
Ballfield Reservations/Recreation Programs
Tony Trofimczuk,425-388-6604 tony.t@snoco.org
Operations
Rich Patton, 425-388-6609 rich.patton@snoco.org
Willis Tucker Park Information
Cabot Fuqua, 425-388-6644
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 The Snohomish County Parks family offers our thanks for your continued interest, readership, support and feedback. We wish you and your family a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. |
 New off-leash dog park opened at Willis Tucker Park on November 1st
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and other community leaders dedicated a new off-leash dog area on Nov. 1 at Willis Tucker Community Park, located at 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish.
The addition of the permanent Willis Tucker dog park brings the number of off-leash parks in Snohomish County to eight.
For more information on this new park or others within the county parks' system, go to www.snocoparks.org or call 425-388-6600.
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Trout Exhibit at the Northwest Stream Center nearing completion
Adopt-A-Stream-Foundation, is nearing completion of its new Trout Exhibit, which is expected to become a key attraction at the environmental learning center in McCollum County Park located at 600 128th Street SE, Everett, WA. Visitors to the Northwest Stream Center will soon have a close-up view inside the world of cutthroat trout. Read more. . . |
Children's activities and classes at Willis Tucker Park in December
 Kids in the Kitchen - Kids, make cookies-in-a-jar, snowman soup and more to take home for gift giving.
Holiday Craft Workshop
Create a gift, design a card and wrapping paper.
Glitter and Glue Stamping Fun Create gift tags, a penguin treat bag, note pad and a gift card holder.
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RV Parking now available at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds
Find more information under Hot Topics at www.snocoparks.org.
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Adult activities and classes at Willis Tucker Park in December
 Yoga Relaxing yoga for everybody taught by well-known yoga instructor Roy Holman.
 Spa Day In The Park Experience spa-quality treatments that relax and de-stress you.
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
Evergreen Fairgrounds:
* Indoor Open Horse Ride Nights
* Indoor Barrel Practices and Races * Indoor MX Practices and Races * Washington Arms Collector's Gun Show * Western Games Horse Show * CFA Cat Show Find more Information at www.evergreenfair.org.
WSU Cooperative Extension:
Adopt-A-Stream:
Want to learn about NW Fish & Wildlife? Snohomish County Parks & Recreation and Adopt-A-Stream present:
* Eagles presentation
* "Deep Blue" (a free movie)
* Presentation: How do you adopt a stream?
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Want to teach?
If you have the special skill and patience needed to teach others, let us know! Snohomish County Parks and Recreation utilizes independent contract instructors to provide recreational services to our community. Often, a person has a special interest in an area that he or she wants to share with others. Programs may be designed for preschoolers, school age children, teens, adults, families or seniors. A canoeing/sea kayaking instructor is especially needed.
Your participation and involvement will complement the diversity of our programming and contribute to the overall success of the programs. Download the Contract Instructor Handbook or call the Recreation Supervisor at 425-388-6604 to request one. The Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building strong families through the provision of recreational opportunities. We believe that the benefits of participating in recreational programs, classes and events are more important than the activity itself.
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Meadowdale Beach County Park is open!
Final repairs have been made to Meadowdale park and the site is completely reopened to the public. The trail repairs have gone through one round of flooding and are still holding strong, so we hope to not experience any further trail blow outs in the foreseeable future.
Repair work at the park included reconstruction of the ADA/service access road and two trail locations - one a complete rebuild (over 30' long and 20' high) and one to strengthen a section that had eroded to the edge of the trail. Repairs were done using soil wraps, which is a relatively new technology but one that you're likely to see more and more - Springhetti road is an example. See the photo above of our larger trail rebuild section.
Thank you for your patience during this this past year's closure of Meadowdale Beach Park.
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| Fair Advisory Board members needed
Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking citizens willing to serve as appointed members of the Fair Advisory Board.
The Fair Advisory Board assists staff in planning for and providing valuable oversight of the annual Evergreen State Fair. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Board members serve four-year terms, are nominated by the County Executive and appointed by the County Council. Members are expected to attend board meetings, serve on committees and participate in the 12-day fair, community meetings and special events.
There are currently two vacancies, one representing Council District #2 and one from Council District #3. If interested, contact 360-805-6704.
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Contact Information:
Marcie Allen, Marketing Coordinator
Snohomish County Parks Department
425-388-6611 / marcie.allen@snoco.org | |
