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NEWS FOR BAINBRIDGE
BEACH EXPLORERS
July, 2011 | |
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Welcome to the first enews from Bainbridge Beach Naturalists. You are receiving this email because you indicated an interest in learning of opportunities to explore Bainbridge Island beaches with our naturalists. Some of you have already met us on the beach, and others have heard or read about our activities and requested this email.
The Bainbridge Beach Naturalists are volunteers who have received training in marine biology and shoreline ecology from the Kitsap County WSU Extension - Beach Watchers program, or the Seattle Aquarium beach naturalist program. We love being out on our wonderful beaches, especially at low tide events, and even more, we are pleased to share our knowledge with others who are interested.
This newsletter includes information about coming events and opportunities to explore with the Bainbridge Beach Naturalists, right here on the island. Summer is a great time for low-tide day time trips, so come join us.
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SUMMER BEACH WALKS
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Our early walks this year have been at Fay Bainbridge Park. But that is just one of many interesting beaches on our island. Each beach, depending on the substrate and location, provides a different environment in which to find the wonderful critters that exist on the shore and in the intertidal area.
No sign-up is necessary to attend a beach exploration with us -- just show up at the site and look for signs of beach naturalists on the beach. We wear bright orange vests, so we are quite visible. There are four more explorations scheduled for this summer, all at the best low tide times. Three of them will be advertised to the public, and one is a private walk for those of you on our beach explorers email list.
 Thursday, July 14, 10 am - noon underneath Bainbridge ferry dock. Park at Senior Center on Brien or Bjune, cross the ravine on the wooden bridge at the end of Waterfront Park, and follow the beach access trail alongside the condos.
Saturday, July 30, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at Fort Ward Park beach.
Saturday, August 27, 9 am - 11 am at Rockaway Beach Park. This beach access is more challenging, requiring some scrambling over rocks to access the beach. A hiking stick is recommended to provide stability on the slippery rocks. Please angle park in the small parking area to accommodate as many cars as possible.
Sunday, July 31, 11 am - 1:00 pm at Point White Pier beach. This is a beach exploration for our email list friends and the neighbors on Crystal Springs Road. Great stuff here at low tide; park in small lot across the road from the pier.
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COME PREPARED!!
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 What to wear on a beach exploration is the first question we are asked. The most important things are your comfort and safety. It is generally cooler on the beach than in your backyard, so bring a warm jacket or sweater that you can shed if it gets really warm! Footwear is the other critical element. Your shoes will get wet, so boots are the best option, as they keep your feet dry while you splash through the tidelands. Flip-flops are not so good, as they don't provide protection for your feet on rough rocks, nor do they keep your feet warm. If you don't suffer from cold feet, water shoes work well. |
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Contact us with any questions at 206-842-5133 (Maradel) or 206-842-7652 (Barb) or send us an email.
Come find some fascinating things on our wonderful beaches!
Sincerely,
Bainbridge Beach Naturalists
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BainbridgeBeach@gmail.com
  
Thanks to Sustainable Bainbridge for use of this email distribution program
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