January News from The Friends: Let's Get Outside!

News from The Friends

Join Us for MLK Day of Service ~ January 20th

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'"

Serve your community for MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 20th by improving habitat along the Cedar River with The Friends and King County Parks at Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area. Volunteers will help ensure healthy habitat by planting native trees and shrubs. Naturalists will be onsite giving free interpretive tours on the remarkable salmon of the Cedar River. Sign up today!

This is a great project for volunteers of all ages and skill levels. Bring your family for a day of service!

So Long to Our Interns

The Friends were fortunate to have two incredible Volunteer Habitat Restoration interns during the fall quarter. Michelle and Erin tackled restoration projects (and invasive plants!) with heart and diligence! We were very pleased to have their enthusiasm and leadership.

Read all about Erin's community-building experience as an intern with The Friends in our latest blog >

Where are the Salmon Now?

A common question for The Friends: where are the salmon? We are frequently asked what happens when salmon are not as easy to spot in the Cedar River. Learn more about the life cycle of salmon!

Chinook: Fry emerge and migrate to Lake Washington in January-April, while parr will stay in the Cedar until May-July
Sockeye: Fry are emerging and migrating to Lake Washington
Coho: Spawning November-March, eggs are hatching and fry emerging

Keep in mind that no matter what time of year, salmon always benefit from restoration and conservation efforts! Learn more about what you can do for salmon.

January 2014