What comes to mind on the last day (of my AmeriCorps term)?
by Joanie FieserWhen I first sat down to compose this blog post, I thought about the events that I could write about. I could write about the several estuary/organic farm…
AmeriCorps Story of Service – by Brett Larson
Brett Larson was an HCSEG AmeriCorps Environmental Educator. These are his 2024 reflections and last story of service during his time with HCSEG:I look back on my time hereOh, the…
Twas the night before U-Pick
By Divinity Dodge Twas the night before U-Pick,And all through the gardenSome plants were ready for harvest,Others still needed to harden.Seeds were sown in the garden rows with care,In hope…
A Salmon in their Class
An AmeriCorps Story of ServiceBy Brett LarsonIn the second quarter; of my second term, I’d thought I’d write a poem so all the world could learn. I’ve taught much about…
Moments to Remember
An AmeriCorps Story of ServiceBy Joannie FieserAs I enter the final four months of my AmeriCorps term, the question of, “What’s next?” is often on my mind. As I work…
AmeriCorps Story of Service
By Brett LarsonI’m back for another round! Having decided to stay another term here as an Environmental Educator with the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group, I excitedly continue to connect…
Why I Serve at the Salmon Center
By Joanie Fieser“What kind of fish are you going to put in there?” A little girl asks, pointing to the aquarium my supervisor and I are setting up in the…
Hive Basics
Worker Bees The majority of honey bees you’ll find in the hive are female worker bees. The job of a worker bee depends on their age. The first 3 weeks…
Native Plants
Pollinators such as honey bees have a beneficial relationship with native plants! When we increase a pollinator’s access to flowers - and pollen and nectar - we increase their populations. …
Pests and Diseases
pests I. Varroa Mites Varroa mites only reproduce in honey bee hives. They attack honey bees in all stages of their life cycle, eating their body fat and spreading viruses.…