Neighborhood Naturalists

Neighborhood Naturalists

Youth Workshop series

Youth Workshop series

FREE interactive workshop series for kids!

Workshops can be attended individually – registration for full series is not required. 

All workshops are at the Salmon Center:

 600 NE. Roessel Rd. Belfair, WA 98528

– Please have your child dress according to the weather. Close toed shoes are required. Come prepared so that we can have fun outside (rain gear, hat, etc).

– Please plan on dropping off your child a few minutes prior to the beginning of the workshop and arriving at 1:30pm (first workshop/Rainforest Explorers) and 2:30pm (end time for the following workshops) for pick-up.

-To ensure equal engagement for all participants, guardians are not permitted to sit in on workshops. However, you are welcome to explore the Salmon Center grounds and our neighbor Theler Wetlands while your children are in class.

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Backyard Birders

Saturday, May 3rd

1-2:30pm

Ages 9-13

What’s the big deal about birds? Get curious at a free, interactive workshop about the fascinating biology of our avian friends, including their cool adaptations and amazing migrations. Then, join us through a guided birding tour of Union River estuary where we’ll learn how to identify them as a group!

Native Plant Experts

Saturday, May 10th

1-2:30pm

Ages 8-12

Have you ever wondered what the trees, shrubs, and grasses are around you but don’t know where to start? Join us for a free, hands-on workshop to get acquainted with some of Washington’s common native plants and learn how to identify them by their leaves, cones, flowers, berries, and seeds!