Return of the Giants to the Salish Sea:
New findings and research on humpback and gray whales
including their increased occurrence in our waters

John Calambokidis
7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 9^th, 2017
Room 110, Harned Hall, Saint Martin’s University

The talk will focus on some of the new research findings on some of the large whale species especially humpback and gray whales that have become increasingly common in our waters. The talk will include original research including findings from new tags attached to whales that have revealed their underwater behavior, feeding, and response to Navy sonar and ships. These include new video tags that show their behavior from the whale’s perspective. 

John Calambokidis is a founder and senior Research Biologist at Cascadia Research Collective in Olympia, Washington. A graduate of Evergreen State College, he has been studying marine mammals and especially blue, humpback, and gray whales for more than 30 years. He has authored two books on marine mammals ( the award-winning Guide to Marine Mammals of Greater Puget Sound from Island Publishers, with R. Osborne and E.M. Dorsey  and Blue Whales from Voyageur Press, with G.H. Steiger) as well as more than 200 publications in scientific journals and technical reports. His work has been covered on shows by Discovery Channel, National Geographic, BBC, and others. 

 Volunteer to Support the Native Plant Salvage Foundation

Community members are invited to help prepare for NPSF's annual Water-Wise and Native Plant Sale, and to help staff the event! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and allows us to continue providing hand-on education and service opportunities to protect and conserve habitat and water resources across the South Salish Sea region.

Detailed volunteer descriptions are available on our website. Please email nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com if you can help out on any of the following days! We will follow up with further details and directions.

• Thursday, April 27th anytime from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Friday or Saturday, April 28 & 29 anytime from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Sunday, April 30 between 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Choose a morning or afternoon shift

Thanks for your support!

Community members are invited to volunteer their help to prepare for NPSF's annual WaterWise and Native Plant Sale, and to help staff the event! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and allows us to continue providing hand-on education and service opportunities to protect and conserve habitat and water resources across the South Salish Sea region.

Detailed volunteer descriptions are available on our website. Please email nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com if you can help out on any of the following days! We will follow up with further details and directions.

• Thursday, April 27th anytime from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Friday or Saturday, April 28 & 29 anytime from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Sunday, April 30 between 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Choose a morning or afternoon shift

Water-Wise & Native Plant Sale: Featuring Native & Specialty Plants

Sunday April 30th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
5033 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia

Hard-to-find specialty native and water-wise perennial flowers, ferns, small shrubs, and rain garden plants will be offered for sale by the Native Plant Salvage Foundation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 30th at the WSU Extension Office, 5033 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia. The event will feature plants that are drought-tolerant, disease resistant, and sure to attract native birds and butterflies! Buyers may pre-order, or shop in person on April 30.  For more information, contact nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com or 360-867-2167, or visit our website!

Please join us for a soulful evening of sacred music and chants with two greatly beloved Kirtan musicians. We only get them once a year, so don't miss this great opportunity.

Friday May 19th 7-9pm

Unity of Olympia 1335 Fern St SW Olympia WA 98502

Tickets $15 Advance / $20 Day of Event. Click Here for easy secure online advance Ticket purchase.

For more information contact Ronny Temple ronny@olywaves.com and 360-485-2013

This is a link to a video interview I had with former County Commissioner Sandra Romero.  The 25 minute video was filmed at the Panorama television station (PCTV) on campus.  https://vimeo.com/214430011

Spend an evening with author and professional photographer Alan L. Bauer as he shares images from his collection which focuses on the natural history of the Pacific Northwest. Whether hiking, birding, or just pausing to look more closely at the world around us, Alan finds the beauty in everyday life. Join him to celebrate what is right with the world and make each day a better experience.

The Tumwater Timberland Library is located at 7023 New Market St SW, accessible via Intercity Transit route 12/13. Call 360-943-7790 for more information.

The Tumwater Timberland Library will be closed Tuesday, May 9 for staff training. The library will resume its regular schedule Wednesday, May 10. The Tenino Timberland Library will also be closed for training. All other Thurston County Timberland libraries will be open as usual. For Timberland library locations, hours and other information see the library's website at www.TRL.org or call 704-4636 to speak with a librarian.

Drop by the Tumwater Timberland Library to get free comic books, play games, and do other super-hero related activities! Sponsored by the Friends of the Tumwater Timberland Library

We’re located at 7023 New Market St SW, accessible via Intercity Transit route 12/13. Call 360-943-7790 for more information.