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Great Peninsula Conservancy protects and stewards the forests, streams, shorelines, and farms of the Great Peninsula of Washington’s Puget Sound while working to connect people with nature.

Join GPC and the Bumblers on Thursday, October 22nd, from 6 - 7:30 pm for an evening of amusement while learning about t...
10/18/2026

Join GPC and the Bumblers on Thursday, October 22nd, from 6 - 7:30 pm for an evening of amusement while learning about the amazing arthropods at the Clear Creek Sa'qad Interpretive Center! We will astound you with some ways that insects and other arthropods are used by humans - or use humans!

Wewill share an avalanche of information about insects through hands-on activities and animated discussions. Feel free to wear your favorite arthropod costume👻🥸

Sign up here today: greatpeninsulaconservancy.salsalabs.org/allaboutbugswiththebumblers

There are many different types of salmonids that call the Pacific Northwest their home, and during Kitsap Salmon Tours y...
10/17/2026

There are many different types of salmonids that call the Pacific Northwest their home, and during Kitsap Salmon Tours you’ll likely see Chum and Coho Salmon running through our streams! You can identify Chum Salmon by their maroon stripes on males or a long blue stripe on females, and by the sharp teeth poking from their jaws. Coho salmon, on the other hand, have bright pink bellies and green, spotty backs.

Learn more about spotting different salmon by coming out to Kitsap Salmon Tours for FREE on November 7th from 11am-3pm!

Visit kitsapsalmontours.org or their event page for more information today!

Two weeks ago, volunteers worked in the water to elevate and reboard a major section of the Clear Creek Trail boardwalk,...
10/17/2026

Two weeks ago, volunteers worked in the water to elevate and reboard a major section of the Clear Creek Trail boardwalk, so the trail stays open for wheelchairs, strollers, and everyone who wants to be outside. No ribbon-cutting, no fanfare. Just neighbors showing up for a place they love.

It’s the same care we saw at Newberry Woods Community Forest, where staff and volunteers turned a restoration thinning project into two cords of firewood for the Suquamish Tribe’s Elder Program. Community forests benefit wildlife and watersheds and can keep people warm, too.

Every work party starts with a crew leader, the right tools, and a plan, and that’s what gifts from our community provide. If you’ve been meaning to give, today is a great day to do it. Your gift helps the next crew get to work this fall and winter.

Give at greatpeninsula.org/donate

As part of our CSCI grant work, we are launching a survey! The purpose of this anonymous survey is to collect informatio...
10/15/2026

As part of our CSCI grant work, we are launching a survey! The purpose of this anonymous survey is to collect information on the places and plants that are important to people living on the Kitsap Peninsula, and to gauge thoughts and understandings of climate change. Survey data will be used as part of a project that identifies which natural places and plants are most at risk to climate change in our region.

Please consider taking some time to complete the survey (about 10 minutes) to add your voice! Survey here: https://form.jotform.com/262706593931060

Did you know Curley Creek Tyner Preserve is also an outdoor classroom? Annddd… you can join us on October 24th from 10am...
10/15/2026

Did you know Curley Creek Tyner Preserve is also an outdoor classroom? Annddd… you can join us on October 24th from 10am–12:30pm to help care for this important place! We’ll be cleaning up this former plant nursery and removing invasive blackberry to make room for native plants and improve habitat throughout the preserve.

Not only does Curley Creek Tyner Preserve protect 28 acres of the Curley Creek watershed, including nearly half a mile of salmon-bearing stream, but it’s also the site of GPC’s spring Land Labs education module, where youth get to explore the stream and learn how macroinvertebrates can tell us about habitat quality for salmon. 🦐🔎

By helping steward this property, you’re not only supporting important habitat, but you’re also helping us maintain a place where young people can feel the magic of the outdoors and get hands-on experience learning about the connections between healthy streams, wildlife, and our local ecosystems.

Come get your hands dirty and help care for this important education and conservation site!

Sign up today: greatpeninsula.org/events/nursery-clean-up-and-weed-removal-at-curley-creek-tyner-preserve

10/14/2026

Follow along with us as we attend the final cold plunge hosted by !

While we’re so excited to see the salmon returning to Kitsap streams this year it’s important to remember one of salmon’...
10/14/2026

While we’re so excited to see the salmon returning to Kitsap streams this year it’s important to remember one of salmon’s best friends, beavers! 🦫

Beavers and their dams help create complex and safe habitats for salmon and their young. Not only do they create great hiding spots for young salmon, but they also help with water flow and make sure baby salmon aren’t swept out to sea too early!

Learn more about how beavers and salmon coexist in Kitsap County at Kitsap Salmon Tours! Join us on November 7th from 11am-3pm at 8 different stream sites across Kitsap County to learn more about local salmon species, their life cycles, and the critical role our communities play in their survival.

Visit kitsapsalmontours.org or their event page for more information today!

Join us October 17th from 10am–12pm to explore the natural and cultural history of Hood Canal and learn more about the p...
10/14/2026

Join us October 17th from 10am–12pm to explore the natural and cultural history of Hood Canal and learn more about the people, ecosystems, and history that have shaped and sustained it since time immemorial.

We’ll take a closer look at recent habitat restoration efforts, monitoring programs for forage fish and green crab, and the natural shoreline processes that make this region so unique. We’ll also explore the property’s more recent history as the site of a Boy Scout camp that operated for more than 80 years before being sold to Great Peninsula Conservancy with the intention of restoring salmon habitat.

From moss-covered trees and burbling waterfalls to beautiful views of the Olympic Mountains, this special place offers plenty to discover. Come spend the morning learning about the landscape and the work underway to help protect and restore it.

Sign up today: greatpeninsula.org/events/natural-and-cultural-history-of-hood-canal

While we know your dogs love our local trails and watersheds, it’s important to keep a closer eye on them during salmon ...
10/12/2026

While we know your dogs love our local trails and watersheds, it’s important to keep a closer eye on them during salmon spawning season. Salmon carcasses can carry bacteria that can make your dogs sick, and your dog could damage salmon eggs if they play and run through streams. While we want everyone to enjoy Kitsap Salmon Tours, we also want pets and salmon to stay healthy, so we recommend leaving your dogs at home when visiting Kitsap Salmon Tours.

You can learn more about salmon spawning season in the local watersheds by visiting Kitsap Salmon Tours on November 7th from 11am-3pm. Visit kitsapsalmontours.org or their event page for more information today!

While your dogs may have to stay home during Kitsap Salmon Tours, we’re sure they’ll be super excited to hear all about the fun you had when you head back home!

10/12/2026

At GPC, our work is about more than protecting land; it’s about creating a lasting impact for the people, wildlife, and ecosystems that call these places home.

One of our biggest motivators is seeing the difference our effort makes every single day, on a local level. Right here in our community, you can get involved, get your hands dirty, get your boots on the ground, and immediately see the positive impact your commitment has on the millions of animal, plant, and human lives around you. In this video, hear from GPC staff about why this work matters to them and what inspires them to keep showing up for these special places.

Conservation is a long-term commitment, and every action, big or small, helps make a difference. 💚Join the effort today, and see the impacts of your investment firsthand!

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNv5bb0--o4

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