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September 2015 |
All About Beavers at the NW Stream Center
Wednesday, September 16, 7 pm
The presentation includes a showing of the IMAX movie "Beavers"; a discussion about beaver habits, habitat requirements and physiology; and a viewing of a beaver dam on North Creek.
"Sammy the Salmon" will introduce the presentation describing why beaver dams are great rearing habitat for juvenile salmon and trout as well as beneficial to a wide range of wildlife.
While donations are greatly appreciated, this event is FREE. However, you must call 425-316-8592 to reserve a seat.
The Northwest Stream Center is located in Snohomish County's McCollum Park, 600 - 128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208.
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Salmon in the Forest at the NW Stream Center
Tuesday Sep. 22, 10 am; Wed. Sep. 23, 4 pm; Thurs. Sep. 24, 2
pm
This 45-minute film narrated by Dr. David Suzuki and a naturalist-led interpretive tour of the new NW Stream Center Elevated Nature Walk is geared for 7th graders to adults. Each event is limited 30 participants.
Costs: $7 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members; $10 non-members Reservations Required: call 425-316-8592
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Annual Pumpkin in the Park & Scarecrow Row
Willis Tucker Park Saturday, Oct. 3, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Be sure to enjoy an afternoon of a
ctivities such as a hay ride, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin hurl, build your own scarecrow, campfire, "smart phone" scavenger hunt
, pumpkin/scarecrow photo shoot, popcorn and hot cider at Willis Tucker County Park.
Willis Tucker Park is located at 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish 98036.
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Thrasher's Pub Golf Tournament successful fundraiser for Parks
 scholarship/sponsorship program
Thanks to Thrasher's Pub and to all those who participated in this year's golf tournament, $2,000 was raised to contribute to the Snohomish County Parks Sponsorship Program. These funds help those in financial need pay for children's swimming lessons, swim team participation, art camps, lego camps and other activities that they would not be able to participate in if these funds were not available. |
2015 Movies in the Park another successful movie series!
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County Executive Lovick greets movie patrons this summer
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Thank you, Sundquist Homes, for sponsoring the 9th annual movie series
at Willis Tucker Park again this summer.
The Mill Creek Lions Club and BridgeCity Church also partnered with Snohomish County Parks and Sundquist Homes to make a special evening in the park each week.
Mill Creek Lions Club provided food and beverage to movie attendees and generously donated to the sponsorship/ scholarship program. BridgeCity Church provided all of the pre-movie entertainment.
And, of course, a big thank you to our South Ranger Team for setting up/breaking down/cleaning up and providing traffic control/direction, sometimes up to midnight!
Be sure to join us next year when we attempt to set a Guiness World Record on Thursday, August 18, for the most people dressed as Minions!
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Events and recreation activities
* Washington Bully Alliance Dog Show,
September 19, at Willis Tucker Park
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Snohomish Tweed Ride, September 26, Centennial Trail
* Pump it Up for Platelets For the Love of Gracie 5K, September 27, at McCollum
County Park
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Room rentals for holiday events
Weikel Room at Willis Tucker Park
(425) 388-6600
Large or
small rooms with plenty of
parking and easy access: (360) 805-6706.
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