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These adorable beavers have been causing a bit of chaos here at the Northwest Stream Center. The Tulalip Tribes beaver team will be attempting ethical relocation in June, while AASF works to beaver-proof the Northwest Stream Center, including the intake screen of the Trout Stream Exhibit, and the outlet to our biofiltration pond.

Barred owl hunting for their next meal at the pond crossing at the Northwest Stream Center.

Remember the salamander eggs spotted at the frog pond crossing along the Northwest Stream Center’s nature trail last month? Some of those eggs have now grown into salamander larvae!

Salmonberries will soon be ripening along the Northwest Stream Center’s nature trail, colorfully marking the beginning of berry season here in the PNW. Soon to follow will be thimbleberries, oso berries (Indian plums) trailing strawberries, salal, and huckleberries!

Join us for Introduction Foraging for Wild Edible Plants on Saturday May 30th, 1PM to learn how to snack and forage responsibly this berry season, and beyond!

Black bear returns to the Northwest Stream Center!
We are hoping to see cubs again this spring.

Fear not, the forest and wetland walk is still safe for visitors, but as always, no food on the boardwalk! For details on black bear safety protocols visit the stream center or website!

Wetland wonders await at the Northwest Stream Center! Mother mallard and her ducklings waddling between the ponds.

Join us this Saturday, 1PM for Monet, Me & the Mallards to get an inspiring behind-the-scenes look into the world of wildlife photography, and be delighted by striking images of local wetland ecology!

$8 for AASF Members, $10 for general admission -
All proceeds benefit environmental education and local habitat restoration.

After the presentation, attendees can take a stroll along the elevated nature trail, where you may just spot this year’s brood of adorable mallard ducklings!

I spy a weasel peaking out from the osoberry leaves!

American mink, also known as water weasels, are semi-aquatic carnivores native to WA state. They are excellent swimmers, and fierce predators. Just last summer we started to notice our trout population decreasing here at the Northwest Stream Center, when one of our members spotted a mink fishing in the headwaters of our Trout Stream Exhibit!

Mink depend on wetland habitat, and their populations are directly impacted by wetland development and so-called mitigation (🙄). The grounds of the Northwest Stream Center are essential in providing a sanctuary in the suburbs for this mink and many other local wildlife, but continued development of our local wetlands will have negative impacts for our ecosystems and our communities.

If you want to help protect mink, water quality, and our wetland ecosystems, please write to Snohomish County Council and urge them to strengthen Critical Areas Regulations according to Best Available Science (BAS)! Email [email protected]!

Check out some of the beautiful designs our amazing volunteer Emily prepared for Rock Painting: Nature of the PNW this Saturday April 18th, 1-3PM!

We hope you'll join us for this fun, nature-themed art activity in celebration of Earth Month tomorrow at the Northwest Stream Center. All proceeds benefit environmental education and habitat restoration in our local watersheds!

Please make sure to preregister for the event at www.streamkeeper.org or by calling 425-316-8592.

Stewards of all ages came out to volunteer in the rain last Saturday for Earth Day, Every Day! Together, we planted over 300 native plants in the riparian zone of Quilceda Creek! 🌲🌎

Speaking of volunteers…The AASF is celebrating all the incredible volunteers who help us carry out our mission! We would love for all past, present, and future volunteers to join the Stream Team for our Volunteer Appreciation Social, this Friday April 17th, 4-6PM at the Northwest Stream Center (Everett, WA)