| June 24, 2003
News Release Who: More than 100 volunteer Beach Naturalists will be available at area beaches this weekend to help people to learn about and enjoy King County's shorelines. Beach Naturalists are local citizen volunteers who care about Puget Sound beaches and believe the public protects best the places and things they understand and care about. What: Beach Naturalists are trained to help visitors enjoy the beach without harming it. They can tell you what sea stars eat, why barnacles stand on their heads and how moon snails lay their eggs. Children are especially welcome! When: Beach Naturalists are at beaches on summer low tide weekends for four hours each day. Naturalists will be on hand June 28 (10-2), June 29 (10-2), July 12 (10-2), July 13 (10-2), July 27 (10-2), and August 10 (10-2). Where: On those dates, look for Beach Naturalists at Richmond Beach, Carkeek Park, Golden Gardens, Constellation Park (Alki Point), Lincoln Park, Seahurst Park in Burien, and Des Moines Beach Park. Partners: King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, The Seattle Aquarium, Forum for WRIA 9, King Conservation District, Seattle Department of Parks & Recreation, Washington Sea Grant, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team, People For Puget Sound, Seattle/King County Department of Public Health, Washington State Department of Health. For information about the Beach Naturalist Program, directions to the beaches or to arrange photo or interview opportunities, contact the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks at 206-296-8359, the Seattle Aquarium at 206-386-4344 or visit the program Web site at http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/beach-naturalists.htm. Related Information |
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