Scheduled Classes
We are committed to offering classes that are practical, pertinent, and scientifically based. Most classes are designed to combine classroom time with field time so that you can have a hands-on learning experience
Thanks to federal funding from NOAA's National Estuarine Reserves Division, we are able to offer you high value classes at extremely affordable prices.
These classes fill quickly, so you'll want to register right away. After you register, please print out the invoice and submit with your check (we are unable to process credit cards). If the classes are full, please add your name to the waiting list, as space often becomes available.
PLEASE NOTE: Payment is due no later than two weeks before the class to hold your spot.
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- Day 1: Thursday, March 18, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Lacey Community Center
I-5 South: Take exit 111 (Marvin Rd SE) Turn left onto Marvin Rd. SE and continue for .5 miles Turn right on Martin Way Continue 1.6 miles to Carpenter Road SE – turn left Continue one mile to Pacific Ave SE – turn left The community center is .3 miles on the right (6729 Pacific Ave SE, phone 360-412-3191) The sign by the road says "Woodland Creek Community Park"
I-5 North: Take exit 109 (Martin Way) Continue one mile to Carpenter Rd SE – turn right Continue one mile to Pacific Ave SE – turn left The community center is .3 miles on the right (6729 Pacific Ave SE, phone 360-412-3191) The sign by the road says "Woodland Creek Community Park".
Class Instructors: Spencer Reeder, Shaun O'Neil, Hugh Shipman, Andy Haub, Lara Whitely Binder, Katrina Hoffman
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- Day 1: Thursday, March 25, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
(Please note: Padilla Bay Reserve is approximately a 15 minute drive from the Interstate.)
From I-5
Take Interstate 5 north from Seattle or south from Bellingham to exit 230, just north of Mount Vernon
Take Highway 20 west toward Anacortes about 6 miles
(Pass the first brown sign you see that points to Padilla Bay Reserve)
Turn RIGHT at the stop light onto Bay View-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the left and Bayview State Park to the right.) A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
From the parking lot, walk toward the main entrance of the Breazeale center. Look for signs to the training room.
From Hwy 20 East (from Anacortes)
Turn LEFT onto Bayview-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the right and Bayview State Park to the left). A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
Class Instructors: Spencer Reeder, Shaun O'Neil, Hugh Shipman, Ed Knight, Lara Whitely Binder, Katrina Hoffman
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- Day 1: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Lacey Community Center
I-5 South: Take exit 111 (Marvin Rd SE) Turn left onto Marvin Rd. SE and continue for .5 miles Turn right on Martin Way Continue 1.6 miles to Carpenter Road SE – turn left Continue one mile to Pacific Ave SE – turn left The community center is .3 miles on the right (6729 Pacific Ave SE, phone 360-412-3191) The sign by the road says "Woodland Creek Community Park"
I-5 North: Take exit 109 (Martin Way) Continue one mile to Carpenter Rd SE – turn right Continue one mile to Pacific Ave SE – turn left The community center is .3 miles on the right (6729 Pacific Ave SE, phone 360-412-3191) The sign by the road says "Woodland Creek Community Park".
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- Day 2: Thursday, April 15, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Lacey Community Center
I-5 South: Take exit 111 (Marvin Rd SE) Turn left onto Marvin Rd. SE and continue for .5 miles Turn right on Martin Way Continue 1.6 miles to Carpenter Road SE – turn left Continue one mile to Pacific Ave SE – turn left The community center is .3 miles on the right (6729 Pacific Ave SE, phone 360-412-3191) The sign by the road says "Woodland Creek Community Park"
I-5 North: Take exit 109 (Martin Way) Continue one mile to Carpenter Rd SE – turn right Continue one mile to Pacific Ave SE – turn left The community center is .3 miles on the right (6729 Pacific Ave SE, phone 360-412-3191) The sign by the road says "Woodland Creek Community Park".
Class Instructors: Erik Stockdale, Brad Murphy, Patricia Olson, Susan Meyer
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- Day 1: Thursday, April 22, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center
From I-405:
Take Exit 12 for SE 8th Street
Travel west on Southeast Eighth Street
Take immediate left onto 118th Avenue Southeast, heading south
Travel about a half mile
Just before the first MSEEC sign (in light blue), take the first right into the parking lot.
Walk the path to the front of the buildings.
From I-90
Take Exit 9 for Bellevue Way. Continue for one mile.
Veer right onto 112th Avenue Southeast.
Take a right onto Southeast Eighth Street.
Take a right onto 118th Avenue Southeast.
Travel about a half mile.
Just before the first MSEEC sign (in light blue), take the first right into the parking lot.
Walk the path to the front of the buildings.
Class Instructors: Megan Darrow, Rachel McCrea, Douglas Howie
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- Day 1: Wednesday, May 05, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Water Resources Education Center - Vancouver
From Interstate 5, take state Highway 14 to Exit 1, bearing right. Turn east (left) at the Columbia Shores intersection onto Southeast Columbia Way and continue to head east about 3 miles. Follow the signs at the turnaround to the Center.
From Interstate 205, take state Highway 14 to Exit 1 toward the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. Turn left onto Columbia House Boulevard and follow Columbia under the railroad tracks to the Columbia Shores intersection. Turn east (left) at the Columbia Shores intersection onto Southeast Columbia Way and continue to head east about 3 miles. Follow the signs at the turnaround to the Center.
Class Instructors: Kate Thompson, Brad Murphy, Gail Terzi
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- Day 1: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Lacey Community Center
I-5 South: Take exit 111 (Marvin Rd SE) Turn left onto Marvin Rd. SE and continue for .5 miles Turn right on Martin Way Continue 1.6 miles to Carpenter Road SE – turn left Continue one mile to Pacific Ave SE – turn left The community center is .3 miles on the right (6729 Pacific Ave SE, phone 360-412-3191) The sign by the road says "Woodland Creek Community Park"
I-5 North: Take exit 109 (Martin Way) Continue one mile to Carpenter Rd SE – turn right Continue one mile to Pacific Ave SE – turn left The community center is .3 miles on the right (6729 Pacific Ave SE, phone 360-412-3191) The sign by the road says "Woodland Creek Community Park".
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- Day 2: Thursday, May 13, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Lacey Community Center
I-5 South: Take exit 111 (Marvin Rd SE) Turn left onto Marvin Rd. SE and continue for .5 miles Turn right on Martin Way Continue 1.6 miles to Carpenter Road SE – turn left Continue one mile to Pacific Ave SE – turn left The community center is .3 miles on the right (6729 Pacific Ave SE, phone 360-412-3191) The sign by the road says "Woodland Creek Community Park"
I-5 North: Take exit 109 (Martin Way) Continue one mile to Carpenter Rd SE – turn right Continue one mile to Pacific Ave SE – turn left The community center is .3 miles on the right (6729 Pacific Ave SE, phone 360-412-3191) The sign by the road says "Woodland Creek Community Park".
Class Instructors: Margaret Clancy, Susan Grigsby, Peter Skowlund, Michelle McConnell, Nicole Faghin, Kathy Taylor, Betty Renkor, Patricia Olson, Barry Wenger, Stephen Stanley
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- Day 1: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
(Please note: Padilla Bay Reserve is approximately a 15 minute drive from the Interstate.)
From I-5
Take Interstate 5 north from Seattle or south from Bellingham to exit 230, just north of Mount Vernon
Take Highway 20 west toward Anacortes about 6 miles
(Pass the first brown sign you see that points to Padilla Bay Reserve)
Turn RIGHT at the stop light onto Bay View-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the left and Bayview State Park to the right.) A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
From the parking lot, walk toward the main entrance of the Breazeale center. Look for signs to the training room.
From Hwy 20 East (from Anacortes)
Turn LEFT onto Bayview-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the right and Bayview State Park to the left). A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
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- Day 2: Thursday, May 20, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
(Please note: Padilla Bay Reserve is approximately a 15 minute drive from the Interstate.)
From I-5
Take Interstate 5 north from Seattle or south from Bellingham to exit 230, just north of Mount Vernon
Take Highway 20 west toward Anacortes about 6 miles
(Pass the first brown sign you see that points to Padilla Bay Reserve)
Turn RIGHT at the stop light onto Bay View-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the left and Bayview State Park to the right.) A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
From the parking lot, walk toward the main entrance of the Breazeale center. Look for signs to the training room.
From Hwy 20 East (from Anacortes)
Turn LEFT onto Bayview-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the right and Bayview State Park to the left). A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
Class Instructors: Margaret Clancy, Susan Grigsby, Peter Skowlund, Michelle McConnell, Nicole Faghin, Kathy Taylor, Betty Renkor, Patricia Olson, Barry Wenger, Stephen Stanley
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- Day 1: Wednesday, May 26, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
(Please note: Padilla Bay Reserve is approximately a 15 minute drive from the Interstate.)
From I-5
Take Interstate 5 north from Seattle or south from Bellingham to exit 230, just north of Mount Vernon
Take Highway 20 west toward Anacortes about 6 miles
(Pass the first brown sign you see that points to Padilla Bay Reserve)
Turn RIGHT at the stop light onto Bay View-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the left and Bayview State Park to the right.) A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
From the parking lot, walk toward the main entrance of the Breazeale center. Look for signs to the training room.
From Hwy 20 East (from Anacortes)
Turn LEFT onto Bayview-Edison Road (the sign above the highway points to La Conner to the right and Bayview State Park to the left). A Shell Station and the Farm House Inn are located at this intersection on the opposite side of the road.
Drive north about five miles, past Bay View State Park. The Breazeale Interpretive Center will be on your right, 1/4 mile past the State Park.
Class Instructors: Kim Harper, Christina Merten
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- Day 1: Thursday, June 10, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center
From I-405:
Take Exit 12 for SE 8th Street
Travel west on Southeast Eighth Street
Take immediate left onto 118th Avenue Southeast, heading south
Travel about a half mile
Just before the first MSEEC sign (in light blue), take the first right into the parking lot.
Walk the path to the front of the buildings.
From I-90
Take Exit 9 for Bellevue Way. Continue for one mile.
Veer right onto 112th Avenue Southeast.
Take a right onto Southeast Eighth Street.
Take a right onto 118th Avenue Southeast.
Travel about a half mile.
Just before the first MSEEC sign (in light blue), take the first right into the parking lot.
Walk the path to the front of the buildings.
Class Instructors: Tom Hruby, Kim Harper
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- Day 1: Thursday, June 17, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Clark County Public Service Center
FROM PORTLAND
Take I-5 North. Take the 6th Street Exit towards City Center, Exit 1B. Continue on ramp. Continue on C Street. Turn left on E 8th Street. Continue on W 8th Street. Turn right on Franklin. The Public Service Center is just after the courthouse, on the left side.
FROM SEATTLE
Take I-5 South. Take the Mill Plain Blvd/WA-501 Exit towards City Center/Port of Vancouver, Exit #1C. Continue on ramp. Bear right on E 15th Street. Continue on W 15th Street. Bear right on W Mill Plain Blvd. Turn left on Franklin Street. The Public Service Center is just after the courthouse, on the left side.
IMPORTANT PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
To park, please go through the parking garage and out the exit at the back of the garage on the first level. Go right and turn up the ramp to the overflow/annex parking area behind the garage. You'll need to purchase a $3.00 parking pass in the Treasurer's office on the 2nd floor of the Center and post it in your car.
Class Instructors: Tom Hruby, Kim Harper
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