Wondering About Backyard Wildlife

For immediate release: 12/14/2007

For more information, Contact:
Suzy Karl, (206) 733-9790, Suzy.Karl@seattle.gov

NEAR NORTH BEND, Wash.—Enjoy and learn about Wildlife of the Cedar River Watershed through hands-on activities, crafts, presentations, and nature walks. This event is ideal for young families. Groups are welcome and are encouraged to call ahead.

WHAT: Wondering about Wildlife Activities and Presentations

10:15-10:45 Nature Walk: Tracks and Scat

11:00-11:30 Cougars and Bears… Oh my

11:45-12:15 Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary

12:30-1:00 Predators in the Sky

1:15-1:45 Coexisting with Wildlife

2:00-2:30 Batty over Bats

2:45-3:15 Nature Walk: Tracks and Scat

All -ages craft stations will be set up in the Labs to make bird feeders, create animal art, face painting and to discover what an owl had for breakfast.

WHERE: The Cedar River Watershed Education Center, just east of North Bend (32 miles from downtown Seattle).

WHEN: Friday, December 28, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM

Drop-in Program: FREE, (snacks provided and children must be accompanied by an adult)

DIRECTIONS: From I-90 going East Take Exit 32 (436th Ave.) Turn right at the end of the off-ramp. Follow the road (436th Ave. SE, Cedar Falls Rd. SE) for about 2.5 miles to Rattlesnake Lake. Continue with the Lake on your right side until you reach the Cedar River Watershed Education Center.

For more information about programs, visit the Cedar River Watershed website.

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