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Spotlight on Scott Stolnack
Where he works: Pipers Creek Wetlands
Time as a Creek Steward: 5 years
Mode of Work: Monthly Work Parties
What brought him to the Creek Steward program: Scott formed a strong connection with the Pipers Creek Wetlands years ago as he walked the trails of Pipers Creek with infant daughter in tow. Thankful that such a place exists amid the bustling city, he wanted to give something back to the wetlands.
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What Creek Stewardship means to him: Stewardship is about, “Not what you can take, but what you can give.” He feels a great responsibility towards restoring Pipers to a functioning, diverse habitat.
What he does when he’s not battling blackberry: Scott is pursing his M.S. in Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences and is a TA at the University of Washington. He is also a husband and father.
How Creek Stewardship has impacted him: After only a short time working on Pipers Creek, Scott was inspired to go back to school, where he earned a certificate in Restoration Ecology from the University of Washington and is now working toward an advanced degree.
What keeps him going out every month: For Scott, “One action is not enough.” Seeing the progression of a site overrun with invasive plants and shrubs becoming a healthy ecosystem continuously motivates him.
Scott’s most hated weed: Reed Canary Grass.
Scott’s most beloved native plant: He loves them all!
Memorable Creek Steward Moments: Witnessing the “wild” side of Seattle. One foggy morning, Scott looked up to see a Great Blue Heron perched high in a tree, a rare place to find such a bird in Seattle. During another work party, he watched two hairy woodpeckers fly back and forth from a great snag, feeding their nest of chicks. Moments like these help Scott appreciate the value of Seattle’s watersheds.
Want to help Scott? To join Scott at his monthly work parties on Pipers Creek, check the Creek Steward Events page for upcoming events.
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