Published by the Tahoma Audubon Society -- connecting people with nature since 1969 Vol. 50 No. 3 May/June/July 2019

Our Mother, Our Friend, Our Inspiration: Helen Engle (1926 - 2019) Helen Engle was the founding mother of Tahoma Audubon, as well as responsible for the success of many environmental organizations across the Puget Sound. Many tributes and stories have been written on the breadth and reach of Helen’s environmental accomplishments. There are videos, news articles, honorary degrees, policy action, acres of protected open space and much, much more.

For those lucky enough to know and work side by side with her, it is hard to put into words her warmth, caring attitude and dedicated spirit. Spending time with Helen was always a treat and you never walked away without a reenergized spirit to carry on with this incredibly important work.

Since there is so much written about Helen recently, we have created a page on our website with sto- ries and links to her life. Visit https://www.tahomaaudubon.org/people-of-tas?rq=people%20of%20 TAS to find these resources. Also see page 10 for more on our cherished friend.

C4ZY0Z0Z In this Issue: Helen Engle page 1 Executive Director’s Corner page 2

Reflections page 3 Electronic Service Requested Service Electronic Birdathon Trips page 4

Field Trip Recap page 5

University Place, WA 98466 WA Place, University Conservation Corner page 6-7

Permit No. 177 No. Permit

2917 Morrison Road West Road Morrison 2917 Education Activities page 8-9

Tacoma, WA Tacoma, Helen Engle page 10

PAID Speaker Series page 11

U.S. Postage U.S. Field Trips & Activities page 12 Nonprofit Org Nonprofit DIRECTOR’S CORNER Our Family, Our Mentors, Our Path By Matt Mega

In April of last year I lost my dad. Early this year our community lost Helen. It My dad worked extremely hard all of his life. He was a factory worker, and is inevitable that people close to us, eventually have to leave us. As sad as this started that career at the age of seventeen. I have heard many stories of how fact is, we can take solace upon reflection and remembrance of their lives, hard Helen worked and the passion she held for the natural world throughout and the guidance they provided. I have been extremely fortunate to have her life’s work. I think both Helen and my dad had a great appreciation for all many people in my life that helped me find my path and my love for birds, of the little things in this world that collectively make it the place we all love wildlife and nature. and feel connected to.

My dad was not a birder and never once can I recall him pointing out a bird In memory of my dad and this special time as we reflect on the amazing life by name. He didn’t know many species of trees, nor did he ever engage in of Helen, I would like to recommend that we honor them both by getting trying to influence policy or land use. But my dad was an “experiencer” of outside as much as possible and enjoy the little things nature provides us. the world around him and he passed that skill on to me. I remember his The more we get people (and ourselves) outdoors to experience nature, the actions so much more than his words or “teachings.” I followed him around, I more opportunities we will create for life long connections to the small but experienced the things he experienced, and I learned how to appreciate being important things in life. in the moment. Because of this, my fondest memories of my childhood are simple, but also visceral. I can remember the cold and crisp mornings as we Thank you, Fred Mega and Helen Engle, for being an important influence in headed out ice fishing and the amazing winter sunrise over our little lake. I my life. recall pushing our little rowboat out on the Swift River and the back channel areas where the beaver smashed his tail on the calm water telling us this was his territory. I remember outdoors with my dad as pure joy.

Unfortunately, I didn’t get a lot of time with Helen before she left us, but I can recall very similar traits in Helen as in my dad. I walked Helen’s property with her and she beamed with pride as she showed me her vegetable garden, the trees she planted decades ago, and the areas that the children would play. It was my first visit to her home, but I felt her passion, I experienced her history, and I became connected to “her” land.

Tahoma Audubon Society's Feathered Nest Circle We’re pleased to honor our visionaries who have named Tahoma Audubon The Pierce County Chapter of in their estate plans making them members of the Feathered Nest Circle. The National Audubon Society Anonymous (3) Donna Cooper Pepos* Located in University Place's Adriana Hess Wetland Park Jane Brosius Barbara Petersen 2917 Morrison Rd W. University Place, WA 98466 Dick & Terry Carkner Marcus Roening & Heather Ballash 253-565-9278 • www.TahomaAudubon.org Terry* & Bev Conner Sarah C. Sloat* Ruth Daugherty* Beatrice E. Thompson* Rhona Diehl* Darby Veeck & Kristin Lynett Tahoma Audubon Staff Helen Engle *Deceased Bryan Flint Matt Mega | Executive Director Thomas Galdabini 253-565-9278 John Garner & Caroline Harris [email protected] Priscilla J. Huber Thelma* & Chuck* Gilmur Brittany McGrath | Volunteer & Environmental Education Coordinator Marjorie Griffin* 253-565-9278 Noel & Bill Hagens Cami Harris Tahoma Audubon Tahoma Audubon Frances Heidner* Board Officers Board Officers David R. Hirst Krystal Kyer John & Pat Lantz Gary Geddes President Ione Clagett Peggy Kopf* & Pat Mail Nathanael Swecker Vice President Michael Hassur Diane J. Malone Jerry Broadus Past President Michael Garrity Jean McCord Brenda Miller Marsha Williams Secretary Guy* & Cecile* Montgomery Maria Jost Gary & Sharon Nestegard Bob Furman Treasurer Marjorie Shea Melissa Newell Art Wang

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Page 2 www.tahomaaudubon.org May/June/July 2019 REFLECTONS Charter Members Spotlight: Doris & Burt Johnson

By Margie Shea & Lalenia Maria

On a visit in late March to meet Doris Johnson, a charter member of Tahoma zation, Doris thought for a moment and replied, “It wasn’t a whole lot differ- Audubon along with her husband Burt, the flowers were blooming and the ent than it is now.” As then, “there still are people who are passionate about hummingbirds gathering at her backyard feeder. Hummingbirds are a favorite the environment, like to go birding, keep track of the birds, and things like of hers, and Burt is partial to robins because wherever they have lived there that.” She added, “We have better communication of course these days with have been robins. When asked which bird is most like her, Doris laughed and the internet, and that helps.” She remembers getting the Towhee newsletter said, “A wren! They’re always busy.” And, as for the bird most like Burt, it’s when it was printed off a mimeograph machine in the basement of one of the the crow. “It’s smart, and he is too.” members. While acknowledging how the internet and social media are useful in communicating about TAS, she still prefers to hold the Towhee newsletter Those are apt choices as she and Burt have always been active in their in her hands instead of reading it online and be able to set it down and pick it outdoor pursuits such as mountaineering, camping, birding, and marathon up later without needing to turn on a computer. running. They kept their four chil- dren involved with nature and the Doris is active with the Friends of Fort Steilacoom Park and Nature steward- outdoors as well. As a child back ship group which she began sixteen years ago with Ursula Hall, a naturopathic in Minnesota, Burt loved to draw physician. The women were concerned that the park in Lakewood with its pictures of mountains. When he and varied habitats of Garry Oak woods, prairie remnants, and Lake Waughop Doris moved out to from wetlands, would get developed and paved over. They worked to keep it as the Midwest and saw the Cascades, park space, and a key task was to get rid of the invasive Scotch Broom that they agreed they would have to still thrives there if left unchecked. Doris still regularly pulls the invasive climb them. They’ve since succeed- shrubs with an industrial weed wrench, even as she jokes with her co-workers ed in climbing all the major peaks that her “83-year old back is now only a two-hour back.” She still leads groups in the state. Burt has climbed Mt. of volunteers, sometimes with pulling parties of nearly 30 people. The stew- Rainier 14 times, and Doris 9 times. ardship group has also planted native Camas flowering bulbs to help expand Their youngest daughter, Laurie, first the area planted by the WA Native Plant Society. Watch for their blooms in climbed Mt. St. Helens when she was the springtime. five years old and Mt. Rainier when Doris also stays busy making a difference in the community by volunteering she was seven. Their late son, Daniel, with the sewing group of The Little Church on the Prairie of Lakewood. She was a geophysicist who took samples from Mt. St. Helens for research stud- sews sanitary products for the Days for Girls-Moldova Project and pajama ies. Well-used climbing gear hangs proudly on display in their home. bags for Comfy Closet, a service of Mary Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center. Doris is also an expert quilter who donates her work to the annual church Shortly after Doris and Burt arrived here in August of 1969, Burt was ap- bazaar that she organizes. It supports several causes, including the Caring proached by his teaching colleague at Pierce College, Bill Daugherty. Bill was for Kids Organization which has provided tens of thousands of children with one of the initial directors of the board of Tahoma Audubon and encouraged clothing, school supplies, shoes, food, Christmas presents and more. Burt and Doris to join the fledgling organization and become one of its char- ter members. They did so, and have been supportive members for the past When asked of her vision for Tahoma Audubon over the next decade, Doris fifty years. Doris served as a past Secretary of TAS and Burt led bird hikes and advised, “Work more with kids. Summer nature camps have been a really presented nature programs at local campuses for TAS. Doris had this to say to good thing.” She was glad to hear that Tahoma Audubon will be holding two prospective members of Tahoma Audubon: “Do you love birds? Do you love camps for preschool age children this summer at Adriana Hess Park. “Keep the environment? Do you want to meet some interesting and fun people? If the Youth Bird Drawing Contest too. Keep up the publicity so more people this is what you’re passionate about, meet others who are equally as passion- know what’s going on with Tahoma Audubon.” Her final advice, “Overall, keep ate.” fighting the same fights.”

When Doris was asked by Helen Engle to assist with the annual Audubon community’s campout at the Wenas Wildlife Area southwest of Ellensburg, Doris, like hundreds of others, could not refuse a request from Helen. She shortly became responsible for finding speakers for programs, getting neces- sary permits from WDNR, getting insurance coverage, and several other tasks. When Doris left the coordinator position, she laughingly said her job went to four different people. Burt would lead hikes and they both attended for many years. Doris remembers her kids playing softball with the Engle’s children at the campout, which still occurs each Memorial Day weekend.

When asked what it was like in the early days of the Tahoma Audubon organi-

May/June/July 2019 www.tahomaaudubon.org Page 3 BIRDATHON TRIPS

Green River Birdathon: April 27, 7am-3pm (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/event.jsp?event=46026&). Sign up for a rare opportunity to see the protected watershed managed by Tacoma Water and the source of Tacoma’s drinking water, escorted in Tacoma Water’s own van. We will bird in the forests and fields around Howard Hansen Lake (elevation 1200), then visit Eagle Lake (2200 feet). Space is limited to the first 10 people. Bring a picture ID to access the area. Also wear appro- priate clothingCOMPLETED for the weather and bring a lunch. Leaders: Diane Yorgason-Quinn and Tyler Patterson.

SPECIAL 50th Arizona Bird Trip: April 29 - May 4 Limited to 10 people, this special 50th Anniversary bird trip was spearheaded by Jerry and Clarice. On this trip you will see more than 150 bird species and visit the unique ecosystem of the ‘Sky Islands’ of Arizona. These isolated mountains of lush greeneryFULL and spectacular bird habitat are surrounded by deserts and radically different lowland habitat.

Poetry and Bird Walk: May 5, 8:30am-11am (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/event.jsp?event=46024&). Join Education Committe member Marsha Williams and Executive Director Matt Mega on a guided poetry and bird walk around Waughop Lake at Fort Steilacoom Park. Fort Steilacoom is the newest addition to the Poetry in the Park installations. The installation of 10 new poetry signs is made possible through a generous grant from the Lakewood Rotary Club.

Moses Lake: May 11 & 12, (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/event.jsp?event=46025&). Want to see 130 species in one day? Join Marcus Roening, Art Wang and Heather Ballash on an exciting trip form Commence- ment Bay to the Potholes in central WA. We go through 15 habitat zones in a race against time to see as many species for TAS FULL as possible. We start on salt water, climb over Snoqualmie Pass, criss-cross the Ponderosa Pine and shrub steppe zones, and end in the potholes of the Columbia River basin. Novices and experts are both welcome. We’ll stay overnight in Moses Lake, with a leisurely trip back arriving home late Sunday afternoon. Sign up on-line, providing an email and phone number to coor- dinate lodging and carpool details.

Deadman's Pond: May 25, 8:30am-2:30pm (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/event.jsp?event=46030&). Join Tahoma Audubon’s Executive Director, Matt Mega as he guides folks through their first (or not) Birdathon experience at Deadman's Pond. Be careful once you join the world of birding you will never leave. If you are a beginning birder, curious about birds or just want to learn more, consider joining this walk. At the end of the walk we will have lunch (bring your own) and answer your questions about our feathered friends and other topics.

Brown Birders: May 25, 12:00pm-late afternoon (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/event.jsp?event=46037&). Birds are Diverse and so are Birders! Join Rachael Desouza for a biking and birding trip led by folks who are young, friendly and brown. Ride about 15 miles and enjoy nature. Binoculars are provided, bring you bike. New Birders and Brown Birders Especial- ly Welcome!

Morse Wildlife Preserve: May 29, 9am-12:00pm (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/event. jsp?event=46038&). Join Tahoma Audubon Board Member Vicki Biltz as she guides folks through the amazing Morse Preserve. Don't miss the opportunity to tour this unique maturing habitat. Not only will you see multiple bird species, but if luck is on your side, maybe an Elk or two will also come out of hiding. Meet at the Morse Preserve parking lot. While this is a free event, Vicki would gratiously accept donations to her Birdathon (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/campaign.jsp?- campaign=62&fundraiser=8670&)

Anderson Lake Bird Walk: June 15, 7am-3pm (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/event.jsp?event=46040&). Join Tahoma Audubon and the Nisqually Land Trust for a day at Anderson Island. Visit this unique island, see numerious species of birds and visit some of the properties protected by the NLT. Check out the web site for details, registration through Nisqually Land Trust will be online by mid-May.

Bresemann Forest : June 15, 9am-1pm (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/event.jsp?event=46029&). Join Tahoma Audubon’s Executive Director, Matt Mega as he guides folks through their first (or not) Birdathon experience at the Bresemann Forest area. Be careful once you join the world of birding you will never leave. If you are a beginning birder, curious about birds or just want to learn more, consider joining this walk. At the end of the walk we will have lunch (bring your own) and answer your questions about our feathered friends and other topics.

360 Park: June 17, 8am-10am (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/event.jsp?event=46031&). The 360 park is 360 acres of trails and potential birds. Please join us for this short but exciting walk in support of Tahoma Audubon’s Birdathon.The 360 Park is located past the Purdy Spit off Hwy 302. Coming from Purdy you pass Lake Kathryn Village shopping center on the left, go thru the 94th Ave NW signal and then slide right onto 144th St NW as it ‘v’s off from Hwy 302. There will be a dirt parking area on the right at the 360 Park main entrance.

Mount Rainier Charter Member Honor Walk June 29, 10:30am-2:30pm (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/ event.jsp?event=46028&). Join us for a once in a lifetime walk as we celebrate Tahoma Audubon’s Charter members and take a walk in the spectacular Mount Rainier National Park. Participants will be responsible for their own transportation to either Sun- rise or Paradise. We will coordinate carpools once the final numbers are in. Not only will we see and count birds for our Birda- thon adventure we will visit the lodge were original artwork of Dale Thompson still hangs. Walks will vary, some for the intense birder and some for families and folks with limited mobility. There may be multiple walk opportunities based on the number of participants. Please dress for the weather, it may still be very cold.

Mount Rainier Birdathon Dash: June 29, 6am-8pm (https://tahoma.z2systems.com/np/clients/tahoma/even- jsp?event=46028&). For the more ambitious birder, join Board member Dave Richardson on a quest to identify as many species as possible from the upper hiking trails of Mt Rainier to the salt water marsh of Nisqually Wildlife Refuge. Begin at Longmire and weave our way to Nisqually. This trip is not for the faint of heart. You can expect 14 to 15 hours of birding. The reward between 100 or more bird species.

Page 4 www.tahomaaudubon.org May/June/July 2019 FIELD TRIP RECAP

Auduboner's Go Daffy By Diane Yorgason-Quinn

On the first full day of Spring, March 21st, 4 carloads of Auduboners headed north chasing a daffy idea, to see the last of the wintering daffy ducks and other waterfowl, plus the first of the famous blooming bulbs of Skagit Valley, daffy daffodils! It was a beautiful day for it, amazingly! We hit the tiny window of opportunity for perfectly!

We started to see small groups of Swans here and there even before our first stop, radioing the locations between cars to make sure everyone got to see them. Then we exited at Conway and headed to Wiley Slough, part of the Skagit Wildlife Area, where some good birds had been reported. With 16 birders looking, we knew there would be little that would escape our notice with little effort, as this was a field trip advertised as low-impact. On the Wiley Slough dikes, Daffy Ducks (Mallards, Ring-necked Ducks, Gadwall, Shovelers, and more) were in great evidence, along with a family group of Trumpeter Swans VERY CLOSE!! A bonus was a flock of Greater Yellowlegs seen backlit against the forest of snags along the dike. And the first swallows of spring for many of us! But best of all, among the flock of little birds, we found the previously reported pair of BLACK PHOEBES! Check your field guide, and you will see that Skagit County is WAY north of their range. Another species that is pioneering its way north!

Wow! Hard to top this, but after seeing Daffy Ducks, we still needed to see Daffydils! We headed up Fir Island Road toward the bulb farms, but stopped briefly at Hayton Reserve where more Daffy Ducks were seen as well as three Bald Eagles, two adults on the nest there and one immature in a neighboring tree. Our group was distracted from finding Daffodils yet again by a huge flock of Snow Geese! These gorgeous white birds were pretty happy in their two large sub- flocks of thousands each and were happily chowing down in a field, building their reserves for the big migration to Wrangel Island that lay ahead of them. Our daffy luck was holding, seeing these target birds before they left.

Finally we were into the bulb fields with lots of Daffodils blooming! We were too early for Tulips, but nothing says spring like big fields of yellow happy Daffy faces. We found a pullout well off the road to park our 4 cars and tiptoed up to the flowers for lots of pictures! The day couldn’t have been more perfect, with Mt. Baker even making an appearance! A Mourning Cloak butterfly awoke from its hibernation to greet us there, too!

For this low-impact birding day, we retired to an actual restaurant for lunch, the famous Farmhouse Restaurant on Highway 20, where we were met by Louise Fountain who now lives in Anacortes, one of the Willettes (along with Faye, Diane Kerlin, Dorothy Husband, and myself) on this outing. She reported the birds she had seen on the way. So seventeen of us had a scrumptious lunch and were well taken care of by the staff, who had been expecting us. After lunch, car #4 (Mary, Richard, Maggie, & Joe) headed out separately to check out , while the rest of us took a quick trip to Bayview State Park before facing the traffic southward. Car #4 did score some Harlequin Ducks, so very worthwhile! At Bayview, we had Black Brant! And more Daffy Ducks, requested by Dorothy, a Duck devotee! A last surprise was a Rough-legged Hawk, a little late to migration.

What a fun day with such a fun group! Faye and I would like to thank the participants for really getting into the daffiness with us. Their enthusiasm was a big part of welcoming Spring.

You can see more of our photos (taken by lots of us!) here: http://tinyurl.com/y5bx5sck

Birds of a Feather for People of Color By Brenda Miller

Several years ago, volunteers of Tahoma Audubon met to talk about how this organization could fulfill its goals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As a part of this effort, this year Tahoma Audubon began offering a series of free, accessible bird walks for individuals who identify as people of color. I have had the privilege of co-leading these walks with Daniel Cuevas, an Evergreen Masters student researching Oregon Vesper Sparrows, at various local birding hotspots around Tacoma. Despite fears and concerns about excluding a majority of the people that interact with Tahoma Audubon, I am happy to say that the series has gotten plenty of interest and support over the past couple of months.

We have hosted two walks thus far: one at Wapato Lake, and one at Titlow Park. Our first walk was a great start to the series, with a total of 8 oth- er attendees, 28 bird species, and a positive atmosphere. Highlights included an up-close look at a Ruby-Crowned Kinglet, a spectacular courtship display by an Anna's Hummingbird, and a Double-Crested Cormorant slowly gliding down to land in the lake. Attendees found the trip to be both educational and enjoyable, and I am hopeful that this experience will lead to more open dialogue about how Tahoma Audubon can better serve the diverse communities in and around Tacoma.

Daniel and Brenda will be leading a third walk, this time at McKinley Park, on May 4th, at 11am-1pm. This is a free event, but registration is en- couraged on the Tahoma Audubon website. As always, binoculars and field guides will be provided, and no birding or outdoor experience is re- quired! For questions, or to request a ride, contact Brenda at [email protected].

May/June/July 2019 www.tahomaaudubon.org Page 5 CONSERVATION CORNER Scientists Ask Public About Feasibility of Removing Chambers Creek Dam by Kirk Kirkland and Jordan Rash

The project studying the removal of Chambers Creek Dam brought a packed water depth at the mouth of the estuary near the Steilacoom Marina. Today room to the April meeting of the Chambers Watershed Council. Kristin boat owners have difficulty accessing their docks at low tide. The study Williamson from South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group and showed that the increase in sand and silt would not substantially affect the Jordan Rash from Forterra presented the results of the feasibility study. This water depth at the marina. "There will be very little change in velocity of the presentation was the first of many meetings with affected governments, tide near the marina," said Williamson. The back eddies will remain in place community leaders, and local stakeholders concerned about the dam's and not affect the depth of the water around the railroad bridge. However, removal. the Salmon Enhancement Group, Forterra, and the project team will continue to evaluate the issue to ensure boats are not left high and dry as a result of The presented study examined chemical contamination, sediment transport, and other problems created after construction of the dam. It also detailed the danger of not repairing the dam after silt fills up the reservoir. Williamson's photos showed cracks in dam and discussed how the design of the dam is damaging for salmon smolts trying to negotiate it. The dam has not been maintained for over 10 years.

Funding for this work was provided by the state Salmon Recovery Funding Board, Puyallup Tribe, Open Rivers Fund of the Resources Legacy Fund, City of University Place, and Pierce County.

Why remove the dam? The reservoir above the dam is filling up with silt. But a more important reason is that the dam’s design kills fish, and limits access to estuary habitat. Some salmon die in the spillway and many others tumble down the fish ladders to become lunch for a gathering of birds, seals and sea lions. the dam’s removal.

Chum and Coho salmon do not have access to gravels in the upper creek to The study examined core samples of the sediment behind the dam. Four spawn. To make matters worse, Chum can’t traverse falls or barriers as easily samples showed mercury in only one core. Chlordane was found in all as other salmon species. samples. But according to Williamson,

Once the barrier is removed and the silt and gravel behind the dam are “The contamination is only slightly above sediment management standards removed (method to be determined), the young salmon will have a natural for mercury and chlordane. Further study is needed to determine if it needs estuary to adjust to salt water conditions and grow larger prior to their to be removed or if it will settle when sediment is allowed to flow into the migration to the sea. A healthy estuary also contributes to the health of estuary." salmon migrating north from Nisqually River as these young fish also need places to feed and grow on their 80 mile migration to the open ocean. The Dam is the last 'fish-killing' structure for salmon to navigate between Puget Sound and Spanaway Lake. This study identified problems that could be The Salmon Enhancement Group is also restoring other estuaries along Puget solved in the next design phase for dam removal. "Final design plan might be Sound, such as Titlow Lagoon. Restoration is needed because the survival available by 2023," said Williamson. "Earliest date for removal was sometime rate of salmon is quite low due to lack of estuaries and the high mortality after 2024." caused by seal and sea lion predation. Kirk Kirkland is TAS Conservation Chair and A major concern of dam removal is the effect it would have on tides and Jordan Rash is Forterra's Senior Conservation Director.

Page 6 www.tahomaaudubon.org May/June/July 2019 Conservation Updates: Clean Energy, Clean Water and Support for WDFW by Kirk Kirkland

SB 5116: Clean Energy tahomaaudubon.org/healthy-habitat.

“Movements need trail blazers and Washington has shown lead Volunteers creek stewards needed: The restoration program needs ership to create a cleaner, safer future for Washington’s birds and volunteers to restore sections of the creek. In April a half dozen folks people,” said David Yarnold, president and CEO of National Audubon added plants to a creek section adjacent to Springbrook Park in Lake- Society. wood. Additional work is planned to add logs that will provide shade of salmon. To volunteer call Al Schmauder at 253-202-2486 In April, the state legislature passed a 100% clean energy bill which will: Also in April, the Lakewood City Council revised their Shoreline Man- • Phase out coal from our electricity grid by 2025, accelerating agement Plan to recognize Audubon's Environmental Education Pro- the closure of coal plants in Montana and Wyoming; gram in the city. The council also agreed to update the creeks' resto- ration program on an annual basis. • Put in place interim emission reduction targets starting in 2030 that would prevent unnecessary and costly near-term Legislature increased the Budget for WDFW build-out of new fracked gas infrastructure in our electric grid; The proposal to fully fund the Washington Department of Fish and • Committed to powering Washington State’s entire electric grid Wildlife (WDFW) passed House and Senate each moving closer to with 100% clean energy by 2045. restoring funding needed. In the last 10 years the agency has not kept pace with population growth and inflation. This is a one time $15M “Now we have four states down,” said Yarnold. "46 to go, and the West appropriation is much needed but will require renewing amount next is showing the way." Washington joins Hawaii, California, New Mexico year. and Puerto Rico in setting 100 percent clean energy standards.

Workshop about creating backyard habitats for fish, birds & bees

Executive Director Matt Mega was the first speaker at a creek resto- ration workshop for people in Lakewood. Attendees learned how -re storing their backyards would improve the water quality in Lake Steila- coom, and Chambers and Clover creeks.

Mega showed which backyard plantings attracted each type of bird species. With a goal of replacing pesticides with native vegetation, he listed types of birds that remove many unwanted pests. Other speakers showed how pepper -- used beneath bird feeders -- will eliminate many other pests.

Around 40 people attended the meeting in Lakewood Community Center. The workshop is part of an environmental education effort to restore Chambers and Clover creek with partners Clover Creek Council and the Chambers Creek Watershed Council.

Elise Harnois developed web site for those unable to attend. It includes information about backyard plantings, use of nest boxes and bird hous- es and creation of rain gardens. Details are posted on line at www.

New Members __ Introductory Membership $20 All new members receive a joint membership with National and Tahoma Audubon for 1 year, including the Audubon Magazine and the Towhee mailed to your home. New Chapter Membership Levels: INDIVIDUAL LEVELS HOUSEHOLD LEVELS Membership ___ Individual Renewal $30 ___ Oak $600yr or $50/mo. online Tahoma Audubon is the Pierce County Chapter of National ___ Senior Individual* (65y.o.+) $25 ___ Cedar $300yr or $25/mo. online Audubon. As an Introductory Member of TAS, you will receive ___ Student/Jr. Audubon $15 ___ Fir $144yr or $12/mo. online ___ Family/Dual Senior $40 a joint membership with National and Tahoma Audubon and (Under 18 and/or college students) Audubon ___ Military (active & retired) $35 receive Magazine for one year. Renewing your chapter membership ensures that we can collectively continue *Tip: If you have more than one senior in your household and would like to both be members and receive full ben- efits, consider joining at one of the household levels, which would cost less than 2 senior memberships. to do our work in Pierce County. At all levels, Tahoma Audubon members will receive a discount for classes and workshops Member(s) Name: ______where fees are paid; a 10% discount in our Nature Shop; Address: ______support of Important Bird Areas (IBA) and state and national conservation agendas; a newsletter (the Towhee) mailed to City: ______Zip______their home, unless they opt for an electronic notification; free Phone: ______Email: ______participation in field trips; free family events; recognition in our newsletter; and invitations to special events and volunteer Message: ______opportunities. Oak, Cedar, and Fir membership levels will You may also join or renew online at: www.tahomaaudubon.org/membership receive additional invitations to exclusive events. All membership We also encourage you to support National Audubon Society by renewing directly with them. fees are 100% tax deductible.

C9ZY020Z For questions about membership, call 253-565-9278 or email [email protected].

May/June/July 2019 www.tahomaaudubon.org Page 7 EDUCATION ACTIVITIES Thelma Gilmur Education Committee Report – Bird Education! by Britt McGrath

In 2018 and 2019 Tahoma Audubon Society Board of Directors voted to make education a top priority. As the school year wraps up, I would like to highlight the education programs that TAS has offered which reflect our commitment to connecting people of all ages to nature: Little Sprouts (2-4 year olds) – Little Sprouts is a partnership program with our partner in education Tacoma Nature Center that caters to children ages 2-4 years old. This program is a preschool aged companion program of the Homeschool Science programs offered by TNC, the theme this year was STEM. Held two Monday’s per month during the school year, Little Sprouts had full enrollment for every offering for a total of 216 children reached. We fully expect this program to be offered again next year!

Youth Bird Drawing Contest (1st – 8th grade) – YBDC celebrated 20 years of offering this year and themed “50 Years of Population Shift”, a nod to TAS golden anniversary. We drew from Community Science data collected during the past 20 years of Christmas Bird Count to pick birds with evidence of population shift in Pierce County. School age youth entered the contest and drew their choice of bird: Western Grebe, Anna’s Hummingbird and California Scrub Jay. Explore the Salish Sea (4th grade) – This new program was funded by the Clovers Creek Watershed Council and Make a Splash grants, allowing TAS to offer in class education at no additional cost to the students or school. Students each receive the book along with education on their local watershed and its connec- tion to the health of the Salish Sea. Students learn how to be a steward to their watershed and Salish Sea and why this is important. To date this program has reached 330 students in 5 different schools.

Poetry in the Park (all ages) – The expansion of Poetry in the Park this year was incredible. Through our partnership with Pierce County and Tacoma Public Libraries, we offered a new poetry workshop at Tacoma Nature Center in March as well as our April poetry reading and walk at Snake Lake. A grant from Lake- wood Rotary club allowed us to place 10 new signs at Fort Steilacoom Park around the Waughop Lake Loop and a generous donation from Chirp & Co Tacoma allowed us to replace previously damaged signs.

The Education Committee is proud of the 2018-2019 school year achievements, planning for summer education offerings (be on the lookout for this year’s summer camp schedule) and is looking forward to expanding throughout the next school year as well as next 50 years of Tahoma Audubon!

Exploring Nature Book Club by Mary Rance

Dorothy McBride facilitated our March meeting and discussion of “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes” by Dan Egan. Members received a list of discussion questions that helped shape the discussion. Egan’s book provided a great deal of information mem-bers were unaware of for instance the Great Lakes hold 20% of the world’s supply of surface freshwater. With the development off the St Lawrence Seaway the Great Lakes became victims of invasive species. These invaders first the lam- preys, than the alewives and eventually mussels introduced by freighters’ ballast began to clog up the floor of the Great Lakes. There continue to be ongoing environmental threats such as Chicago decision to send its sewage down the Mississippi drainage basin. All members at the meeting were engaged in this excellent discussion! Once again, a wake up call, to consider how our decisions will impact the environment.

Our April meeting celebrated National Poetry month. Members were encouraged to select a poem and share it with the group. Marsha Williams, a former English teacher, acted as our facilitator. The selections were very engaging and varied. We listened to selections by Robert Frost, Marge Piercy, Mary Oliver and others. One member read a poem she had composed to honor Helen Engle, a book club regular and co-founder of Tahoma Audubon. It was a very enjoyable afternoon.

In May, we will be discussing “The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us” by Lucy Jones. Sharon Selden will be our facilitator.

The Exploring Nature Book Club meets at 1:30 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the Adriana Hess Audubon Center in University Place. Future reads are always posted on the Tahoma Audubon website. The Night Owl Book Club will be reading the same selections as the Exploring Nature book Eco Habit: use cold water when you wash your clothes Club.

The evening group meets at King”s Book Store at 7 pm, 28 St Helen’s Ave. Tacoma on the the Third Tuesday of the Month.

Future Book List Book Club members from the day and evening clubs who purchase the selections at King’s May 7 and May 21, 2019 “The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us” Book Store will receive a discount. by Lucy Jones (Facilitator Sharon Selden) The evening club is expanding and welcomes newcomers! June 4 and June 18, 2019 “Saving Tarboo Creek: One Family’s Quest to the Land” by Scott Freeman (Facilitator Stephanie Ostmann

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By Britt McGrath

Tahoma Audubon, along with Tacoma Nature Center (our partner in education) is proud to offer 2 weeks of summer camps at Adriana Hess Wet- land Park this year for children ages 4-5! Spots are still available and campers can be registered through the Metro Parks registration site https:// www.metroparkstacoma.org/summer-camps-nature-center/

Backyard Bird Buddies: Learn to look and listen for our backyard bird friends and learn about their homes through songs, outdoor play, stories and more! July 16th, 17th, 18th Choose either am or pm sessions (9am-12 pm *or* 1pm-4pm)

Pond Critters: Take a close-up look at the wet and wild animals that call wetlands home with stories, songs, outdoor play and more! July 30th, 31st, August 1st Choose either am or pm sessions (9am-12 pm *or* 1pm-4pm)

Nature Yoga with Yoga Wild Tahoma Audbon has partnered with Yoga Wild again this summer to offer monthly bird themed yoga at Adriana Hess and at Titlow Park. Yoga Wild is community inclusive nature based yoga with a donation based system of $10, $5, or good vibes. Yoga Wild is working in partnership with TAS to connect people to nature through yoga and birding! Register through Yoga Wild https://beyogawild.com/

Yoga with the Birds Titlow Park Fridays 10:30 – 11:30 am - 6/28, 7/26, 8/30 Enjoy a gentle walk along the gravel trails at Titlow Park. Stop along the way to practice breathing techniques, mindful movement and gentle stretches while observing and listening to nature. This class is great for yoga and birding beginners and anyone that enjoys being outdoors.

Ducklings & Downdogs Adriana Hess Wetland Park Mondays 9:30 – 10:30 am - 6/3, 7/1, 8/5 Yoga and bird fun for the whole family. Enjoy a nature walk at Adriana Hess. During class, kids and grownups will playfully learn ways to care for our bodies (yoga breathing and movement), care for our community (conservation and clean-up) and care for nature (learn fun facts about PNW birds)

Class is geared toward 3-6 year olds and their grown-up. Younger and older siblings welcomed.

May/June/July 2019 www.tahomaaudubon.org Page 9 HELEN ENGLE A Mighty Oak Has Fallen by Ellen Kohjima

A Mighty Oak has fallen.

They say this about you.

But you were not mighty like a great Sumo wrestler. Or like the President of the United States.

You were a woman. You had a mighty smile. You could spot the lie. But you were not sarcastic. You had energy. It lasted 93 years. It was a mighty energy.

I was proud to know you. I feel so happy that I was at your house. That we talked. That we agreed about things. When I saw you, I had a good day.

I liked the way you noticed things.

What a good reader you were. You read many, many books. One of the best readers. You inspired me to read more. Especially non-fiction. “There is so much to learn about the world.” You said.

What shall we do with our sadness now? We’ll try to be cheerful like you were. We’ll live as if you were still here.

In Her Own Words And Actions

Quotes from Helen and her friends. Many were taken from the Tacoma News Tribune Article by Craig Sailor on March 13, 2019, others from TAS Towhee and the Mountaineers web page.

“A mighty oak has fallen,” said daughter Gretchen Engle, “She spread her branches really far. She touched so many people.”

“Let’s take care of nature,” that’s not anti-growth, it’s let’s take care of nature. And then you’ve got a quality human environment, too.”

“My early life in that wonderful prairie must have left something,” she told The News Tribune’s Kathleen Merryman in 2011 after the University of Puget Sound awarded Engle an honorary doctoral degree. “We can’t destroy these wonderful ecosystems.”

“The very first meeting to organize the Tahoma Audubon Society happened in her living room,” Gretchen Engle

“You wouldn’t believe all the things people wanted to do with (Point Defiance),” Engle said years later. “At one point, they were going to put a train around Five Mile Drive. I listened and at the end said, There are people who think the forest is one of the park’s major resources. I think you’ll get a lot of opposition to this.’”

“If a 100-year tree falls, it gives another 100 years of value,”

“First, you establish your mission. Our mission was no dumps, no developed areas. This is going to be a natural park.”

“A lot of issues are confrontational and controversial, and you get into strategies that include political considerations. I’ve never been a part of the system in such a way that I’m not absolutely free to say anything I want to say, and that gives me a lot of independence."

“It was, and still is, so exciting to know that we fought hard and won for wildlife, but, really, everybody wins,”

“During our lobbying for the passage of the Wilderness Act, we were accused of wanting to lock up places and throw the keys away. Now it can be seen that the trails are open and droves of people are using them. People seek out places where nature is in charge; where humans, who have changed every environ- ment they use, can manipulate nothing.”

“You could give her a stack of seven books, and they would all be read by the end of the week,” Gretchen Engle said. “She always said, ‘Read non-fiction. There’s so much to know in the world.’”

The last book Engle read, “Toxic Pearl: Pacific Northwest Shellfish Companies’ Addiction to Pesticides?” bore a sticky note with Engle’s writing this week. It read, “We really must read this book.”

“There was a vision early on. From Mt. Rainier to the bay, it was a chance to save an intact ecological system. We just spent countless hours on that,”

“The idea that the existence we had and relationship we had to the wild places was actually being threatened was a scary thought, and I wanted to see that my kids could have the same places that were so precious to us. Those beautiful places we visited might not be there for another generation, you just have this feeling like I just got to do something about that!”

"I wish I could infect you with the enthusiasm I feel for our projects, programs and causes; and not the least--for the warm friendships we share in our com- mitment" (Towhee, 1969)

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Speaker Series Speaker Series

Learn How to Become a Weed Warrior! Learn about the Coastal Observation May 30th, 20119 @ 7 PM and Seabird Survey Team!

Tacoma Nature Center June 27th, 2019 @ 7 PM 1919 S. Tyler Street l Tacoma l Washington Tahoma Audubon Society Speaker Series Tacoma Nature Center 1919 S. Tyler Street l Tacoma l Washington Tahoma Audubon Society Speaker Series Free Program! Speaker: Speaker: Free Program! Dana Coggon Steve Weileman https://www.xexplore.com/ http://www.facebook.com/kitsap.weeds https://www.tahomaaudubon.org/speaker‐series https://www.tahomaaudubon.org/speaker‐series Dana has been the Noxious Weed Control coordinator for Kitsap County for over Steve has been a kayak instructor and guide for over twenty years. Over the last few years, 10 years. She has a Master of Science degree in Weed Science and a passion for he’s leveraged that skill set with various citizen‐science projects. After the 2011 Fukushima educating the public about how we can all do our part to help keep weeds at bay earthquake, he was part of the team that paddled down the Washington coast looking for by managing just one a day! Her passion for protecting the environment has led tsunami debris and performed surveys for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration her to work diligently towards natural resource management and preservation of (NOAA). Currently, he is volunteering with the Washington Sea Grant monitoring for the native species. invasive European Green Grab and Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) monitoring beach‐cast birds on the Washington Coast. Dana often has her head in the weeds but her heart in the trees and the sky. She Steve will speak about some of the challenges and rewards of performing beach‐cast bird recognizes the connection of invasive species management and the preservation surveys on a remote section of Washington’s Coast located south of La Push. Storms, tides, of our local avian populations. Dana’s philosophy is that noxious weeds know no mud, and rogue waves are just some of the obstacles to be overcome but the reward is well boundaries and our efforts to mitigate their negative effects must be innovative to worth the effort. He’ll be showing both slides and short movies during his talk. protect the native species in our region.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. Refreshments are provided! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Refreshments are provided!

Get out on the water this season!

* Tacoma Nature Center members get 10% o ! CAMPOUT! Outdoor Adventures at Owen Beach GUIDED KAYAK TRIPS July 12, August 2, August 23 Join us under the stars this summer at Learn the basics of kayaking during these Owen Beach in Point De ance Park. 3-hour outings. All equipment provided. No experience necessary. Family campouts include tent space, snack, crafts, Ranger-led activity and a sunrise breakfast. BEGINNER TRIPS (Ages 7+) COST $40.00 per person plus tax $50 Up to 4 people in tent May 12 Mother’s Day Paddle** 10 am-12 pm $75 Up to 6 people in tent $100 Up to 8 people in tent June 16 Father’s Day Paddle** 10 am-12 pm Limited tent spaces. Register now! August 17 Boston Harbor Paddle 12-3 pm (Prices are for one campout date.) September 21 Foss Waterway Paddle** 10 am-12 pm SCHEDULE (**2 -hour trip/$35 per person) 7-8:30 pm Check-in, tent set-up 8:30-9:30 pm Evening snacks, Ranger-led activity (Ages 7+) INTERMEDIATE TRIPS 9:30-11 pm Games, free time to explore $40.00 per person plus tax 11 pm Lights out! July 6 Paddle 10 am-1 pm 6-8 am Sunrise breakfast, tent breakdown 8:30 am Load out July 20 Chambers Bay Paddle 9 am-12 pm WHAT TO BRING INTERMEDIATE TRIPS (Ages 18+) Tent, sleeping bag, toiletries, camp chair, $65.00 per person plus tax swimsuit/towel, ashlight, bug spray. July 27 Nisqually Delta Paddle 12-3 pm Please leave your pets at home. August 31 Blake Island Paddle 9 am-12 pm TO REGISTER September 7 Nisqually Sunset Paddle 3:30-6:30 pm MetroParksTacoma.org/Campout *Anyone 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. TO REGISTER MetroParksTacoma.org/Outdoor

May/June/July 2019 www.tahomaaudubon.org Page 11 FIELD TRIPS & ACTIVITIES

Tacoma Nature Center (TNC) Adriana Hess Nature Center 1919 South Tyler Street,January Tacoma WA& February 98405 2019: Tacoma Nature2917 Morrison Center Road and W, TAS University Activities Place, WA 98466 (253) 404-3930 www.TacomaNatureCenter.org (253) 565-9278 www.tahomaaudubon.org Open Monday – Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm Open Monday - Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm

Habitat Restoration Work (@TNC) for everyone from beginner birders, to experts Tahoma Audubon Movie Night (James Center All ages welcome, free looking to connect with the birding community North) Join us for our regular stewardship activities as we over hot coffee. You’re guaranteed to see birds care for the park by removing invasive plant spe- with your coffee, thanks to real bird specimens Join us for our first annual movie night in partner- cies, re-planting areas with native plants and help- provided by the Slater Museum of Natural History. ship with the Tacoma Housing Authority. ing those plants thrive. No experience necessary. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get May 11 9:00am – 10:30am August 2 7:00pm - 9:00pm dirty. Work parties occur rain or shine! Children JUNE 8 9:00am – 10:30am must be accompanied by adults. Ducklings and Downdogs (Hess) Theler Wetlands, Belfair May 3 & 17 9:00am – 12:00pm Meet at Theler Wetlands at Belfair. See great birds Yoga and bird fun for the whole family. Enjoy a June 7 & 21 9:00am – 12:00pm AND great public art! No need to sign up – Just nature walk at Adriana Hess. During class, kids and July 5 & 19 9:00am – 12:00pm show up. If you need to Google directions, the grownups will playfully learn ways to care for our address is 22871 NE SR3, Belfair 98529. Twice a bodies (yoga breathing and movement), care for Family Nature Walk month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Assume this our community (conservation and clean-up) and Ages 3 and up will be cancelled if really bad weather. care for nature (learn fun facts about PNW birds) Explore Tacoma Parks during these seasonal natu- Class is geared toward 3-6 year olds and their ralist-led family walks. Registration recommended. MAY 9 & 23 8:00am – 12:00pm grown-up. Younger and older siblings welcomed. Not recommended for strollers, wheelchairs, or JUNE 13 & 27 8:00am – 12:00pm children under 3. JULY 11 & 25 8:00am – 12:00pm June 3 9:30am - 10:30am May 4- 1:00pm - 2:00pm (TNC) Fort Steilacoom Park /Waughop Lake July 1 9:30am - 10:30am May 11- 10:00am - 11:00am (Titlow Park) Walk around the lake with Russ Smith. If you need August 5 9:30am - 10:30am May 25 -10:00am - 11:00am (McKinley Park) to know more about how to get to the meeting July 6-10:00am - 11:00am (Swan Creek) spot, contact Russ [email protected]. MEET- Birds of a Feather for People of Color July 13-10:00am - 11:00am (Wapato Park) ING LOCATION: Paved parking lot between barns (Wright Park) July 27-10:00am - 11:00am (Oak Tree) and Waughop Lake, west end of lot nearest lake. As part of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion project, Little Sprouts (@TNC) MaY 7 8:00am – 12:00pm Tahoma Audubon Society is pleased to be offering Ages 2-4 years, $5.00/child, $4.00/TNC or TAS JUNE 4 8:00am – 12:00pm this series of free bird walks to create a safe and Member child educational space for people of color. Bird walks Join our partner in education, Tahoma Audubon Swan Creek will be led by Brenda Miller, a multiracial woman for an hour of fun with your littlest ones! This pro- Scott Saunders will be leading a new Audubon of color and a member of the Tahoma Audubon gram features story-time, sensory-based activities, Birding Walk at upper Swan Creek in Tacoma on Board of Directors and Daniel Cuevas,an Evergreen songs and outside time, all focused on the natural the 3rd Saturday of each month at 8 a.m (please Masters student working on his Oregon Vesper world. Doors open at 9:30 for independent discov- arrive by 7:45). The first walk will be February 16th Sparrow thesis project. Join other people of color ery. Children must be accompanied by an adult. to look for some of the most amazing birds in your Pre-registration encouraged. We will be meeting at the gazebo next to the com- local neighborhoods! munity gardens at Swan Creek Park of off 42nd St. March 6 & 13 - 9:45 – 10:45am July 20 11:00am – 1:00pm MaY 18 8:00am – 12:00pm Beginning Bird Walk (@ Hess) JUNE 15 8:00am – 12:00pm All ages welcome, free JULY 29 8:00am – 12:00pm Special Birdathon Field Trips See Page 4 for list- Not a morning person, but want to enjoy birds? ings or visit our website www.tahomaaudubon. Join us for a late morning guided bird walk at our org home, the Adriana Hess Wetland Park and Audu- Sehmel Homestead bon Center. This walk is great for beginners and Join Melissa Sherwood as she leads one of her bird intermediate birders alike. walks through the Sehmel Homestead Park.

May 13 10:00am – 11:30am MAY 15 8:00am – 10:00pm JUNE 19 8:00am – 10:00pm JBLM Eagles Pride Golf Course JULY 17 8:00am – 10:00pm Monthly field trip on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meet at 8 AM. Starting point is Bldg. #1514, Driving Range Tee, Eagles Pride Golf Yoga and Birds (Titlow Park) Course, I-5 exit 116, Mounts Road exit. Anyone is welcome to join, and you don’t have to have a Enjoy a gentle walk along the gravel trails at Titlow base pass. For more info, contact Denis at avna- Park. Stop along the way to practice breathing [email protected] techniques, mindful movement and gentle stretch- es while observing and listening to nature. This May 16 8:00am – 10:00am class is great for yoga and birding beginners and June 20 8:00am – 10:00am anyone that enjoys being outdoors.

Coffee with Birds (@ Point Defiance) June 28 10:30am - 11:30am Bring your coffee mug and enjoy the birds of Point July 26 10:30am - 11:30am Defiance Park. Meet the Park Ranger just before 9 August 30 10:30am - 11:30am am for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Tahoma Audubon will have a binocular library for participants to check-out binoculars for the dura- tion of the bird walk at no additional cost. Perfect

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