OCTOPRESS VOL. XXIV NO. 1 WINTER ‘06
Art by Suzanne Stryke P O R T T O W N S E N D M A R I N E S C I E N C E C E N T E R • F O R T W O R D E N S T A T E P A R K
You are invited to PROTECTION ISLAND— The Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s A Northwest Treasure W I N T E R ❄ E X H I B I T
PROTECTION ISLAND— A Northwest Treasure
January 13–March 19, 2006
F E A T U R I N G The island’s geologic and human history and its important role for marine wildlife of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
“We kept along the shore to the Southeastward, starting in our SPECIAL MEMBER PREVIEW way vast flights of water fowl such as Auks, Divers, Ducks & Wild Geese. . .” The Natural History Exhibit Thursday, January 12, 2006, 4:30–6:30 Archibald Menzies, surgeon naturalist REFRESHMENTS SERVED on the Vancouver Expedition, 1792 PHOTO COURTESY OF GOODWIN AVIATION CO.
IN THIS ISSUE
New Winter Hours 2 [ Protection Island: A Northwest Treasure in the NHE Three Special Guest Speakers 3 [ Schedule of Events 4 [ Winter Programs [ Seth Bender Memorial Scholarship Fund [ What’s New at The Burke Beginning January 2, the Natural History Exhibit 5 [ Marine Birds: Trends & Stewardship will be open three days a week, 6 [ Free Fish Identification Class for Divers [ Building Awareness About Puget Sound’s Health Friday through Sunday, noon to 4pm. 7 [ Tides of March Needs Your Help The Marine Exhibit is closed until April 1 [ Annual Meeting Speaker when both exhibits will be open Inserts [ MSC Pen Friday through Sunday. [ Tides of March Benefit Auction Special Winter Exhibit in the Natural History Building Protection Island: A Northwest Treasure
This winter, the Natural History Exhibit will host a special exhibit on An Informal Afternoon Protection Island, from January 13th through March 19th. Through with Eleanor Stopps this exhibit we hope to focus attention on both the fascinating histori- cal legacy and the critical ecological value of this island refuge. SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2:30PM Eleanor Stopps is well known on the Protection Island has many stories to tell. Its bluffs tell of the advance Olympic Peninsula for her deep commitment to Pro- and retreat of three successive glaciers. Native American and early tection Island and the birds that nest there. She and her explorers offer accounts of this beautiful landscape and its importance friend Zella Schultz were instrumental in building support at the to their lives and activities. Several generations of hardy homestead- local, regional and national level for preservation of the island for nest- ers made efforts to eke out a living on its flower-sprinkled prairies. ing seabirds, and it was Eleanor’s perseverance that led to the decision The island was the site of a number of interesting projects before be- to designate the island a National Wildlife Refuge in 1982. We are coming a target for developers in the latter part of the 20th century. thrilled that Eleanor has agreed to spend an informal afternoon with us Finally, there is the inspirational story of two dedicated local women to visit and answer questions. who recognized the importance of the island to nesting seabirds, and who worked to convince the Federal government that the island’s best use was as a home for wildlife. Pigeon Guillemot Research on Protection Island Designing exhibits that illuminate these intriguing stories hasn’t been left up to PTMSC staff and volunteers alone. A group of enthusiastic SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2:30PM students from Jefferson Community School have had their hands in it Marine birds nesting on Protection Island too, researching the history and geology of Protection Island, design- have been the subject of several research ing posters, building models and developing interactive displays. It projects in recent years. On Saturday, Janu- has been exciting to watch their work unfold. ary 28th, Wildlife Biologist Lee Robinson will tell about her work researching pigeon Other students will have a chance to participate too, thanks to a gener- guillemots on Protection Island National Wildlife Ref- ous contribution from First Federal Savings & Loan. Elementary and uge since 1994. Originally on staff with USFWS, working middle school classes from around the Olympic Peninsula are invited with the Puget Sound Ambient Monitoring Project, Lee is now inves- to visit the Protection Island exhibit at no charge during the months of tigating the birds’ fledging success as a volunteer. Over the years, Lee February and March. While they are here these groups will take part has had lots of help from her family. Her youngest daughter, Karen, in hands-on activities developed especially to bring Protection Island, will help in the presentation and talk about the study she is doing as along with its human and natural history, alive to students. part of her high school graduation requirement.
Many of our winter public programs will focus on themes related to the island. We’re also fortunate to have three special guests during the Early Peoples of Clallam and period of the exhibit who will offer their unique perspectives on the Jefferson Counties, with Kathy Duncan island’s history. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2:30PM Native peoples lived and moved about on the Strait of Juan de Fuca for thousands of years Octopress is a quarterly publication of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, A 501(C) (3) nonprofit educational organization. Your comments, contributions, and support are greatly welcomed and appreciated. PTMSC is located at Fort and Protection Island was a part of their lives. Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula. We are very pleased to host a program by PTMSC Kathy Duncan, Cultural Resources Specialist 532 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368 of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, who will (360) 385-5582 l (800) 566-3932 l Fax: (360) 385-7248 share her abundant knowledge of this area’s [email protected] l www.ptmsc.org early peoples. Kathy has authored numerous The Main Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Fort Worden State Park Office. The Marine Exhibit & articles on the early history of the Jamestown Natural History Exhibit are located on the Pier and on the Beach at Fort Worden State Park. S’Klallam Tribe and other native peoples, Admin. Staff Bookkeeping Executive Director Marketing Volunteer Coordinator Alice King Marilyn Hoeft Anne Murphy Christina Pivarnik Jean Walat and she is a contributing author of the book [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Native Peoples of the Olympic Peninsula: ext. 104 ext. 105 ext. 102 379-3378 ext. 112 Who We Are. Americorps Interns Educator/Aquarist Maintenance Museum Curator/ Volunteer Mikkel Bjornson Cinamon Moffett Jeff Gallant Educator Scheduling No. Kristin Wilkinson [email protected] Keith Brkich Judy D’Amore ext. 112 Admission to the lectures is $5.00 for non- Molly Maline ext. 109 [email protected] ext. 204 members ($3.00 for youth), $3.00 for mem- bers ($2.00 for member youth). PORT TOWNSEND MARINE SCIENCE SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bo Bricklemyer Ron Deisher Gordon James Michael Legarsky Gary Pascoe Chuck Turner Dan Darrow Frank Handler Johanna King Ev Muehlethaler Dave Sterritt
2 PORT TOWNSEND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS See MSC Pen & Page 7 for Volunteer Events
NEW WINTER HOURS Natural History Exhibit: Friday through Sunday: 12–4pm Marine Exhibit: by appointment for groups of 12 or more
JAN. 10 TU Geology Study Group 5:15pm NHE 12 TH Special PI Exhibit Preview for Members 4:30–6:30pm 13 F Opening of the Protection Island Exhibit in the NHE 15 SU Winter Speaker Series: An Informal Afternoon with Eleanor Stopps (see p. 2) 2:30pm NHE 24 TU Geology Study Group 5:15pm NHE 28 SA Winter Speaker Series: Pigeon Guillemots of Protection Island with Lee Robinson (see p. 2) 2:30pm NHE 29 SU Fish Identification 8am–5pm Put on by the SeaDoc Society (see p. 6)
FEB. 11 SA Annual Meeting: Speaker Dr. John Piatt, U.S. Geological Survey (see p. 7) 2:30pm NHE 14 TU Geology Study Group 5:15pm NHE 18 TU Geology Study Group 5:15pm NHE 25 SA Winter Speaker Series: Early Peoples of Clallam & Jefferson Counties with Kathy Duncan (see p. 2) 2:30pm NHE
MAR. 4SA “Tides of March” Benefit Auction Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds 6pm 11 SA Marine Birds: Trends & Stewardship (see p. 5) 14 TU Geology Study Group 5:15pm NHE 18 TU Geology Study Group 5:15pm NHE 25 SA Marine Birds: Trends & Stewardship (see p. 5) 25 SA Protection Island Spring Migration Cruise 1–4pm 26 SU Guest Lecture: Bud Kannenberg—Lewis & Clark 2:30pm NHE
APR. 1SA Spring Hours at Both Exhibits: Exhibits open Friday through Sunday: 12–4pm 1SA Protection Island Spring Migration Cruise 1–4pm 15 SA Protection Island Spring Migration Cruise 1–4pm 22 SA Protection Island Spring Migration Cruise 1–4pm 29 SA Protection Island Spring Migration Cruise 1–4pm
FOR INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS CALL THE PTMSC at 360-385-5582 or e-mail—[email protected]
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G R A P H I C • D E S I G N 3 ❄ ❅ Seth Bender Memorial Scholarship Fund 2006 will mark PTMSC’s 18th season of week-long summer over- ❄ night and day camps. These hands-on Marine Science and Natural His- ❆ tory camps provide educational opportunities for boys and girls ages 8–18. This scholarship fund, established in memory of Seth Bender, Winter❅ PROGRAMS provides tuition assistance for low-income families. We sincerely thank the following who have contributed since our last All programs are in the NHE at 2:30 issue: Mary Jane Gossmann Sarah Patterson JANUARY Bob & Jacki Bent Cynthia & Michael Diament Betty Anne & Allen McCall Chuck Kinsey 1 CLOSED 7 SA Learn about Otters! ❆ ❆ Contributions to the scholarship fund are always accepted and can be 8 SU Invasive Species sent to: 14 SA Bioluminescence Seth Bender Memorial Scholarship Fund 15 SU Guest Speaker, A Conversation with Eleanor Stopps Port Townsend Marine Science Center 21 SA Dolphins! 532 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368
22 SU A Bird for Every Season
28 SA Pigeon Guillemots of Protection Island with Lee Robinson 29 SA History of Protection Island
FEBRUARY ❆ ❄ 4 SA Forest of the Sea ❅ 5 SU Where Do Islands Come From? 11 SA Echinoderms 12 SU Legacy of Protection Island 18 SA Building a Bluff 19 SU Puget Sound Food Webs 25 SA Native Peoples of the Olympic Peninsula with Kathy Duncan 26 SU Climate Change
MARCH 4 SA Humpback Whales 5 SU Discovery of Protection Island ❄ 11 SA Navigating the Sound ❆ 12 SU Food from the Sea 18 SA Beaks to Feet 19 SU Low Tide What’s New at The Burke? 25 SA Whale of a Tale 26 SU Lewis & Clark—Guest Lecture with Bud Kannenberg Artifact ID Day Saturday, January 21, 1–4pm It’s time once again for artifact identification day! Do you have something you can’t quite place? With luck, if it’s from somewhere along the Pacific Rim or Native North America, one of the Burke’s curatorial experts can help you figure it out. Archaeologists and geologists will also be on hand to lend their expertise. Please, no more than three items per person. And as always: the Burke cannot provide valuations.
Opening Weekend ~ The Eternal Thread Saturday & Sunday, February 4–5, 10am–5pm The Burke will be abuzz with Maori artists for five days in February! The opening weekend of The Eternal Thread exhibition will feature more than a dozen Maori weavers, carvers, and ta moko (tattoo) artists, plus special lectures and presentations by both Maori and Northwest Coast Thomas N. Hagen, D.D.S artists. Check the museum’s Web site for details: www.burkemuseum.org
Family Event ~ Dinosaur Day 9522 OAK BAY ROAD, SUITE 400 PORT LUDLOW, WASHINGTON 98365 Saturday, March 4, 10am–5pm TELEPHONE (360) 437-9392
4 NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS Thanks! To our New & Continuing Members! The following folks have either joined or renewed their PTMSC membership since the Fall ’05 Octopress was sent! Student Ruby Newton Julia Bennett Lucia & Paul Norris Daniel Parr Individual Don & Betsy Pendergast Carol Baker Christine, John & Robert Brooke Zachary Peterson Sandra Crowder David Phillips Susan Deshazer Gordon & Isabelle Phipps Sarah Hadlock & Justin Lathrop Christina & Jim Pivarnik Larry Heater Ann & Cliff Prout Sharon Hollensbe Bob & Anne Reeves Sue Long Clifton & Everett Ross Lisa Lynes Jim & Pat Ryan Naomi Marcus David Rymph & Linda Little Glenn Marquardt Jonathan, Leanne & Barbara & Roth Mason Benny Ryweck Marine Birds: Trends and Stewardship Margaret Orth Cheri & Al Scalf Dorothy Plut Laurel Shelton Surveys show a number of marine bird species are declining in the Puget Dixie Romadka Sue Skubinna M. Jean Stanks Robert Steele & Mary Swift Sound/Straits area. Why is this happening and what do people in the Puget Judith Toledano Cindy Stirling Sound/Straits region need to know in order to help keep local seabird popula- Laura Tucker Lew & Marta Stock Karen Urioste Lois Twelves tions healthy? Jerry Watson Sandra Vanvig & Bruce Stowe Marine naturalists and environmental education professionals are invited to Family Fred & Ann Weinmann Terry & Diane Allen Phillip and Vera Williams attend a series of workshops sponsored by the Port Townsend Marine Science Daniel Barnes & Friend Center and Washington Sea Grant, led by the following top Puget Sound Cheryl Maglosky Mearl & Connie Bergeson researchers: Brent and Holly Beckstead Wendy Bietz Unzelman Ms. Sheila Bender Janke & Cornelis Kolff Katherine Buchanan Amy Leitman • Recent work on Declining Scoters and Grebes in the Puget Sound/Straits Cindy Buxton & Russ White Louchard’s Yacht Restoration Region, with David Nysewander, WDFW, March 11, 2006. Edward & Ruth Cabler Stephen Lewis & Douglas & Frances Campbell Deborah Gottlieb Lewis • Black Brants and Blackbellied Brants, life histories and habitat needs in Patricia Carter Gus & Judy McCutchen Puget Sound/Straits, with Greg Schirato, WDFW, March 25, 2006. Barbara Rae Clark Robin & Gabe Ornelas Larry & Ellen Crockett Jeanette Richoux • Nesting birds on island refuges—the habitat needs of alcids, cormorants William Davies Mary Rizzardi Joab & Eden Eades Hugh Shipman and oyster-catchers, with Julia Parrish of the UW and Kevin Ryan USFWS, Sonja Elend Jenifer & Lynn Taylor June 6, 2006. Gary & Karen Forbes Sandee Freeman Sustaining • Late summer Gulls of the Olympic Peninsula, their reproduction and Helen & Paul Frenzen Rodie & Al Abrams Marilyn & Andy Friedrich William & Barbara Collins development, with Bob Boekelheide, Dungeness River Audubon Center, Lydia Gallagher Geri Froomer August 22, 2006. James Garrity Nadine & Gary Jonientz Jeff Gibbons Fleet Marine • The assemblage of fall migrants, how they use Puget Sound/Straits, with Laurette & Jerry Gilbert Bud & Evelinn Kannenberg Bill Tweit, Westport Seabird Cruises, September 30, 2006. Paul Gneiding Pat & Mike Kenna, The Printery Jim & Kendra Golden Joe & Cinda Langjahr Paula & Victor Gray Brian & Kathy Linnell An additional program will be scheduled for October 2006, title and speaker to Barbara Gray Dixie & Dave Llewellin be announced at a later time. Mardy & Tom Harrold Sunshine Window Inc. Lisa Heinkel & Nikole Blue Diane Michalek For information on workshop locations, dates, and registration, contact the Port Suzanne and Bill Hempstead Southern Heights Ele. School Phoebe Huffman J. A. North Townsend Marine Science Center, (360) 385-5582, (800) 566-3932 or John & Marjorie Illman Kitty Reed & Gerald Thorsen [email protected]. Juanita Jensen Ted & Erica Springstead Tom & Karen Jones Jannette and David Woodruff Rollin Konopaski Hsushi Yeh Stephanie Kurtz Business/Professional Sandra Kurtz & George Goodall The Green Eyeshade Paula & Greg Lalish Marilyn & John Staples Andrea Lawson & Otter Crossing Café Michael Hamilton Heather Polizzi Chelcie & Kathy Liu Provisions, Hope Borsato & Karen Elliott Lovekamp Candace Hulbert Wesley Ludemann Shoreline Marine Diesel Inc. landscape design Chris Martell Mark Jochems construction Amy Martin Sweet Laurette & Cyndee’s complete yard Clara Mason Patisserie & French Bistro maintenance David & Julie McCulloch Laurette McCrae Shannon Michaels T’s Restaurant, Tim Tocatlian Bill & Marty Miller GREG MITCHELL Melissa Miller Octopress Sponsor LANDSCAPING, INC. Sue Milliken & Kelly Dodson David Chuljian, DDS James & Elizabeth Moore David Chuljian 360-385-5141 Robert & Elizabeth Moss Crestone Creations, Lovett Family fax 360-385-6800 Nancy Naslund & John Piatt Kimball Woodworks CONT. LIC. #GREGML*1022QF Linda Newberry & Rick Ruble Fred & Janie Kimball 5 Building Awareness About Puget Sound’s Health David T Chuljian, DDS, PS There is a groundswell of opinion about the need to implement a major initiative to restore (360) 385-3100 and protect Puget Sound. We’re hearing it from Governor Gregoire’s office in Olympia 1303 Washington Street and from Congressman Dicks’ office in Wash- Port Townsend, WA 98368 www.chuljiandds.com ington, D.C.
This discussion is not new on the state level. Many Thanks are due … The Puget Sound Action Team, an interagency, [email protected] www.homersmith.com intergovernmental body responsible for defin- For making the ing, coordinating and implementing the state’s Beer Tasting Benefit Cruise a success: environmental agenda for Puget Sound, came [ Otter Crossing Café for the delicious
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2319 Washington Street Port Townsend WA 98368 Voice 360-385-4194 • Fax 360-385-5860 [email protected] • sosprinting.biz Executive Director 6 Annual Meeting on February 11 Features Dr. John Piatt Tides of March Auction Committees Sea Birds as Indicators of Change in the Need Your Help Puget Sound Ecosystem Please join us on February 11 for the PTMSC’s annual meet- One of the great things about working or volunteering for a ing at 2pm in the Natural History Exhibit. Anne Murphy, nonprofit organization is the opportunity to stretch your skills Executive Director, will briefly present an organizational and creativity into areas that you haven’t exercised before, or perspective, and then turn the floor over to Dr. John Piatt, a alternatively, to contribute with confidence in areas where you marine biologist for the U.S. Geological Survey. have a lot of prior experience. The Tides of March Auction (March 4, 2006 at Jefferson County Fairgrounds) is a chance Dr. Piatt has been for volunteers to exercise those well-developed skill-muscles studying marine or to build some new ones. Call forth your budding or experi- birds, forage fish enced writer, salesperson, data entry worker, artist, chef, bottle and marine ecosys- washer, security guard or clean-up artist. Call Jean Walat at tems for 25 years. 385-5582, ext. 112, to sign up. Here are some of the widely He explains that varied areas where your creativity and contributions will be seabirds are visible very welcome: members of marine Acquisitions/Donations (Pam Gray) Obtains auction items, communities and sets price ranges for items, and manages an accurate list and they feed high on storage of donations before the auction. Committee members the food chain, so may bring a free guest. they are useful indicators of change in marine systems. When the biology, abundance or distribution of a seabird changes, Solicitation of Sponsorships (Ron Deisher, Christina these changes are often correlated with changes in the envi- Pivarnik) Solicits advertising from businesses and sponsor- ronment, ranging from small-scale events such as local spills ships from private parties, with a goal of covering the costs of to large-scale deviations in ocean climate. Dr. Piatt will re- the event. view recent changes in some seabird populations in Puget Editor/Data Entry (Johanna King) Edits donation in- Sound, including Protection Island, speculate about some formation for completeness and accuracy for input into the of the possible reasons for those changes, and consider what catalogue. these changes may indicate about marine ecosystems in the northeast Pacific. Thank You/Receipts (Mena Quilici) Ensures that every do- nor, volunteer, and “big spender” receives a “thank you” and Dr. Piatt lives in Port Townsend but carries out research receipt as appropriate. both locally and at the USGS Alaska Science Center in Certificates (Celeste Osborne) Identifies auction items that Anchorage. He is also an affiliate professor at the School need printed gift certificates and obtains/makes them. of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Wash- ington, and maintains an office at the USGS Marrowstone Food (Pam Gray– needs lots of help, especially day of the Marine Station. event) Obtains food donations from volunteers or merchants and vendors, does food preparation, and plans the food presentation. PROTECTION ISLAND Decorations and Set-Up (Katherine Jensen) Helps develop a marine-related theme and decorates for the event. SPRING MIGRATION CRUISES Auction Logistics (Dick Barrow) Helps organize the auction itself, including display of auction items, bidding system, live auction, and management of bids at the end of the auction. Check-In/Check-Out (Heidi Eisenhower) Sets up fast, friendly check-in and check-out. Auction Catalogue (Daphne Kilburn) Produces the auction catalogue, offsetting the cost with the sale of ads. Clean-Up You know what we mean. SATURDAYS, 1 PM TO 4 PM Promotions/Publicity/Advertising (Christina Pivarnik) Gets MARCH 25 a good turnout for the auction. APRIL 1, 15, 22 & 29 Beverages (Christina Pivarnik) Obtains beer, wine, and other Tickets: $50 per person ($45 for PTMSC, Burke Museum, Audubon or WOS members) beverages, donated if possible. Reservations and information: (360) 385-5582, (800) 566-3932 or [email protected] Discounts are available for children and groups
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