Walk & Talk: What Good is Dead Wood?
Description
What Good is Dead Wood? Culver Preserve, Orcas Island
If a tree dies in the forest, and nobody is around to remove it, can it still contribute to the forest's health?
YES!
Join us as we set out and explore the importance of dead wood in our island forests. We will walk, observe, and discuss what is happening around us, even after trees stop growing. It is sure to be a day of exciting discovery and exploration as we take a deep dive into the vital role dead wood plays in our island forest ecosystems.
About the Preserve
The Culver Preserve is just shy of 24 acres and has over 700 feet of rugged high bank shoreline facing southeast toward Rosario Strait and beyond. Undeveloped shoreline preserves like this are not only crucial to the health of terrestrial species like Douglas squirrels and Sitka spruce that call it home, but they also provide valuable inputs to the marine environment which ultimately feed the fishes and other critters of the Salish Sea.
Tour Details
📆 When: Friday, October 9
⏰ Time: 10:30am- 12:00pm
🎟️ Cost: Free (Registration required)
🥾 What to Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, and a water bottle.
📍Meeting Location: Doe Bay Fire Station (3634 Point Lawrence Road). Please park on the left side of the Station.
⚠️ Important to Note:
Registration is limited to 20 people. All participants must sign an SJPT liability waiver (available in English or Español) as part of the registration process.
Site Conditions:
Questions? Please reach out to Charlotte Chevalier, Communications and Outreach Manager, via email at charlotte@sjpt.org.