Events
Vashon Nature Center invites you to become part of a welcoming community. We would love to have you join us for a talk, lab or outdoor adventure. Thanks to support from partners like 4 culture and King County we are able to offer free participation options in most activities.
September 2026
Stream Bug and Water Quality Surveys
Help Vashon Nature Center scientists monitor creek health by conducting a census of stream invertebrates and by taking water quality samples to measure for 6PPD-Q (the salmon killing chemical) and PFAS forever chemicals. Learn about stream ecology and get a behind the scenes look at who lives in our local creeks! REGISTER HERE
Volunteer in Heron Meadow with Adria
Join Adria Magrath, VNC’s Heron Meadow Steward, every Wednesday from 9:30am-11:30am for general Heron Meadow upkeep and maintenance work. Tasks vary according to weather and inclination, and tools and gloves will be provided! Show up and sign in at the meadow during the work period. Volunteers will be removing invasive species, particularly the alkanet in […]
Stream Bug and Water Quality Surveys
Help Vashon Nature Center scientists monitor creek health by conducting a census of stream invertebrates and by taking water quality samples to measure for 6PPD-Q (the salmon killing chemical) and PFAS forever chemicals. Learn about stream ecology and get a behind the scenes look at who lives in our local creeks! REGISTER HERE
The Status of Salmon in Vashon Creeks
Vashon Nature Center staff will give a presentation on the status of salmon in island creeks, followed by a training session for those interested in volunteering with the SalmonWatchers program. SalmonWatchers monitor creeks once or twice a week, documenting the presence of salmon from October 1st to December 31st. Vashon Nature Center’s mission is to […]
Heart of a Lion Film Screening at Vashon Center for the Arts
Experience a breathtaking journey into the hidden world of mountain lions with Heart of a Lion, a feature-length documentary that follows biologist Mark Elbroch from the rugged wilderness of Jackson, Wyoming, to the misty forests of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. At the heart of the film are two remarkable mountain lion mothers, F61 and Yoko, whose […]
October 2026
SalmonWatchers 2026
Join us for another year collecting quantitative data on salmon returning to spawn in our creeks. Volunteers will either monitor a creek from a stationary sit spot 1-2 times a week for 20 minutes or conduct a reach walk along a section of creek once a week documenting the presence of salmon from October 1st […]
Kiliii Yüyan: Indigenous Wisdom for a Thriving Planet
Photographer and National Geographic Explorer Kiliii Yüyan asks a vital question: what keeps the planet’s most extraordinary ecosystems thriving? From coral reefs and rainforests to the Arctic tundra, he shows how Indigenous stewardship has sustained these environments for generations. Through encounters with polar bears alongside Iñupiat hunters, dives into mangrove shark nurseries, and time spent […]
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Past Events
September 2026
Stream Bug and Water Quality Surveys
Help Vashon Nature Center scientists monitor creek health by conducting a census of stream invertebrates and by taking water quality samples to measure for 6PPD-Q (the salmon killing chemical) and PFAS forever chemicals. Learn about stream ecology and get a behind the scenes look at who lives in our local creeks! REGISTER HERE
Stream Bug and Water Quality Surveys
Help Vashon Nature Center scientists monitor creek health by conducting a census of stream invertebrates and by taking water quality samples to measure for 6PPD-Q (the salmon killing chemical) and PFAS forever chemicals. Learn about stream ecology and get a behind the scenes look at who lives in our local creeks! REGISTER HERE
Volunteer in Heron Meadow with Adria
Join Adria Magrath, VNC’s Heron Meadow Steward, every Wednesday from 9:30am-11:30am for general Heron Meadow upkeep and maintenance work. Tasks vary according to weather and inclination, and tools and gloves will be provided! Show up and sign in at the meadow during the work period. Volunteers will be removing invasive species, particularly the alkanet in […]
August 2026
Dalco Kelp Forest Canopy Delineation by kayak
Join us at Dalco Kelp Forest Canopy Delineation by kayak and help with our ongoing community science research on our local kelp forests. This survey takes place August 13th from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm. We will meet at the Tahlequah Ferry Parking lot. From there, we will kayak along the shoreline approximately ½ mile to […]
Shoreline Armoring Restoration Monitoring
Join us this summer in conducting local community science in our 2026 summer shoreline armoring restoration monitoring! Assist VNC in monitoring the effectiveness of shoreline restoration to improve nearshore habitat for juvenile salmon and forage fish. No experience is required – participants will be paired with a VNC staff member who trained in all research […]
Shoreline Armoring Restoration Monitoring
Join us this summer in conducting local community science in our 2026 summer shoreline armoring restoration monitoring! Assist VNC in monitoring the effectiveness of shoreline restoration to improve nearshore habitat for juvenile salmon and forage fish. No experience is required – participants will be paired with a VNC staff member who trained in all research […]
Mary Singer Swims ‘Round the Rock!
Show your support for islander Mary Singer as she attempts a record-breaking swim around Vashon Island! Mary Singer grew up here learning to swim at the public pool near the high school. She has since completed the Triple Crown of open water swimming including: crossing Catalina Channel, the English Channel, and circumnavigating Manhattan Island in […]
July 2026
Yvonne’s 100th Birthday Party!
Join us for Yvonne Kuperburg’s 100th birthday party! Stop by Mukai Farm and Garden on Tuesday, July 28th anytime from 10am-1pm to join in on the festivities to celebrate Yvonne’s long life. We hope to see you there!
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