Discover Iverson Spit Preserve in this Sound Water Stewards Event

YOU are invited to a FREE, FUN, Family-Friendly Event at Iverson Spit Preserve, 3 Iverson Rd, on Camano Island, one of the few Camano parks with a sandy beach. Sound Water Stewards present multiple interactive displays from 11 am to 2 pmCome see what nature has to share … beach, sand, driftwood, forest, trails and more.

  • Discover what makes the holes in the sand.
  • Learn about native and invasive species (plants, hornets, crabs).
  • Participate in a beach litter pickup.
  • Learn to identify and report invasive green crab molts using MyCoast App on a cell phone.
  • Learn about the birds found at this site.
  • Be prepared: know the tides and weather forecast for the day.
  • How to catch more (Dungeness) crab.
  • Wander the trails, including the Hobbit Trail
  • Learn about the creation of Iverson Spit Preserve as a waterfront park owned by Island County.
  • Play the Poop Toss game.
  • Receive a hand lens, Junior Steward booklet and beach etiquette bookmark. Everyone can play a role in stewardship.

Sound Water Stewards present “Discover Iverson Spit Waterfront Preserve” with interactive displays at Island County’s park known as Iverson Preserve on Camano Island, one of the Camano few parks with a sandy beach. The event showcases what nature has to share: sand shrimp, clams, driftwood, native plants, Madrone trees, eagles and more. Participants can discover what makes the holes in the sand, learn about native and invasive species, participate in a beach litter pickup, or learn to identify and report invasive green crab molts. Come explore Iverson beach and trails.

Download, print and share this PDF. Hosted by nature, presented by Sound Water Stewards.


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