Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Classes & Fieldwork

Northwest Trek is expanding learning opportunities for citizens to take on the roll of scientists with classes in NatureMapping and field work to support the Ohop Valley Creek restoration project.

NatureMapping: Data Collection and Monitoring

NatureMapping provides an opportunity for citizen scientists to observe, monitor and inventory their local habitats and use the information gathered to effect real change. Data collected can be used by scientists on state and local levels to help make decisions that determine a healthy future for fish and wildlife.

Ohop Valley Creek Restoration Project Field Trips

The South Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Nisqually Land Trust and its partners have joined together to restore the creek through the Ohop Valley back to its original meandering pathway.  Northwest Trek is joining with the habitat restoration efforts by providing data collection and monitoring of the wildlife in the project area.  Trek utilizes citizen scientists in the data collection efforts. 

Ohop Valley Creek Field Trips are free for participants. You do not have to have NatureMapping experience for this activity. Participants should come dressed for the weather and for walking in a wet environment on uneven surfaces. Please contact Jessica Moore at 360-832-7160 or at Jessica.Moore@nwtrek.org for more information or to sign up for a field trip. 

Learn more at www.ohopcreek.org.

2012 Field Trips

January 28	Amphibian Survey Training
February 11	NatureMapping at Ohop Creek
March 31	NatureMapping at Powell Pasture
April 14	NatureMapping at Ohop Creek
April 21	NWTrek Park Appreciation Day
May 26	NatureMapping at Railway Rd
June 2	National Trails Day Nature Trail
July 7	NatureMapping at Wilcox Flats
July 21	NatureMapping at Ohop Creek
August 4	Tansey Pull at NWTrek
September 22	NatureMapping at Powell Creek
October 20	NatureMapping at Ohop Creek