Camp Long: Lodge closed, park open, and here’s what’s in store

January 30, 2010 6:11 pm
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At the city Parks Board meeting on Thursday night, there was a quick update about Camp Long‘s lodge renovations – with department management saying the lodge is still on target to reopen “by June.” In the meantime, though, the park itself remains open, with lots of programs on tap – like the ones on this list Sheila Brown sent around tonight for February – read on:

February Nature Programs – Animals

Explore the wonderful animal life all around us. Fascinating facts and features of animal life whether crawling, swimming, flying or walking.

Salamander Love Night
Ages 4 and older
Did you know that our two local mole salamanders species mate and lay eggs right around Valentines Day? Come with us to look for these Long-toed lovers, their Northwestern friends and eggs in their watery bedrooms. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Please register by February 12. Register by calling 684-7434.
Instructor: Stewart Wechsler
Course #49143 February 13 Sat 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Adult Fee $8.00, Child Fee $6.00

West Seattle Birding Loop
Ages 1 and older
Explore West Seattle’s fascinating array of parks while learning to identify winter birds with master birder, Woody Wheeler. This van-based tour will include short hikes (2 miles total) into Jack Block, Alki, Me-Kwa-Mooks and Lincoln Parks, as well as a bakery/hot drink stop along the way. We could see up to 30 species of birds while exploring diverse and scenic parks that feature ecological restorations, marine and forest ecosystems. Come prepared with rain gear, layers of warm clothes, warm boots and binoculars. Families and beginning birders are welcome and encouraged to come along! Meet in front of the lodge at Camp Long. Register by calling 684-7434.
Instructor: Woody Wheeler
Course #50822 February 20 Sat 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Activity Fee $15.00

Lincoln Park Owl Hoot
Ages 4 and older
Join us for a dusk-to-dark owl prowl through Camp Long’s to Lincoln Park’s. Early winter is courtship time! Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Please pre-register by February 19. Register by calling 684-7434.
Location: Outdoor Space – North of Colman Pool, Lincoln Park
Course #49135 February 20 Sat 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Adult Fee $8.00, Child Fee $6.00

Third Saturday Free Walks

Puget Park Walk FREE
Ages 1 and older
The sign may be gone, but the park does live on! This small piece of the Duwamish Greenbelt is almost unknown to anyone outside of the neighborhood. Once home to a riding stable, this little piece of heaven has been adopted by the neighbors who have begun asking the question about daylighting the creek which outflows into the Duwamish River. Register by calling 684-7434.
Location: Puget Park
Course #50818 February 20 Sat 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Dr. Jose Rizal Park Walk
Ages 1 and older
Named for a Filipino Leader, this greenbelt adjacent to the I-5 freeway was a no-person land until the mid 90’s when neighbors wanted better access and a place to walk their four legged friends. A Rotary Club tree planting in the mid 80’s peppered the hillside with trees in a planting medium that was sure to strangle them. Let’s find out who survived and how to navigate the space. Register by calling 684-7434.
Location: Jose Rizal Park
Course #50815 February 20 Sat 2 – 4 p.m.

Nature Walks – Preschool/Tots
Immerse young ones in the great outdoors and let them explore the wonders of nature. Most classes require adult participation.

Winter Wonderland (2-3yrs)
Ages 2 – 3
Adults, explore the wonders of nature with your Tots. Discover life in the pond, forest, field and meet new friends. Please arrive 10 minutes before class time and wear weatherproof clothing. Up to two children can be registered with one adult. No strollers please. $7.00 for one adult with one child. $3.50 for each additional person. Pre-registration required by February 15. Register by calling 684-7434.
Location: Outdoor Space – North of Colman Pool
Course #49148 February 16 Tue 10 – 11 a.m.
Activity Fee $7.00
Volunteer Opportunity

Camp Long Third Saturday Work Parties FREE
All ages, families
Leave your family legacy at Camp Long by helping to restore a patch of native habitat in the park, building trails or maintaining amenities. Make some new friends while preserving a future for ourselves and native plants and animals. Register by calling 423-0762.
February 20 Sat 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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