Upcoming Events

Know Your Homewaters Spring Party

Thornton Creek Long Walk (South Fork)

Homewaters hosts many community events throughout the year intended to give people in the Seattle area an opportunity to learn more about their place and engage in a greater connection to it.

If you have any questions about our events, please contact our office.

Enjoy a party with great folks, food and music May 19,
and a 7-mile urban hike June 14

Monday, May 19, 2008
Know Your Homewaters Spring Party
Ray's Boathouse, Seattle

Join Homewaters for an evening of Northwest appetizers, organic wines compliments of Lopez Island Winery, and live jazz at the critically-acclaimed Ray’s Boathouse on Shilshole Bay. Enjoy the majestic view of the Olympic Mountains and Sound. Bid on fabulous silent auction items, including a sunset sailing trip on Puget Sound and a week at Sinclair Island Retreat. Hear directly from students who have participated in Homewaters Project’s inquiry-based ecological programs. There's something for everyone!

Thanks to our sponsor:

Proceeds raised from this gala event support our hands-on exploration of urban nature and community for children and adults alike.

Where: Ray's Boathouse, 6049 Seaview Avenue NW, Seattle
When: 7-9 p.m.
Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door
How to purchase tickets:
1) Call us with your credit card information at 206-526-0187, or
2) Email homewaters@sccd.ctc.edu - include your phone number and tell us when we may call you for your credit card info.

Our list is still growing! Check back for more.

Auction items:

Custom tour of Cedar River watershed for 8 people
Cabin at Port Gamble
Home energy audit
1-day rafting trip for four people
2 copies of "Beyond Mt. Si" hiking guides
Toys from Precocious & Izilla Toy Shops
Sushi-grade wild Alaskan salmon
Keg of Manny's pale ale
Week at Freedom Sports camp on Orcas Island
90-minute massage
Laughter workshop
Weekend at cabin at Sand Creek, outside Cashmere
Terrace Club level Mariners tickets
Half case of Lopez wine
Week at Sinclair Island retreat
Urban nature tour by David B. Williams for 6 people
Duwamish River kayak tour
Agua Verde gift certificates: kayak rental + food
Two assorted cases of organic Fishtale ale
10 lb. box wild Alaskan salmon
Summer sunset sail for six w/dinner & wine
2 nights at Stevens Pass ski cabin
Microsoft software package
Jewelry by Liz Day
Weekend night at Bellevue Sheraton with couples massage
2-hour kayak excursion at Spring Bay on Orcas Island

Raffle items:

Ray’s cookbook + $100 gift certificate
1 assorted case of organic fish ale
2 copies of "Beyond Mt. Si" hiking guides
Bottle of Lopez Island wine
Waterproof radio/CD player

Saturday, June 14, 2008
Thornton Creek Long Walk (South Fork)

Trace the route of Thornton Creek's South Fork from Northgate to Matthews Beach in this adult-paced 7-mile hike. Part of the time we'll be tromping along (muddy) creekside trails. Part of the time we'll be walking on roads and sidewalks. (It's an urban walk!)

Where: Starting point provided at time of registration.
When: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (more or less)
Cost: Free, but advance registration required. Call 206-526-0187 or email us.

Click here to see photos of previous Long Walks.


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