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Stream Steward Training
March 5 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
$50 – $60The Stream Steward Program provides Kitsap residents with the opportunity to turn environmental knowledge into action. Through an annual, multi-day, hybrid training, participants learn about connections between our lands and waters and the life that depends on their health. The training includes classroom sessions, field trips, and hands-on activities, and connects participants with experts and opportunities to get involved in local efforts.
Upon completion, volunteers are required to commit to 20 hours of ecosystem-based volunteer service in the next year and report these hours to WSU Extension. Volunteer hours can be applied to a wide range of opportunities that work toward the larger goal of improving Kitsap ecosystem health. From getting involved in a citizen science project to engaging in public outreach, volunteers can connect with opportunities that fit their skills and interests.
Throughout the training, organizations will provide participants with information about local projects and offer exciting opportunities to plug in and make a difference in Kitsap County.
Sample topics for the 2026 training include:
- Stream and forest ecology
- Restoration and wildlife
- Drinking water and water quality in Kitsap
- Opportunities to volunteer with local organizations
Cost:
- Early bird registration (through Jan. 18, 2026): $50
- General registration (starts Jan. 19, 2026): $60
Registrations will not be refunded after Monday, February 23, 2025.
Scholarships are available—contact Anna McClelland directly at anna.mcclelland@wsu.edu for an application.
Locations: All classes will be in person sessions, locations will be all across Kitsap County. Field experiences will be held in all weather.
Dates/Times:
Thursday, February 26th, 9:30am – 4pm
Tuesday, March 3rd, 9:30am – 4pm
Thursday, March 5th, 9:30am – 4pm
Tuesday, March 10th, 9:30am – 4pm
Thursday, March 12th, 9:30am – 4pm
Tuesday, March 17th, 9:30am – 4pm
*Schedule/Locations are still being developed — Times may shift slightly.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the WSU office at anna.mcclelland@wsu.edu or 360-228-7303 at least two weeks prior to the event.
