StreamFest provides opportunities for sponsors and others

March 31st, 2008

North Olympic Land Trust’s 8th annual StreamFest provides plenty of opportunities for involvement.

Businesses and individuals can help cover expenses for this major event and for the Land Trust’s work throughout the year through StreamFest Sponsorships.

Sponsors benefits include being able to host a booth about their products and/or services. Sponsors also receive publicity through StreamFest ads, printed programs and signage. Sponsorships start at $500. They can consist of cash or in-kind contributions or a combination. More information is on this Web site by clicking on Options and Benefits for Sponsors. Agreement forms, which follow the Options and Benefits sheet, are due at the Land Trust office by May 1. Payments are due July 1.

Other involvement opportunities include sharing of pictures, words or music to express what you like about the special qualities of the North Olympic Peninsula. We’ve already received this beautiful photograph from Bob Kaune, titled “Blue and Gold.” The photograph of the Elwha River, in Olympic National Park, is currently part of the Strait Art 2008 show at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Elwha River Reflections Bob Kaune’s StreamFest submission, “Elwha River Reflections.” His photography is among artwork exhibited at Strait Art 2008 through May 11.

Original songs and original lyrics to familiar melodies came from Steve Koehler. They are available on Steve’s Web site . Of particular interest may be Steve’s lyrics for “Roll on Dungeness,” which uses Read the rest of this entry »


Peninsula College students use Ennis Creek for studies

March 12th, 2008

Students at Ennis CreekStudents from Peninsula College’s Fisheries Program tested classroom theories in Ennis Creek recently, guided by program coordinator and teacher Jack Ganzhorn. Students who took turns operating fish traps, flow meters and Read the rest of this entry »


Former Park Chief joins Land Trust Board

March 12th, 2008

David MorrisAfter 37 years in the National Park Service and several more years as a Peace Corps director in Zambia, Africa, former Olympic National Park Supt. David Morris will be helping North Olympic Land Trust protect special qualities of land in Clallam County.

Morris has accepted the Land Trust’s Board invitation to work with the nonprofit organization as a member of its Board of Directors. Read the rest of this entry »


StreamFest welcomes original submissions

March 12th, 2008

People of all ages who want to create visual arts, writing or music about their favorite aspects of life on the North Olympic Peninsula are being invited to be part of North Olympic Land Trust’s StreamFest.

Some artwork may be chosen for use on posters to promote the annual fall event, according to Robbie Mantooth, who heads StreamFest volunteers.

Contributions of drawings, paintings, words, photos, music or other art expressing feelings about the qualities of the North Olympic Peninsula will displayed at the Land Trust’s 8th annual StreamFest, the weekend of Sept. 6-7 in Port Angeles. Read the rest of this entry »


Tree planting work party announcment

March 3rd, 2008

Click tree planting announcment to download the details for the tree planting work party on March 8. We are planting 4000 trees in honor of Harry Lydiard, on his protected Dry Creek Tree Farm.


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