On Friday, November 18, Beach Watchers, Kwiaht and Orcas High School students gathered at the Eastsound Community Center to share with the community the results of their 3rd season of research and monitoring activities. About 120 people participated in the evening's activities, more than double the number who attended last year. Guests circulated around the room viewing various exhibits explaining what Indian Island Marine Health Observatory volunteers have been learning. Hands-on activities included identifying microscopic plankton samples, learn more about why micro-plastics are a serious problem on Eastsound's beaches, and watching experiments on how salt water and fresh react to each other. During the evening's program, student and adult volunteers were recognized, and Russel Barsh presented a slide show showing how the summer research is carried out and some of the more interesting findings. One of the season's highlights was the successful fledging of three oystercatcher chicks! Volunteers have helped to protect the parents' nest for two seasons now. One chick survived last year, and now three! Music and delicious food rounded out the evening. Among the Orcas Beach Watcher volunteers who organized and participated in the evening were: Sheldon Gregory, Marcia Spees, Nancy Alboucq, Kim Secunda, Rusty Diggs, Ron Kinner, Margo Shaw (with apologies to anyone we've forgotten to mention!) Here are a few photos:
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