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List Interests / Hobbies:

Herbalist, artist, yogi, hiking, animals, foraging, fitness, gardening, boats, astrology, native land protection, space

Degrees / Certificates:

1st year apprenticeship in herbalism

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I’m actually new to the area but I’ve fallen in love with the sound and walking it’s beaches.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Maybe next year? I’m very very interested!!!

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I’m a stay at home mom who has tried many things to do outside the home. I alway come back to the earth and nature and how I can be of service to it. I love this planet and I want to be apart in saving it.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Herbalist, artist, yogi, hiking, animals, foraging, fitness, gardening, boats, astrology, native land protection, space

Degrees / Certificates:

1st year apprenticeship in herbalism

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I’m actually new to the area but I’ve fallen in love with the sound and walking it’s beaches.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Maybe next year? I’m very very interested!!!

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I’m a stay at home mom who has tried many things to do outside the home. I alway come back to the earth and nature and how I can be of service to it. I love this planet and I want to be apart in saving it.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Hiking, Music (bassest), Citizen science, Kayaking

Degrees / Certificates:

BS Professional Aeronautics, Aviation instructor (CFI)
Flight simulator instructor (Boeing)
Commercial Pilots Licence, SCUBA certified

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Offering my time to learn, teach and be part of an effort to understand the marine environment.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Gardening, flowers, shrubs, and food
Bird watching, backyard
Walking, hiking
Traveling
Botanical gardens
Reading
Camping
Cooking

Degrees / Certificates:

Masters in Education

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Centennial trail
My back yard
Wallace Falls
Lime kiln
Little Pilchuck river
South Fork of the Stillaquamish
Hawthorn Park
Downtown Snohomish

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Write Articles for Various Media, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

March to May , 2022- so far it’s clear!

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I have a home on Admiralty Inlet. I’m beginning to see the effects of global warming. I wonder about the salmon, over population, climate change, politicians that do not help, I’d love to know more about marine habitat ( animals, animal behavior, seaweed, algae) more than I do now.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Gardening, flowers, shrubs, and food
Bird watching, backyard
Walking, hiking
Traveling
Botanical gardens
Reading
Camping
Cooking

Degrees / Certificates:

Masters in Education

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Centennial trail
My back yard
Wallace Falls
Lime kiln
Little Pilchuck river
South Fork of the Stillaquamish
Hawthorn Park
Downtown Snohomish

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Write Articles for Various Media, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

March to May , 2022- so far it’s clear!

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I have a home on Admiralty Inlet. I’m beginning to see the effects of global warming. I wonder about the salmon, over population, climate change, politicians that do not help, I’d love to know more about marine habitat ( animals, animal behavior, seaweed, algae) more than I do now.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Hiking, Water Sports, Soccer, Football, Books, Bird Watching

Degrees / Certificates:

N/A

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I’m still new to Washington.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Contact local businesses, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Works great for me!

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I want to help myself. When I do something for someone else it helps me.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Photography and volunteerism through Seattle Aquarium and The Trevor Project

Degrees / Certificates:

Yes, Sociology and Political Science

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I love being outdoors here, Edmonds is a favorite location

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Contact local businesses, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Passionate about nature, education, and helping

List Interests / Hobbies:

Photography and volunteerism through Seattle Aquarium and The Trevor Project

Degrees / Certificates:

Yes, Sociology and Political Science

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I love being outdoors here, Edmonds is a favorite location

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Contact local businesses, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Passionate about nature, education, and helping

List Interests / Hobbies:

gardening, decorating, Mother Nature appreciation, hiking, sailing, dining, foraging

Degrees / Certificates:

BS’s in Dental Hygiene and Holistic Nutrition, USCG 100Ton Masters License, Certified Long Term Care Ombudsman, FL State volunteer Park Ranger.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I have only lived in PNW since the middle of 2018 as a transplant from S. FL and 13 years in the Caribbean Sea, so any place is Snohomish County is going to be new to me.

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I miss being on the sea.

List Interests / Hobbies:

I enjoy hiking and outdoor activities.

Degrees / Certificates:

Business Degree
Project Management Certificate

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Contact local businesses, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

My goal is to help preserve and improve our waters now and for the future. I feel the Beach Watcher’s program helps volunteers do that through education, stewardship and research. I also feel it would be an honor to volunteer with people that have the same interests in hopes that our common goals can be achieved. Thank you for your consideration.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Photography, walking, Observing sea life.

Degrees / Certificates:

Teaching Certificates in general education and special education as well as early childhood education. Master’s degree in school administration.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Picnic Point Beach, Mukilteo beach and Lighthouse,

Activities of Interest:

Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

I’m unsure if these dates are in the past 3/6/2021-5/29/2021, or for 2022. I am available any friday in March through May of 2022.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I’m excited to expand upon my personal love of the beach and sea life and turn it into a volunteer opportunity to preserve it and educate others for generations to come.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Gardening, biking, hiking

Degrees / Certificates:

Ph D in Economics

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Mukilteo, Edmonds, Camano Island, Whidbey Island

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Contact local businesses

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

List Interests / Hobbies:

Photography, climate science, hiking, bird-watching, foraging

Degrees / Certificates:

B.S. in Industrial Technology. PMI Certificate (program manager).

Places you love in Snohomish County:

The many hikes on the Moutain Loop Highway. Foraging on the Mukilteo and Edmonds Beaches.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Contact local businesses, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

None

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I love the ocean and have a strong interest in approaches to stop its decline. I like interacting with people, especially on an important subject like climate change. I have always been a science nerd. This volunteer position allows me to learn about a subject that I care about and to share what I’ve learned.

List Interests / Hobbies:

gardening, hiking, native plants and species

Degrees / Certificates:

degree in horticulture

Places you love in Snohomish County:

pilchuck and skykomish rivers. beaches at Mukilteo

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

available for all

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

interested in community and in preserving environment

List Interests / Hobbies:

gardening, hiking, native plants and species

Degrees / Certificates:

degree in horticulture

Places you love in Snohomish County:

pilchuck and skykomish rivers. beaches at Mukilteo

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

available for all

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

interested in community and in preserving environment

List Interests / Hobbies:

Technology, fish and water conservation and restoration, hiking and swimming.

Degrees / Certificates:

Certified Medical Assistant
CPR

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Heirman Wildlife Preserve
Jennings Park

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna

Days not available for training:

I can make it to all of them.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I am eagar to learn more about our surrounding habitat and wildlife. As I am learning my degree online, I also hope to obtain as many hands-on opportunities as possible to help me grasp and apply what I learn.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Hiking, reading and books, technology, animals, nature, kayaking, crafts, storytelling, safety coordinator for Henderson Libraries.

Degrees / Certificates:

Masters in Library Science. Licensed paralegal. Bachelor’s Degrees Business.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Edmonds and Everett beaches

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Contact local businesses, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

NA

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I recently moved back to the northwest and very interested in conservation of our beaches (flora and fauna). I’m also a retired librarian.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Photography (birds, other animals (mammals, reptiles etc), scenic, people when I’m stuck in a city)

Degrees / Certificates:

BS Environmental Science UW
BA Society and Justice UW

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Smith Island, Langus Park and at time Kayak Point. Langus in particular because its usually quiet and I can often walk the dogs without having any drama.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

I work on-call contracting (Us Military) and this is my slow time. I currently have no commitments but I usually only know a month out. Usually I have some “wiggle room” to adjust my schedule.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Partially retired and it would be nice to be able to give back the community

List Interests / Hobbies:

I am an avid gardener and have recently begun to transform my garden to a native habitat. I also enjoy hiking, skiing, swimming, kayaking and bike riding. I enjoy volunteering with Puget Soundkeeper’s kayak cleanup events. I am currently learning more about bird-watching and plan on taking a few trips up to the Skagit Valley for some winter birding.

Degrees / Certificates:

Sociology B.A.
Paralegal Certificate

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I enjoy Edmonds beaches because they are close to my home. I love Meadowdale beach park, especially the riparian improvements and estuary that are being completed! I have recently discovered Streamkeepers and love walking through the elevated forest.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

No conflicts

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I am very interested in doing what I can to help our oceans/marine life to survive and thrive! My first love was dolphins and whales, but the more I learn about our marine life in general, the more excited I am to discover more. I was lucky enough to see salmon spawning this year at Carkeek park and it has helped me to see Salmon in a whole new way. I believe the more knowledge I can acquire, the more help I can offer.

List Interests / Hobbies:

SCUBA diving, hiking, bird-watching, photography, gardening

Degrees / Certificates:

BA in sociology, MSW- Masters in Social Work, NM Teaching Certification

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Picnic Point is my favorite- low tide brings long stretches of beach exposed and some tide pools. Mukilteo Lighthouse beach/Edgewater- wildlife viewing.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

The home page said classes are on Wednesdays- regardless, I am not currently aware of any conflicts to attending class.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I love nature and I especially enjoy sharing it with others. I just retired from teaching (mostly 5th grade thru middle school) and science was my favorite subject. I lived in the Seattle area from the 1980s until 2004, moving to New Mexico. I had to come back to the ocean, because I am a beach watcher.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Reading, hiking, kayaking, baking, gardening, boating

Degrees / Certificates:

I have a BFA in Theatre Education. Very interested in community education.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I am mostly familiar with Whidbey; Deception Pass, Ebey’s Landing, Hidden Beach..but Snohomish is just across the water for me!

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

None

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I want to have a deeper understanding of my planet and the beaches that I love. I want to help educate others and continue growing good energy.

List Interests / Hobbies:

sea kayaking, forest gardening, native plants, swimming, hiking, biking, skiing, music playing, dancing, etc.

Degrees / Certificates:

B.S. Computer Science, Certificates in Business Administration and Nonprofit Fundraising.

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Many places… Mukilteo Beaches, Picnic Point beach, anywhere on or near the water,

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna

Days not available for training:

I have no other commitments at this time.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I have a strong need/desire toBecky help in any way I can with marine-related climate change issues.

List Interests / Hobbies:

woodworking, hiking, winter skiing, cycling, golf

Degrees / Certificates:

Civil Engineering – University of British Columbia – 1983

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Meadowdale Beach
Edmonds Waterfront
Ebey Landing(not is Snohomish County but close)

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

I am available for training on Fridays. The first paragraph of this application refers to Wednesday training. I am not available on Wednesdays.

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I have always been near the water and appreciate the beauty of our beaches and strength of our oceans. I would like to become more knowledgeable in the stewardship of our water resources.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Hiking

Degrees / Certificates:

Public Health, microbiology

Places you love in Snohomish County:

New – Kinc County native.

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I want to utilize skills I have acquired, interact with the world.

List Interests / Hobbies:

Hiking, beach walks, birding, gardening, biking, skiing, kayaking,

Degrees / Certificates:

BS Conservation of Natural Resources UC Berkeley ’77
MS Marine Resource Management Oregon State ’84

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I am mostly familiar with the beaches south – Carkeek, Shilshole, Alki. I love walking thru the eelgrass beds and under rocks at low tide

Activities of Interest:

Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Will be out of town May 19-21

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I would like to get back to my love of the marine environment, share that love with others, collect and analyze data for policy makers

List Interests / Hobbies:

Hiking, skiing, fly fishing, citizen science

Degrees / Certificates:

B.A. Meteorology
M.S. Oceanography

Places you love in Snohomish County:

Any of the county beaches, mountain and river areas.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Monitor Water Quality, Restore local habitats, Write Articles for Various Media, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Gather and analyze data, Monitor Flora and Fauna, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks

Days not available for training:

N/A

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

Enjoyed the Beach Naturalist program last summer, and want to take it to the next level.

List Interests / Hobbies:

I enjoy working with kids in recreational activities and with ministry. Teaching and working in the outdoors is one of my favorite things.

Degrees / Certificates:

Wilderness First Responder

Places you love in Snohomish County:

I love Kayak Point, Mukilteo beach, Legion Park, River Meadow Park, Lake Stevens, Pilchuck Tree Farm, and the farmland that surrounds Stanwood. I thoroughly love the scenery and beauty that Snohomish county’s nature provides.

Activities of Interest:

Educate the Public at Local Festivals, Give talks at local beaches or in schools, Photograph or Draw Marine Environments, Lead Beach and Nature walks, Lead Preschool Story Times

Days not available for training:

Why do you want to become a Beach Watcher:

I want to become a beach watcher because I love the beautiful scenery and natural landscape of the Puget Sound. It is my home and I want to bring the wonder of how the ecosystem works to the children and adults in the public.