Friends of Skagit Beaches (FOSB) brings another quality public education event to our community this fall. If you have enjoyed the Winter Lecture Series over the past 12 years, interpretative walks or other FOSB events, you won’t want to miss the 6th Annual Fidalgo Shoreline Academy to be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, 9 AM–3:30 PM, at the Northwest Educational Services District 189 Building in Anacortes.

The cost of the Shoreline Academy is $30.00 if you wish to attend the Academy and bring your own lunch. The cost of the Shoreline Academy including a box lunch from "The Store" is $40.00. This lunch includes your choice of sandwich, a bag of chips, and two cookies.

Teachers: five (5) free clock hours for teachers are avaiable through Padilla Bay. When registering, check “yes” if you are interested in receiving Clock Hours.

Our keynote address will be "WHEN ROME IS BURNING: The Effects of a Global Decline in Biodiversity" presented by Dr. Phoebe Barnard, Executive Director of the Pacific Biodiversity Institute and internationally recognized scientist. The Cascadia region is an empowering place to live with wonderful opportunities to build stronger and more focused bridges between government agencies, academic institutions, nonprofits, civil society organizations, and the public policy and communications communities. How can we respond proactively in a way that gives as many species as possible a chance to survive the gauntlet of the next 300 years of dizzying environmental change?

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9:00–9:30 Registration & Displays

9:30–11:00 Keynote: WHEN ROME IS BURNING The Effects of a Global Decline in Biodiversity.

11:00–11:15 BREAK

11:15–12:15 Session 1

Class A: PORT OF ANACORTES—A Success Story for 90 Years.

Dan Worra, Executive Director of the Port of Anacortes

Class B: NATIVE BEES OF PUGET SOUND—A Time for Conservation.

Evan A. Sugden, PhD, Entomo-Logic & School of Environmental and Forest Services, University of Washington,

Class C: BALEEN WHALES OF THE SALISH SEA—The “Other” Whales.

Jenny Atkinson, Executive Director of The Whale Museum

12:15–1:15 Lunch

1:15–2:15 Session 2

Class A: ROCKFISH OF PUGET SOUND – Use, abuse, and hope for the future.

Research Scientist, Robert Pacunski

Class B: BATS – Essential Allies, Safe Neighbors.

Research Scientist, Sarah Schmidt

Class C: ANACORTES WOODEN BOAT BUILDERS –Traditional Skills in Modern Times.

Andy Stewart, owner of Emerald Marine

Class D: Interpretive Walk: CHANGING SHORELINES – How Early Settlers and Industry Reshaped the Anacortes Waterfront.

Betty Carteret, Past President of Friends of Skagit Beaches

2:15 – 2:30 BREAK

2:30 – 3:30 Session 3

Class A: HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOMS – When Algae Go Bad

Teri L. King, Marine Water Quality Specialist with Washington Sea Grant at the University of Washington

Class B: EUROPEAN GREEN CRAB – How Our Invasion is Different.

Dr. Emily Grason, Washington Sea Grant Crab Team Project Coordinator

Class C: SAMISH DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES – Planning 7 Generations into the Future

Todd Woodard, Director of the Department of Natural Resources, Samish Indian Nation

To help promote Zero Waste we ask everyone to bring their own water bottle.