LO Seattle | Earth Day on Yellow Island

2201 Skyline Way,Anacortes WA 98221

22 April, 2023

Description

Hike with us, rain or shine, on Yellow Island with our friends from The Nature Conservatory, Outdoor Afro, & Outdoor Asian! Enjoy a day of mellow hiking, fun bird watching, and other fun activities. This trip will require closed toe shoes and we highly recommend bringing layers for warmth and to stay dry in case of light rains. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) WAIVERS: Latino Outdoors Liability Waiver / Exencion de respons The Nature Conservancy Liability Waiver / Exencion de responsabilidad para TNC Timing: Meet at marina: 9:30am (2201 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA)Depart from marina: 10:00amDepart Yellow: 2:00pmReturn to marina: ~2:45-3pmTotal time on Yellow: 3 hoursActivities: Lunch, beach clean-up for microplastics, learn about marine bio with Chris Mantegna (if interested), free exploration of island Description of Yellow Island: This 11-acre preserve is among the most colorful of the Nature Conservancy’s preserves. More than 50 species of wildflowers, including broad-leafed shooting star and hairy Indian paintbrush bloom on Yellow Island. The only cactus species native to western Washington, the brittle prickly pear cactus, also makes its home on the island. Bald eagles fly majestically above the island’s trees and harbor seals can be found on the rocks off the island’s west spit. Harlequin ducks and the black oystercatcher can be seen in the intertidal zone and mink and river otters are common on the island too. Further out in the nutrient-rich waters surrounding the island, marine mammals such as orca whales, harbor porpoises and sea lions can be seen swimming and feeding.